The perfect mix of retro and rundown, hipster and hip replacement. God I love it.
Show up too early any day, and you run the risk of fighting off children's birthday parties and the elderly bowling league. Wait until later in the evening, when the live music starts and the hipsters break out their personal bowling shoes and the bar explodes with people. It's incredible and fun.
The food and drink prices are a little high--$8-$9 for tiny cocktails or hard cider--but you don't go there for a deal. You go there because it's awesome, and you don't mind your bowling ball getting stuck 4 out of 5 times down the lane.