AMF Doverama Lanes — Local services in Dover

The only reason I gave any stars is because of the one guy working the food and alcohol section by himself and the friendly lady that helped us getting shoes and the ramp for our kid. These two people were very nice but as soon as we came in, being next in line we still waited ten minutes, even though I saw at least 3 computers and 4 workers behind the counter. One of them looked like a manager, short older man that just glared us down the entire time. I truly felt uncomfortable the way he looked at me to be honest because I never saw him do anything besides stare at people. Not even smiling. Very unwelcoming personally. Also, this was my second visit as we came last Friday and was told it was league time. I think it's a terrible business move having the leagues so often during the weekend. This is the only time families have to do things like this and a lot of them can't get out until later in the day. The reason I had to wait in line is because the lady in front booked a bday party IN ADVANCE ONLINE. 2 hour bday party when it would be running into "league time" If you want to have business popping you need to have leagues come during weeknights. Also, half the place was empty but they didn't space any one out at all, it felt very cramped up when all those lanes were open but we had to keep watching where we walked because it felt so cramped with the tables and all the people that were trying to hurry their game up before the holy "league" people show up. Also, the ENTIRE arcade section is shut down and doesn't look like it'll be up anytime soon so count that out of the list of things to do.

I also wish they would space peopep out because early league people were getting drunk and cussing next to me and my family with little ears. i thought ppl were not allowed to take alcohol outside the bar but I guess u can bowl holding a beer now.

And please fire that creepy staring guy that literally stared at the line of people and did nothing. Very...

If you are ever considering going out with friends or family for a Saturday night of bowling fun in Dover, DE, please please please reconsider any other avenue of entertainment to do. First, league night is saturday night which is weird... They turn away the public until 8:45 pm. At first, I was like "whatever", so i leave and then come back. We ended up waiting in line for 20-25 min to get a lane after league night. When we finally get in the front of the line, there's barely any bowling shoes left and either extremely heavy balls or super light balls.

When my company and I get to our lane, we are smushed between two giant parties of like 10-15 people, and we had to share our table with the other parties. (and lets not forget, its corona). If you think this night couldnt get any worse, keep reading.

I go to the cafe to get a pizza for my company and the lady let me tell her my order and then after i finish, she says "umm we aren't taking orders rn' and I said ok, should i come back in like 30 min? and she said "no we arent taking orders anymore at ALL". however when i go back to my table, I am seeing other people at the cafe placing orders and everyone around my company and I are eating something. At this point, i am extremely frustrated and ask the front desk if the cafe is open, at which point she said "Yes" but they arent taking orders rn bc they are so backed up. and at this point I just walked away. I didn't even enjoy my time there, and the party next to us which was extremely rowdy and disrespectful was vaping indoors around children and drinking absurb amounts of liquor.

If i EVER come back to this place (which I highly doubt), I will come back on like a early monday morning when no one is there and I can be treated like a regular customer. It is a shame that this is the only bowling alley around within like an hour drive radius and I want this place to do better by its customers so that I feel comfortable...

Don't bother coming here unless you are a league bowler. Those are the only clientele they care about. I'm not sure what time normal people are supposed to bowl but my bf and I are only off on Wednesdays and Thursdays. We went there on one of those days around 8pm. Walked in and there were plenty of lanes open and leagues just got done. We tried to get a lane but she said she only has ONE open available but it was a league lane and it's not good for amateurs cus the oils not cleared off. We understood because we thought maybe it was just a league night and it was our first time there. So I asked the lady when was a good time for us to come would be so we knew in the future. We did like the look of the place and wanted to bowl there since we were trying out new places. She asked what days so I told her our wenes/Thurs. She looked it up in the book and apparently me and my boyfriend are only welcomed there at 430pm for about 30 mins before they would kick us off because of leagues. This place is a joke. Why even be open to the general public then? Make it clear that normal bowlers cant bowl there besides I'm guessing late night weekends. They have leagues EVERY day both day AND night. I think it's cool if I was a leaguer but I'm not. Don't try and sell your place as family fun when all you care about is your league business. I know a lot of people say it but I definitely won't ever be going back. Normal people just looking for fun aren't welcomed. Besides maybe on a Saturday...