Alley Kat Lane — Local services in Kingston

Love Alley Kat Lanes ( or as we call it “Kitty Kat Lanes”). Been coming here for years from Hanover. Will bypass Boston Bowl in our town and make the drive down to Kingston for several reasons. Alley Kat is geared towards families and will remind you of the type of bowling alley you went to as a kid. They’re all about the bowling with some current updates like automatic scoring. When you check in they will ask you for your names in order of how you will bowl. That’s it and the names will appear on the scoring screen. All you do is bowl and your scores will be automatically added up. I can’t stress how friendly and nice the staff are especially towards kids. Both people working the desk were more than helpful and pleasant towards our grandkids, laughing and joking with them. Several years ago some of the lanes were taken out ( there are still plenty) for an Arcade. Kids today love Arcades and it’s nice to see them playing games on something besides an iPhone. Grandkids had a blast as there are lots and lots of different games in the Arcade. They earned some points and got some silly prizes that they’ll loose in a week but hey isn’t that what’s supposed to happen at an Arcade. Have to mention that the place is exceptionally clean with hand sanitizer available every where. There are snacks and vending machines available too. The complex is actually made up of 2 buildings. This one is for candlepin bowling only. There is a ten pin alley building next door that I have not visited. ( Why would I this is New England after all) Getting back to why I drive by Boston Bowl in my own town (Hanover) and drive all the way down to Kingston is because Alley Kat is all about the bowling not an “Experience “ like at Boston Bowl. The last time ( and it will be my last time) I went to Boston Bowl with my grandkids, we were subjected to loud offensive music and even more offensive and inappropriate videos all over the walls. If I had wanted to watch MTV I would have stayed home. All we wanted to do was bowl. Alley Kat please don’t change, stay a family friendly “ Bowling Alley” and don’t become an MTV video disguised as a...

Alley Kat Lane – Kingston, MA

I took my 4-year-old to Alley Kat Lane on March 25th for a much-needed break and some fun. We’ve had a little health scare recently, so we’re making it a priority to keep him active and out of the house. I hadn’t been to Alley Kat in years, so stepping back inside and seeing the updated arcade was exciting—especially because they have some of the coolest and most unique games around. And trust me, we’ve been to a lot of arcades in the area, so we know our games.

We checked the hours beforehand—open until 10 PM. The parking lot was hopping, and you could hear the bowling balls crashing into pins from outside. But when we walked in, disappointment hit fast—the entire arcade was shut down. Just as I was about to give my best “are you kidding me?” face, I asked an employee about their usual closing time. And here’s where the magic happened…

They turned the entire arcade back on. Just. For. Us.

If that isn’t top-tier customer service, I don’t know what is!

Huge shout-out to Lucas, who went above and beyond. Not only did he get everything up and running, but he also took the time to chat with my son about his Venom shirt and favorite superheroes. The prize selection was another major win—no cheap Dollar Tree trinkets here. My son had his heart set on a giant gumball machine (2,000ish tickets), but after going all-in on the claw machines, we came up short. Luckily, they had a smaller but still awesome gumball machine for under 1,000 tickets, complete with gumballs.

Honestly, I can’t wait to go back. Part of me wants to gatekeep this hidden gem, but places that prioritize real customer experiences over money grabs deserve the recognition. Plus, the candlepin bowling and arcade are separate from the busier lanes, making it a perfect spot for families.

So, if you’re looking for a local spot that’s not just another overpriced, overhyped entertainment center, Alley Kat Lane is it. And to Lucas and the rest of the amazing staff—my son said you made not just his day, but his entire life.

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This place is great to go to with the kids and with a date. We brought our five and three-year-old grandsons they had a blast. First we bold and they catered to us and gave us the bumpers and they have this little ramp for the little ones that can't actually roll the ball down the lane. Our three-year-old grandson who is mildly autistic had a blast he would run up to the ramp with his ball and want to throw it down the ramp and he would drop it and try to chase it down the lane we had to stop him several times from running down the lane after the ball. It's very clean and very safe to go to I would bring my grandchildren there again. While we were there they were cleaning equipment wiping things down and making sure everybody had their masks on and that great people behind the counter. I would definitely go there over...