Porterville Lanes & Sports Center — Local services in Porterville

I grew up in this place. I absolutely love the staff and bowlers. My Papa Merle Vibert used to be the head mechanic before he retired at 79!! Everyone was so great to us when he had his accident which led him in the hospital the past 5 years. During that time we hadn't talked to the center much because I live in Texas and my grandma worked and when she wasn't working she was at the hospital with him. Unfortunately, he passed away January 2018 and we were looking for a place to have his reception. He lived and breathed bowling, he not only worked there but also bowled league so Carol suggested we have it there and I thought that was a great idea. We couldn't have had it at a better place. I am so thankful for Carol helping us get everything set up and to Rod, the owner for allowing us to be there. Not only that but they helped with paper goods and coffee and it felt just like old times being there again. There was so much love and support behind the scenes from the staff and bowlers I felt very blessed. Thank you to all who made his celebration of life as perfect as he deserved and making such an awful time easier on my Grandma. I will forever...

The music was good, but the machines and service sucked. During our game, the lane kept adding pins that weren't knocked down to player's scores. We played it out because we were only there to have fun, but I noticed the same error on other lanes as well. As I paid, I informed the person behind the counter, Frank, of the situation and told him that I probably wouldn't be back because of the apparent lack of interest in maintenance. He responded, "Good! We don't need you here. You can drive out of town and pay $15 bucks if you want to bowl." He continued to yell at me as I walked away.

I will not be back. Despite being the only bowling lane in town, the lack of functional machinery and rude service was definitely...

the older man that works the bar and front counter is extremely rude and has terrible customer service skills! I went with a couple friends about a year ago to the bar and he wasn’t friendly and ignored us from start to finish. Tried to give another shot the other night and we arrived over and hour before they closed and when we got to the counter he said they’re closing when there were people bowling and others in the bar area. Left and won’t be...