Yankee Lanes — Restaurant in Manchester

I have been going to Yankee Lanes since it was known as SpareTime Bowling Alley. For those who don’t know that’s around 2004. The staff there have always been good with a few bad eggs but you get that anywhere you go. In the more recent years however this bowling alley has fallen so far. The staff has zero communication with each other. Here was my last straw with this place. I called a week prior to reserve a couple lanes for a birthday (we weren’t doing a party there just coming in to bowl a couple strings). I was informed that they do not reserve lanes with the exception of glow bowling (held later in the evening). I then inquired if they had any leagues going on and what time they would be going on to plan around them. I was told “We don’t have any leagues that Saturday.” Again I inquired “So I should have zero issues coming in and getting a couple lanes?” And was told nope just come on in. Flash forward to the Saturday of our plans; I knew as soon as I entered the parking lot there was a league going on. I took a mental note that it was fine they normally have a few lanes and still went in with the party of teenagers and younger kids (11 people total). I went to the counter and the gentleman behind the counter did apologize and informed me that they wouldn’t have any lanes available for a little bit as there was a tournament and a league going on. He also said that the league should be done shortly. This was at 11:00AM. I informed him of the aforementioned call and he simply said he was sorry and no one told him of this tournament and league. I told him that we could hang out for a few for a lane to open up we can let the kids hang out in the arcade that he was able to turn on for them. About 45 minutes after that he informed me that the league should be done around 1:00pm. We thanked them for their time and went and found something else to do as that was way to long of a wait as the kids. This saddens me as I loved this place as it was a big part of teenage and early adult life.. I will be removing my multiple bowling balls from the locker I have and will be looking for a new alley to call my “home alley” I hope they can turn themselves around...

I am giving 2 stars to be fair because over the years I have had many good times here even though my last two visits have been 1 star or less. Last night we ordered drinks at the bar. The bar tender told us that we were making it difficult because myself and two separate friends wanted to pay for our own drinks instead of paying on one tab. We moved on from the bar to our lane and were told they would walk our drinks to us. I told the bartender I believe his name was “Tim” which lane we were going to be on and he said he would bring them out. After 25 minutes and asking the server to check on the drinks I went in to the bar myself to check and after explaining that it had been so long I was met with an attitude from the male bartender saying that they “have been busy” and the female bartender acused me of never telling them the lane we were on. I explained to the bartender that, I myself have worked in the service industry and that “we were busy” is never a good reason to give a paying customer an attitude. The last time I went for karaoke on a Friday night a man was over served to the point he was sloppy, fall down drunk. The man then sexually assaulted me. I told the bartender and all she did was cut him off instead of kicking him out, so we left. I have been coming here since I was a child but I’m not sure I will be returning after the disgusting way they treat their...

I've been a bowler for over 20 years and going strong! My house bowling alley was MTP (Merrimack Ten Pin) Merrimack NH for most of my life. A close friend of mine recommended taking a look at manchesters Yankee lanes for a change. I ended up practicing there a few times and fell in love with a few major points.

1. the lanes them selves - the lanes are oiled daily (unlike MTP who only oils their lanes for certain leagues then let's their lanes go bone dry for days on end) 5 stars guys!!! Ill be continuing to bowl at youre bowling center for that reason! 2 Full Service Bar - who doesn't like to drink and bowl??? I get having a beer or 2 while bowling but when a bowling offers pretty much everything ( Long Islands) oh yeah !!!! Winner winner right there.
2. The Food - some of the best food I've ever had. Understand right now they only have a limited menu due to COVID-19 (understandably so) but if you've never been here are are wanting to try some fantastic food / give the Smokehouse Burger & their grilled chicken Caesar salad / salad wrap a try!!! (Dont forget Bout their tots !!! Seasoned to perfection !! Over all the staff is outstanding. The lanes are wonderful and the pricing isn't bad. Thanks for...