About Main Event Atlanta
Main Event Atlanta offers a variety of activities including bowling and arcade games, making it a potential fun destination for family outings, especially during holidays.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Family gatherings during holidaysBirthday parties for children and teenagersSuitable for families with children of all ages, particularly those who enjoy arcade games and bowling
Why families love it
- Attentive and knowledgeable staff
- Good BBQ-themed food and drinks for large parties
- Variety of games available
- Large party accommodations
- Good food options for groups
- Safety presence with police and special ops noted
Insider tips
- Call ahead to reserve lanes or tables, especially on weekends
- Consider visiting during off-peak hours to avoid crowds
- Check the status of games before purchasing play passes
Good to know before you go
- Visiting on busy Saturday nights when crowds are high
- Purchasing all-day passes if expecting to bowl due to lane crowding
- Many arcade games reported as not working
- Crowded bowling lanes leading to limited bowling time
- Inconsistent customer service experiences
- Crowds
- Busy on Saturday nights, which may lead to longer wait times and less availability for activities
- Value
- Pricing for all-day passes is not specified, but value is questionable due to issues with game functionality and crowded bowling lanes compared to alternatives like Dave and Busters.
- Food
- Food and drink available on-site, but cleanliness of dining areas may vary
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations mentioned for special needs
- Safety
- Presence of police and special ops noted, providing reassurance for families
What parents say
"Omg: I have raved and raved about this place offline that I thought I would recommend it online, too. My family and I booked our Thanksgiving family outing here. I was nervous because this was a big family holiday. From the time I called to book our party to the time we left, our host, organizer, and even the staff in general were hospitable, attentive, knowledgeable, and plentiful. The food and drinks (BBQ theme) were good, and more than enough for a party of 13. The bowling lanes worked, and the few glitches were handled quickly. There were plenty of games in which to choose. This place far"
4 months ago
"In town visiting, Pretty busy for a Saturday night which is expected. There was so many police & special ops in and outside the building. That was reassuring as I had my children with me. Lots to do. Quite a few of the games weren't working. The bar had two bartenders so it was impossible to get a drink. The restaurant next to it had dirty dishes all over the tables so we opted not to eat"
4 months ago
"Customer service is trash. The bar manager is not professional and needs better training. I had to wait to order a drink because the manager and bartender were gossiping. Then she gave me this long BS excuse with an attitude that I did not ask for or needed to hear. Just do your job. Did not even order food because the service was so bad I just wanted to leave. This is my second visit and also my last. She tried to explain how they are busy so I added pictures, if yall are busy why are yall just sitting around. This girl had an awful attitude and all I said was I would like to order some drin"
a month ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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