About Uptown Alley Richmond
Uptown Alley Richmond offers a lively atmosphere with a variety of arcade games, bowling, and a decent dining experience, making it a fun destination for families looking to enjoy a day out together.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Birthday parties and celebrationsFamily outings and gatheringsCasual dates or friend meet-upsKids (5-12 years) enjoy arcade gamesTeens (13-19 years) can participate in bowling and themed events
Why families love it
- Wide selection of arcade games
- Bowling available for family and friends
- Good atmosphere with energetic vibe
- Delicious appetizers like Boom Boom shrimp
- Ample parking availability
- Large space suitable for groups
Insider tips
- Visit during weekdays for better service and potential discounts
- Arrive early to avoid long wait times for food
- Consider ordering appetizers while waiting for main dishes
- Check for special events like themed nights
Good to know before you go
- Peak dinner hours (after 6 PM) to skip long wait times
- Weekends if you prefer a quieter experience
- Slow service with food taking over 30 minutes
- Bowling lanes may have technical issues
- Food quality can be inconsistent, especially for salads
- Crowds
- Can get busy during weekends and evenings
- Value
- Prices are at full value, but potential savings on promotional days. Meals can be pricey, but the quality of food like burgers and wings is generally good. Hidden costs may include unexpected long wait times affecting overall experience.
- Food
- Full menu available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Accessibility
- Large space accommodates wheelchairs
- Safety
- Supervision in arcade areas
What parents say
"I would recommend this place for having a fun time playing the various arcade games they have there, bowling with friends or family, enjoying a cocktail or a beer while your kids play, or even spending the whole day and eating there. They have a simple but adequate menu for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The space is large enough with ample parking availability. Regarding the food and drinks, in my case, I tried the piña colada and a Martini pineapple Upside-Down , which were good. However, I wouldn't highly recommend the Caesar salad; it could be better. On the other hand, the Boom Boom shrimp "
2 weeks ago
"The only reason you should come here is because you didn’t want to drive another five minutes to go somewhere else…. Service is bad, the bowling alley hasn’t been updated since it opened. Our lane had issues three different times and no one really cared. I feel like the owner isn’t putting any money into renovating the place because people still come here but honestly, it’s an awful product. I would also be skeptical of some of the reviews on here because some of them are clearly fake reviews “they must be paying for good reviews from bots”. If you click on the profile, you can see where they"
2 months ago
"We were there celebrating my cousin's birthday. We started off at the restaurant. Red Embers was great! We had a variety of food and everything was great. From the burgers to the Philly steak to the wings. Great atmosphere, great service from Elizabeth to the entire waitstaff. Bowling was so much fun! Perfect location."
3 weeks ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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