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http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/03/01/sparians-brings-party-to-bowling/comment-page-1/#comment-56197 JoeOvies Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:47:51 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/03/01/sparians-brings-party-to-bowling/#comment-56197 Went a few weeks back on a Saturday and arrived at 8pm. 3 hour wait. No thanks. But we did take the time to look around and it had a nice vibe. That being said, if you're looking for a pure bowling experience, Sparian's isn't for you. Bowling is secondary to the pub food, beer and sports on TV. Go to Western Lanes (The Alley), where you can keep score on a piece of paper and drink PBR with other ITB hipsters.

Went a few weeks back on a Saturday and arrived at 8pm. 3 hour wait. No thanks. But we did take the time to look around and it had a nice vibe.

That being said, if you’re looking for a pure bowling experience, Sparian’s isn’t for you. Bowling is secondary to the pub food, beer and sports on TV.

Go to Western Lanes (The Alley), where you can keep score on a piece of paper and drink PBR with other ITB hipsters.

http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/03/01/sparians-brings-party-to-bowling/comment-page-1/#comment-55859 Joe Thu, 03 Mar 2011 23:37:34 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/03/01/sparians-brings-party-to-bowling/#comment-55859 "The lighting is dark, with spinning, flashing lights all over the place." Bowling? Bowling is about concentration and focus! I don't forsee going to Sparians based on this review.

“The lighting is dark, with spinning, flashing lights all over the place.”

Bowling? Bowling is about concentration and focus! I don’t forsee going to Sparians based on this review.

http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/03/01/sparians-brings-party-to-bowling/comment-page-1/#comment-55844 David Thu, 03 Mar 2011 20:27:32 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/03/01/sparians-brings-party-to-bowling/#comment-55844 Haha, no "athletic wear", except on game days, or "MC colors". I find part of the dress code as well as other rules unecessary, as the place/pricing speaks for itself, and would not tend to attract a certain kind of clientele. With that said, even shadylanes, USA always appeared trouble-free for the family, even if the clientele was slightly rough at times.

Haha, no “athletic wear”, except on game days, or “MC colors”.
I find part of the dress code as well as other rules unecessary, as the place/pricing speaks for itself, and would not tend to attract a certain kind of clientele.
With that said, even shadylanes, USA always appeared trouble-free for the family, even if the clientele was slightly rough at times.

http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/03/01/sparians-brings-party-to-bowling/comment-page-1/#comment-55841 gocanes Thu, 03 Mar 2011 18:27:41 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/03/01/sparians-brings-party-to-bowling/#comment-55841 I hate when they single out construction workers! What is wrong with the boots!! Construction boots - Not allowed!!!!!!!

I hate when they single out construction workers!
What is wrong with the boots!!

Construction boots – Not allowed!!!!!!!

http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/03/01/sparians-brings-party-to-bowling/comment-page-1/#comment-55836 Unique1 Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:09:01 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/03/01/sparians-brings-party-to-bowling/#comment-55836 This dress code seems to be written for a particular group of people http://www.sparians.com/documents/code-of-conduct-dress-code.pdf

This dress code seems to be written for a particular group of people

http://www.sparians.com/documents/code-of-conduct-dress-code.pdf

http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/03/01/sparians-brings-party-to-bowling/comment-page-1/#comment-55826 G Thu, 03 Mar 2011 13:24:07 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/03/01/sparians-brings-party-to-bowling/#comment-55826 Our waitress in the "bistro" area (if you have chicken fingers under your entrees, you should not be able to call yourself a bistro) couldn't even tell one of my friends about one of the beers. She looked at him as if he asked her something in a foreign language and then gave an attitude and said, "I don't drink beer so I don't know what kind it is." There was no offer to go find out any information about the beer. Another friend went up to the bowling desk before I had arrived and asked about the games/shoes and how it worked. The lady at the desk never responded, but instead, pushed a sign forward and pointed to it. She wasn't on the phone, she wasn't texting a friend, she just didn't want to talk (although she was doing nothing else). I had to chase down waitstaff in the bowling area just to get a beer as well. I will not return and neither will anyone I was with. I've made sure to spread the word about their terrible customer service even though, on their webpage, they say they have impeccable service. I called them out on that as well with no response. I usually do not hope businesses fail, but when you cannot even respond to a complaint, I cannot wish you any success.

Our waitress in the “bistro” area (if you have chicken fingers under your entrees, you should not be able to call yourself a bistro) couldn’t even tell one of my friends about one of the beers. She looked at him as if he asked her something in a foreign language and then gave an attitude and said, “I don’t drink beer so I don’t know what kind it is.” There was no offer to go find out any information about the beer. Another friend went up to the bowling desk before I had arrived and asked about the games/shoes and how it worked. The lady at the desk never responded, but instead, pushed a sign forward and pointed to it. She wasn’t on the phone, she wasn’t texting a friend, she just didn’t want to talk (although she was doing nothing else).
I had to chase down waitstaff in the bowling area just to get a beer as well. I will not return and neither will anyone I was with. I’ve made sure to spread the word about their terrible customer service even though, on their webpage, they say they have impeccable service. I called them out on that as well with no response. I usually do not hope businesses fail, but when you cannot even respond to a complaint, I cannot wish you any success.

http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/03/01/sparians-brings-party-to-bowling/comment-page-1/#comment-55794 Lisa Jeffries Thu, 03 Mar 2011 04:26:58 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/03/01/sparians-brings-party-to-bowling/#comment-55794 A few friends and I tried to stop in for a visit one Saturday night and had such a bad experience at the front door that we promptly left and won't be returning. I've heard the same from others. Not a good way to start, imho!

A few friends and I tried to stop in for a visit one Saturday night and had such a bad experience at the front door that we promptly left and won’t be returning. I’ve heard the same from others. Not a good way to start, imho!

http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/03/01/sparians-brings-party-to-bowling/comment-page-1/#comment-55738 G Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:23:57 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/03/01/sparians-brings-party-to-bowling/#comment-55738 Sparians is a terrible place. Horrible service and when you complain via email, they won't respond to you, but they will put you on their mailing list. How classy.

Sparians is a terrible place. Horrible service and when you complain via email, they won’t respond to you, but they will put you on their mailing list. How classy.

http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/03/01/sparians-brings-party-to-bowling/comment-page-1/#comment-55715 Chad Wed, 02 Mar 2011 06:26:32 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/03/01/sparians-brings-party-to-bowling/#comment-55715 I can't stand Sparians... Not worth the money or the wait it takes to get a lane. Pleasant Valley AMF is so much better!

I can’t stand Sparians… Not worth the money or the wait it takes to get a lane. Pleasant Valley AMF is so much better!

http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/03/01/sparians-brings-party-to-bowling/comment-page-1/#comment-55685 Dana Tue, 01 Mar 2011 19:11:30 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/03/01/sparians-brings-party-to-bowling/#comment-55685 The dining area has TVs and music, but is well lit and not stressful at all. It kind of reminds me of the right side of Tobacco Road in Raleigh.

The dining area has TVs and music, but is well lit and not stressful at all. It kind of reminds me of the right side of Tobacco Road in Raleigh.

http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/03/01/sparians-brings-party-to-bowling/comment-page-1/#comment-55681 Brittany Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:53:45 +0000 http://www.gogoraleigh.com/2011/03/01/sparians-brings-party-to-bowling/#comment-55681 Thanks for the new, not so pleasant, thoughts that will go along with sticking my hand into a bowling ball ;). Does the dining area also have all the flashing lights, etc., that would cause you to recommend someone with seizure disorders avoiding?

Thanks for the new, not so pleasant, thoughts that will go along with sticking my hand into a bowling ball ;).

Does the dining area also have all the flashing lights, etc., that would cause you to recommend someone with seizure disorders avoiding?