Reviews of Big 20 Bowling Center (Bowling Alley)

Mrs Tiffany Alexandra Shain

Well... I mean its what you would expect. The cute old place just isnt popping and there for half of the bowling alleys lights were off... And all players were crowded next to each other... So while there were a million lanes ..each group was right next to each other making it feel claustrophobic. Hard to have any private conversation. The bowling balls felt sooooo dirty. I ran to the bathroom to wash my hands before paying as did my hubs lol. It was fun because i like bowling and i won but... It was kind of sad...

Dominic Arsenault

Good old-fashioned bowling fun

Tisha Brennan

They are very pleasant and inexpensive they also had pizza's and fries made with two pitchers of soda. They wear masks and ask that we wear them till you get to your lane. We only took masks off for pics. The staff are very nice and I watched them clean everything once we are done they clean the balls tables shoe floors bathrooms. It was nice to see that we can still have a good time so long as we help stay safe thanks so much for the good time

Gi na

Great family place!

saurya meda

Spent more time with less cost and without crowdy.

BJ Watson

So much fun! 3 hours of bowling for $12, can't beat that! It's been forever since we have gone bowling and we enjoyed it immensely!

King Of Randomness

Frendly staff good pricing and lits of fun

Ellaine Howard

It was enjoyable comfortable good people i enjoyed the atmosphere

Emily C. Jones

I'm not a fan of semi-manual scoring. This place is okay if you like candlepin bowling and like a more vintage feel. I can't think of anything that sets it apart. It's okay.

Todd Andrews

Candlepin bowling with the feel of a bowling alley as opposed to feeling like a tourist trap. The food is fried heaven with a great veggie burger for 3.50

Wade Brainerd

We've been several times with kids and always had fun. One string of bowling is about right for 5-8 year olds, and they have a few arcade games (and a great pinball machine) to fill in (and food and a bar...) Staff is friendly and helpful.

William Nickerson

Bring back memories of years go to the Big 20

Hugh Smith

It's candlepin bowling, what do you expect. Sometimes, in the summer, it's open depending on the weather. They gave a place to buy snacks and booze. I enjoy going here.

Coco's

I love that they have left everything old school. My grandson had to have his party there because he loves that he can hold the little balls. ????????

Alex Johnson

I used to love going here, but today I went with my friend and the guy there was cold. He didn't smile once, and he gave us an attitude when I asked a question about the scoring machine, and told me to read it my self. Terrible service... not coming here again. We went 5/28/16.

Zach Taylor

A bit old and run down, but still fun.

Amy Bauer

So fun! This is a must stop in Maine!

brenda hoffman

Great place to take the family to have fun..They are doing an excellent job following the state COVID-19 guidelines...Very clean and safe...Awesome staff very friendly and knowledgeable...

Drode

Mr. Walker is the best staff member there! Great place and great bowling.

Andrew Bartley

Old fashioned candlepin bowling alley, priced affordably. The bar food and drinks are cheap and delicious (just don’t expect anything with duck or kale on the menu). Leagues and competitions are available for the serious bowler, and they also sell some equipment if you want to skip some of the rentals next time (like this snazzy Pats ball).

Mike Hoffman

I bowl there 4 days a week I always have fun and enjoy all the employees clean facilities and great food

Sandra Marshall

Great family place

MAGIC DRAGON RIDERS

Grwat place. A true gem. Cool pinball machine

Christopher Howland

Great

Christopher

Awesome a great home town lanes...

J LeRoy Ward

Never bowled candlepin. It was a blast. This alley is wonderful. You feel like you’re walking back in time which is really fun. We try to stop in every time we visit Maine. I keep trying to get 100 but boy is it challenging. Very nice folks run the place.

A'Marie Smith

This really is not a family friendly environment. At least not for kids. Fun place to bowl but not kid friendly. The music is explicit rap music and is run by a juke box. We made the best of it but will not be going back, at least not with our kids.

Patty Duquette

Great place to candle pin bowl

Justin Foster

Retro bowling alley that you want to walk into. Clean lanes and fun atmosphere. Candlepin only so be ready for that. Very friendly staff and ice cold beverages

Tina Hogan

So much fun with the family, staff was wonderful!!

Joe Bagodonuts

I have been coming up to main my entire life and never went in here until just a week ago. I'm so busy enjoying all the sights and sounds of Maine that I never wanted to be inside but this will now be something that I'll do on my trips because it's enjoyable fun to do and there are some very nice people running this place

Pastor Tisha Brennan

They where very pleasant and helpful with accommodations. They are co friendly meaning they ask that you wear masks they do not provide them. But when you are at your lane you can take them off.the pizza was better than expected we had so much fun. Thanks so much no arcade but a few machines.

Nada Alhashimi78

Good

Christopher Noyes

Very family friendly place with a great environment and a very friendly staff. Prices are very reasonable arena they even have bumpers for kids which is a rarity nowadays!

Katie Collins

I have been bowling out of this alley since I was 2 1/2 years old and it's amazing! Would highly recommend!

Clarence Vandeymark

I take my family here to bowl. The price is right on the weekends as it's only $10 a person from 7 pm till 10pm. Great price.

Derek Fitzgerald

Well maintained lanes, great pin action.

Kevin Bowers

Friendly staff and a fun atmosphere. No better spot to go candlepin bowling in Maine.

jose navarro

Good Family place snack bar nice staff

Anish Pradeep

IT WAS FUN AND RELAXING. THE EMPLOYEES WERE VERY NICE AND RESPECTFUL TOWARDS US. THEY EVEN GAVE MY SON A COUPON BECAUSE HIS TEACHER'S SON IS THE OWNER OF BIG 20. IT'S A GREAT PLACE TO GO WITH THE FAMILY FOR VACATIONS. AND ON WEEKENDS. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK GUYS!

Ken Moulton Jr.

A small-ball bowling alley with a slightly outdated feel. They've got some upgrades to their scoring system, but it still requires a person to score, and you have to remember after each frame to reset the pins by pushing a button on the ball return. The food is average for a bowling alley, and the staff is incredibly flexible for events and for helping out. There's a small area for arcade games, and a small area for equipment sales. Great lanes, great people, and from what I've heard, a good league experience as well.

Gus Alivizatos

Old school and awesome ????????????????

Joan Smith

Very friendly people.

Abhilash Kusuma

Please try to give correct information on phone.

Rebecca Henry

Great time. Reasonable prices. Right off the highway.

Ryan Duchaine

If you like old-school, you will like it here. I cannot bowl with the big balls, so this place has my kind, CANDLE PIN!

diane mciver

Fabulous experience! Candlestick bowling as we remember it !!

Danny Donovan

Can’t go wrong. We visit here yearly! Such a blast. Highly recommend!

Alisa Yescas

You will know your date boring if not having fun night out at Big 20

George Smith

Not your usual bowling! So fun!

Hugh Lannon

I cant believe this place wasnt packed. I took the kids bowling to the Rock and Roll thing on Friday night, great prices and a FUN time.

waterfowler75

Good place for kids.

Johnny Opinion

We got some of the biggest attitude from a staff that I've ever experienced at this place. We came here as a group for the first time for something fun and new to do. This place is obviously popular with leagues and the retirees sec. The place is nostalgic and outdated, but we were having a good time. Then, one of my friends asked for some help with the scoring machine, which is extremely outdated and unintuitive to use. The guy working there basically dressed down my friend for "making a mistake." When my friend asked for some clarification about what he meant, the guy kept asking if my friend could read the directions on the screen. When my friend said yes, the man asked him to read it aloud to him. My friend finally told the guy that he was being very rude, and the man backed off. I was just in utter disbelief about the treatment my friend received. It is some of the most rude and condescending service I have ever experienced. We finished our one game but felt way too uncomfortable to stay. Needless to say, we won't be back.

Tim libby

Tons of fun. Just like going back in time

Dana Dequina

Blast from the past... a childhood favorite place to go!

Mike Egan

Had a great time bowling,

Craig Ketterman

Bowling is one of Americas great past times, but candlestick bowling brings it to a whole new level of fun! Staff was super friendly and informative. Never bowled this style before and can't wait to go back. If you're looking for something fun and different then your average bowling experience this is the place to go!

Peter Richards Jr

We had my son's birthday party here. Had a blast the staff was very friendly and helpful.

Julie Parker

Great place for kids birthday parties.

Wolf Merrik

Came here with my 3 year old son. We rented shoes and got onto a lane. He didn't even throw one ball and was nervous wanting to leave. I understand paying for the shoes, but being charged for a game as well just seemed a bit much. Eapecially as they were aware of what happened. Overall. I will not return.

alan barker

This place really brings me back. I haven't bowled candle pin since high school and Big 20 had all of the right nostalgia (80s music, compu-score and Dexter shoes) to bring back the memories. The only thing it didn't bring back was my skill, but obviously that's not on them. The concession stand was affordable and offered an excellent selection and the owner and staff were all incredibly friendly. 10 of 10 would recommend.

Leon S

Night candlepin bowling. To me the 4 of us, that were over 50, had trouble with the darkness and strobe lights. It looked cool but we're couldn't see the alignment arrows well at all. I wouldn't do night bowling there again.

Jonathan VanOver

Good old fashioned bowling alley

Ryan Flippo

First time candlepin bowling and what a blast it was! Great facility.

Matt Carter

It's a nice old school candlepin bowling alley with a bar

Paul Thivierge

Bowl there every week. Fun is to have. Almost like playing golf. Either your on target or your not.

Maine CarGuy

Awesome old-school candlepin bowling center! They are always welcoming to our large school groups. The kids have a blast! Fantastic family atmosphere, fun for all ages, 20 well maintained lanes, top-notch modern equipment in a classic 1940's era bowling alley! Try candlepin bowling when you visit Maine. New England is the only place in the world where you can!

Janessa Hilton

Great and friendly staff! Took our adults with developmental disabilities and they were very helpful & patient with our disorganized group. Warm and friendly atmosphere, we will definitely be back!

Clifford Harris

The Scoring confused us a little cause the last time I bowled they were still using paper and now it's Computerized but once we figured it out we had Fun and would do it Again hopefully

Brian Ciccariello

Classic candlepin bowling. Love I.

Amanda Hall

I wish there would have told us they were up the the times. I have keep score yourself. Which is ok but we start bowling and we didn't know that important part

Jerry Manges

Oh boy a outdated nasty bowling alley in out less than 1 min

Courtney Luiggi

Great fun and spirit s

Arthur Lounsbury

Fun place

Joshua Smaltz

We drove half an hour to bowl and it was closed, their hours on google were wrong.

Scott Nickerson

Nice fun night at fair price. Professional staff clean facilities.

Charlotte MacLean

Well run. Honest owners. Took a beating during COVID but hopefully coming back strong. Great leagues including speed league.

Brandon Pazera

great atmosphere friendly workers. blast from the past interior design ????????????

Billy Jack

Old school candel pin bowling...great time clean place,,bar, friendly helpful staff

Charles Millson

Lots of frustrating fun.

Ryan Ziebart

Great Rock and Bowl deal!

Thomas Smalley

Food here is horrible..and the manager was so rude I will never bring my family here ever again...I do not recommend this place to my worst enemy...ignorant manager..made my kids cry.

Stephen DiConzo

Awesome! Rock & Roll Candlepin bowling every Friday & Saturday night-$12 for 5 strings which includes your shoe rental.

Nancy Curran

True Maine tradition! This is an owner operated and in the store kind of small business particular to Maine. The relaxed atmosphere and reasonable prices make this a great go to fun, sport, or Family activity. I highly recommend this authentic institution!

Ernest Johnson

Very good

Christine McHale

We had a blast. Highly recommended it for a rainy day.

Christopher Scoville

Big 20 is so amazing and the atmosphere makes you feel more like a community than a customer! Everyone is absolutely amazing there! Thank you all for putting smiles on our faces every galactic bowling!

Douglass Payne

Candlepin bowling was very exciting and challenging , we had a blast

Joseph Dillon

Loved it, very accommodating

Meli Laine

very fun to bowl here, great service!

James Quatrano

Love this place , great bowling , great food , great bar , great owner. A+ all the way.

Scott Jannelle

Great bowling

Cade Blackburn

This place is a classic. 20 lanes with candle pins. You can order food and drinks, including beer. Prices are reasonable and they are there to help if you have any questions. Put that big ball down and give small ball a try!