Worst experience. Only two lanes out of 8 open. No service at all and on a holiday weekend no less. Very unfriendly
David Blaikie
Paulie is great! Love this place.
Ron Cavage
Great time. Excellent bbq. Often times there is live music on weekends.
Everly Brodie
Here to also sing the praises of the pulled pork sandwich. I was just in Nashville at a place which specialized in "whole hog BBQ" and it had nothing on this - best pulled pork sandwich I've had in years. Juicy, tender, and flavorful. The Carolina tangy sauce on the table is incredible. Corn was so juicy I had to clean off my glasses afterwards no joke.Bowling was bowling! I mean, I expect it to go normally and it did. Lanes were great, I bowled solo and got in 4 games in an hour. I don't really know how bowling can exceed expectations, but obviously it can be bad, and this place is clean, well maintained, etc.ALSO, staff were so so friendly and kind. Cider was good - I didn't try the beer, but the cider was dry and interesting, not gross and sweet, which makes me assume they have good taste and a good selection of other drinks. I would be here every week if I lived nearby.A++ all around, kind of want to come back here every night, but know I should explore more.
Brian Webber
Owners are very rude. Was told “get over yourself” Was upset that other party sizes were helped prior to my party even tho we had our names in. I will not go back. Beer is flat and food was cold. What a waste.
Graham Brooks
Thr Ark Bowl is a gem in the Catskills. It is a rare oasis of great live music. Please come out and support it!
Oleg K
Great old school bar with bowling
Francis Thomas
Classic Catskill experience - old school - fun - chill - laid back - odd - fun - please dont come here and expect more - we like it this way
Leanna DeAssis
The food was awesome. Tallying our own points was a lot of fun. The music was top notch. Shannon runs the whole place and she's awesome. Great time
Fun times bowling in a vintage bowling alley! Great food and beer choices and a live music venue too! Lost America found in Arkville,NY! Not to be missed!
adam gallagher
Incredibly accommodating and friendly, the small but attentive staff helped make my wife's birthday a blast! We had 27 people and 4 lanes to ourselves, and despite the kitchen closing early and the menu not matching what's online, everyone had great food and drink. Everyone had a blast. The alley is fantastic, too. Would definitely return. Worth the 40 minute drive!
conor clancy
Me and a few friends decided to come and do some bowling. it felt like we were in the 60s this place is a time capsule. we ordered the wings and they were hands down some of the best wings we had in a while. Staff was very nice and very welcoming recommend this for a nice night out
Mary Beth Watrous
We were in Arkville three nights and spent two of them here - a fun, friendly spot with good food. Looking forward to going back!
DeQuDa
The food here is awful. Pizza tasted thawed, hamburger arrived cold and hideous, bun was also cold and fries were untasteful and unworthy. Over used shoes to play in vintage bowling lanes. On a Fri, there were only a bunch of people and now I get why.
Bowling rules, food rules, staff rules.
Worst experience. Only two lanes out of 8 open. No service at all and on a holiday weekend no less. Very unfriendly
Paulie is great! Love this place.
Great time. Excellent bbq. Often times there is live music on weekends.
Here to also sing the praises of the pulled pork sandwich. I was just in Nashville at a place which specialized in "whole hog BBQ" and it had nothing on this - best pulled pork sandwich I've had in years. Juicy, tender, and flavorful. The Carolina tangy sauce on the table is incredible. Corn was so juicy I had to clean off my glasses afterwards no joke.Bowling was bowling! I mean, I expect it to go normally and it did. Lanes were great, I bowled solo and got in 4 games in an hour. I don't really know how bowling can exceed expectations, but obviously it can be bad, and this place is clean, well maintained, etc.ALSO, staff were so so friendly and kind. Cider was good - I didn't try the beer, but the cider was dry and interesting, not gross and sweet, which makes me assume they have good taste and a good selection of other drinks. I would be here every week if I lived nearby.A++ all around, kind of want to come back here every night, but know I should explore more.
Owners are very rude. Was told “get over yourself” Was upset that other party sizes were helped prior to my party even tho we had our names in. I will not go back. Beer is flat and food was cold. What a waste.
Thr Ark Bowl is a gem in the Catskills. It is a rare oasis of great live music. Please come out and support it!
Great old school bar with bowling
Classic Catskill experience - old school - fun - chill - laid back - odd - fun - please dont come here and expect more - we like it this way
The food was awesome. Tallying our own points was a lot of fun. The music was top notch. Shannon runs the whole place and she's awesome. Great time
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Fun times bowling in a vintage bowling alley! Great food and beer choices and a live music venue too! Lost America found in Arkville,NY! Not to be missed!
Incredibly accommodating and friendly, the small but attentive staff helped make my wife's birthday a blast! We had 27 people and 4 lanes to ourselves, and despite the kitchen closing early and the menu not matching what's online, everyone had great food and drink. Everyone had a blast. The alley is fantastic, too. Would definitely return. Worth the 40 minute drive!
Me and a few friends decided to come and do some bowling. it felt like we were in the 60s this place is a time capsule. we ordered the wings and they were hands down some of the best wings we had in a while. Staff was very nice and very welcoming recommend this for a nice night out
We were in Arkville three nights and spent two of them here - a fun, friendly spot with good food. Looking forward to going back!
The food here is awful. Pizza tasted thawed, hamburger arrived cold and hideous, bun was also cold and fries were untasteful and unworthy. Over used shoes to play in vintage bowling lanes. On a Fri, there were only a bunch of people and now I get why.