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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only ever been here for staff holiday parties, and they've always treated our group well. Since I didn't have to pay for anything, and we were always the only patrons while we were there, my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to a couple of birthday bashes here, and I think it's the perfect place to hold one. For less than the price of table service, you can reserve two lanes, have plenty of seating for all your...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
NO. I have only gone to Lucky Strike once. That was all it took. Food was mediocre, the drinks were stupidly overpriced. I paid $10 for one small cocktail that tasted more like syrup than schnapps....
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
(I wish I could give less than one star.) They should call this place "Sucky Strike lanes". Arrived at 9 asked how long it would be for a lane. They said 2 hours. We said fine.. put our names down...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The worst place in DC. I'd rather spend a night cleaning toilets in a correctional facility than return to Lucky Strike lanes. Please, I beg you, don't do this to yourself or to the ones you love....
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once for a private work party. I loved the atmosphere as soon as I walked in but I can't judge on how the experience might be on a Friday night. If you are a serious bowler, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think they slab the lanes with extra wax. I am probably one of the worst bowlers in the world (average 70s - don't laugh) but I think I scored an 11 on a game here. Every attempt was a gutter...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I was here for a private party. The bowling and pool part was fun, but when it came to food...Being a vegetarian, I wasn't impressed that a party directed to geeks and other forward-thinking people...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
LUCKY STRIKES........ Please don't get it twisted...I only gave Lucky Strikes 3 stars because I really like to bowl and its hard for me to come here and "Play Bowl" I mean let me put it like this........
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I know, I know! I've boycotted this place ever since it opened...because of their targeted clothing policies.However...Friends of mine from Ohio wanted to meet there along with their students (they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lot of negativity towards this place, and I'm not sure why... oh wait, yes I am... the price. 6 bucks a game, 4 bucks for shoe rental... that adds up QUICK. However, we were there on a Monday night,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i dunno maybe business was bad on a monday night but i thought it was a pretty good deal when i got there at 6:30... first ordered a whole bbq chicken pizza which was surprisingly done pretty well......
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Anytime I describe Lucky Strike (LS) to friends, I always emphasize that it's more of a lounge, than an AMF bowling alley.Positives of LS:1. good for a date or with a couple friends2. nice place to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Things about Lucky Strike that are ridiculous:- the price- the wait- the dresscode- the customer service- the pretentiousness.... it's bowling for chrissakes! Having been unsuccessful 4 times in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the "new" bowling alleys, where people eat, drink and don't bowl. I've been here a few times and the vibe is nice. the service isn't that great though so they could step up their game a little in that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been on both sides of the argument.If you can get a lane, then you're going to have a great time.If can't get a lane, then simply leave. There is no reason waiting for 2 hours for a lane or...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
****2.5 stars****the set up was nice, not the average bowling alley most of us are used to. this place is located near the movie theaters, right next to the Verizon center auditorium. a bowling...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The S.O. and I went to Lucky Strike with a large group of friends (I believe there were 12 of us in total) on a busy Saturday night. Our friends got there around 10 PM to put our names down for a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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This place is amazing... has a very nice atmosphere... prices are reasonable.. but sorry to say... the Management should spend little more $$ choosing the right employee... the wait staff are extremely slow...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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Lucky Strikes is a bowling alley with a dress code. An attempt at being shabby chic that misses. The food is pretentious as well as the bar. The bowling alley itself is unique and the seating is comfortable....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We were greeted by some freaking weirdo at the door with a suit who ID'd us. There must only be like 10 lanes or so. They have an enormous bar. Drinks are very expensive and its extrordinarily...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
OK, i won't deny that the place looks nice when you get in. But that is where the "nice" Ends. Lets Start with the service. It is awful, the bartenders suck the waitresses have attitude and truly are...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I read the other reviews, thought about whether I was rating this establishment too highly, and then ultimately decided to stick with my opinion. Of course, I have only been here once, but that one...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A little loud but great appetizers and the atmosphere is very nice.
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I did not know what to expect from this place at all. It's in the middle of the (relatively) new building next to the Verizon center in Chinatown, which is bright white, very clean, and always...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
came here to write a good review, but have to say, i agree with what people have said -- pretty darn expensive and even with reservations, you end up waiting ridiculously long, while the waitress...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't get over the tension of intentions while here. The waitresses in sexy short skirts and tights... low couches... attempted elegance with the bar area... in your face TV's behind the bar...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
came here for a bite and a few games of pool.drinks get 5 stars, there's an awesome one with pop rocks on the rimfood gets 2 stars, the tuna lollipops were not really seared, which is the whole point...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lucky Strike needs to decide what it wants to be. The sprawling bar area and large, low-slung couches make it feel like a lounge, while the huge flat screen televisions behind the bar and pool tables...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Basically the only bowling alley in the city, but it really isn't one. Hot waitresses. Lots of sports on the tvs. Decent pool tables.Cons: The price. The food. The attempt at making themselves...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yet another work thing brought me to Lucky Strike, hey what can I say, free drinks and I'm there! Our "lane attendant" and "server" were good. It annoyed me that they seemed incapable of doing the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here to kill some time before the fireworks show at the Mall. I love bowling don't get me wrong, but this place was just not as fun.decor - hip hip trendy. you've got the bar with the bouncer at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bowling experience....4.0Food experience...2.0Ergo, 3 stars.Next time you're looking for an alternative to dinner & movie or binging & drinking, you may want to consider bowling at the Lucky Strike....
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you like fancy bowling places that have nice big screen tvs and such, then this is the place for you. There is a nice big bar and two pool tables, which seem to be always full unless you're there...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When I visit my friend in DC we usually go to Lucky Strike for drunken bowling. I actually bowl better when I'm drunk. Same for pool. Go figure.I can down the sugary sweet poprock covered cocktails...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't actually drink when I came here so I can't really talk about that.The bowling part was super fun. I haven't been in years so I sucked but it was ok. Apparently bowling is like super high...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is a cool place to get some drinks before a movie with a date or go bowling with a group of friends. Nice up beat ambiance like Dave & Busters minus the all the games just the bowling lanes. I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Seems to be a real love/hate feeling with this place. I can't say that I fall in the "love" category but I did have a great time this past Friday night with a number of friends from school. Our server...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Is this the same Lucky Strike as in Cupertino? My friend and I came here around 2 a.m., and I was surprised to see that there was still a line for the lanes. Since there was no chance of us getting to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What a disaster. I arranged for my wife, me and two other couples to have a bowling night. I called 10 days in advance to reserve a lane from 7-9PM on a Friday night. The people on the phone were...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Two friends wanted to bowl on a rainy Saturday night. I was game. Lucky Strike has surprisingly few lanes (14, I think) and it's as loud as hell. The bar and lounge area are huge, and full of people...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We came in because we had an hour to kill before our movie. The "bouncer" was pretty funny and entertained me when I asked him about what "MC" colors meant. He said that being from California, I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great time at Lucky Strike, but there were a few issues. It is conveniently located 66 feet from the nearest metro stop, so no problems getting there. I was a little put off by the fact that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sure this place is nice - it looks it. The problem is you never get to bowl in it. It's a zoo. The staff is rude, a bunch of space cadets. Always a long wait and a ridiculous dress code. It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah the concept of this place is cool, but hot damn, how much are you charging for bowling? Do you accept kidneys or just cash/credit? This club/bowling alley has a fun atmosphere, but I really can't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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If you want to bowl, are hip and live in or are visiting the city, this place will meet your needs. To add to it's urban-ness though, you can expect a wait and some over-priced, semi-fancy food. It's not bad,...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Conveniently located, this place has a nice large lounge area and long bar to hang out at. Retro-esque decor.On our way out, my friends and I peeked over at the bowling area. Not many lanes, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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I have been to lucky strike a few times and I was just satisfactory with the service but my last time going last year i was very disappointed. Our waiter was terrible which is why she got a very low tip....she...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Just a total disaster. From the hard to decipher dress code to the non-existent service, sticky floors, disgusting bathrooms and frequently broken bowling lanes (ours broke 3 times in 40 minutes),...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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Walking into Lucky Strikes, I was surprised to see how nice and clean it felt. It's located in the Verizon Center right off the red line at Gallery Pt. However, there is a dress code which I thought was odd...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah...I can't say many positive things about Lucky Strike. I've been here several times to eat, drink, or bowl, and it's just always...bleh.The food is pretty tasty, and unique (mac and cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
California bowling centers pay attention to Lucky Strike in DC, its a model to follow! I went here while in DC for vacation and was completely amazed at the bowling center here! It looked like a club!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A a former founding member of the bowling club in college (really we just wanted to use the club funds for beer), I was super excited to attend a birthday celebration at Lucky Strike DC. But when the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmmm. I have been in DC since the age of 3, but was born in Georgia. (No , not Soviet Georgia) I mention this because the first time I entered Lucky Strike Lanes, and saw their criteria for entrance,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Not even a lucky spare... I was really excited about Lucky Strike Lanes when it first opened over a year and half ago. The food was pretty good for a bowling alley, huge bar with interesting drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Back when I was a corporate slave, we ate lunch here several times during the week, and it was easy to get a large table or booth. Service is spotty. We went here once during the World Cup, and they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Living in DC, I frequently make the mistake of patronizing establishments that are, in truth, meant for the bridge-and-tunnel suburban crowd on their jaunts into the scary city. I cannot imagine...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great night! Lucky Strike is a top of the line bowling alley bar, no really.... it is THAT amazing! This brand new hot spot is located on the second floor of Gallery Place and it is a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The bar is hip and fun, but sixty five bucks PER hour to bowl here Friday and Satuday nights. No. Just no. And there were a bunch of people there the night we were hanging out waiting for a lane. Who...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice restaurant area. I got an artery-clogging club sandwich that had turkey, egg, cheese, avocado. It was pretty good. My sister got the steak salad and I kept on eating off her plate. Next time I go...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Eh, take it or leave it. I can only rate the bowling experience, as we didn't eat here. First of all, the most ridiculous prices imaginable for bowling. Secondly, with these prices in mind, can I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The last time I went I was with there for a company event and it was a good time. The service was pretty good and they had something for everyone. From the bowling to the bar and pool tables we had...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I will give lucky strike one thing. The burgers were great! However, the bowling was outrageously priced. On one work outing, they totally lost our party's reservation and did nothing to make it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very trendy ambiance. Good, inventive cocktails (some with pop rocks lining the glass), REALLY nice attractive wait-staff. Comfortable booths. I've never bowled so well in my life. Delicious bar food...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2006
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