Garage is immersive entertainment at its best, the kind of interactive fun that lets you forget about everything and just enjoy the moment. Garage Billiards and Bowl in Seattle offers a retro-cool mix of bowling, billiards, and a lively arcade. Hit the blacklight lanes, rack up wins at the arcade, or chill with friends over handcrafted eats and drinks. For unforgettable bowling in Seattle and more, Garage is the ultimate destination.
Customer experiences with staff are mixed; while many praise the friendliness and attentiveness of certain employees, others report poor service and rudeness from bartenders.
Atmosphere
The venue is generally described as fun and lively, with a good vibe for social gatherings, though some find the music and layout distracting.
Food and Drinks
Food quality varies, with some items being praised while others are criticized as mediocre or overpriced; cocktails receive positive mentions.
Pricing
Many customers feel that the prices for bowling, drinks, and food are high, especially for larger groups, but some still find value in the overall experience.
Facilities
Bowling lanes and pool tables receive mixed reviews; some customers appreciate the cleanliness and upkeep, while others mention issues with equipment and space.
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Stephanie Birman
Nov 14, 2025
5.0
I had a lot of fun shooting pool here with my friend. The tables are in good shape. Good atmosphere! Our server, Garrett was friendly and attentive! Great place!
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Rebecca Wenger
Nov 11, 2025
5.0
I love this place. Our bartender was so nice & I love the blue drink. I will come back for my birthday next month!
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Sage S
Nov 6, 2025
1.0
I’ve been trying to plan my partner’s birthday a whole month in advance and really wanted to spend it at Garage. Their website says you can book a bowling lane ahead of time, and if you need to book further in advance, to use the “Book an Event” option. So I did exactly that — I submitted the event form and emailed the team with all my details.
A week went by with no response. When I called the events team, I was connected with someone who had no idea what my request was and immediately tried to pass me off to someone else. That person sent me straight to voicemail. I left a detailed message and still never heard back.
It’s now been three weeks and I haven’t received a single call, text, or email from anyone. This has been incredibly disappointing and unprofessional. I genuinely wanted to spend my money here and surprise my partner, but it really feels like this place just doesn’t care.
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Marina
Oct 22, 2025
5.0
I first visited Garage in 2021 and it very quickly became my favorite spot to bowl. The front desk staff, bartenders, and servers are always super sweet and helpful. (I’ve noticed Dylan is especially knowledgeable when it comes to cocktails and Lex is hands-down the kindest bartender I’ve probably ever met.)
Yeah, you can get some good, casual ‘bowling alley’ food like pizza, pretzels, and wings, but they also have some elevated items—the Moroccan steak bowl being my favorite. I also love that I always have the option to play pool given they have a million tables.
Then there’s the little things: a fire pit with outdoor seating, occasional karaoke nights, dim lighting as opposed to disorienting black lights or even worse, the florescent lights at most other alleys. Bowling and billiard leagues also gather there, which is nice for the community.
It would be cool to see a ‘juke box’ system added or some local DJs—some switch up in the music. It IS especially busy on weekends but I think it just adds to the little vibe they have going on. The arcade’s nice if you have to wait for a lane or pool table.
I saw someone mention this spot being a good ‘third place’ and I totally agree. I usually go by myself or with a few friends but looking into booking a high school reunion in one of their event rooms. Can’t wait 💗
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Deniz B
Oct 20, 2025
1.0
We've been there last Saturday around 7.00PM and the two bartenders were terrible, we had a beer, probably we'd get 5-6 more if bartenders were at least giving a mediocre service. They were rude and look like they were not even capable of handling the stress of making only 2 cocktail at the same time lol, good luck guys. In short the place was okay but service horrible...