Last minute, we tried to find a bowling alley with open lanes on a Saturday afternoon. Unknown to us was just how popular bowling is in Charleston! Everything was booked up for the entire night from 3:30 pm onwards except Ashley Lanes, which is first come first serve which is how we ended up here. Despite the poor reviews I was impressed with the relatively large and clean bar area. I chowed down on some buffalo wings and thought they were a perfect balance of flavor and crispiness. I did wish for more celery, and some carrot sticks! The beer was well priced. The bowling alley itself is pretty standard. It was packed full of millions of kids and we had some occasional issues with the ball return, issues with the scoreboard, etc but staff was able to fix those minor problems for us. The parking lot is large. If you don't like kids and are looking for a rowdy adults only night, this is probably not the place for you!

The staff is beyond AWESOME!!! From the restaurant to the shoes, the staff is super cool, super chill and really fun to be around. The lanes are clean and spacious, the food is plentiful and delicious and the gift shop offers all you need for your bowling delight. This is a great place for family. groups, work outing, date or just to practice your game. Highly recommend the lanes in West Ashley.

Really enjoy the Ashley Lanes set up. You can bowl, drink, eat, or just hang and watch people bowl. AL has done a SPECTACULAR job of maximizing their staff and price point. It took us a second to get the hang of the flow, but after we had a few drinks, we ordered some cheese sticks and wings. Both (again, at this price point) were dynamite. You simply roll up to the pickup window when your number is called and then you can meander back to your lane. We appreciate the seasoned bartender walking us through the process. The Lanes' overall vibe is friendly and polite, which we appreciate. Bowlers can be WAY too serious, especially when there's a lot of background noise, but everyone was cool, bowled well, and enjoyed their evening.

A Strike of Fun-tastic Delight at Ashley Lanes! Hold onto your bowling balls, folks, because Ashley Lanes Bowling Alley is the ultimate jackpot of joy! If happiness had an official address, it would be right here amidst the pins and cheers. From the moment I walked in, I knew this place was special. The entrance, oh dear bowlers, looked like a portal to a parallel universe where spare shots lead to unlimited laughter and gutter balls are just an excuse to perfect your victory dance. The lanes themselves are smoother than a freshly buttered slide - I half expected my bowling ball to moonwalk down them! And let's talk about the shoes. Who knew that footwear fashion would hit its peak in the form of neon-lit, snazzy bowling shoes? I'm pretty sure Cinderella would ditch her glass slipper for one of those bad boys. The staff, oh my stars, they're like the conductors of the laughter symphony. Friendly, energetic, and armed with puns that could make a dad joke champion blush. They're the real MVPs of the alley, making sure everyone has a ball - literally and figuratively. And the snack bar? It's a haven for taste buds. I'm fairly certain their nachos have mystical powers, like increasing your bowling accuracy by 100% (okay, maybe not, but a bowler can dream, right?). So, in a nutshell, Ashley Lanes is not just a bowling alley; it's a vortex of joy, a sanctuary of strikes, and a kingdom of pins. If happiness had a scent, it would be the aroma of well-loved bowling shoes mingling with the scent of victory. If it had a taste, it would be the sweet victory of a hard-earned strike. Grab your pals, grab your bowling arm, and head over to Ashley Lanes for a guaranteed time of laughter, camaraderie, and strikes that'll make even a seasoned pro jealous. Remember, it's not about the score; it's about the smiles, and Ashley Lanes delivers those in spades - or should I say, strikes!

I was visiting Charleston and took my youngest son and my two young granddaughters to go bowling. I saw on the internet that they opened at 9 but that was incorrect. We had arrived before the correct opening time but were allowed in and were able to bowl. My granddaughters (2 and 4) were so excited and so happy to be able to bowl. Thank you so much to management for allowing us entry and for the man at the desk who was willing to ask if we could stay and made our experience such a wonderful one. THANK YOU!

Always a most fun experience! They have a great tavern and good food. Bowling can be a great form of therapy, like gardening and cooking.

The day after Thanksgiving our crew had planned a bowling day....we hadn't done this since the kids were young. After we picked up our Christmas tree at Cardinals, we headed to Ashley Lanes as they were opening. Great timing, as the place filled quickly. There were 9 of us, needing shoes, and 2 lanes, one with bumpers to give our grandson a leg up. The gentleman at the counter was friendly and very helpful. We also enjoyed the obligatory bowling alley food. The kids got tots, hushpuppies, and wings. I didn't try it, but everyone else in our group was happy with the quality of their little feast! We had an absolute blast and I know we could possibly want to make this an annual family event. Glad to still have what some would consider old fashioned fun!!

We bowled on a Sunday, so keep this in mind. I have no way of telling what the other days of the week are like. Well it's absolutely nothing to look at from the outside, and I was skeptical. But as it turns out the inside is a clean an organized of a bowling alley as I've ever seen. I was my daughters birthday event that she had selected. They allowed us to bring in a cakes, plates, and utensils; nothing else is allowed in as far as food. They have a restaurant the serve nachos, burgers, etc. as well as a fairly well stocked bar(tavern is what they called it. We purchased sodas, nachos, and I think someone even got a burger and fries. Everything was delicious for what to was. I will say, show up before you would like to bowl. It was packed, and we didn't have a reservation. We had called to make one, but they were not taking anymore. We were told to be there before 11:30 and to get in line, and we shouldn't have any issues getting in. That was sage advice. By 12:00 when the doors opened, there were probably 50+ people standing in line. The lanes are in pretty good shape as far as I could tell. The controllers on each lane are a little worn. The front staff were very helpful in getting everything setup, and quickly resolved two issues( our parties fault) that came up. The shoes are decent. The bowling balls to be in pretty good shape, I'm not an expert. Overall I recommend this place as a good birthday event, or for anyone looking to just get together and have fun fun with family and/or friends.