Share(314) 645-5308
2725 Sutton Blvd Ste A
Maplewood,
MO
63143
38.6117
-90.3202
Neighborhoods: Saint Louis, Maplewood
What People Are Saying About Saratoga Lanes
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – Hidden away on the second floor of a nondescript building off Maplewood, Saratoga is an unlikely place for a "scene" to thrive. But word of mouth has brought in a crowd that frequently packs the eight-lane establishment. – – Retro Appeal – Saratoga combines curvy space-age furniture, checkerboard lockers, multicolored balls and a wall of vintage bowling trophies into a cool '50s kitsch-fest. – – Rock and Bowl – The place has also become quite a hangout for bands, particularly those of the country-rock variety, who are often…
04/01/07
if you like old things, this might be for you
by sluclarkinator at Citysearch
So, in response to the "butt-kickin' retro design" comment in the editorial review, it's really just old. They weren't so much trying to create a retro atmosphere as they didn't bother to update anything. It looks like my Uncle Buck's basement, if his basement were a bowling alley. That being said, it wasn't bad, and I kind of liked the older feel. As a rural Pennsylvanian going to college in St Louis, it reminded me of home. It is kind of hard to find because there's no huge sign and it's on the second floor of the building, but we found it easily enough with the aid of our GPS system. As a warning to people born after 1980, they don't have automatic scoring. Thankfully there was someone sitting next to us to explain how to score, which was a nice part of the experience. If you're one of those people that can't stand smoke, this might not be the place for you, but for normal people the smoke isn't any worse than a neighborhood bar, which is kind of the feel this place has. I don't know if I would rate it the best in St Louis, but I honestly can't say one that I think is better.
- Pros: different than the everyday white suburban megalanes alley
- Cons: no automatic scoring, smoke? (it doesn't bother me personally, but I know it really irritates some)
03/14/06
perfect place for group party
by ferrytd21 at Citysearch
Great place to bowl and play pool and darts. reasonably priced drinks and bowling and pool prices. Very cold beer and friendly knowledgable employees. Most people know the other patrons and is kind of like a "cheers" type atmosphere for most. Some of the best pool tables in StL. and some good pool player are usually playing for a couple of bucks. overall great place. only bad thing is there is not a lot of younger people. although there are bowling leagues mon. tues. and thurs. nights, after 10 there are open lanes. no playing pool on monday nights due to pool league.
- Pros: good crowd , reasonably priced, great tables and lane
The Details on Saratoga Lanes
One of St. Louis' Best:
Nominated for best bowling alley for being fun and making bowling cool.
Too crowded?:
If you can't find a lane, go for a pool table. If those are full, head to the bar and order a cold one.
