I'm not sure how I'm giving this two stars.  Maybe I am because I'm a classic sentimental Pittsburgher and this is a classic.  On my most recent adventure here, the bouncer took my $10 cover and then told me there were no lanes for 3+hours.  Um, okay.  Needless to say, a refund was given and we went somewhere else.\n\nFirst, I'm by no means a bowling-type person.  So I don't know how professional the lanes are--but I can tell you that this joint is shabby and cramped and packed on weekends.  People will walk across your lane.  Others who know more than I tell me that the equipment here is pretty terrible.  And lots of people seem to bring their own bowling balls and shoes, so do what you will with that.\n\nSecond, here's where my expertise comes in: the bar.  The drinks are on the expensive end for a place certainly has not been renovated in my lifetime and that almost always has covers.  However, there is a surprisingly decent selection of beers and liquor for someone with a more high-end alcohol taste.  Moral: you could drink here and watch your friends bowl and be sufficiently toasted enough for that to be entertaining.  I mean, if that's your thing.\n\nThird, the ladies room here is like an adventure every time.  If you chose to make this trek, it is guaranteed that you will miss your turn.  It's way way way in the back, probably doesn't have TP, and there may be a super long line.\n\nWhen I lived in Larryville, this was convenient.  I don't recommend this bowling alley if you don't already happen to be in the 'hood.