Spare Time Des Moines - West Des Moines, Iowa

Carlos B.

Las meseras fueron muy amables

Melinda

Bowling here was so much fun! And, they also have a pretty decent arcade! I really enjoyed the variety of games and the lanes seem to be pretty well-maintained. There are ramps for children to use to build up their skill of lining up the balls. They're located at the ends of the ball-return lift. The staff is always available to help if you need anything. And, I love all of the game options you can choose on the screen when you bowl. We had just eaten lunch before coming here so we didn't experience the restaurant aspect but definitely have heard good things! I also thought the prices for everything was super fair. Not inflated like most other bowling joints.

Duane L.

I absolutely LOVE the staff! Absolutely the best when that's concerned! However, the food choices...well, they're lacking in a variety for the demographic the center serves. Beautiful pizza oven and atmosphere but NOTHING traditional at all! Where's the Supreme and single topping choices...seriously? As far as the appetizers...nothing diabetic friendly at all....not even the salads. How about NON breaded choices for the shrimp...skewers or something. Easy to prepare items that would hold and be cost effective are not that hard for an experienced food manager and restaurateur to determine. Even a simple meat and cheese tray/plate would offer at least ONE choice. You have ONE single choice of "zero" pop offered...and that's at least something, but personally I can't enjoy anything else on the menu without paying health consequences. I've ran many food establishments and cannot believe the limit of selections available for such a stellar atmosphere and staff. You really want to offer and "have it all", let me know...I'll help you up your game!

Kate L.

We spent New Year's Eve afternoon here. It was so fun. It happened to be a Tuesday so the arcade games were half off. We bowled for two hours in the VIP room, which was all decorated for New Year's, our eight boys played laser tag, and we ordered French fries, which were delicious. The service was great and the place looked amazing for the holidays. It looked like the night event was going to be well done.

Alicia W.

The food was as expected from a place like this. Nothing crazy in my opinion. Not bad. Not amazing or something I'd be craving. Bartender was MIA a lot so getting drinks was difficult. But love the games and other activities they have to offer!

Alissa B.

Went to Spare time for a holiday party. The pizza was nothing to write home about. If it sat too long, it turned into a brick. I was underwhelmed. Des Moines is lacking in the 'good pizza' department. Missed opportunity. I can't comment on the price since it was free. The service was great. The ambiance was great. The bowling was easy to figure out and set up. Overall, this place will do great because of location. I would go back.

Ellen P.

Cool place! I didn't realize there was an escape room, full service restaurant AND the bowling.

We went for the Iowa Wild fund raiser and had a ball.

They served a buffet style dinner and it was really good. Crispy and fresh tortilla chips=bonus. Sliders, wings, tenders, veggies, dips, cheese sticks, salsa & guacamole to go with the chips, tator tots.

The hockey players were amazing. They always are. The one spare time employee I interacted with was straight up rude. Oh well. We had a great time anyway.

E’laura G.

Had a great time. Boys loved the games and laser tag. We go atleast twice a week. Dj the bartender( in the photobomb) is an amazing guy. The place is clean and a great atmosphere. The nachos are fabulous.