Xplosions Bar & Bowl

256 reviews

1/25 Bakery Square, Melton VIC 3337, Australia

xplosionsbarandbowl.com.au

+61397467278

About

Xplosions Bar & Bowl is a Bowling alley located at 1/25 Bakery Square, Melton VIC 3337, Australia. It has received 256 reviews with an average rating of 4.4 stars.

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Hours

Monday10AM-10PM
Tuesday10AM-1AM
Wednesday10AM-1AM
Thursday10AM-10PM
Friday10AM-10PM
Saturday10AM-10PM
Sunday10AM-10PM

F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The address of Xplosions Bar & Bowl: 1/25 Bakery Square, Melton VIC 3337, Australia

  • Xplosions Bar & Bowl has 4.4 stars from 256 reviews

  • Bowling alley

  • "Worst experience! We booked ahead of time, showed up on time, and it took more than 30min for staff to get us started"

    "A much needed addition to Melton City"

    "Was our first time here and went as a Family"

    "Horrible experience! Made a booking called to confirm on the day they said there was no booking but the “manager” could fit us in to then arrive and them tell us only half the people could play"

    "Went here for a recent night out"

Reviews

  • Niki Angel

Worst experience! We booked ahead of time, showed up on time, and it took more than 30min for staff to get us started. Staff were frazzled, disorganized, kept stopping to help other customers instead of serving us and leaving us waiting. It took 3 different staff members to finally get us sorted so we could start our game. We then waited more than 35 minutes to be served at the coffee and food bar. Not one staff member came to the service area to help. We gave up and bought coffees at an outside shop as they did not serve us. We then had a staff member literally storm over, growl and verbally abuse us because we had brought in our own takeaway coffees. Absolutely disgusting attitude, screaming at us and leaving our group feeling very unwelcome and appalled. I explained we were not served for more than 35 minutes and she continued to be rude, nasty and yell. We will Never come here again. My friends will Never come here again and I will proceed to make a formal complaint to the ACCC and the owners of X Plosion Bar and Bowl. A horrible way to spend the school holidays with our kids.

  • Nick Pyne

A much needed addition to Melton City. As you walk in you're greeted with arcade machines on your left with the bowling lanes straight ahead and a nice lounge area on your right with a pool table room to the corner of the building. Everything is reasonably priced and there's a happy medium with the centre being family focused but also a place for a night out with a few drinks. If I was to sum the entire centre it would be like this. The whole centre feels incomplete. There's good execution but it feels like there could be more. Maybe more space between each lane so you're not clashing with the group next to you, some more artwork to make the area feel less plain and bland.

  • Ozzie Rocka

Was our first time here and went as a Family. Seems to be a place with great potential BUT sadely it also looks like a local hang out which doesn't make this place a Family friendly environment. We finished our game and didn't have any time to organise and leave before another Family is right there in our space. More organisation, more staff as we waited for drinks and gave up as it had 1 Female working alone so they lost money on Drinks. Nothing stops a massive group of trouble makers walking in freely and running what could be a great place to frequent with the Family. More gang friendly! And get rid of the cheap string managed pins as we seen it has faults in game

  • Caitie

Horrible experience! Made a booking called to confirm on the day they said there was no booking but the “manager” could fit us in to then arrive and them tell us only half the people could play. Then said oh no wait we booked you at 8pm because 5pm would have been full. When booking confirmed multiple times for 5pm. Not great customer service manager was making a child deal with the situation. After going there many times since opening. Not a place I’ll be going back to. Which is a shame as we are regulars there and spend a large amount of money attending with friends and family. Trip To water gardens for better service and management!

  • Ryan Zarb

Went here for a recent night out. Value for money is good. Easy to get to location and plenty of parking out front or to the side. It’s definitely just a casual bowling ally however. The venue just needs a bit of maintenance. Bumper on one lane wasn’t auto going up, occasionally machine reading wrong pins to reset / how many dropped. Arcade machines were a mixture of not working, not accepting tokens or not printing correct tickets. More just an annoyance having to trouble stuff to get them to sort it out. However staff were friendly and honestly, if your looking for something to do or meet with friends. Well worth the visit.

  • K M

It’s okay if you go play games but for the party, our experience was horrible. We booked specific room month in advance for 2 hours, confirmed multiple times with multiple people. Unfortunately, on the day, we were told the room we booked was not available and after 10 mins chat room was given also asked to be out of the booked room within 1.5 hours. There is no time for decorators to decorate the room, no time for people to eat with time and no the host sang a birthday song even if birthday girl wasn’t ready. It felt so rushed. It’s the only memory that will stay with the people came that day and not the birthday party.

  • Katelyn Lake

Had my sons birthday party here a few weeks ago. Was very disappointed with the lack of communication and organisation they had. Our party was at 10.30 and after we finished bowling while waiting for the food there was a whole other party waiting out the front of the party room for us. They were also setting up this other party all while we were still waiting for the food AND hadn’t even started the cake yet. Our party host had absolutely no idea what he was doing, very clueless and unorganised. Unfortunately I will not be having another party here again, just lucky my son & his friends loved it.

  • Harley-Jane Chadwick

Still no improvement from my initial review months ago. I used to love this place but has gone horribly downhill since open, you can see how little everyone especially the owners care. Horrible the way we were spoken to and threatened to be removed permanently for refusing to accept this behaviour. Original review; As a long term customer, I’m appalled at the way my friends and I were treated for my birthday party. The night was entirely ruined and 2 members of the party paid for yet never got to bowl, nor got a refund. Very disappointed in the service and attitude from a particular staff member

  • Life behind the bars

Had a night out with a mate and his family and my family.. the bowling was great fun and having the automatic bumpers for the kids was great. For a Saturday night I feel they could have used an extra staff or so to man the bar. Had to go back to bowling a few time when waiting to order drinks.. prices were quite reasonable for 2 games. We will be back again soon. Update.. had a Boys night rocked up at 9pm got on a lane for 2 games the staff were very helpful and great behind the bar. They gave us plenty of notice before the bar closed. Great night

  • Michael Knowles

Only 1 staff member on and place was busy, we had a party of 9 and half way through our game we had issues with the scoreboard and then lane not clearing, moved to another lane which also had computer issues, couldn't get a refund just a voucher to be used within a month, so we cancelled game , service girl was trying to help but being here by herself and a manager she called on phone was less than helpful, we had to pay for our second game and lost our 1st, last time we come here do not recommend

  • Megan Ritchie

I just want to say a massive thank you to Sue and the team at Xplosions today. We were meant to have my sons birthday party at another venue who cancelled the party 2 days before. We were lucky to be able to book a couple of lanes and hold the party at the bowling alley. Sue was wonderful to deal with and was so helpful to get all the kids in and organised for their games. We really appreciate all the help and accomodations us. The kids had a ball and we will definately be back. Thanks team

  • Sally K

Drinks were overpriced, prizes were just terrible something I could get at a dollar store. And it was very messy the bathrooms were very unclean . The game machines kept breaking down. Although I feel like this place is doing the best they can do and does need all the support they can get seems like not many people go here by the traffic going in and out this place. So I suggest just giving them a try and support them for the sake of supporting struggling workers. The stuff are very sweet

  • Erin Apps

We had my daughter 6th birthday today, the staff were all really lovely, it was busy but the party manager Jack was really kind to the kids and attentive to them when they were bowling. Also was well priced, and looks like they have updated some of the machines recently. The kids all had a blast and they weren't forcing us out the moment the party time ended so we had a chance to play all the arcade games. Thankyou Jack and the rest of the staff my daughter had a great birthday party

  • Tiffany Jones

Tonight at 8.45pm we took the kids to melton bowling place to play a couple games in the arcade until we were informed that because they close at 10pm they had turned off the token machine. We asked the girl why this is and she said management approved the protocol to shut the token machines off over an hour before close because if they didn’t people would just keep coming and coming and they had to close at 10pm. Needless to say we left with some very confused and upset children.

  • Laura Vo

We had our daughter's 6th birthday party here with a couple of her friends & they had a blast. They were knackered after the first game but had to try their best to finish the 2nd game. The popcorn serving was pretty ridiculous, $5 for a handful which filled only half the popcorn cup. Save your money for getting any food there. However they were really excited to play on the arcades. There were quite a few faulty machines so it was long wait to get assistance.

  • Daniel Fic

It’s fast declining these days. Some of the arcade games are forever out of order, they are always understaffed. Please hire more knowledgeable staff or train your staff properly. Took over half an hour to get a game of bowling organised, seems no one knows what they are doin. Have one staff member cooking food, serving drinks and organising the bowling so expect to wait long periods of time. Could be some much better…

  • AussieGasser 1

We had a kids birthday party there and it turned out to be an idea place to have one. You have your own room to use for a get together with presents, and then you go and bowl a few frames. Then you all use the provided tokens on the amusement games and back to your room to wind things up. It is really well set up and the pricing is fair. I would recommend this to anyone wanting a great venue for a kids party.

  • Emma Lacey

Great fun for the family, even just to go with friends. Great snacks, very helpful staff too. The arcade and tickets could be better. Great birthday parties too. Also pool tables available if that's what your interested in. Fun night for kids and adults. Alcohol available for adults and other refreshments for kids. Plan to spend a couple of hours there for a good time. Not too expensive either.

  • Kyrie Marie

The worse service by far. Always over staffed just for them to look at each other, act as if there's no customers and walks off every time when customers need to be served. The amount of times I've even heard them make fun of customers and their appearance is just beyond upsetting to hear or see. Food is so over priced just for it to taste like plastic. Hope the serves gets better!

  • Cynthia Cameron

This is a great fun place for all ages to have a go at Ten Pin Bowling. There are facilities to cater for all sorts of groups with catering for parties available. You can have light snacks, coffee or a glass of wine or beer as well as using the modern bowling facilities which are in excellent condition with computerized scoring. Will certainly be back we had loads of fun today

  • Barry Bolin

First time visit and I was pleasantly surprised, place was crazy busy, yet staff were good and pleasant, excellent variety of games, bowling was well organised, good pool tables and reasonable drink options. Ha ha. Food was a bit light on, but it is not a restaurant so it was pretty reasonable. I would give it a 4 out of 5 so we will be going back again!

  • Benjamin Gillie

We hired out the party room for our sons 10th Birthday party. Before the party started Nadia went above and beyond to make sure that when my son walked in there would be a smile on his face. Mikayla hosted our party and even though there was a big group of hypo kids she done such a good job of making sure all of the kids enjoyed themselves. 10/10!

  • Chezza

I dont normally give feed back but I really do think this needs addressing we visited yr establishment on school holidays it was understaffed it took 35 minutes to get my coffee after I ordered it with a hot dog that came another 10 minutes to come, the coffee was cold so all up it took 45 minutes for a simple order

  • bman101 drun

Went bowling with my wife and kids on a Sunday morning. It was great fun and the bumpers make it accessible for the kids. My only complaint is that my wife humiliated me and my 5 year old would have beaten me except he lost interest in the last frame but I don't think I can blame the venue for that.

  • Mar Lea

Good fun for adults and kids alike. Good choice of snack food and drinks. Very pleasant, helpful staff. Also some arcade type games. Supplied plates, candles etc for corkage fee which was great as some places don't allow you to bring your own cake. All round fun evening had by all.

  • Vasko Vurmeski

First time here with my son and we had a awesome time, also the staff are friendly the only thing is the food is a little bit on the expensive side of things but will be coming back with the family and highly recommended it. Thank you for a great experience keep up the great work.

  • Vanessa Gucic

We had my sons 12th birthday here, from the ease free booking to the staff on the day nothing was a problem. Great staff, great hosting and the kids had a absolute ball! We will be back. Food was fresh and demolished. Thank you to the staff on the 19.03. Especially Sue & Alicia :)

  • Kiara Srisuwan

We played pool and then did bowling and something happened to the machine and it didn’t run smoothly. BUT! Britney truly was an amazing woman, she went above and beyond to make sure my friends and I had a good night. Bless you Britney. You deserve a promotion. Queen. Slay.

  • Shannon Walker

We have been to Xplosions quite a few time and we had my daughters birthday party here over the weekend. It was incredible! Everything was super organized and the timing of everything was perfect. All the staff we’ve met there have been

  • J Mavrias

Great facilities for the family or a night out with friends. Apart from the bowling lanes, they have a bar and pool tables. A small arcade area to kill time before bowling. Make sure to check it out when you have some spare time.

  • Michelle Pettifer

They are amazing had my girl's 50th birthday there and she loved every minute of it, thank you to all the staff they were very helpful and friendly I would highly recommend this place. Thank you once again ❤️

  • DKG

Sexy atmosphere and theme around the establishment, decent value for food and drinks, a multitude of arcade games, and good value bowling and pool. You can't go wrong here and it's fun for the entire family.

  • Ethan Marchington

New and stylish with some great facilities and bar. Customer service is quite slow and unreliable at times due to lack of staff presence at counters. Overall great place to bring some friends!!

  • James Lay

Would not recommend anyone go there, the service is a disgrace. They have so many works just standing always talking amongst themselves while us customers are always waiting to be served.

  • Caitlyn

Staff were lovely. Great value. They can't help what the customers do just remember that. The guy working was amazing when we claimed our tickets. A young guy. He is incredible

  • Jen Meijer

We went early. Had fun laughing at ourselves. Seats need a bit of an upgrade but everything else was great. Friendly staff, fun arcade games to finish our outing. Thumbs up.

  • Nicola Harman

Had such a great time bowling & playing the arcade games with my 9 year old son in the holidays. Special shout out to amazing staff Sue who was so much fun & made our day.

  • Christopher Warren

Gotta get back here now we're free again. I've yet to try their food and have a drink or two while I'm there but it'll happen. The place is a good venue and nicely priced.

  • James Spidicus

The staff seemed busy but were very friendly. There's also an Amazing little arcade off to the side of this bowling alley, a great time was had and we will be back again!

  • Kel B

Melton finally got their bowling ally back! Lots of fun, good prices within bowling and food package for our staff Christmas party. Friendly and helpful staff.

  • Sun Shine

I came here for a fun couple of hours with my 5 year old daughter Good Fun... Well priced... Very clean Very Friendly service. Will definitely be back :-)

  • Lorena P R

Great place to be with family and friends. Night out.. over all excellent place. Bookings required so u dont miss out... Great service n people. ⭐ …

  • Viki Pearse

Great little bowling alley with arcade games and billiard tables. The staff/owners were very friendly with great customer service. We will be back!

  • Annie Van Riet

Such a great place for the kids! Lots of fun! Had a ball bowling and as much fun at the arcade games! Thank you so much Xplosions Bar & Bowl.

  • Warren Binnion

Great day out for my daughters birthday, she and her sister both bet their mum as well as their Aunty, nice and clean all round good day out

  • Jecca Holasca

The kids & parents had a great time. Quite busy but the staff tried their best to accommodate us as soon as possible. Def coming back :)

  • Chrystal Wright-Davies

This place looks amazing inside! It's huge and has so many arcade games and areas to sit and eat or drink, I can't wait to have a bowl!

  • Jasvir khosa

Not good for NDIS support clients companions can’t play(which is basically a support) unless they pay for it . So will not come back.

  • Yusuf Ali

Awesome new bowling club, much needed in Melton kids a great time. Staff are friendly and the place is very clean. Highly recommended

  • P Mic

Great place. Not as loud as AMF. Facility to pick your own music, 4 billiard tables, snacks are reasonable priced. I would go back.

  • vadivelan muniandy

Great customer service. Clean and affordable. Celebrated my daughter's birthday here, it was fun and everyone enjoyed at the party.

  • Nyaboth

Most amazing place I’ve been Brittany and Michelle are THEE best! Very welcoming and such an amazing vibe! 100% will visit again!

  • Lauren Eather

Highly recommend! Best bowling we have been to. Kids had a blast there and the arcade games were super fun. Will be back!

  • Sarah Rossi

Very rude Couldn't book a lane for 8 people Tried to charge us for a 1 year old and a 7 month old who wasn't even bowling

  • Yuvraj Sharma

Great place in Melton for fun. Caters for all age groups. Good snacks and drinks. Convenient parking outside the venue.

  • William Alkemade

Most entertaining, great fun for the kids, arcade is very good too, with fair prizes. Food and alcohol too. Must visit.

  • Kaitlin Judd

So great and super cheap, have been here a few times since it has opened, so glad Melton finally has a bowling alley!

  • Jenny Hancock

So much fun! The staff are fantastic and always eager to help. Love going to this place for a good bowling session.

  • kylie morris

Loved it! Awesome staff ! Owner is pretty cool and has pride! He should be proud of himself his done a sick job !!

  • Dimi J

Had a lovely time with friends, good place to just chill out, good food, good prices and casual natured location.

  • Mr. “Franz” Ribzz

Had a pretty good time. Staff were nice, environment was great. I'll definitely go back. Bowling league hahaha

  • Nathan Saliba

I had a lot of fun and didn't feel like I had to rush everybody was great and so was the service.. thanks guys

  • GO Nads

Great place for family fun and even date nights. Much needed in Melton as we were lacking entertainment venues

  • zenswxrld

Loved it, amazing service, always find myself going back. Would recommend for everyone including families!

  • KO G

Great place to relax, excellent customer service provided by staff. Great venue with family and friends:)

  • Verity G

Awesome atmosphere, great staff willing to assist! Love that you're able to que songs through their app!

  • Jonathan Anazodo

Had fun today with the family, great spot has everything games food drinks and pool table for the boys

  • Luke M

Quick service, nice and clean, fun had by all! Daughter likes the additions to the arcade a lot too

  • Michael Twycross

Modern equipment, friendly staff, plenty of variety in the arcade. Good place for all the family.

  • Marcel Vanderzwart

Is a great place to meet peaple and play ten pin bowling and compatition pool on wednsday nights

  • Wyoma Lilomaiava

Awesome venue and reasonably priced. Great range of arcade games. Lovely accommodating staff.

  • Michael Scilini

We had a fantastic time, friendly and helpful staff and plenty of activities to enjoy.

  • Wayne Fergeus

Great place to bowl but slack on bookings. Ring them leave a message don’t ring back.

  • Ena Galuega

Sweet spot and it's local. I've never seen pins on strings before but hey it works.

  • Khaz

A+ fun, clean, friendly and quite good value. Old school. Kids loved it, so did dad

  • jmbkjr123

Nice place very friendly staff. Lots to do including pool, bowling and other games.

  • kayla mitchell

Staff is wonderful, the food is always the fresh and the pricing is fantastic

  • Mal Cuming

Place looks great, staff are friendly and reasonably cheap prices for drinks

  • Narelle Maddison

Love it, have a ball bowling, billiards, ticket games..release my inner kid

  • Chris Bugeja

Staff were amazingly helpful and went out of their way to help, great fun

  • Meera Sharma

My son loves this place. Now every celebration and he wants to go here.

  • Naveed Mahmood

Nice fun place. Helpful staff with lots of arcade games and pool tables

  • Jessica Caruana

Great atmosphere, so much fun to have, friendly staff and environment.

  • Julie-Anne Aisthorpe

Friendly staff. We celebrated my eldest birthday here which he loved.

  • Sharon Fuller

The grandkids had a great time ,staff were very helpful and polite.

  • Spanken DaMonkey

Had an awesome time with the kids and they loved the atmosphere.

  • Michelle Cryans

Staff are very helpful, good location and good disability access

  • kath wheatley

Great place for all to enjoy a fun time with friends and family.

  • Ilona Szabo

Omg best kids party room. Kids had a blast. The host was awesome

  • Nicole Mackenzie

Always very accommadating to our elderly social support group.

  • NEVER MIND

Nice place, definitely need more staff during busier times

  • Kamal Rana

A good place to spend time locally in the Melton area.

  • Amanda Winfield

Awesome atmosphere, nice staff had a mad time ❤️ …

  • Carl Fredes

Love it. Great fun. Fantastic customer service

  • Ayesha Malik

Place where every age of children can enjoy.

  • Tony Simmons (Coach TD Tony)

Clean, fun and great place. Love bowling

  • Man Verma

Enjoying place with family and friends

  • Jodie Regan

Great place and great atmosphere!

  • Sarah Pawson-Knowles

Staff were nice really fun

  • Satwinder Singh

Very friendly environment

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