Great Escape

Today's Hours:
4pm - 12am

Today's Special:
After Party

Welcome to Great Escape

Discover Great Escape Pleasant Hill, the go-to spot for family-friendly fun and bowling in Pleasant Hill, Iowa. With 24 state-of-the-art lanes, including private lanes for exclusive gatherings, we welcome guests of all ages and skill levels to enjoy the ultimate Great Escape bowling experience.

But there’s more than just strikes and spares! Explore our action-packed arcade, challenge friends in high-energy laser tag, or enjoy the fresh air in our outdoor seating area. Our sports bar and lounge serve up delicious food and refreshing drinks in a laid-back setting. Whether it's a casual night out or a special event, Great Escape Pleasant Hill has everything you need. Reserve your lane online today and get ready to roll!

4.3

1,024 Google reviews

Great staff. Great music. Great equipment. Great unlimited bowling prices.

Google User4 weeks ago

Lazer tag was so much fun!! The games were also so much fun! The claw games were particularly great :) havent done bowling there yet, but I would love to

Google User1 month ago

Almost all the arcade games work and the laser tag would've been awesome with more people. Clean place, and fair prizes in the arcade. Surprised this place wasn't packed.

Google User2 months ago

Was going to the fair on Friday, but the weather washed us out so we went to the bowling alley up the road and had a blast. Arcade and Laser Tag were great

Google User2 months ago

Such a fun place to bring your kids, it is reasonably priced and the staff is always nice/helpful.

Google User3 months ago

It is nice and lovely and it is fun

Google User4 months ago

Great place to bowl. They have several leagues. Really like the Wednesday morning Geezer league. Like the format and meet many interesting people.

Google User6 months ago

Brought a gift card back in to use the rest on it, keep in mind that it supposedly never expires. They couldn't get it to work and suggested, "just pay this time and use it when your next in" like your the manager why cant you honor it? --update from 1 star: they came through with a new gift card and didn't make the process too difficult. Cool spot just 1 bad experience out of many good

Google User6 months ago

Fun, friendly place with great service and good food. A lot of fun things to do with kids

Google User6 months ago

First off we bowled grandkids had fun but a pop accidentally got knocked over. We was handed two rags. I went back to get more. No assistance from staff. Not good. Then we went to get food 175.00 for 2 kids and 3 Adults. Off to the arcade for grandkids to play games. Fun but 9 points on some games. I would have to say this is a nice place but you will break the bank going here. Family friendly sure expensive yes.

Google User6 months ago

Don’t go here always leagues no time to bowl

Google User8 months ago

Great prices, its clean, staff is friendly. Lee is the absolute best! ?? ??

Google User9 months ago

I can’t say enough good things about this place. I took three of my grandkids there and the staff went above and beyond. From the front check in, the drinks and food and also the arcade. Each and everyone were so nice! I highly recommend this place for a fun family day or a party. The place was very clean and well managed. Thanks to all the staff and management for making a fun filled day for them. We will definitely be back soon.

Google User10 months ago

Great local spot for bowling, arcade games and laser tag!

Google User10 months ago

This place looks nice. They really did a good upgrade inside.

Google User10 months ago

Great people . Fun for whole family

Google User11 months ago

Reserved 2 lanes for 2 hours for my son's birthday, staff was great and easy to work with, the bar staff even assisted with food service for 8 kids! We had a blast and will definitely be returning

Google User11 months ago

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Address

655 N E 56TH ST
Pleasant Hill, IA 50327

515-263-1700

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This Week’s Hours

Fri4pm - 12am

Sat11am - 12am

Sun11am - 11pm

Mon4pm - 11pm

Tue4pm - 11pm

Wed4pm - 11pm

Thu4pm - 11pm

Center Information

24 Bowling Lanes

Bowling Prices

Food & Drink Menu

Online Reservations

Arcade

Laser Tag

Sports Bar

Private Lanes

Private Rooms

Lounge Area

Outdoor Seating

ATM

Free Wi-Fi

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Valid through 11/30 for events held by 11/30. Terms & conditions apply.

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Family Unlimited

Every Saturday & Sunday | 11AM – 3PM

Enjoy unlimited bowling, shoes included, for only $12.99. Plus, enjoy specially priced select appetizers, Craft Lemonades and Dirty Sodas while you bowl.

Walk-in only. Pricing per person. Subject to lane availability. Food & drink pricing vary by location. Terms & conditions apply.

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Weekly Promotions at Great Escape

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After Party

Keep the night alive with After Party, our special that gives you unlimited bowling for only $18.99. Perfect for friends, fun, and unforgettable nights out.

Friday starting at 8PM
Saturday starting at 8PM

Walk-in only. Pricing per person. Shoe rental not included. Subject to lane availability. Terms & conditions apply.

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The Special

Daily | Open – Close

Buy two games, get the third 50% off!

The Special makes every game more fun (and more affordable). Gather your crew, hit the lanes, and keep the good times rolling.

Walk-in only. Subject to lane availability. Shoe rental not included. Terms & conditions apply.

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