Spare Time Texas
Spare Time Texas
4.5
Bowling AlleysBars & ClubsGame & Entertainment Centres
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday
11:00 AM - 1:00 AM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 1:00 AM
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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Bowl, Dine and Unwind at Spare Time Texas! Bowling • Laser Tag • Arcade • Go-Karts • Batting Cages • Ropes Course • Event Venue • Restaurant • Bar
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Dolllover4
25 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019 • Family
We always enjoy our visits to Spare Time, there are activities for kids of all ages, prices are reasonable and they offer several specials through out the day.
Written 24 February 2020
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Thank you so much! We're so grateful to have you as our guests and look forward to more visits and feedback!
Written 25 February 2020
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Anne
Temple, TX371 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2019
I love spare time! It is a great place if you can't be outside. I let my 7 year old run and play games or we play a round of bowling, you can get lunch/dinner as well. They also have a full bar!
Written 20 January 2020
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Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're glad you enjoyed your food and activities! Stay tuned for our new outdoor activities coming later this summer!
Written 25 February 2020
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ranslebenak
Temple, TX92 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2019
My family comes here occasionally and we always have a good time! We usually bowl and my daughter loves the arcade area. They have great bar service too!
Written 15 December 2019
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So great to hear! Thank you for being our customers! We'll pass along your compliments to our bar team!
Written 25 February 2020
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Harry
Hewitt, TX108 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
Tonight was our last night together as my escort was going off to school. Neither of us had been bowling for quite some time, and we were looking for something different. This location filled the bill. We bought an hour of lane time and had a thoroughly enjoyable time. The wait time for drinks seemed a bit lengthy, but the drinks were outstanding. The shoes were clean, and the ball selection was excellent. As inexperienced as we were, the electronic scoreboard helped considerably. I would not hesitate to recommend this place to anyone who wants a fun night out that is not in the least bit boring.
Written 15 November 2019
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We're so glad you decided to try us out Mervyn! We really appreciate you sharing your experience and hope we get to see you again soon!
Written 17 November 2019
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jsmichalowski
Plano, TX11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
We had a groupon and had no issues using it. It was a great combo where we got to bowl, play laser tag and received a gift card to play games.
Written 22 October 2019
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Thank you so much! We're glad you had an opportunity to try our Groupon offer and come in for a visit! We hope to see you again soon!
Written 23 October 2019
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Brenda B
Temple, TX19 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
Having been a bowler most of my life (40+ years) I was terribly disappointed when I moved to Temple and came to this bowling alley. This is not a bowlers bowling alley...it's a game room and party house for kids. Bowers and leagues are treated as second hand income. The lanes are not groomed properly and leagues are sometimes bumped for parties.
Written 9 October 2019
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Hi Brenda, we're sorry to hear that you feel that way! Spare Time is a family entertainment center first. We don't consider ourselves a bowling alley in the traditional sense but we absolutely value our league bowlers! We try our best to provide the best lane conditions for our leagues, which includes a fresh oiling of the lanes prior to league play every week as well as providing a range of discounts exclusive to league members. Yes, we may occasionally reschedule a league to accommodate very large private events (we are a for-profit business after all), however that would only happen if there was no other option to work around the league play time. We appreciate your feedback and hope that you will work with our management team to address issues as they arise. If you feel we are not getting the absolute best service from us, please reach out to our GM, Daniel, at daniel.mueller@sparetimetexas.com so that we can make it right as soon as possible! Thank you!
Written 10 October 2019
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Cheryl B
Temple, TX14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019 • Friends
Pleasant staff. Tons for everyone to do. And the food is very good, too. Manager Megan is especially good to work with.
Written 8 October 2019
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We're glad you enjoyed your visit and the food! We'll pass along your compliments and hope we can have you back soon!
Written 10 October 2019
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Rod H
Temple, TX55 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019 • Couples
Spare Time on Adams Street in Temple, Texas provides many opportunities for family friendly fun ... and later in the evening a gathering place for adults wanting to have a unique experience.

Bowling, games, food and beverages ... all add up to a fun gathering providing something for all to enjoy.

Meeting/banquet space also available
Written 15 September 2019
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Thank you so much! We really appreciate your take! We hope to see you back soon!
Written 10 October 2019
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cahinck
Temple, TX31 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019
Birthday Party for young adults getting ready to go off to college in the fall. Everyone had a great time! Good Service
Written 7 August 2019
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We're so happy we could help you celebrate! Glad everyone had a great time! Thank you for sharing!
Written 8 August 2019
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CenTex76502
Temple, TX18 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2019 • Family
Spare Time is a great place to hang out with the family. Food is delicious. Week night specials make it very economical... especially $2 Tuesdays.
Written 22 July 2019
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Thank you so much! We really appreciate that! We'll pass along your compliments to the chef and are glad to hear that our daily specials are a big help!
Written 23 July 2019
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Spare Time Texas - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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Spare Time Texas is open:
  • Sun - Sun 12:00 am - 1:00 am
  • Sun - Thu 11:00 am - 12:00 am
  • Fri - Fri 11:00 am - 1:00 am
  • Sat - Sat 10:00 am - 12:00 am