Bullwinkle’s Upland is a family entertainment center that pairs an arcade with bowling, laser tag, and miniature golf under its “Eat. Play. Repeat.” tagline. Listed as an arcade in directory databases, the venue operates more broadly as a multi-attraction destination where the games floor is one piece of a larger eat-and-play complex.
The center sits in the Ontario, California area, with a mailing address in neighboring Upland, in the Inland Empire region east of Los Angeles. Hours run seven days a week, with extended evening hours on Thursday through Saturday for after-work and weekend crowds.
Beyond the everyday family atmosphere, the venue occasionally pivots to a 21+ country-western party format. Events like “Boots, Brews & Bullwinkle’s” bring line dancing, BBQ, lawn games, a photo booth, a DJ, and unlimited attractions to the floor from 8PM to midnight.
At a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | Upland, CA |
| Phone | +1 909-870-1511 |
| Hours | Mon–Wed 12–9PM; Thu 11AM–10PM; Fri 12–11PM; Sat 11AM–11PM; Sun 11AM–9PM |
| Rating | 4.1 out of 5 from 1,900 Google reviews |
| Best For | Families, kids’ birthday parties, large groups, casual adult nights |
What Players Say
Across roughly 1,900 Google reviews, several themes come through clearly.
The most consistent praise centers on the variety of attractions on site. As one visitor put it, “bowling, arcade, virtual rides, go carts, they have 3 places for miniature golfing” — Google review. Many families also appreciate that the venue welcomes all ages during the day. “Perfect for kids, adults, or celebrating your inner child,” wrote one reviewer — Google review.
Staff and service earn frequent compliments. “The staff was friendly and patient especially that I went on a crazy busy day” — Google review. Food draws similar marks, with comments like “The food was great and affordable and delicious” — Google review.
Not all feedback is glowing. Pricing draws mixed reactions, with one reviewer noting “Very very very expensive. Food and games are just crazy expensive” — Google review. The recent remodel earns praise in many comments (“The remodel is outstanding. So much fun. We will be back soon” — Google review), though older areas can feel less polished. The indoor miniature golf environment draws specific complaints: “it was just as hot and humid as I remembered” — Google review, and wait times can stretch on busy days: “Miniature golf took over 2+ hours for 18 holes. Just waiting and waiting” — Google review. Parking is also occasionally flagged: “parking—it was definitely hard to find” — Google review. A quieter nostalgic note appears too: “There is a cozy charm to some of the older parts of the park” — Google review.
Games & Machines
The arcade at Bullwinkle’s Upland is positioned as one of several “Attractions” alongside bowling lanes, a laser tag arena, and a miniature golf course. No specific arcade machines, cabinet counts, or game titles are listed on the venue’s homepage, and the analysis identified only “Arcade (general)” as a games category.
Game play is powered by a stored-value card system, with balances checkable online through the “Check Card Balance” link on the official site. The Moose Perks loyalty program rewards repeat visits. Specific pricing for games or attraction passes is not visible on the public homepage and is reached through a “Pricing” dropdown, while attraction tickets are purchased via a “Buy Now” menu.
Visiting
Bullwinkle’s Upland is located in Upland, California, just minutes from Ontario in the Inland Empire. The center is family-friendly during regular operating hours and serves food and drink on site; the kitchen is set up to handle dining “for every appetite,” and alcohol is available, particularly during adult-oriented events like the 21+ “Boots, Brews & Bullwinkle’s” takeover. Visitors can reach the venue by phone at +1 909-870-1511 or through the official website at bullwinkles.com.
Party bookings are handled by dedicated party hosts and cover kids’ birthdays as well as larger group events. Bookings go through the “Party” menu on the venue’s website. For a broader view of entertainment options in the area, see the listings for Main Event Montclair, RATNEST, and Orange County Pinballs.
The brand operates sibling Bullwinkle’s locations in Tukwila, Washington, and Wilsonville, Oregon. The arcade finder helps compare nearby options, the interactive arcade map can be used to plan a route, and venue owners can claim their listing to update hours, photos, and machine lists.