Kings Dining & Entertainment has earned a reputation as an upscale family entertainment center in the Massachusetts suburbs northwest of Boston. The venue’s Burlington, MA address places it a short drive from Cambridge, and the directory record itself lists Cambridge as the broader metro city, reflecting a regional draw rather than a tight neighborhood footprint. Inside, the concept pairs a full restaurant and bar program with bowling lanes, billiards tables, an arcade floor, and a karaoke stage, positioning Kings as a polished barcade rather than a traditional coin-op storefront.
Visitors planning a stop should use the Burlington, MA street address and the dedicated Kings location page for the most reliable, up-to-date details on pricing, lane availability, and event bookings. Cambridge-area readers interested in comparing the surrounding New England arcade scene can also explore nearby venues through the arcade finder or browse the interactive arcade map. Several same-city options — including Roxy’s Arcade, CatchMania, Fun and Games, and Pop’s Pinball at Bow Market — sit within the broader region covered by the directory and are worth a look for anyone mapping out a multi-stop outing.
At a Glance
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | Burlington, MA |
| Phone | +1 781-238-4400 |
| Hours (Mon–Wed) | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Hours (Thu–Sat) | 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Hours (Sun) | 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Rating | 4.2 out of 5 from 1,700 Google reviews |
| Best For | Bowling, billiards, karaoke nights, hosted private events, and upscale barcade outings |
What Players Say
Kings Dining & Entertainment in Burlington is widely described as a popular upscale barcade that bundles bowling, billiards, arcade games, and karaoke alongside a full food and drink menu. Reviews highlight that those planning a hosted event are likely to have a polished experience, while casual drop-in guests should arrive early, budget generously, and temper expectations around arcade and food consistency.
The strongest praise centers on private events, birthday parties, and the staff who run them. “They took care of everything. We told them how many people (kids and adults) and they had great suggestions” — Google review. The venue also draws positive notes for atmosphere, with one visitor writing, “Always a vibe! Variety of songs for karaoke! Even the bartenders join in!” — Google review. Families seeking an inclusive outing single out Kings for accessibility: “Finding venues that are truly accessible and welcoming can be challenging for families and guests with children with disabilities, and we felt welcomed” — Google review.
Walk-in visitors, however, surface several recurring concerns. Pricing is the most common complaint, captured in this Google review: “Bowling is 22.00 PER PERSON not per string like most bowling alleys.” Wait times for lanes without a reservation also frustrate small parties, as one guest summarized: “we waiting 3 hours to get a lane” — Google review. The arcade floor draws its own share of criticism, with another reviewer noting, “Half the arcade games have broken card readers. 3 pinball machines but 2 are turned off” — Google review, and a separate guest flagging that “the conversion rate between dollars and credits was opaque and the staff I asked didn’t know either” — Google review. Service quality, meanwhile, comes through as genuinely mixed in the aggregated evidence, ranging from rave walk-in experiences to spotty encounters, and worth weighing against the strong private-event reviews.
Games & Machines
Kings is structured as a multi-activity family entertainment center rather than a dedicated pinball bar or pure arcade, so the gaming mix centers on bowling lanes, billiards tables, and a karaoke stage in addition to the arcade floor. Reviewer accounts of the arcade side mention a small bank of pinball machines alongside a broader carded game lineup, though guest reports indicate that machine maintenance and card-reader reliability can vary from visit to visit. No full machine manifest is included in the venue record, so anyone planning around specific titles or scoring systems should confirm the current floor directly with the venue before arriving.
Visiting
Kings Dining & Entertainment is located in Burlington, MA, with the dedicated location page hosted at playatkings.com serving as the most reliable source for current pricing, lane availability, and event bookings. Standard hours run 11:30 AM to midnight Monday through Wednesday and Sunday, extending to 1:00 AM Thursday through Saturday for those planning late bowling, karaoke, or billiards sessions. The venue’s strongest fit is for hosted private events — birthday parties, corporate gatherings, and accessible family celebrations — where staff coordinate the experience end to end.
Walk-in visitors tend to do best by arriving early in the evening, booking any desired lanes in advance, and budgeting for an upscale price point. For comparison shopping across the broader metro, the arcade finder, the interactive arcade map, and the surrounding venues noted above are good starting points. Operators who manage this location can update the directory entry through the claim-your-listing page.