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Big Al's, Beaverton, OR

By Cindy Westfall

Real Estate Agent with Premiere Property Group,LLC Portland Metro & Suburbs Oregon

December 13, 2011 04:09 PM

Big Al's, Beaverton, OR

John is indeed correct and this is Big Al's on Barrows Rd. in Beaverton. Located in the Progress Ridge neighborhood that is right on the border of Tigard and Beaverton, this area has been booming for a couple of years now. When I lived on Bull Mountain back in 2005, they were just building the many condos, townhomes and apartments. Fast forward to 2011 and Big Al's opened up..as well as Cinetopia, and New Seasons.

Big Al's is a place to take go to enjoy bowling, arcade games and a large sports bar and grill. if you want to make day of it, you can start off at Big Al's for some Bowling and games and then head over to Cinetopia for a movie. Oh..and did I mention that Big Al's is not just for bowling and arcade games?...it also has a huge restaurant, private rooms for parties and business meetings as well as lounges for those 21 and over. I know my husband came home one day after having a business meeting here, and he said it was pretty cool. Now..like most bowling places, you can get full service food and drinks at the lanes. Thankfully, unlike bowling alleys of the past, this one is clean, open, and completely smoke free..YES!

I was going to make a video, and did get some pretty good footage...the only thing is that this was a last minute swerve into the parking lot, and I was not "packin" my camera. Hey...I figured my new fancy phone would do just the trick...right? Well..note to self, when taking video,hold the camera in a "camera like" way instead of like a phone. My videos all came out sideways..LOL. Live and learn! So, here are some pictures that I took. Note that it was pretty dark in there, so even if I did have my coolpix camera...they would be dark as well.

This place looks like fun, I might have to dust off my bowling ball and shoes!

This lounge is right next to the bowling lanes in the main floor

The young woman working was nice enough to show me these private meeting rooms..Can you see the tables??? Yea..they were dark!

Cash in those winnings!

Front entry to a building with wooden cross beams

Big Al's Map

Big Al's Beaverton. 503-748-6118. 14950 SW Barrows Rd. Beaverton, OR 97007.

Past Where is it Wednedays:

Oregon Convention Center...answer to Where is it Wednesday...somewhere in Portland, OR 11/30/11

Island Cafe, answer to Where is it Wednesday...somewhere in Portland, OR 11/23/11

Clackamette Park, answer to Where is it Wednesday...somewhere in Oregon City 11/16/11

Willamette General Store, answer to Where is it Wednesday...somewhere in West Linn, OR 10/26/11

SakeOne, answer to Where is it Wednesday...somewhere in Forest Grove, OR 10/19/11

Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, answer to Where is it Wednesday...somewhere in Portland 10/12/11

Lee Farms, answer to Where is it Wednesday...somewhere in Tualatin, OR 10/5/11

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Cheryl Ritchie

RE/MAX Leading Edge www.GoldenResults.com - Huntingtown, MD

Southern Maryland 301-980-7566

Do you get a cool prize at the end of the year for the most correct answers? Clever idea to tie in with other products!

Dec 13, 2011 05:18 PM

John McCarthy

North Hampton, NH

Realtor - Seacoast NH

Hi Cindy,

I have a VERY good guess, but feel I should spare revealing the answer so early in the game ;-) I'll post it on fb too!

Dec 14, 2011 06:17 AM

Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

I can't even imagine what it is, but it sure is great looking. My first thought was a firestation, but I'm sure that's not correct.

Patricia

Dec 14, 2011 07:57 AM

Kat Palmiotti

eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT

Helping your Montana dreams take root

I have absolutely no idea this time! I can't wait to hear what it is.

Dec 14, 2011 09:37 AM

Cindy,

You inadvertantly had the street address on the building. Its Big Al's Bowling at 14950 SW Barrows Road in Beaverton, OR. They have two other locations, one in Vancouver and another in eastern OR.

Dec 14, 2011 01:18 PM

Cindy Westfall

Premiere Property Group,LLC Portland Metro & Suburbs Oregon - Tualatin, OR

ABR,GRI Your Tualatin & Portland Metro Real Estate

Hi Cheryl, now I've been tossing that idea around..think it's a good idea??

Dec 14, 2011 02:31 PM

Hi Patricia, it sure is big enough to hold several fire engines..and some of the sounds inside would certainly wake any sleeping fireman.

Dec 14, 2011 02:32 PM

Hi Kat, I probably should have put in one more picture...but looks like John is claiming this one..and frankly I'm amazed that he was able to even SEE those numbers on the building!

Dec 14, 2011 02:34 PM

Hi John, man, do you have some really good eyes!! I knew they were there, but figured hey...if anyone could see those numbers that that would help. Big Al's looks like much fun. The young lady at the front desk says it get's pretty packed on the weekend...I can see why. Thanks for posting this on FB...maybe next year I'll offer something for the winnings like Cheryl mentioned.

Dec 14, 2011 02:37 PM

Not interested in prizes :-) I knew there could only be a couple of streets where the numbers went as high as 14950. I love your dedication to WIIW and I'm just happy to play along! Hope you have a great night!

Dec 14, 2011 04:24 PM

I saw the street number on the building also (had to use a magnifying glass), but then I couldn't figure out what street it was, so I finally gave up. The Wednesday mysteries are fun!.

Dec 15, 2011 03:36 AM

Hi John, For some reason, I knew you would say that! :) It's been challenging to keep up on it some weeks. I need to spend just one day ..preferably when the sun is shining to just go out and about and take lots of pictures of different areas so I have some back up. You've been a dedicated commenter and helper in this..so a HUGE THANK YOU!!!

Dec 15, 2011 03:15 PM

Hi Kat, You have a magnifying glass handy? I'm impressed!! LOL :) Thank you for stopping in each week and taking a stab at it. You've done really well!!

Dec 15, 2011 03:17 PM

Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED

RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

I was at Big Al's on Sunday. I wish I only ordered a cheeseburger . . . my eyes were bigger than my stomach that night!

Dec 21, 2011 07:35 AM

Hi Carla, LOL, hey..doesn't all that bowling work it off? I thought it was one of those top aerobic activities..:) I haven't bowled in a while..probably would need them to pull the bumpers out!!

Dec 21, 2011 07:58 AM

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