Shake & Bake Family Fun Center - Sports complex in Baltimore - 1601 Pennsylvania Ave, USA

Really need to get organized... Shouldn't be so hard to organize an event here.. and the rates are grossly overpriced

I hosted a birthday party here for my daughter last week and it was a good time. Our party had the skate rink to ourselves. Not sure if that is normal or we just got lucky, but it made for a great experience. We had little kids all the way up to adults and the new and experienced skaters alike had a good time. We did have to bring our own catered food and all, but the price I paid for the venue, skates for up to 20 guests, and the dj was reasonable. We also had to pay to rent walkers for the little skaters. The place was clean and staff was helpful and courteous. I would book this venue for a party again and we plan to go back and check out family skate night.

I originally started coming to this location when I was a child. Was a much different scene. Since the remodeling, I was still nervous to visit because of my past biased ideas of the location. But wonderfully to my surprise it is a nice establishment. I've been coming on Sundays mostly for "old people night," and I have fallen in love. The music and the energy of the people are amazing. I have met so many new people since coming. Will be here every sunday!

My favorite rink hands down. This spot is a vibe!!! Skating is art and I get to enjoy it to the fullest every week. I love skating and the people … the music and the atmosphere is one I treasure. They offer lessons and family sessions so it’s a great time for all. If you haven’t been please go and check it out!!! You won’t be disappointed!

So much fun!! The skating rink is awesome. The bowling alley is amazing with beautiful new facilities, great music and even three pool tables. You can even rent out Shake & Bake for your wedding! Maybe you’ll catch me skating down the aisle.

I grew up skating at Shake & Bake. The floor is well kept, the music is on point, and the people are some of the coolest people you'll ever meet. Thank you to the staff and those that continue to support the city in a positive light.

I love this place. The entrance/lobby can be a bit confusing at first, if the doors are closed hit the buzzer to be let in and turn right for the skate rink. There’ll be an admissions window where you can also pay for rental skates. Haven’t been bowling yet, but I’m guessing you turn left from the lobby for that. Thursday and Sunday are the adult nights with different vibes. Thursday they turn the main lights off and the disco balls on, age range can center around 40-50, music is slower/groovier, a small group will gather in the center to line dance. Sunday the age range centers around 20-30 with faster music, dynamic skaters with effortless spins and transitions, I didn’t see a single pair of rented skates on the floor. Wednesdays and Saturdays have the much younger crowds centered around middle school age who will inevitably play WHO CAN GO THE FASTEST, as kids do. Still found plenty of room to skate, and there were much younger toddlers practicing in the center as well. The attendants are often on the floor and are thoughtful to help out anyone who’s having trouble or working on a new skill. Friday is much more chill, not very many people at all, maybe not even passing 15 people on the floor- which was perfect for practicing. All in all this is a fantastic facility that has fun events like “Opera Night” where there’s live Opera singers in the lobby and admission to the skating rink is free. Lockers are available for 2 quarters every time you want to lock them. There’s a cafeteria area off to the side where you can take a skate break and buy canned drinks I think, never purchased one myself but I’d eat my own snacks in there or chat for a break.

I recently went bowling at Shake and Bake with my work group. I really enjoyed myself and so did the rest of the group. The staff was welcoming and friendly. They were also helpful and made sure we were comfortable. One of the staff even volunteered to take a group picture of us when she saw that we needed help. I will definitely go back again!