Primrose Lanes quietly flipped the switch on a new roller-skating rink inside its Milk District spot on Thursday, turning an underused room next to the bowling lanes into a bright, retro-paneled skating floor. The new setup keeps the repurposed vintage bowling decor that regulars already know, while adding classic quad skate rentals plus a full kitchen and bar that double as front-row spectator seating.
Owners say the decision was more practical than nostalgic. Co-owner Daniel Mawardi told the Orlando Sentinel the rink might be the answer for the unused space, and general manager Danny Somaru said the concept came together after D1 training moved out of the adjacent room. The team also rolled out new menu items to match the rink debut, and the Sentinel reports Chef Nick Grecco created four rink-commemorative dishes: a Brussels sprouts appetizer, a crispy onion side, a buffalo chicken wrap, and a ribeye steak sandwich. As reported by Orlando Sentinel.
Instead of timed sessions, Primrose Lanes charges per skate. Its skating page lists $15 for all-day access Sunday through Thursday and $20 for all-day access Friday and Saturday, with classic quad rentals included and no reservations required. Public hours run from the afternoon into late night, and the kitchen is scheduled to stay open until midnight. See Primrose Lanes for details and FAQs.
The rink is the latest layer of work inside the former Colonial Lanes building, which Team Market Group refurbished and reconfigured into a combined bowling, dining, and nightlife venue. Orlando Weekly previously covered the Primrose Lanes renovation, noting that owners salvaged original lane wood and old bowling pins to keep the building's midcentury bones while layering in modern nightlife programming. See Orlando Weekly.
Who’s Already Rolling In
Neighborhood skating crews were quick to test the floor. Local group Rollin' Queens of Orlando was among the first to scope out the new rink, and a member of the U.S. national skating team reportedly got in a practice session on a Saturday morning before the public opening. Staff photographed the space in the days leading up to launch and said guests are allowed to leave and come back as long as they hang on to their wristband. Per Orlando Sentinel.
Food, Late Nights and What To Expect
The rink pulls from the same kitchen and bar as the bowling side, so skating sessions come with access to a full menu and cocktails rather than just playlist vibes and a DJ booth. The venue bills itself as both all-ages and late-night friendly, with kitchen hours and an on-site bar that let spectators linger even after they tap out of skating. Check the menu and kitchen hours on the Primrose site before heading over: Primrose Lanes' menu.
