You arrived in New York City and visited all of the most important landmarks. Now it’s time to relax with your friends. What about bowling? Here are Top 5 bowling alleys in city.
1.The Gutter
The Gutter is a hangout for of-age guests where games of bowling just happen to break out. In fact, craft beers on tap outnumber the bowling lanes 12 to 8. But despite their second billing, the wooden lanes have gotten plenty of mileage: they date back to the 1970s.
Sure, the eight lanes at the Gutter are scuffed, and the decades-old electronic scoring system is prone to malfunction, but there’s no denying the dive-bar charm of this Brooklyn gem. Old bowling paraphernalia and hanging stained-glass lamps complete an effect that exemplifies the best of hipster Brooklyn: a calculated nostalgia trip that somehow avoids pretension. Be prepared to learn how to keep score the old-fashioned way, with pencil and paper, as scoring machines here can be temperamental.
Foursquare rating: 9.2
2.Lucky Strike New York
Welcome to the Big Apple! Where the lights are bright and the city never sleeps. But with all the lights, glamour & glitz, it can get a little overwhelming thinking about all the possibilities when going out. Visit Lucky Strike near Times Square on 42nd St. & 12th Ave. You’ll like what you see. With 26 premium bowling lanes, 11 competition ready billiards tables, live music from local DJs, and their legendary food & drink menu, Lucky Strike New York offers a smorgasbord of activity to satisfy any taste. Gotta catch the big game but nowhere to watch it? Bring your friends out to Lucky Strike and watch the Yankees smash the Red Sox on huge plasma TVs & projection screens, all while enjoying some hand-crafted libations from their expert mixologists and munching on some apps around luxurious, modern décor. Not sure where to host your next event? Try the Luxe Room – an ultra premium VIP lounge within Lucky Strike with its own private entrance, 4 private lanes, dedicated bar, private DJ station and so much more.
Foursquare rating: 8.1
3.Bowlmor Times Square
A tribute to the New York City of yesterday and today, Bowlmor Times Square boasts seven uniquely-themed bowling lounges—each one depicting a particular place and time in the history of NYC. Guests can bowl, dine, and celebrate amid the scenery of a Prohibition-Era speakeasy, an Art Deco palace, a Pop Art-inspired gallery, or an iconic city neighborhood like Chinatown, Central Park, or Coney Island (featuring graffiti murals by renowned street artist Jonas Never).
Since its debut in 2010, Bowlmor Times Square has played host to a veritable who’s who of New York notables and national glitterati, becoming the city’s premier destination for inventive corporate entertainment and private events—from office parties to wrap parties to kids birthday parties and everything in-between. Roll in your with guests and experience the latest addition to New York City’s most famous lanes.
Foursquare rating: 7.3
4.Frames Leisure Time Bowl
Thanks to recent renovations, this twenty-eight-lane bowler’s dream boasts all the up-to-date bowling innovations (like computerized scoring and waitresses who bring chicken fingers and wings directly to the lane), but keeps the ambiance of a suburban childhood staple. Frames is also a great place to drink, with reasonably-priced, reassuringly standard cocktails and specials like the “gallon-sized beer tower,” which comes to the lane complete with a kegstand-ready tap.
Foursquare rating: 7.2
5.Bowlmor Chelsea Piers
Take a bowling alley and infuse it with the ease and ambience of a downtown nightclub, the gourmet food of a five-star restaurant, and the thrill of participatory sport—and what do you get? Bowlmor Lanes.
Bowlmor Lanes is a bowling alley that doesn’t fit into the standard mold. This is the place where you throw a lavish bachelor/bachelorette party, a “dream-come-true” kids party, or a daringly distinctive corporate event. It’s where you mix, mingle, play, and maybe even flirt the night away.
Foursquare rating: 7.1
What’s your favourite bowling alley in New York City?
