Best Bowling Alleys in NYC

NYC's Best Bowling Alleys

Get your bowl on, baby! Listen, most people aren't really good at bowling. So have fun with your crew and enjoy The Dude’s favorite pastime.



Melody Lanes

461 37th St | Sunset Park

This Brooklyn staple has your bowling accommodations covered but also has an old-school-style bar serving up slamming cocktails. Join them for Glow Bowl every Friday and Saturday night. Glowed up lanes make the bowling experience so much better.



Rab's Country Lanes

1600 Hylan Blvd | Staten Island

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Now how many bowling alleys do you know that serves breakfast? Skip brunch for some bowling on Sundays. They also have events like Cosmic Bowl as well as live music and Karaoke Night. Check their calendar for dates and times.



Bowlero

Chelsea Piers, Times Square, & Woodside

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Try bowling alley meets sports bar meets arcade. Bowlero, now boasting three locations throughout NY, is a hotspot decked out with arcade games ranging from old-school classics to modern favorites. If you're looking to up your bowling game, they also offer a variety of leagues. Another bonus we love? First responders get a free round of bowling seven days a week!



Gutter Bar

Multiple Locations in NYC

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Wow, we love The Gutter! Part dive bar, part performance space, part retro-feeling bowling alley, now with locations in LES, Williamsburg, and Long Island City. Order yourselves a Joe's pie (if in BK) & a pitcher of beer, and enjoy a round or two of bowling with the pals. 



Brooklyn Bowl

61 Wythe Ave | Williamsburg

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The Bowl truly has a special place in our hearts. Between their amazing concerts, top-of-the-line food and their sick bowling alleys, this place has it all.Check out their list of events going on including concerts and DJ parties.



T-Squared Social

7 E 42nd St | Midtown

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Looking for a more upscale experience? Tucked away in Midtown, this low-key gem is perfect for eating, drinking, and playing. It features four lanes of duckpin bowling (no shoe change required), along with darts and a golf simulator. Plus, a full food and drink menu that takes the classic sports bar to the next level.



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Updated May 2025