We will all be going on a deep dive in the Boston bowling scene together over the next few minutes. It shouldn’t matter whether you are a kid looking for some fun lanes to hang out at or are a professional that wants to dominate a tournament something on this page should help you out.
Getting into the best bowling alleys in Boston really is the only way that we can begin since these centers are the top spot to visit for the majority of your needs. While we are discussing where to bowl in your area we will try to mention if they have leagues or tournaments for youth, adults, seniors, ladies, or whoever.
Plus we will talk about which centers are family friendly and good for kids, birthday parties, and have things like pool tables, private rooms, laser tag, arcades, or other fun things to do. Any discounts, happy hours, or other specials they might offer to make it easier for you to find cheap places to bowl near you will of course be shared.
Things like cosmic bowling, sports bars, music, or more of an adult party vibe will also get a shout out. Then we will pivot to the best local bowling pro shops where you will be able to buy balls, bags, shoes, grips, finger inserts, and many types of accessories. They should also be a good option for drilling, plugging, fitting, resurfacing, cleaning and engraving balls as well.
An area map can be found towards the conclusion with all of the venues we mention throughout the post pinned on it, and you can look through all of our guides for cities around the Northeast there if you want.
Best Bowling Alleys In Boston
We aren’t sure whether you want to join a league, get some practice in at the lanes, try to win a tournament, or just goof around with your friends but no matter the case the best Boston bowling alleys and centers are where to go:
- Lucky Strike Fenway at 145 Ipswich St
- South Boston Candlepin at 543 E Broadway
- Kings Dining at 50 Dalton St
- American Flatbread Brighton at 76 Guest St
- Town Line Luxury Lanes at 665 Brdwy
- Boston Bowl at 820 Morrissey Blvd
- Olindy’s Quincy Avenue Lanes at 170 Quincy Ave
- Needham Bowlaway at 16 Chestnut St
- Metro Bowl at 63 Foster St #1
- Webster Timber Lanes at 460 Bedford St
- Wamesit Lanes at 434 Main St
Lucky Strike Fenway has 16 bowling lanes near you with cosmic black and led light effects, pool tables, and arcade games.
South Boston Candlepin offers 20 bowling lanes and is ideal for corporate parties, events, and birthday parties.
American Flatbread Brighton has 7 of the best bowling lanes in your area and a restaurant and is perfect for parties, private events, and birthday parties.
Town Line Luxury Lanes offers a variety of local bowling options every day and hosts leagues for both expert and novice players. Events ranging from birthday celebrations to business functions are often held on site plus they also feature a luxurious sports bar, arcade, pool room, and 48 cool lanes.
You can play unlimited bowling near you for $10 per hour on Wednesdays from 9pm to 12am as well as buy snacks and drinks at Boston Bowl which also host birthday parties and events.
16 candlepin lanes with fully automated scoring, returns, and bumpers as well as seasonal leagues for everyone are all available at Olindy’s Quincy Avenue plus they are also known for hosting fun birthday parties for all ages.
There are 8 Candlepin bowling lanes at Needham Bowlaway.
Metro Bowl includes 38 candlepin bowling lanes in your area and an arcade as well as a full service bar and the Spare Time Tavern restaurant. They also provide two hours of unlimited bowling for only $12 per person on Sunday nights from 6pm to 10pm and hold fall, mixed, men’s, and junior leagues and parties for your private events.
Fantastic winter and summer leagues for kids, seniors, individuals, and couples of all ages and skill levels are held at Webster Timber Lanes plus they also have a pro shop and a restaurant bar that serves really good snacks.
Wamesit Lanes is a luxury candlepin and tenpin alley that hosts local bowling leagues for players of all ages and styles and features 36 lanes which are equipped with contemporary large screens that stream music videos, sports, and other content.
Best Local Pro Shops
We are not aware of any bowling local pro shop in your area but Webster Timber Lanes from our
previous list is a great place to go for all your bowling needs.
Just in case you were interested you can also read our blogs about:
- Where To Bowl in Worcester
- Where To Bowl in Providence
- Where To Bowl in Portland, ME
- Where To Bowl in New York City
Have Fun Bowling In Boston
The local bowling scene was just broken down in full detail. Whenever you want to head to an alley in your area to have fun at the lanes, join a league, win a tournament, throw a kids birthday party, or enjoy the music and lights for a fun cosmic game you know where to go.
Now go have fun visiting the best bowling alleys and pro shops in Boston!
