Today we will be sharing everything we know about the best bowling alleys and pro shops in Austin. Whether you are a professional or are just looking to have some fun at the lanes we will do our best to point you in the right direction.
There really is no better way for us to begin than by listing the best Austin bowling alleys. Most of our visitors are probably just looking for a place to have some fun making them the most natural starting point.
During our discussion of the best places to bowl near you we will try to give you some information on what is available at each of these centers. Some may host leagues and tournaments for youth, adults, seniors, or ladies and if so that will be mentioned.
Cosmic bowling is more popular than ever so we will of course let you know if it is available, plus we will mention which places are family friendly and good for kids, birthday parties, have arcades or laser tag, pool tables, private rooms, and any specials, discounts, or happy hours they might offer will get a shout out.
There are also some alleys that are better for adults that might have sports bars or play music at night with more of a grown up party atmosphere and that will be mentioned too. Following that you will find a list of local bowling pro shops where you can buy balls, bags, shoes, grips, finger inserts, and all kind of accessories.
Plus they should be able to handle drilling, plugging, fitting, resurfacing, cleaning and engraving as well. Towards the end there will be a bowling map for your area with the best alleys and pro shops pinned so that you can get a better lay for the land.
And you are all welcome to check out more of our posts on the Midwest at that link if interested.
Best Bowling Alleys In Austin
Whether you want to join a league, get some practice in at the lanes, or just have some fun the best Austin bowling alleys and centers are ready whenever you are:
- Westgate Lanes at 2701 W William Cannon Dr
- Highland Lanes at 8909 Burnet Rd
- Pinstack at 500 W Canyon Ridge Dr
- Union Underground at 2247 Guadalupe St
- Main Event Austin at 13301 North US Hwy 183
- Saengerrunde at 1607 San Jacinto Blvd
- Mel’s Lone Star Lanes at 1010 N Austin Ave, Georgetown
- High Five Entertainment at 1502 Ranch Rd 620 S, Lake Way
Westgate has 62 lanes where bowling leagues in your area go down plus they offer open play and a sports bar and grill while being open from 9am to 12am Sunday through Thursday and from 9am to 2am on Friday and Saturday.
Highland Lanes offers open play, local bowling leagues for all ages, birthday party and event packages, and an on-site pro shop.
At Pinstack the doors are open from 10am to 12am Sunday to Thursday and from 10am to 2am on Friday and Saturday offering open play, VIP bowling lanes, arcade games, and a bar with drinks and foods.
You will find 12 bowling lanes, 12 pool tables, 3 air hockey tables, and a foosball table at Union Underground.
Main Event Austin has 28 bowling lanes, billiards, laser tag, miniature golf, games, and a bar with food and drinks making it perfect for birthday parties and events.
Saengerrunde offers 6 bowling lanes near you.
Mel’s Lone Star Lanes in Georgetown has a pro shop, 40 bowling lanes, pool tables, arcade games, VIP lanes, private rooms, and a sports bar as leagues and social clubs are also held throughout the year.
High Five Entertainment offers 12 bowling lanes in Lake Way for open play, leagues for all ages, birthday parties, corporate events, food and drinks, and arcade games.
Best Local Pro Shops
At this time we are not aware of any specific bowling pro shops near you other than the ones at the places we just discussed like Highland Lanes and Mel’s Lone Star Lanes. We suggest you head to one of the alleys we mentioned which should also be good places to buy balls, gloves, bags, shoes, and other gear in your area.
You can probably expect that each of those bowling pro shops in your area will be a good place to buy balls, bags, shoes, grips, league uniforms, finger inserts, cleaning kits, towels and more equipment. Plus they should also be able to handle drilling, plugging, fitting, resurfacing, cleaning, and engraving balls too.
We suggest you follow their links to make sure they have the specific product or service you need at the moment, or just show up and browse around to see what is available.
By the way we have also written posts on:
- Places To Bowl in Dallas & Ft Worth
- Places To Bowl in Houston
- Places To Bowl in San Antonio
- Places To Bowl in El Paso
Have Fun Bowling In Austin
Well, we tried to cover the local bowling scene to the best of our abilities. Whether 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 should have got the info you need here.
Now go have fun visiting the best bowling alleys and pro shops in Austin!