We are about to share everything we know about the best bowling alleys and pro shops in Charleston right now. 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 Charleston 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 Southeast at that link if interested.
Best Bowling Alleys In Charleston
Whether you want to join a league, get some practice in at the lanes, or just have some fun the best Charleston bowling alleys and centers are ready whenever you are:
- The Alley at 131 Columbus St
- Stars & Strikes Family Entertainment Center at 4570 Ladson Rd
- Royal Lanes Family Entertainment Centre at 106 Central Ave
The Alley is open from 4pm to 12pm on Wednesdays and from 11am to 12am on Thursday through Sunday offering eight bowling that you can book online as well as an arcade.
The Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Centre offers 24 bowling lanes including 8 VIP lanes in the distinctive Main St Lounge. They accept reservations online, on Sunday at 9pm there is a happy hour to bowl cheaper, plus they offer laser tag and private rooms.
There are 36 lanes at Royal Lanes Family Entertainment Centre where cosmic bowling, local leagues for people of all ages, and an on-site pro shop are also available.
Best Local Pro Shops
If you are aware of any good bowling pro shops near you please let us know about them in the comments, thanks. For the time being our best advice is to head to one of the alleys or centers we just mentioned which should be a good place to buy balls, gloves, shoes, and more.
By the way we have also written posts on:
- Tournaments & Leagues in Columbia
- Tournaments & Leagues in Atlanta
- Tournaments & Leagues in Orlando
- Tournaments & Leagues in Tampa Bay & St Petersburg
Have Fun Bowling In Charleston
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 Charleston!