The Best Bowling Alleys & Pro Shops In Columbia

Today we will be sharing everything we know about the best bowling alleys and pro shops in Columbia. 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 Columbia 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 region at that link if interested.

Best Bowling Alleys In Columbia

Whether you want to join a league, get some practice in at the lanes, or just have some fun the best Columbia bowling alleys and centers are ready whenever you are:

Royal Z Lanes at 8512 Two Notch Rd
Beltline Lanes at 2154 S Beltline Blvd
Century Lanes Bowling Alley at 4464 Gregg St
Anchor Lanes at 1057 Lake Murray Blvd
Gamecock Lanes at 817 Broad St

There are 32 lanes where cosmic bowling, leagues, and tournaments in your area take place at Royal Z including some state and national tournaments as well as leagues for kids, men, women, and mixed play. Additionally programs for youth summer camps, day-cares, youth sports clubs, and organizations often can be found there.

Beltline Lanes is typically open from 10am to 10pm but closes at 12am on Friday and Saturday and at 9pm on Sunday and you can visit them to find leagues, cosmic bowling, a restaurant, and a bar.

Century Lanes Bowling Alley also hosts local leagues plus they have a nice arcade and pool tables.

You can get two hours of unlimited bowling near you for $15.95 per person with shoe rental included at Anchor Lanes who hosts youth bowling league, events, and birthday parties.

Gamecock Lanes is a bowling alley in Columbia with a pro shop, restaurant, and bar that hosts adult and mixed leagues throughout the year.

Best Local Pro Shops

The Pro’s Shop I at 1732 Bush River Road is 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.

Don’t forget that Gamecock Lanes also has a nice local pro shop too.

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Have Fun Bowling In Columbia

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 Columbia!