Brooklyn Bowl
Bowling Alley, Music Venue, and Bar
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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"Best night to come thou is Thursday night questlove"(11 Tips)
"Get the Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken Platter, it's amazing."(9 Tips)
"Get the Brooklyn Blast, my favorite Brooklyn Beer."(7 Tips)
"The rock and roll fries truly do rock!"(7 Tips)
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CompassJuly 24, 2013Reggae, rock, jazz, rap, and pop acts grace the stage of Brooklyn Bowl, where bowling comes second to music.
Concerts, Bowling, Dancing, and Fried Chicken. Also, Questlove DJ's here on Thursdays.
Bowling is a lot of fun! Be sure to go after 8pm for half price bowling!
Carrot CreativeFebruary 5, 2013Did you know they opened this place just so they could serve fried chicken? Get it with a brooklyn brew for some hipster charm.
UntappdJuly 27, 2012Don't let the name fool you, this place has great beers, music and of course bowling. Try the Brooklyn Pale Ale!
Russell HirschornDecember 25, 2015Eat fried chicken, go bowling (make a res or get there early), drink alcohol, listen to music.
Natalie VFebruary 16, 2016Great spot for bowling - sometimes have the pay a cover if there's a band playing.
MashableJune 10, 2011Home to Mashable's 2011 NYC Social Media Day event on June 30 from 6-9pm! Free bowling from 6-7 & drink specials all night. Come join us! Use hashtag #smday & visit http://smday.com for more info.
MarthaJuly 10, 2016interesting set up. live music is good as long as it's a lovely band, otherwise the place is too distracting.
love coming here for drinks, concerts and bowling. and definitely for the rock n' roll fries!!! they are absolutely amazing!- Rome HerbertSeptember 20, 2013Best night to come thou is Thursday night questlove is killing it on the Dj tip food is always a go.
Fun concert venue, but the crowd is hit or miss (c'mon, you're here to see a show, not make out the whole time). Beer is expensive, too.
Thomas MasottaNovember 9, 2014Live music and bowling, what more can you ask for? Oh yes and great fried chicken.
BLDProjectJune 24, 2011Summer Bowl special: Free bowling (and shoes!) Mon-Fri 6-7p all summer long. Have to pay the cover of that night's show though, which can be $5-$20+
Fried chicky, Questo on the ones and twos, bowling straight turkeys GUTTTER DOOONNNEEEE
MazdaOctober 26, 2010Brooklyn Bowl stakes out expansive new territory, literally and conceptually, in the 23,000-square foot former Hecla Iron Works (1882), one block from the burgeoning waterfront.
Everything. Just everything. Bowling, beer, fried chicken.
Karin RendelmanMay 28, 2011You wouldn't think so...but the strawberry margaritas are amazing!! Awesome music venue...but $6 for a side of fries...lame :( Order another margarita for $8 instead :p
TV Food MapsAugust 26, 2014Check out Blue Ribbon at Brooklyn Bowl as seen on Best Thing I Ever Ate , Unique Eats Read more
Erin FrankenheimerOctober 22, 2011Love the "crazy girl window" in the ladies bathroom. Maybe that's not really what it's for but I like to think so. Perfect way to spy on those downstairs
Gena MFebruary 2, 2010I travel all the way from Staten Island for Karaoke Killed The Cat on Monday nights! The best karaoke around. Hands down. They even have a weekly out on SI every Thursday @ Cargo Cafe!
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Big Ass FansMarch 24, 2011Bowl a 300, grab some food and watch a show all in one place. Fantastic! And thank the Big Ass Fans for keeping you cool in the music hall.
They make an awesome Hot Toddy - perfect for the winter weather or if you like Jameson Irish Whiskey. :)
FrappuccinoFebruary 1, 2011All the cool kidz are doin’ it. The great nightlife, food, live music and of course bowling scene won’t let you down.
David BrahlerSeptember 16, 2016I'm not sure which was worse. The TSA level security that wanded me head to toe and patted me down before entering the venue or the Secret Service level security task force who monitored the audience.
Kyle TuckJanuary 28, 2012This place is a MUST for The noob or the vet. Huge stage, great beer, fast bartenders, bowling!
Joe OrtizJuly 16, 2011Free bowling 6-7 pm weekday evenings during the summer plus good food & booze. Try the fries with a Sixpoint especially!
If you join the social sports club bowling league, 100 for 8 nights of bowling, you don't pay cover and you get into concerts on game day FO FREE BITCHES
SeatcrewNovember 1, 2011One of the great features of Brooklyn Bowl is their vast selection of the Brooklyn Lager varieties!
Christopher CarterOctober 19, 2013Fried chicken is good and the fries great food for a bowling alley really surprised.
Tarah FeinbergJuly 4, 2011The fried chicken is ridiculously amazing. Just the right amount of spice and crisp; the chicken is juicy and tender. Read more
Alejandro RojasNovember 17, 2013Cool place during the week. Absolute shit when too many people is around. If you try to bowl, you better be ready to pay extra because their list is absolutely not first come first serve. Bullshit
Crunch GymAugust 19, 2010Did you know that you can burn up to 300 calories bowling for an hour, that’s enough to burn off the Brooklyn Lager you just downed. Gutter balls and strikes count for the same amount of calories too!
Doug GlamcyJanuary 26, 2012The loaded fries are amazing. Just be prepared for the required heart bypass. (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
Enjoy the millions of dollars it cost to build this place! Also, enjoy the rare Brooklyn Brewery brews!
Cesar RazuriNovember 30, 2014Great food and music venue. Not much of a bowler but looks like a blast.
Anthony MaioranaSeptember 22, 2012First time at a concert eating fried chicken with people striking in the background. While drinking smuggled whiskey cokes. Pretty good first time.
Sebastian GFebruary 20, 2016Bit of a rip-off. You have to pay the cover to go bowling. And it's pretty much just your standard bowling alley. But probably nice if you stay for the music.
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- 6:00 PM–Midnight
- Thu–Fri
- 6:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- Noon–2:00 AM
- Sun
- Noon–Midnight
(718) 963-3369
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"Great old-school bowling alley that also sells drinks. Perfect for neighborhood families & groups of 20-somethings, this place is just like Mark and Maple Lanes used to be. Cheap, too. Get the fries!"
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"Dark and spacious main floor with a full bar. Trivia nights! Their roof deck has a full bar and seating. Beautiful views of Manhattan but can get busy."
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