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I was really please to have plan my son's 10th birthday at Bowlmor Lanes. After searching all over the city, my co-worker had recommend that I looked into Bowlmor Lanes. I stopped in there and took a tour of the space. I was introduced to an event planner which sat me down and gave me a few different options. We decided the kids would bowl and eat then were able to play at Carnival upstairs. Over...
My best friend and i decided to organize a get together since we had friends from college visiting. It ended up raining and we cancel our plans to go bar hopping. Since we live around the corner from bowlmor...we decided to go bowling. Turned out the place was packed. The hostess was nice enough to accommodate our group...we only had to wait for 15 mins. The service overall was exception which is...
Last week we were in the union square area and walked passed Bowlmor. After the movies, we stopped in and decided to bowl for a bit. The place was PACKED! It was in it's own little world. Although it was little on the pricey, we found out that Monday night there's some type of special deal there.
We celebrated our friend's birthday at Bowlmor. Instead of the usual nightclubs...we went with Bowlmor. We called up to reserved 4 lanes. The lady in the office was so helpful in setting everything up. When we arrived the hostess sat us immediately. Overall it was a great time. Definitely recommend it to everyone else.
This racist accusation is correct.
As a former employee, I heard the owner Tom Shannon say he doesn't want the venue to become too ghetto. Avoid it.
Try Lucky Strike instead, it's way cooler. (624-660 W 42nd Street)
Oh, and just how many non-white employees have you sen there?!!
My friends and I had the best time. We made a reservation so we didn?t have to wait for lanes. And in 2 ? hours we were actually able to play 4 games each, and we had 5 people on our lane!
So, not only did we avoid waiting in line, we actually saved money by making the reservation. The server took our order and brought everything straight to us so that we didn?t have to leave the lanes. I...
OMG the Wednesday night special is ridiculous! $4 games and $4 drafts?!? There is not a better deal in nyc for bowling and drinks.. A huge help to me and my ?formerly employed? friends. Awesome crowd, music was great and just because I?m out of a job doesn?t mean I can?t go out and have a little recession-friendly fun!
I'd love to know what it's like inside, but I'll never know because I made the mistake of showing up with a doggie bag from the place I had just eaten dinner. The bouncer (bowling alleys need bouncers?) held firm - there would be no left over fish tacos entering his bowling establishment. After all, they serve food in there, and if he let someone in who had just finished dinner ten minutes ago...
Last night was my first time going to bowlmor lanes in union square. A bunch of us went since there is a killer deal on monday nite - 4hrs of unlimited bowling for $24 (which covers shoe rental). the place was packed, but service was very good. Our waitress was on top of everything making sure we always had enough beer and food for the lane. The sliders and potato skins were outstanding and the p...
Just checked out Bowlmor for the first time last night, I?m new to the city and I had heard a lot about it. Went with my roommates and had a blast. Ending up losing track of time and all of a sudden it was almost 1am!!
We had a bunch of pitchers? had to drink beer to improve my game!! Also ordered mini burgers and chicken fingers which we ate in under 2 minutes- food is better than I would ...
This place is so much fun! If I'm going to go bowling in Manhattan I might as well go somewhere that has a cool scene and is a one-stop hot spot for the night. This place has music, a lounge, food and a pretty good crowd. I would even come back just for drinks at the bar.
This place is so much fun! If I'm going to go bowling in Manhattan I might as well go somewhere that has a cool scene and is a one-stop hot spot for the night. This place has music, a lounge, food and a pretty good crowd. I would even come back just for drinks at the bar.
Bowling is always my go-to activity when I am looking for a guaranteed fun night out. I have been to all the other bowling spots around town and Bowlmor is still by far my favorite- always a great crowd, and the lanes are really cool.
Their Monday night deal is awesome - all you can bowl for like 24 bucks but it can get crazy so get there early!!
I just got back from a company event at Bowlmor Lanes and this was by far one of the best times our group has had at a company event in a really long time. There was a great atmosphere to the place and everything was glow in the dark or neon, which is not what you would expect at a bowling alley, but was a pleasant surprise
We had 4 lanes reserved for our event, and as soon as we walked in...
I went to Bowlmor last night for Night Strike and it was so much fun, this might just become my regular monday night spot. I don't know of any other place in the city that offers unlimited bowling for 4 hours for around 25 bucks, which by city standards, is pretty damn good.
If you haven't been here before, you are definitely missing out. They have 80's music blasting all night and big screen...
Call up all of your friends and get them together for an amazing night at Bowlmor Lanes near Union Square. This place is so much fun! I have been going here for 3 years now since I discovered the spot after being invited to a friend?s going-away party. If I'm going to go bowling in Manhattan I might as well go somewhere that has a cool scene and somewhere I can spend the whole night This place ha...
I came here for a corporate party and wasn't sure what to expect, especially since I hadn't been bowling in a really long time. I ended up having an unbelievably good time (despite my ridiculously low score). It was really fun, even though many of my teammates and I threw gutterballs.
The food was really tasty and not like your typical bowling alley fare. We had this amazing fruit and chee...
Went here last night when they have unlimited bowling for $24, a bargain in NYC. Had a blast with friends and really enjoyed the food/drinks?it helped that our server was on point and really attentive. Plus it was easy to get to for everyone.
I went to Bowlmor Lanes last night with a group of friends and we had such a fantastic time! This place is totally unlike anyplace I have ever been to. The lanes are glow in the dark, there?s 80's music blasting the whole time, and the food and drinks are amazing. We ended up staying a lot longer than expected because we were having so much fun. If you?re looking for a fun way to spend a night w...
the same exact thing happened to me on Saturday night, I arrived at the bowlmor lanes before my date did, I asked the security people if there were lanes available and if they take plastic they said they did and never mentioned to me about a dress code. My date arrived later on and we grabbed dinner then went to bowlmor lanes then the security person would not let us in also mentioned the baggy j...
This is my 1st review ever!!! I have always read them, never wanted to waste the 2 seconds it takes to sign up to leave one but, last nights experience was so degrading and embarrassing that I had to break my rule. We had a college reunion/birthday celebration with a small group of friends. The bouncer at the door let a few in while the rest of us searched for parking. When we came to the door, t...
I went to Bowlmor Union Square on New Years Day. My bill came to $77.70 for six games. I signed a credit card draft for 77.70.
The next day, I checked my bank account online to see if my rent check cleared and instead of my rent check being cleared(brace yourself), I see a charge of $777.22 from Bowlmor. Perfect timing. My rent is due.
The first person I spoke with said There is no manager...
Hand down the biggest disappointment:
??? Overpriced bowling
??? Food equivalent to microwave lunches (I ordered the cheese pizza, Dominos was better)
??? Service was average
??? The place has a musty smell
??? Drinks were extremely overpriced
??? Glow in the dark lanes were pretty cool, I mean that was basically the highlight of the whole place
I would suggest the new Lucky Strike Lan...
I took a group of 15 colleagues there for 3 hours of bowling on a Tuesday night.
PROS: It was fun and the staff are nice.
CONS: It cost $2,400!!!!! Yes folks, $2,400! They have mastered the art of nickel and diming and making it impossible to figure out what costs what (drink tickets for this, but not for that). Renting 3 lanes for 3 hours unlimited bowling cost well over $1,000, n...
What a fantastic time! A bunch of friends celebrated a friends birthday here and had a blast. Had plenty of drinks and totally sucked at bowling but really didn't care. The vibe is cool and hip. Will totally be back again.
Joseph F., you obviously are not a real bowler because you have no idea what you are talking about. You say forget about trying to hook the ball because there is zero oil. Well, if there was zero oil, as you say, then the ball would be hooking like crazy down the lane. So please get a clue before you make a know-nothing comment like that.
By the way, I am not a sympathizer for Bowlmor. I was t...
nice place, good location. However their policies are absurd and almost prohibitive, e.g. what's a 2 lane minimum about?
This was the poorest excuse for a bowling alley I have ever witnessed. It should be called a club with some wood floors and pins.
If you are an actual bowler you will hate this place, forget about trying to hook the ball, there is zero oil, so your ball will never make it down the lane.
I figure I can open a bowling alley too, just put down some wood floor and place pins at the end, and ...
I came here last Saturday night for my birthday with some friends and we had the greatest time! The space is so colorful and fun and the music is great. There was a wait, but it was well worth it. I love to bowl and I've been to the other bowling alleys around the city, and they don't compare to the atmosphere and crowd at Bowlmor. Lots of drinking, lots of bowling, it was the perfect birthda...
The person who wrote the last review is right. They are bigoted! I was there last Saturday around 8pm and the told my date who was black to unzip his jacket so they could look at his jeans and then told him they were too baggy and he could not come in. Bare in mind that he was wearing a belt so they were not falling down. He just happens to be a thin man. and if you have to make someone unzip th...
I feel like a kid everytime I come here.. Well not really because there's alcohol involved. This place has two floors maybe three anyhow, I don't remember it was so crowded in that place. It feels like your at a night club with the colorful lanes. While you wait you could go to the lounge, snack on their appetizers and have a few drinks. The only draw of this place I think is the really tiny ...
My friends and I went on Wednesday to celebrate a friend's engagement. We had so much fun! The staff were the nicest people, ever! So accomadating. We did have to wait, but we got our lane right when they told us we would. It's such a great place to hang out!
I hosted my son's b-day party there this weekend and it was perfect! The staff was tremendous - helping me in everyway... the food was excellent... and best of all... everyone had a great time. The parents and the kids! It is highly recommended!
I went last weekend for my first time to bowlmor after having heard about it for many years. My friends had made a reservation so we wouldn't have to wait (which I would recommend). I never had the desire to go bowling before, but this is definitely more than just a bowling alley. The bar scene is great, really good drinks and the food is surprisingly good. Overall, a great and different nigh...
Admittedly, Bowlmor has a nice atmosphere, and if you can ever get to bowl, it is good fun. However, because Bowlmor caters mostly to corporate clientele, it is nearly impossible to get a lane if you don't want to wait 2 hours. The last time I went, I was told the wait was 30 minutes. After spending a fortune on drinks and greasy food at the bar, I was then told the wait would be another 1 1/2 ho...
One of the better place in the city to bowl the night away. Or to reenact the bowling scene in Grease 2. I think the cheapest day to go is on Mondays. They also have black lighting. Plenty of cheap beer and pretzels. Makes for a cheap and fun date. Fun for newbies and professional bowlers. We're gonna boooowl tonight! Couldn't resist.
Bowlmor Lanes is a very nice bowling place that is on the expensive side. The lanes are very clean and the food here is very good. At night, there are darkened lanes with glow-in-the-dark pins and bowling balls. Such action adds a unique twist.
You can purchase a gift-card here for your friends but the costs of bowling each game is not the cheapest you can get.
Bowlmore Lanes is a bowling alley unlike any other. It is painted in neon colors and lit with black lights, giving the whole place a kind of retro feel. There is a very large bar, larger than the shoe exchange area and you can have a drink and enjoy an experience knocking down some pins. The games are not inexpensive, but this is Manhattan.
I don't recommend this place at all. It is so expensive; I mean for bowling it is ridiculous. The food is amazing. It is a great place to have work functions, if you have the $$. If you do have an event there, the food will be served to your party by waitresses. It is a whole different level of bowling alley. Also they have a menu that includes a wide variety of options (even sushi!). But still I...
The people at the door, register, bar and lanes (all the people I met) were super friendly. Even the people bowling in the lanes adjacent were cool. The DJ was great too. I had an excellent Monday night.
When it's raining in NY and one has three options:
1) Go see another crappy Hollywood movie.
2) Stay home and try to catch a re-run of Laguna Beach.
3) BOWL!
And when New Yorkers want to bowl - there is only ONE place with lights, music, & cool waitresses who bring pitchers of stellas & hot wings -- Bowlmor Lanes!
Expect a NYU crowd at this famous bowling spot. Its good for parties by expect to pay a premium price - - its a little piece of suburbia in the heart of the village. Reservations required on Saturday nights. Fun, fun, fun.
Thirty years ago Manhattan had quite a few bowling alleys but they are now a dwindling breed. Bowlmor functions as more than a place to bowl. Nighttimes have packs of singles looking for a date. Celebrities show up frequently and the food is decent for a bowling alley with prompt delivery right to your lane. It's expensive for bowling, even by New York standards and the staff is not very child ...
This is such a fun place. If you're planning a birthday party - Bowlmor is a great place to come. You can have a large crowd and everyone will have a good time. Their rates are reasonable and the atmosphere is lots of fun. It's in the heart of the village so very easily accessible by bus or subway. Who wouldn't want to spend an evening bowling with friends? If you need any assistance, the staff ...
I love this place, I used to do cosmic bowling back home in highschool and in college. There is something so pseudo nostalgic about doing it again and having full access to a bar. Yes it is pricier than typical bowling experiences but if you are in the mood it is something that can't be missed. I too agree that the bar food is good and you have to love having a martini as opposed to the normal b...
Went for a company event and had a great time. If you are not worried about the cost, either because you are a baller or because you are not the one footing the bill, then this is a great time.
Leave it to Manhattan to take a blue collar, suburban/exurban, beer guzzling, belching non-sport like bowling and turn it into a discoteque glam scene with starry lounge and apple martinis. Definitely an experience you should try once in your life, unless you are allergic to bowling with loud techno music and screen-saver like patterns projected onto plasma screens at the end of the alley. But ...
A fun place to visit on a rainy day or evening. At night, be ready to show your id, after which you will be escorted into a small elevator that opens up into a vibrant party scene.
There are ample lanes, but be prepared to wait if you show up after 9 pm. The nachos are delightful, and the apple martinis are not to shabby. Like all things Manhattan, it can feel ridiculous to spend so much money ...
The way it is described on their web page, Monday's Night Strike is NOT as expected. They advertise "Dance/Techno" music, when in fact it was a night of R&B and rap music. And you can't even hear the music from the bowling and loud young drunk individuals anyway, so why bother with the so called great DJ. Yes, the price is right with the $20 all you can bowl thing, but the place stunk of beer...
Great place to bowl and hang out with friends. The drinks and food are great. Although, the drinks are definitely overpriced. The waitstaff is very friendly. The people who bowl alongside you are cool too - that is, if they actually speak to you. Definitely a place to check out.
A classy bowling alley. It's smoke-free (of course) and no seedy people!!! My friends and I bowled for 3 hours.. we were smart and called ahead to reserve 2 lanes.. no waiting! Believe it or not, the food is amazing! I actually asked the waitress for the calamari recipe. Try it, you'll love it. We spent the rest of the night in the bar.. when was the last time you actually had FUN out with your f...
Great time on my date. We bowled, we drank we laughed. Then I was bowled over by the price tage for this evening of entertainment. For two people, drinks, and 7 games of bowling cost an outlandish $210! I mean, I get the whole chill scene. I live in this city, and I am usually not bothered by the price of things, but this was simply outrageous. Bowlmor is fun, but be aware, this aint your s...
Was tehre the other night, and can't say enough - doesn't feel like a bowling alley - feels more like a cool club. Great food and bar to boot!
This is a great place to have a lot of fun but my one warning is beware of the price of the drinks.
A no name vodka tonic, in which you could barely see any vodka before it was topped up, was $8.75. I'm sorry but this is bowling, not a cocktail lounge.
So the 4 of us showed up to bowl, looking forward to a nice night of bowling. However, one of us was not let in because one of us was wearing a hooded sweatshirt. Apparantely, hooded sweatshirts are not proper attire for a bowling alley. I had no idea that this was a 'black tie' establishment. Mind you we are all adults in our late 20's. We ended up playing pool, where they didn't care about our...
It's bowling. Quit taking yourself so seriously, charging way too much for drinks and food, having bad attitudes in the staff. I'm an adult -- treat me like one.
Wow, what a place! This place is the coolest *(&^)&^ Bowling Alley. It is not even that. It is just a place to go. I am so over the "Flow" crowed. I actually had fun with my friends.
From the vestebule to the elevator ride (be nice to the elevator operator) you step in and say, "This is gonna be a great night." Mixed drinks ARE pricey but pitchers are your best bet. Monday Night Strike is the livliest time, 20 bucks for the whole night of bowling highly recommended for groups. I had a blast and met some really cool first time bowlers. The mixed crowd of local college kids, si...
A group of 6 of us came on Unlimited Mondays for $20, but wound up losing out big time. Regular nights are $7.50/person per game(!!!), however, with several lanes open and no wait, the staff refused to give us an extra lane so we could get more games and bowling time in. As a result, with 6 people, we only got 2 games in, costing us $10 a game. What is that? Extortion with a capital E. The place ...
If you like to bowl, this is a really fun way to do it. Drinking and bowling go hand in hand. The only problem was that the mixed drinks are pretty pricey. A basic rum and coke was $8. A cheaper way to go would be pitchers of beer.
Came in to meet friends and decided to wait at the bar. The tendress was extremely pleasant, but before we could get a mouthful of the snacks we had ordered we were being told that the bar/lounge area was being closed off and that we had to go upstairs. I don't really understand why--we were quite content to stay there and sip and nosh. Instead we were herded upstairs to a billiard/lounge straigh...
What a fantastic experience! I went to Bowlmor for an office party and couldn't believe that something like this exists in Manhattan. Totally cool architecture, really good food, great 80's music and completely unpretentious. I will be returning soon with friends. I thought bowling had gone the way of the dinosaur..only in New York could bowling be so stylish. Lot's of cute guys too.
Every once in a while that inner suburban teen still lurking within many grown-up citydwellers gets a deep-down urge to go bowling. This is the place to do it, especially since the music and lights will make you feel far less geeky while doing it. If you want to go full tilt, head upstairs for pool, Twister and other guilty pleasures.
This place looks like it should say ..Lanes, Age Fifty and Up. It's also weird that they keep one of my shoes and leave me with the other.
Seems like every time I go here it is for someones birthday celebration. And its great every time. I definitely suggest going with a group of friends the more inexperienced the bowlers, the better. Plan on having a few pitchers of beer along the way. And if you can remember the scores for each game, then you obviously didnt do it right.
I'm not a regular bowler but this place isn't your regular bowling alley either. Where else would I go on Monday nights to hear a live DJ spin house music while I'm frantically trying to knock down ten glow-in-the-dark pins? Admittedly, the desire to do so doesn't arise that often but it's nice to know there's someplace to go when it does. While the upstairs bar is swank and the menu includes Fil...
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