Bowling in the Bay Area worth going out for.

I watch the whole Bay, though I'll tell you honestly when something's only worth crossing a bridge for.

I keep track of bowling in the Bay Area and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Browse the Bay Area neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.

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Top picks

Queer Bowling

Queer Bowling

Mon, Sep 21 · 6:00 PM

Mission District

Queer bowling party with drag and DJs

Bargain Bowling Club

Bargain Bowling Club Great Terrace

Mon, Sep 28 · 6:00 PM

Mission District

Unlimited bowling night

Dark Alleys: Darkwave Bowling

Dark Alleys: Darkwave Bowling

Mon, Oct 5 · 6:00 PM

Mission District

Goth beats & bowling

Dark Alleys

Dark Alleys Great Terrace

Mon, Oct 5 · 6:00 PM

Mission District

Goth bowling night

August Hall

August Hall

Union Square

Historic concert hall

Bowling Wednesday

Bowling Wednesday

Wed, Sep 16 · 9:00 PM

Cupertino

Retro alley unlimited bowling

Game Night!

Game Night!

Thu, Sep 17 · 6:00 PM

Mission District

Magic & free bowling

Weekly Trivia @ MBC

Weekly Trivia @ MBC Great Terrace

Fri, Sep 18 · 7:00 PM

Mission District

Competitive team trivia night

Weekly Trivia @ MBC!

Weekly Trivia @ MBC!

Fri, Sep 18 · 7:00 PM

Mission District

Brainy bowling night

Happy Bowling Hour

Happy Bowling Hour

Fri, Sep 18 · 5:00 PM

Cupertino

Cheap pins & pitchers

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The Lost Church

The Lost Church

North Beach

Underground arts cellar

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Frequently asked questions

How are these bowling in the Bay Area chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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