Bowling in Manhattan worth going out for.

The Lower East Side and Chinatown get most of my attention, and Midtown gets almost none.

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

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Browse Manhattan neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.

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Top picks

After Party

After Party

Fri, Sep 18 · 10:00 PM

Chelsea

Late-night bowling & arcade

Family Unlimited Food & Drink Specials

Family Unlimited Food & Drink Specials

Sat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM

Chelsea

Weekend bowling & bites

Family Unlimited

Family Unlimited

Sat, Sep 12 · 11:00 AM

Chelsea

Weekend family bowling

Endless Summer Nights

Endless Summer Nights

Sun, Sep 13 · 6:00 PM

Chelsea

Late-night unlimited bowling

Night Strike

Night Strike

Sun, Sep 13 · 7:00 PM

Chelsea

Late-night bowling & brews

Queer Tag: LGBTQ Laser Tag & Bowling Night

Queer Tag: LGBTQ Laser Tag & Bowling Night One-time only

Thu, Sep 17 · 8:00 PM

Chelsea

Queer social mixer with games

Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

East Village

Raw improv & sketch comedy

Gramercy Theatre

Gramercy Theatre

Flatiron District

Intimate live music hall

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Five Iron Golf

Five Iron Golf

Midtown

Golf simulators & duckpin bowling

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Frequently asked questions

How are these bowling in Manhattan 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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