Brooklyn Bowl

Brooklyn Bowl

Bowling Alley, Music Venue, and Bar
Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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    Rome H.
    "Best night to come thou is Thursday night questlove"(11 Tips)
    SCO
    "Get the Blue Ribbon Fried Chicken Platter, it's amazing."(9 Tips)
    Ben I.
    "Get the Brooklyn Blast, my favorite Brooklyn Beer."(7 Tips)
    Carmel P.
    "The rock and roll fries truly do rock!"(7 Tips)
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  • Cyndi Z.
    Cyndi ZainoNovember 9, 2010
    Huge space, great menu and friendly staff. Come for concerts or bowling - either way it's frigin' awesome.
  • M. E.
    M. ElenaDecember 19, 2011
    Apple cider with two rums is good at first the colder it gets the drink becomes nasty....(did that make sense?)
  • Andy A.
    Andy AmendolaMay 23, 2011
    awesome concert venue, and even awesomer food. get the rock and roll fries. Read more
  • Jessica P.
    Jessica PerrySeptember 21, 2010
    The rock 'n' roll fries are the pinnacle of salty deliciousness. Worth the high blood pressure that is bound to occur afterward.
  • Jesse H.heart icon on user image
    Jesse HJanuary 12, 2015
    Cool but $$$; at this place you're really paying for Brooklyn as a brand.
  • Brett W.
    Brett WallaceJuly 23, 2013
    This place is huge. You don't have to bowl. Drink, dance, be merry.
  • Dave S.
    Dave SApril 10, 2010
    Been here 25+ times
    Fried chicken and collard greens is serious. Also check their awesome beer selection, lots of fancier Brooklyn Brewery.
  • Daniela G.heart icon on user image
    Daniela GaravitoJune 22, 2015
    Takes hours to get a line, make sure you make a RSVP
  • Aya R.
    Aya RosenJanuary 14, 2010
    Brooklyn bowl? try Disney bowl! so much money was spend on trying to make this look gritty and authentic (and failing), this felt more like a movie set then a cool place to hang out.
  • Chris P.
    Chris PulliamFebruary 11, 2013
    Great spot to catch local bands, and out of towners on tour.
  • mike d.
    mike dibenedettoApril 27, 2012
    Try the Mac and cheese and rock and roll fries (3 of 4 petals via Fondu) Read more
  • Mark S.
    Mark SandersMay 4, 2010
    my favorite live music venue in NYC BY FAR.... excellent beer selection, good food, can't say enough good things.
  • Annie L.
    Annie LesserDecember 26, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    TV screening nights are the best here. Lost Finale, Super Bowl, WHATEVER! It's great.
  • TheNewConfusionheart icon on user image
    TheNewConfusionApril 21, 2013
    Hands down my favorite non-BP venue in NYC.
  • GreenShoelace GSL
    GreenShoelace GSLFebruary 1, 2010
    The Constellations & Brian Bonz, Free/Ages: 21+, Weds 2/3/10 @ 9:00 PM, The band & its line-up of Atlanta musicians has been playing sold out shows everywhere. Click the link 2 get your Tickets NOW!!! Read more
  • Theresa R.heart icon on user image
    Theresa RoldanOctober 29, 2017
    Bowling and concerts at the same time? umm, yes please!
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    EdMay 29, 2015
    DJ QuestLove on the decks every Thursdays. A classic!
  • Daniel B.
    Daniel BarnettOctober 21, 2014
    Go for the fried chicken. I mean bowling.
  • MISSLISA
    MISSLISAMarch 13, 2014
    Get The San Gennaro sausage, mozzarella and peppers
  • Bea E.heart icon on user image
    Bea EllisJuly 8, 2012
    Great place to bowl in Brooklyn!! Gotta check it out!!!
  • Alec M.
    Alec MJanuary 29, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Fried chicken was on best things I've ever ate on the food network : secret is matza crumbs for the crisp.
  • Laura G.heart icon on user image
    Laura GormanApril 8, 2016
    great venue, very fun
  • SCO
    SCOJanuary 10, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Family day every Saturday from noon-6pm. Bowling, great tunes, Blue Ribbon food, Brooklyn beer, what more could you ask for as a parent of a preschooler?
  • Stephanie L.heart icon on user image
    Stephanie LeonDecember 23, 2012
    Love the atmosphere at this place! Great music, good food, good times!
  • Howcast
    HowcastOctober 14, 2011
    We love booze-y bowling too! Check out this video on how to choose the right bowling ball! http://ow.ly/6XxIB
  • MISSLISA
    MISSLISAMarch 13, 2014
    Warning!! Do not try to eat bque wings when you are trying to bowl ..messy..sticky...lots of wiping ;)
  • Time Out New York
    Time Out New YorkSeptember 13, 2010
    Check out Lebowski Fest on Nov 4, an annual tribute to the Coen brothers' 1998 stoner masterpiece. Jeff Bridges has been known to show up in the past!
  • Diane J.heart icon on user image
    Diane Jean-MaryApril 9, 2016
    Always a great time. Go for a concert!
  • Joey
    JoeyJanuary 25, 2012
    BBQ wings are delicious & the Brooklyn brewery lager is great.
  • Candice R.heart icon on user image
    Candice RiveraSeptember 23, 2015
    A chill, fun, and open spot
  • Tim I.
    Tim IrelandOctober 1, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Fried chicken, brisket, bowling and beer. How can you go wrong?
  • Jon B.heart icon on user image
    Jon BillsFebruary 6, 2015
    It's expensive, but good fun!
  • Kelly H.heart icon on user image
    Kelly HoffmanJanuary 24, 2015
    Great place to see a show
  • Jon P.heart icon on user image
    Jon PressmanAugust 5, 2018
    Great chicken and veggie burger
  • Charles S.heart icon on user image
    Charles SimicFebruary 6, 2018
    Great with kids on Sunday!!!
  • PUMA
    PUMAMarch 18, 2011
    Get ready to smash your friends at this cool bowling alley! Remember life's more fun when you're keeping score!
  • Jason H.heart icon on user image
    Jason HuieSeptember 3, 2014
    Great place to see a show
  • Lisa R.
    Lisa ReznerApril 19, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Want to go bowling, drink an alcoholic milkshake, and see a concert? You can do that here.
  • star d.heart icon on user image
    star dionneJanuary 16, 2019
    Coat check usually fills up fast
  • Victoria R.
    Victoria RatnerAugust 10, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Cute babes and fried chicken!
  • M. Kienan B.
    M. Kienan BriscoeAugust 29, 2011
    More of a club than a bowling alley. Live music/DJs, dance floors, and several bars in this old converted factory.
  • Bryan K.heart icon on user image
    Bryan KaplanOctober 25, 2014
    Fried chicken and great entertainment.
  • Thanhyen N.heart icon on user image
    Thanhyen NguyenOctober 4, 2010
    Top notch venue with state of the art sound and visual equipment - dope place to take friends from out of town
  • A D.heart icon on user image
    A DelDecember 23, 2015
    Great live music venue
  • Sandrine E.
    Sandrine EtienneMay 21, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    If you come here you MUST get the Rock n Roll fries!! They are soooo deelish!!
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceNovember 8, 2010
    The Village Voice voted this Best Newish Concert Venue in our Best Of New York Poll!
  • Cynthia R.
    Cynthia RobertsJanuary 6, 2010
    Catch a show, eat some food, drink a lot of brooklyn brew, and bowl your face off until 4am what more could you want?
  • Ju J.
    Ju JuMarch 11, 2012
    Food great performers great, prices not bad at all....had a blast
  • Jeff E.heart icon on user image
    Jeff ESeptember 28, 2014
    Blue ribbon quality wings and fried chicken
  • Scott B.heart icon on user image
    Scott BarkhamJune 10, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Rock and roll fries are ridiculous. And the chocolate chip bread pudding is insane!
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