Melody Lanes
Bowling Alley and Bar
Greenwood Heights, Brooklyn
The experts at Village Voice and Gothamist recommend this place
"Old school bowling glory."(2 Tips)
"cool.The music videos"(2 Tips)
"Clean place would highly recommend this bowling place"(2 Tips)
"Very formal cumberbun."(2 Tips)
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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!- Brad GaroonJune 5, 2015When you get a look at this place, you’ll know that gourmet burgers have no business here. But if you’re hungry and not in the mood for the taco truck outside, you won’t be unhappy with the hamburger. Read more
Katie TuohyFebruary 3, 2020Packed. Love that the lanes are a bit high tech and that you can play games or chat with other lanes but the staff isn’t the friendliest or particularly helpful.
Jay JayApril 17, 2018A little pricier than what I'm used to, everything is in good condition though, and it's a chill atmosphere.
- Jodi BeanAugust 2, 2017The lanes are kinda too close,but I guess if you want to make friends,then it's cool.The music videos are current and it's loud enough for entertainment. The bathrooms are clean.
Jake SmithOctober 21, 2013When bowling, try to stay focused in spite of both the awesome (vintage) and awful (current) music videos being played on the big screens.
LukeJanuary 13, 2018Old school bowling spot. Good for a few frames and a few beers, served up by the legendary bartender
Ask for the Pete's Special. It comes in green, red, and purple. You can get rainbow too, but it ends up being purple. Also: you will end up very drunk and will feel insane, in a good way
The Corcoran GroupMay 9, 2011Simple, old-fashioned bowling alley that charms you with its vintage feel. While waiting for a lane, hang out with Pete their famous bartender.
Village VoiceNovember 11, 2011Winner of Best Bowling Alley in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Sassy bartenders and glow-in-the-dark bowling - what more do you need?
I like this place. It is nice and cozy but it gets packed sometimes. The staff is helpful and nice. The bartender is hilarious, he reminds me of a bartender from 50's polishing the glasses and talking Read more
Olivia Z.May 27, 2016It's cheap to book a party and pretty close to the subway. The staff are super nice!
Brenda ParisJanuary 23, 2017Pete the Bartender is a national treasure and filled with laughs. Bowlong is always good on a Friday night.
Doraly PantaleonAugust 16, 2014Tuesdays ladies bowl free! Don't miss it. They have a bar and pretty big alley for it's size
jeffrey arnoldDecember 29, 2019Cheap drinks, fried food, recently renovated lanes. What's not to love?
Highlights of the food menu include curly fries and pizza. The pizzas are small though, you might need three.
amNewYorkJuly 21, 2013There was a time, long, long ago when Brooklyn was full of bowling alleys. Now only a few remain and this one, in the same spot since 1958, is the real thing.
Yidis LichtyDecember 14, 2015Was there today great service! Clean place would highly recommend this bowling place
Ruben ChavezJanuary 22, 2019Was here on a Saturday late afternoon and all lanes were booked. There was a 2 hour wait. Luckily our friend had a reservation. Place felt a bit under staffed.
Carmen NApril 18, 2016Magically transport yourself back to the bowling alleys of your childhood. This place is a time capsule.
Jon hoffmanJanuary 22, 2016When buying scratch off lottery tickets, be careful to put your bills in the correct slot :-/
- Open late every night of the week. Why not bowl at 10pm on a Monday?
Andy PoonAugust 24, 2014Probably one of the last old skool bowling alley left in the NYC. Classic 80's decor!
The ONLY bowling place in my Likebox (so far). Sorry Brooklyn Bowl and Lucky Strike. Bowling should not cost more than 7 bucks no matter how cool you are. Read more
Dennis CahloJuly 24, 2011Best bowling alley of all time. Make sure The Pete is working the bar. You'll never leave.
Lüc CarlDecember 9, 2011My bowling alley. The only place for real bowling in New York City. None of that disco black-light bull shit.
Stephanie YungFebruary 21, 2010Get Petey to show you his pictures from yesteryear and get the cheesies from the top right corner of the vending machine.
Whitney StameyJanuary 18, 2015This place is not hip, but I won't hold that against them. The terrible service, waiting over an hour even though they had open lanes, and shoddy equipment I will hold against them! Don't bowl here.
Jessica ImbertSeptember 8, 2011Simple bowling alley. $37 for a couple 2 games with shoes $43 for 1 hr of bowling
Madeleine Di GangiDecember 9, 2009have a pitcher of bud with the the eccentric, hilarious, cursing bartender, peter. you won't be disappointed.
Orley J. P.February 2, 2011Pete- the only Bartender that will wear his famous penguin outfit NIGHTLY!
- Chris PapaleoFebruary 14, 2010Spend time at the bar with famous Brooklynite, Pete the bartender. Very formal cumberbun.
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- 9:00 AM–3:00 AM
(718) 832-2695
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