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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  • Gothamist
    GothamistAugust 1, 2014
    In a neighborhood full of music venues, this one might just be our favorite. In addition to the main stage and bowling lanes, there are two bars, a modest restaurant area and plenty of seating. Read more
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  • Varun S.heart icon on user image
    Varun ShettyDecember 3, 2012
    If you're here for a show and you're short (like me), hang back by the bar. It's still crowded but you'll be able to see the stage. And you'll be close to beer! Win-win-win.
  • ℳ𝒶𝓎♍heart icon on user image
    ℳ𝒶𝓎♍March 2, 2019
    Brooklyn Bowl is absolutely fantastic. It's a solid music venue and a bowling alley that serves you good food and drinks. If you wanna go on a fun and unusual date, this may be a good place
  • Concert Ticket Agency
    Concert Ticket AgencySeptember 19, 2012
    16-lane bowling alley, 600-capacity performance venue with live music 7 nights a week. The food is by Blue Ribbon and the fried chicken is NOT to be missed! Home of Lebowski fest! The Dude Abides.
  • Conrad G.heart icon on user image
    I saw Xavier Rudd perform live here and I must say I was super impressed with the acoustics and mood at this place, considering it doubles as a bar and bowling venue.
  • Kimmie O.heart icon on user image
    Kimmie OhhDecember 11, 2019
    Great place to have fun bowling. They have excellent fried chicken! Try their roasted adobo corn, essentially elotes. Try their Rock. And Roll. Fries, these have chicken gravy, Cajun spice & cheese.
  • Jason S.heart icon on user image
    Jason SchulweisDecember 29, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    My favorite place on earth. Combines everything that makes for a good time: fun, bowling, great food (from Blue Ribbon), great beer (BK Brewery), and they score some of the best live acts around.
  • Trixieheart icon on user image
    TrixieApril 30, 2016
    Live music, bowling, chocolate bourbon shakes, Blue Ribbon prepared bar food. A guaranteed good time. Loving Family Bowl on weekend days. . .
  • New York Post
    New York PostFebruary 26, 2013
    Questlove’s Thursday night’s DJ set is a solid bet. Order the fried chicken. It’s a bit pricey, at $22 but it's a vast portion and a miracle combination of perfect crispness and no grease.
  • Alexzandria L.heart icon on user image
    So cool!!! I was here for a show and they have an awesome large venue and restaurant inside the place which has delicious Mac and cheese and Pizza shockingly! Ok service not super helpful
  • Chris R.heart icon on user image
    Chris RaghoobarDecember 23, 2015
    A concert venue and a bowling alley in one?! This place is fantastic, great for concerts (and bowling!), all around a fun time. Questlove hosts his Bowl Train every Thursday night!
  • Karen D.heart icon on user image
    Karen DuganApril 24, 2012
    Been here 100+ times
    Don't leave without trying something off their delicious southern cuisine menu. The Catfish sandwich, the fried chicken, the pizzas, the milkshakes...all quality Blue Ribbon food.
  • Flavorpill
    FlavorpillFebruary 22, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Brooklyn Bowl offers an unbeatable combination of various musical types, (everyone from Childish Gambino to Karen O.) and bowling for a night of undisputed fun: http://bit.ly/x83yOF
  • Gena
    GenaMarch 19, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Get here early to put your name down for bowling & blue ribbon restaurant. Enjoy a beer before dining and shortly after your meal, the bowling lane should be ready. Pre-planning adds to a great night
  • Nora G.
    Nora GomezFebruary 24, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    i've actually never bowled here. i have though, seen some great live music (worth it if there's a cover!), eaten some delicious food (please order fried chicken) and had thirst quenching libations.
  • Corey M.
    Corey ManiconeAugust 19, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Awesome music venue. Get there early to make sure you get a lane close to the stage. You won't regret it.
  • Andra M.heart icon on user image
    Andra MateraJanuary 7, 2016
    Great concert venue and can bowl at the same time. Really cool vibe in old reno'd factory. Great for group fun.
  • Leia
    LeiaJune 12, 2013
    Go early if you want a guaranteed lane. There's a bar you can hangout at while you wait at or they'll give you a call when they're ready. 20$/half hr and 5$ shoe rental is reasonable.
  • Juliana A.heart icon on user image
    Juliana AmorimSeptember 27, 2014
    A place where you can 1.drink, 2.eat, 3. watch some concerts, 4. dance, 5. play bowling. Do I need to say something else??? Oh, they have huge frozen margaritas there btw.
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    bkAugust 6, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    If you're lucky you'll meet and be liked by Dana, their amazing event planner. If not, then console yourself with blue ribbon's deviled eggs the friend chicken
  • Jennie D.
    Jennie D.December 21, 2014
    If you get there & coat check is full, throw your coat on one of the ledges by the exits near the stage. One of the security staff will take it away to the lost and found & you can pick it up after ;)
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesApril 27, 2016
    One of the best and most unique live music venues in New York City. Great floor to listen to the music, but even better to listen when bowling.
  • Meredith G.heart icon on user image
    Meredith GrahamFebruary 17, 2014
    The hype is legit -- the fried chicken is amazing! The french bread pizzas also looked great, but were too much food for a small party. Great spot for groups!
  • Richard C.
    Richard ChuJuly 3, 2013
    This place is great. They have bowling, live music, an awesome bar with large pours. Also the decor is phenomenal with the ambient glows and pretty lights.
  • Dee Phunkheart icon on user image
    Dee PhunkSeptember 29, 2011
    Been here 25+ times
    Everyone knows that the Blue Ribbon fried chicken is sex in public on a dinner plate. But the foreplay? Rock & roll fries: gravy, cajun spice, provolone & cheddar. Wipe the dumb grin off your face.
  • Matthew B.heart icon on user image
    Matthew BreuerSeptember 1, 2018
    catering here is actually a secretly decent deal if you’re coming w/ a bunch of animals, can get value out of open bar
  • Kira R.heart icon on user image
    Kira RochaAugust 17, 2016
    Always great to bowl and food amazing. But so expansive, $200 in 1.5 hr to play 1 set of bowl and having snacks and beer
  • Hal M.heart icon on user image
    Hal MackinsFebruary 12, 2017
    Fantastic place to see a show or bowl a frame, or both. The food is also very solid, particularly the fried chicken meal.
  • Cooper S.heart icon on user image
    Cooper SmithJune 18, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    The smoked BBQ wings have an incredibly unique flavor. Very smoky, very sweet. Delicious.
  • Foursquare Insiders
    Foursquare InsidersOctober 29, 2015
    "Bowling alley and concert venue that has great food. Try the fried chicken and check out Questlove's weekly DJ set every Thursday." - Roy LaManna, Music Entrepreneur Read more
  • Escape C.heart icon on user image
    Escape CardonaDecember 27, 2015
    Its a cool spot to go and kick it. They have different events so be weary of the cover charge but a fun spot to bowl overall.
  • Amanda A.heart icon on user image
    Amanda AvneryDecember 11, 2016
    Sick venue!! The show is intimate and you can bowl during the show! People are cool. Great vibes.
  • Sherri F.
    Sherri FeldmanFebruary 25, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    By far my favorite music venue in nyc. And the food is amazing - anything on the menu is a guaranteed win but def make sure to try the fried chicken, rock & roll fries, and hear the specials!
  • emily c.heart icon on user image
    emily chenJanuary 17, 2015
    whatever you do, don't bowl and eat. bowl and then eat as much blue ribbon fried chicken as possible. rock and roll fries too.
  • Melody G.
    Melody GambinoAugust 22, 2014
    Brooklyn Brewery pilsner and Weiss on tap, or the chocolate bourbon milkshake at the restaurant. Plus Questlove every Thursday!
  • Ms H.
    Ms HeleneDecember 17, 2012
    Come here to bowl, eat gourmet diner food, drink at the funky bar and/or see some great bands at good prices - Clap Your Hands Say Yeah!
  • Misty Dawn S.heart icon on user image
    Misty Dawn SmithSeptember 29, 2015
    SUPER expensive and very little diversity in live music. Same DJs and Jam Bands week in and out. If you want to spend min. $100 on a night out to get chicken grease on a bowling ball this is for you.
  • Jenny S.heart icon on user image
    Jenny SorensenApril 8, 2015
    Go here for a show, bowl at the same time, get wild and dance the night away down your bowling alley while munching on famous Blue Ribbon fried chicken and drinking from a Margarita pitcher. Read more
  • Lizzie
    LizzieJune 14, 2013
    The best bouncers ever! Being out of town and early for an event (didn't realize there's two shows every night) they were so accommodating!
  • Gabriel H.heart icon on user image
    Gabriel HayesApril 27, 2016
    Awesome place to go out in Williamsburg. Amazing music venue. Bowling is so fun. A perfect combo.
  • Joe C.heart icon on user image
    Joe CheskinFebruary 13, 2015
    The best place to see a show, do some bowling, and have amazing fried chicken in all of New York
  • coleen c.
    coleen c.April 18, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    make sure you know their line up they have before coming here or you might end up hating it. otherwise, it's 1 of my favorite concert venues. they have great food,& the kitchen's open all night. plan
  • ᴡ S.heart icon on user image
    ᴡ SantFebruary 20, 2014
    Try the Belly Buster Sandwich was Yummy even when just finished half of it lol too big. Great place to have a good time!
  • 2Plus2NYCReview
    2Plus2NYCReviewMay 1, 2011
    They found a way to make bowling fun and even better then it already is. And even if you don't get to bowl you still have a great time here. Check out the rest of our night out. Read more
  • This Week on Lot
    This Week on LotJanuary 23, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Tickets are typically priced well, but bowling, food, drinks will run your bill up quickly. Bowling area has great view of the stage + good service. Chicken & shakes are great. A must go.
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupSeptember 13, 2010
    Don’t come just for bowling. Try one of their “Adult” milkshakes, the Theresa Pizza and any of the awesome musical acts performing that night.
  • Patrick B.heart icon on user image
    Patrick BaskinOctober 3, 2014
    Great, intimate place for a concert. Acoustics are decent, but could be improved, cheap shows are definitely worth going here for
  • Kodi M.
    Kodi McKinneyMarch 21, 2011
    Take anyone visiting Brooklyn for the first time here, even for a few minutes. Overstimulating in the best ways, with next-level shows and (unusual for W-Burg) killer fried chicken.
  • Bachelor10
    Bachelor10April 23, 2011
    The food is provided by Blue Ribbon. The fried chicken is worth the trip alone, but the Rock n Roll Fries, Chicken Muffaletta and Brooklyn Brisket are not to be skipped either. Read more
  • Calvin M.heart icon on user image
    Calvin MultanenDecember 6, 2014
    Cool venue to catch a show. Bowling is kind of spendy but if you have enough people, it's definitely worth it
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