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Bowlmor Lanes

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110 University Pl., New York, NY 10003 40.734338 -73.992472
nr. 13th St. See Map | Subway Directions Hopstop Popup
212-255-8188 Send to Phone
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Reader Rating:
5 out of 10
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4 Reviews | Write a Review
Scene: Bowling Alley, Bar Food, Classic NY, DJ, Nightclub, Theme

Photo by Shanna Ravindra

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Official Website

bowlmor.com

Hours

Mon, 4pm-1am; Tue-Thu, 5pm-midnight; Fri-Sat, 11am-3am; Sun, 11am-midnight

Happy Hour

Mon-Fri, Sun, 4pm-7pm; $3 Bud and Bud Light drafts, $4 Bud and Bud Light bottles, half-off appetizers

Nearby Subway Stops

4, 5, 6, L, N, Q, R, W at 14th St.-Union Sq.

Payment Methods

American Express, MasterCard, Visa

Profile

Dating from 1938, Bowlmor was the site of television's first bowling shows during the late '50s. But after a multimillion-dollar renovation, this landmark to the golden age of bowling feels contrived. One step away from being a 42nd Street theme bar, it sometimes functions as an Elks Club for media professionals, what with all the corporate bashes (and, once upon a time, launch parties) thrown here. Still, it's a sporty alternative to the usual East Village club circuit. Even if you don't feel like crashing pins, enjoy a Jetsons moment in Bowlmor's restored retro lounge, done up with large orange and brown vinyl booths and wooden-topped tables. — Michelle Handelman

Extra

Legend has it that Richard M. Nixon knocked some pins here. And when the Rolling Stones stopped by after a show, Keith Richards threw his ball clear across the lanes.

Specials
Night Strikes on Mondays from 9pm-1am; $24 a person for unlimited bowling.