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222 W 44th St
New York, New York 10036
? Where Bowling Meets Flavor Explosion! If you're looking for a night out that delivers more than just strikes and spares, Bowlero Times Square is the ultimate hotspot that blends electrifying fun with unexpectedly amazing food. Nestled in the heart of Manhattan?s chaos and charm, this isn't your average bowling alley ? it's a full-blown vibe. Let's talk about a game-changer: the Sweet Chili with French Fries. Yes, you read that right. This dish alone is worth the visit. Imagine golden-crisp fries tossed
First time at Bowlero Times Square and I had a great time. The whole place is spacious with multiple floors & different bar options and of course bowling lanes all over the place. Price was affordable, even for our Saturday visit. Definitely recommend this spot for a fun night out with friends.
I hosted a friends' night here last week and was genuinely impressed with the venue. The space was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. The staff was attentive and on top of everything, which made the experience smooth and enjoyable. The reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because the drinks were noticeably weak. I think the bartender has some room for improvement in that area. Overall, it was a great time and I would consider returning! (PS The music can be better also, play more top 2025 hits)
It really is fun and you have an amazing time with your friends/family. I must admit that the food is not the best, but it's fine to hang out with. I recommend it.
The bowling alley was called Lucky Strikes I believe andwas very nice and it was also clean. I went with one of my friends and we had a really good time. We stayed about 2 hours. We used the Groupon and the prices were amazing! Do keep that in mind. The drinks were pretty good I had cranberry with Tito's and it was actually pretty strong. We got some tacos and my friend said it was really good and the price at the end for everything was super cheap which was great. We were pleasantly surprised. Would defi
Great experience and fast service. Took my boy out for his birthday and enjoyed myself. The drinks were great and the tacos delicious. I surprisingly won the game and I'm terrible at bowling. This place is great for family during the day and for friends at night. Overall great place. It also has a nice arcade as well
Bowling in the heart of Times Square. I believe the place is a fairly new location. The staff was nice and the place was clean, we ordered nachos and beer and the size was very large. Nothing stands out, but the place is more than adequate if you are in the mood to bowl near Times Square.
Beautiful bowling alley and very nice lighting for a good bowling game. I've been to other Bowlero locations but nothing compares to this one. The whole place is huge and very spacious so you're not crammed and have a lot of personal space to your lane. Everything was clean and easy to access, all in all, everyone had a great time altogether for my friends birthday. Will be back!
This location is no longer open. However, this location is still listed as being open and even has listings through groupon with this address. When you call the listed number it directs you to 222 W44th Street which is a completely different company, Bowlero. When my friends and I called we learned they are not affiliated with Lucky Strike and would not honor our groupon. Sharing this to make sure no one else runs into the same issues we did.
I went on the weekend and the wait was 1hr and half, the staff was friendly and the bathrooms and seat were clean
The food is good.. good atmosphere.. great dj idk if it's always the same but he was good? the waitress was cool.. all fun and good vibes
I took my kids for my sons birthday. We had a great time. The wait for bowling was pretty long but the kids didn't notice because they were having a great time in the arcade. A little pricey overall but worth it.
Service is always great here. Server Matt was precise and attentive. Food was great and they had drink specials. Even if the wait for bowling ends up. You have entertainment and good atmosphere. We didn't mind the wait , we ate and had a couple drinks
Came for a work event that had food and beverage included as well as a few hours worth of bowling. The service was top notch. Our server kept coming back to check in on us. The facilities were nice. Only comments were that the shoes should be better inspected for things like poor laces. The lanes we were at also didn't have a working air vent to cool off our hands. Otherwise the food and drink was all typical bar food, and what you'd expect. Nothing gourmet, but it all hit the spot.
One of the worst service experiences I've had. Went to Lucky Strike Times Square for a night of games and drinks, and ended up soaked ? twice. The waiter managed to spill two full drinks on me during two different games, leaving me sticky and miserable for the rest of the night. And the worst part? They didn't comp a single thing. Not a drink. Not a round. No apology beyond a weak ?oops.? They could not have cared less. Totally unprofessional and clearly not trained to handle accidents or basic customer ser
We had a lovely experience at the establishment We didn't bowl we only went to the arcade. The man at the prize station was super friendly and helpful. I would recommend a million times over the arcade. Hope to have time to go before I return home if not I want to go for sure again in the future
Great place to go with your friends for a quick bowling session. The price is affordable, and the bowling was fun. They also have a lot more attractions that we didn't get to check out, but would love to try them.
We had a blast ( Sistha's On The Go. I recommend Bowerlo Time Square. The drinks were good and the food was good also. If you want to hang out with friends or family, this is the place to go.
Went there for a date night last night 3/4/25 and the bar staff ruined it. No one came to our table. We waited 20 mins. We finally go to the bar order our food wait another 10 minutes and the fries came out cold very greasy and a hair. I asked for a full refund and theamager only refunded the food not the drinks and she was unlrofessional. No one apologized and no one at the bar cared that we left. We didn't even stay to bowl. Horrible experience
The one thing I will say if you were going to this place is to make sure you make reservations, so you do not have to wait specially, if you wanted to do the unlimited bowling, which is from 10 PM on I believe on Friday only. With that being said, the pool tables are OK but I don't believe they're regulation they did appear to be kind of small and as for the arcade area it was fine but for $20 I think I only got two games of air hockey won game two with a grabbing claw and one game of the football passing
Fantastic experience bowling ! Have been here multiple times! With family and with my partner it's Fantastic. Probably the best bowling experiences ever. It's as if you're at a club. The music is loud and the lights are wicked. The food is decent and the servers are nice too. Can't wait to be back. They have an arcade also and great pool table. There's an open bar too. My one feedback Is it's a little expensive. Otherwise it's wonderful I've even been by myself once!
Cool spot. Personally thought food was better than I would expect at a bowling alley. Is a bit tight when you have a large group and next to another one but overall worth the trip if you're trying to bowl in NYC
My friends and I had a fun time yesterday at this place, very good service, good food and drinks and we loved the atmosphere, the music, Steven was the kindest and helped us with everything. We would come back many times ??
We visited Bowlero Times Square today as a group of 4 and played 2 games. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. The bowling lanes were in poor condition ? completely dry and not oiled at all, which made it impossible to throw hook shots. Our entire group plays at a high level and relies on spin, but the lane conditions made that impossible. If you're serious about bowling or expect proper lane maintenance, this is not the place. Very disappointing for such a high-profile location.
Its very nice inside, we had fun and didn't even bowl?.food was good as well but?. them lemon pepper were way to salted for my liking, and them signature drinks in the mason jar straight up juice fr imma need more punch for that price ? overall i will go back. And at a later time .
Went for corporate event. Food was mediocre but we had lots of fun bowling and service was great
We enjoy bowling here. (We bowled at other places) Family friendly, professional & friendly staff & fun atmosphere. Staff is also very kind & helpful. The food is also very good! We used Groupon to save money! With the pressure of inflation, it's good to be able to find deals on Groupon. We're definitely going to come back again.
I went here tonight with a workplace event. I had the waitress Paige and she was the sweetest!! She deserves a raise because she always made sure to deliver our drinks in a timely manner and kept our area clean. She also was immediately helpful and accommodating to everyone. 10/10 Highly recommend because she made the experience wonderful.
What a great experience! Place was an blast and everything worked perfectly, the atmosphere is amazing. Our server Anthony was great and made us feel really confortable, as well as all the staff and managers. Food and drinks were on point. The best part for me is the music. I'll definitely recommend it and come back ??
Daughter had a great time at her friend's birthday party here! My only issue was just how ridiculously, unnecessarily Loud it was. Music blaring at hearing destroying levels in the middle of the afternoon, with parents needing to shout to hear each other while we waited about 30min to get the kids at the end!
A close friend and I went here this past Sunday for girls day. Originally I purchased two tickets on Groupon and disclaimer; Do not buy tickets from Groupon and go the same day because theres a 24 hour wait after purchase. So we ended up buying again to bowl and the shoe rental which were cheap. Anyways, we had so much fun! Our server was Ian, he was awesome, attentive, and made us comfortable. There is a really cool arcade too. Lots of places to take cute pictures. The drinks were 10/10 and the food was al
Excellent Birthday Experience on Saturday 2/22 Caitlin is Amazingggg detailed and transparent. I Forgot the name of the Manager on Duty this night but she went above and beyond for me and my guest we had a mix up regarding the wings and she stepped in and rectified it seamlessly THANK YOU for that. Also Anthony our server did a great job as well. He handled those drink orders like a pro. We will be back! ??
Very fun place, right in the middle of the city! Two floors of bowling + an arcade. Great spot for a birthday party or just a fun night out! Prices are reasonable and they serve drinks and food. Highly recommend!
Had a really good time here!
Would recommend! Centrally located in Times Square with lots of space for bowling. Great place for corporate events or just hanging out with friends!
Okay bowling. The shoe sizes seemed off. The computer system at the lane was easy to use. A few people in our group wished there were more options for ball weight, particularly an 8lb ball would have been appreciated. I had to pour the water in my water bottle out on the sidewalk before I could go in. I couldn't find a place to refill it inside, and got thirsty on the subway trip home.
Awesome place to relive your childhood or go with children and enjoy a quality family time. While Bowling is the idea here, they do have arcade games as well as a pool table. Ambience is great. Price is reasonable. Staff are friendly and helpful. Food can be served and there is a small shop for gifts.
Always have a great time at our annual corporate bowling day. Bowlero puts on a good event and the team looks forward to it each year.
Decent option for food and fun. Many lanes open but they put three different parties in 3 side by side lanes instead of spreading out. Tight space for large parties. Lanes appeared warped. Food was average.
Had such a great time here!!! Came in with a large party of at least 10 people with a reservation. Jordan was super attentive to our party, never missed a drink, our food came out timely and delicious, and he even let us finish out our games at the end of the night! Would absolutely love to come again and if we do I hope we get Jordan helping us!! Thank you for a great night ??????
We stopped in waiting on our dinner reservation, it said huge arcade. Unfortunately it wasn't exactly huge. The games cost quite a bit per play but 30$ did last us about 45 minutes. The ticket pay out isn't terrible. The prizes are actually decent and okay on ticket prices. The bowling alley is clearly the main attraction, as it should be, and it was amazing. They have a full bar in the arcade area which was really nice and clean.
I had to give a review Brandon was wonderful to my family he was very attentive brought food out quickly set our table up with everything needed. Hope we get him the next time we come! Thank you Brandon for a great experience!
A few days ago we were having a good time at the Times Square Bowling , where we enjoyed games and a variety of drinks and snacks. I loved the atmosphere and the good attention of the staff. Junior was our patron and we received very good attention and recommendations from him when it came to enjoying the food and drinks, always very attentive and courteous, I recommend that you look for him to make your stay the best. I am sure we will return here.
Fun bowling experience with friends!!! Place is very clean and all the lanes work. Had all the shoe sizes for a party of 20 and a good selection of balls. Would definitely come back!!
This place is always so much fun especially for a person who completely sucks at bowling. What I also like is that they have a nice little lounge area where you can sit purchase more drinks and play pool. Definitely going back
This place was horrible. From the very beginning at the security check. The guys were very rude and just a buzz kill. We were just checking the arcade out which is mediocre at best but the bar was horrible the glass had chips in and then couldn't get anymore drinks due to them running out of ice.? So needless to say we just wasted the tickets. Would go back and get a prize but just to get through security is to much of a hassle and the guy at the front was a jerk. Never again waste my money and time.
Charged me 71$ for a few pitchers of soda. Excuse was they dont do pitchers of soda. So without saying anything he just charged me for 11 sodas... 4 pitchers of ice filled soda for 80$ - Is robbery. Taking advantage of being in a nice area and just overcharging every item for greed are different things.
This is a pretty fun place to bowl. The ambience is cool and I was pretty blown away by the staff ? ?Jamal and Nae were incredibly helpful and everybody was nice. It's not perfect; Lane 15 is convex and my son wished the video games were more exciting. That said, it felt authentic in way much of time Square does not.
Such a fun time here! Would recommend! The arcade was fun for all ages! And bowling was a pretty good deal! The pretzel was HUGE, drinks were good but the service was lacking in the one section where we were bowling. Although definitely a fun time for a large group or just a couple!
It was fun. Our appointment was at 8pm but we arrived at 7 and they still managed to accommodate us immediately.
super easy reservation. we were 20 min late and we still got our 2 hours. u order drinks and food right from the lane and it comes seconds later. lots of help. they seem to be on top of their game. everyone on a good mood. lots of smiles and laughs. all in all a nice experience. unfortunately couldn't bring my gun inside. metal detectors at entrance. so leave weapons at home ??
I attended with my job. The place is very nice and clean. I enjoyed myself. The pizza was delicious. I would definitely go back again. The staff was professional and friendly. I noticed when leaving the establishment they had the scanning machine up for customers who attended later at night. Our bowing game started at 7pm and ended at 9pm.
Amazing space. Drinks are well made, music was everything, and the bar staff was friendly! Went on a Wednesday, wasn't too crowded but it was still a vibe. I received a veggie burger instead of the bacon-loaded one that I ordered (which I hadn't even noticed right away) but the worker came after a few minutes and exchanged it. Would return :)
Didn't go bowling as it looked busy and we didn't have a reservation. But played pool instead. Had the table for about an hour played 3 games and it cost $17. Nice vibe inside, clean and good music.
Super organisation! A nice place to celebrate birthdays. The food is awesome, you should try the cheese pizza. For my daughter's birthday, they suggest a cake from an outside bakery that prepare birthday cakes for them. We just chose the design and flavor. Everything was there on time. The place clean, the food and brinks started to be served once the guests were there. The service is very good.you have someone dedicated for the party.
I took my daughter a short while ago just because we had some free time, and I'm so glad we did. We had a great time, and our server, Nyashia, was an absolute delight. She was very friendly, attentive, and efficient. She carries herself well and my daughter found her hilarious. She's easily one of the best servers I've had at any establishment in a good while. I hope to return soon, and when I do I hope my server is just as good as Nyashia if not Nyashia herself. 10/10 service.
I went there on March 3rd for my friend?s birthday. I gifted her a nice bottle of champagne. A $75 bottle of Moet Chandon to be exact. We were not bringing it in to drink. It was in a closed gift bag with a card. security confiscated it at the door. It wasn't even opened. They wouldn't even hold it for us. The security probably drank it themselves. Very disappointing.
It is quite pricey for not alot of seating at the lanes, if you came in a group. Good location as it is right near the subway in Times Square.
Staffs were friendly. The place was clean. We had fun bowling and playing in their arcade area. We were able to earn enough points to redeem a cute plush from the prize area.
I had a great time here this past week with my company. Fun bowling! Great drinks and excellent service. Our server Jim was the highlight of our time here, Great energy and very attentive we Couldn't have asked for more!
Bowlero was fun! Great placeto bring a corporate team with you. Food is pretty good and so are the vibes l.
My company had our bowling event here for the 2nd year in a row! We love this place! The food is great! The service is amazing! The only annoying thing was on some of our lanes we had pillars in the way but thats the architects fault ha!
Came here on a Tuesday evening with a whole group - was a fun time. The atmosphere was very fun and the staff were friendly. Only issue was with the bowling itself, it just didn't register several shots and repeatedly froze - meaning we had to waste time to get the manager and technician.
Always fun here no question. Good vibes good games staff is polite and professional. Celebrated a friend's birthday today it was mad fun. Definitely a go to?????
Nice and funny place. You can use also the Sight-seen pass to enter. Bear in my that they close at 11pm (maybe a bit early). Recommended for a funny night with friends. Staff is friendly.
Decent enough food great service not too busy on a Friday night
I came here with a friend last night and we enjoyed our time bowling but our server was very weird and awkward as if she didn't want to serve us. We wanted to order food and I had to go looking for her 30mins later after she told us she would give us time. She was standing with two other workers by the bar just talking in a circle. She took our Order and the food took an hour to come. Chicken tenders and tacos we wanted shrimp tacos she came back with chicken. When our game was done she didn't ask if we wan
This was one of the best family bowling games we've had. They have different themed lanes and a good arcade. It's reasonably priced and the food and drinks are great value. Definitely worth having the pizza deal. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking for a family activity in central NYC.
Good vibes. Great time. Make sure to schedule your lane prior to arrival to ensure you get a chance to play, they can book up!
Bowlero in Times Square is a fun date spot. We had a groupon deal, $36 for two hours of bowling. Definitely worth it! We got drinks and food, food which was a little pricey. We ended the night at the arcade, which was actually very fun!
I enjoyed my visit here mostly because of the aesthetics. I loved the decor. It was a fun place and visually pleasing. The food was pretty standard, but I can't complain about it. Everything was reasonably priced for time square. I can't wait for another event to come up so I can have it there.
PLEASE ASK FOR Brandon ??! He'll get you right every-time, he was a pleasure and took very good care of us!
So we chose Bowlero for our company hangout event. The place is big, bright, and clean. And the staff is so attentive, shout out to Brandon for holding us down, he was there for all our needs.
Had the best experience today at Bowlero! Anthony was so helpful and kind! Yummy lemonades and quick service. Bowling was great! Will be back for sure! Request Anthony!
Nice bowling place, balls were old and bumpy however. We were three persons, two on sightseeing pass and our daughter was extra. I think that what she had to pay extra is extraordinary expensive (21$ for one play and 8$ for the shoes!). If these are the normal rates... wow
I totally enjoyed my time at Bowlero! My company had a Holiday bowling event here and I handled the process with Victoria who was patient and knowledgeable. We were working with a specific budget and any changes or concerns I had Victoria answered them expeditiously. She was always pleasant during our conversations. Once we arrived at the bowling alley, everyone was very attentive. They assigned a team to us that handled putting out our food and tending to our drinks and such. The food flowed the drinks we
I've been here too many times to count, so that should let u know that it's a great place to be with friends or family.
For this place to be in time square it's actually wasn't too crowded. Lanes are close together The price is fair given it's location it's about $20 a person with shoe rental Food is good and comes out pretty fast reasonably priced Bar area and drinks are amazing Great place to take family
2nd time coming to this place with the crew. Always fun when we hang out. Great spot for date night, family fun or goofing off with friends. Our hostess/waitress took care of us and helped us get set up with the bowling. We had a blast then got to enjoy the arcade in the place. Definitely will be back.
We had a really good time, Caitlin was really nice. I made the reservation with her and she was really helpful. Make the reservation on time and they have really good packages
I like the one better in Queens, but the decor is nicer in Manhattan. I will have to try some food next time
Bowlero Times Square is a excellent destination to bowl while in Manhattan. They have a cheap arcade and friendly staff. They put my friend and me in a semi-private area and we were offered free soda. As with everything in New York $20 for a single game is expensive, but with all things considered it was worthwhile.
I came in for Monday night unlimited bowling & the manager didn't know what time it started which took 5 mins to figure out ! The manager NAE Tried to communicate w Caesar if lane 36 was closed out and ready for seating , however Caesar didn't have his headset w him this shift which is suppose to be the standard before he even gets on the floor ! She called and asked the same question 4 times so I took it upon my self to lead by example and go upstairs and speak w Caesar directly ! After I found Caesar wh
We went there for a kids birthday party which was a blast for everyone. What a super fun place with so much to do with kids. My 5.5 years old loved bowling and all the game arcade machines. It was like Kid's casino. Kids were so happy, excited and entertained.
I was not there for bowling, it's was New year bash.. . It was new year 17 party and they had booked the whole place. After entering, I thought who book this kinda place but later on, I realized they are out of space. The bartender was amazing he was trying his best to keep all patrons happy. they had one big room where Dj was playing with his tunes. The dance floor was quite small considering no of folks out there. Many of us dancing out near the bowling alley. A good place to have a party.
Short vacation with my son and wife. We had a blast. Food was good service was ok however our hostess had an issue with the manager about her hours I believe which should have been handled away from customers when she got upset and a little dramatic. Other than that we really enjoyed the place.
Brandon was the best server ever! What a vibe and made our experience memorable!!!! Love it here
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Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.
Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.
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Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.
No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”
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