Rank 1Lucky Strike Times Square
Times Square
4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$
- Lively
- Exciting
5 rated bowling alley activities
Best Bowling alley Activities in Manhattan, NYC
The best bowling alley activities across 4 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 5 rated bowling alley activities in Manhattan, spread over 4 neighborhoods. Lucky Strike Times Square in Times Square leads the list with a 4.3-star rating, and Hudson Yards has the most to choose from (2).
Prices run from $$ to $$$. Common vibes include lively, exciting, fun, social, and casual. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 5 Bowling alley Activities in Manhattan
Rank 2Lucky Strike Chelsea Piers
Chelsea4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$A bowling alley spot in Chelsea. Reviewers come for the activities, mention friendly service, and describe a loud, buzzing room. Insider tip: Book a reservation so staff can assign you a dedicated server for drinks and food.
Rank 3Frames Bowling Lounge
Hudson Yards4.2 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A bowling alley spot in Hudson Yards. Reviewers mention the things to do, say it handles big groups, and single out the staff. Insider tip: 21+ After 8pm. Known for its Beer Tower.
Rank 4Better Off Bowling - New York
Hudson Yards3.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$A bowling alley spot in Hudson Yards. Insider tip: Skip the line by reserving online; 21+ only after 8pm. Known for its Glow in the Dark Bowling.
Rank 5The Gutter L.E.S.
Lower East Side4.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$A bowling alley spot on the Lower East Side. Known for its pizza.
Hudson Yards
2 spots
Rank 1Frames Bowling Lounge
Indoor4.2 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Lively
- Exciting
Rank 2Better Off Bowling - New York
Indoor3.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$- Fun
- Social
Times Square
1 spots
Rank 1Lucky Strike Times Square
Indoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Lively
- Exciting
Chelsea
1 spots
Rank 1Lucky Strike Chelsea Piers
Indoor4.3 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Fun
- Casual
- Social
Lower East Side
1 spots
Rank 1The Gutter L.E.S.
Indoor4.1 out of 5 on GooglePrice level $$$- Lively
- Exciting
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best bowling alley activities in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top bowling alley activities on Moodap are Lucky Strike Times Square in Times Square (4.3 stars), Lucky Strike Chelsea Piers in Chelsea (4.3 stars) and Frames Bowling Lounge in Hudson Yards (4.2 stars). The full top 5 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most bowling alley activities?
Hudson Yards has the most, with 2, followed by Chelsea (1) and Lower East Side (1).
How does Moodap rank bowling alley activities?
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