Brooklyn Bowl

Rock. And Roll = 16 lanes bowling + live music + Blue Ribbon food + L.E.E.D. Certification

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    (718) 963-3369

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    brooklynbowl.com

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    Bowling Alley

Address

61 Wythe Ave (btwn N 11th & N 12th St) Brooklyn , NY 11249 United States

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Gothamist

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

Varun Shetty

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.

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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

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.

Kimmie Ohh

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 Schulweis

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.

Alexzandria Langheier

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 Raghoobar

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!

Conrad Greiner-Bechert

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.

New York Post

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.

Karen Dugan

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.

Jennie D.

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 ;)

Gena

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

Dee Phunk

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.

Jenny Sorensen

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

Nora Gomez

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.

Gabriel Hayes

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 .

Trixie

Live music , bowling , chocolate bourbon shakes, Blue Ribbon prepared bar food. A guaranteed good time. Loving Family Bowl on weekend days. . .

Juliana Amorim

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.

Corey Manicone

Awesome music venue . Get there early to make sure you get a lane close to the stage. You won't regret it.

Gabriel Hayes

Awesome selection of Brooklyn beers from breweries like Brooklyn Brewery and Coney Island Brewery . Get a pitcher to share when bowling .

Richard Chu

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.

Andra Matera

Great concert venue and can bowl at the same time. Really cool vibe in old reno'd factory . Great for group fun.

Flavorpill

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

bk

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

Kira Rocha

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

Meredith Graham

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!

exfm

Amazing live music that you can watch while getting drunk and bowling . Does it get any better than that? Keep an eye out for the weekly Cantora Live Presents shows. Those never disappoint!

Amanda Avnery

Sick venue!! The show is intimate and you can bowl during the show! People are cool. Great vibes.

Sherri Feldman

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!

Caitlin Strandberg

Quick walk from Smorgasburg. If you're a music nerd, get there around ~5 and catch the soundcheck for the evening performer . Come back Thursday pm for Soul Train w/ Questlove . AWESOME venue for shows

Hal Mackins

Fantastic place to see a show or bowl a frame, or both. The food is also very solid, particularly the fried chicken meal.

Foursquare Insiders

"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

Cooper Smith

The smoked BBQ wings have an incredibly unique flavor. Very smoky, very sweet. Delicious.

Marq and Chriselle's Super Awesome Wedding

Our favorite spot for concerts , DJ's and hanging with the hipsters . We've spent countless nights dancing the night away with each other, sharing a plate of fried chicken and a glass of Brooklyn Blast .

Melody Gambino

Brooklyn Brewery pilsner and Weiss on tap , or the chocolate bourbon milkshake at the restaurant . Plus Questlove every Thursday!

Roc Nation

Giant venue/bowling alley/restaurant wrapped into one! The best fried chicken in NYC. Go on Thursdays to see ?uestlove of the Roots DJ as old Soul Train video clips are projected on the wall.

Matthew Breuer

catering here is actually a secretly decent deal if you’re coming w/ a bunch of animals, can get value out of open bar

Gabriel Hayes

Awesome place to go out in Williamsburg. Amazing music venue . Bowling is so fun. A perfect combo.

Brooklyn Bowl

Dance all night to the world famous soul 45s of DJ Jonathan Toubin, plus a Special Guest Selector and 1AM Dance Contest! Visit http://bkbwl.com/18z for details. Read more

Leia

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.

2Plus2NYCReview

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

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.

Elysia Mann

Never fails to be the most fun night with great music and people. And there is chicken waiting for you when you get hungry drunk!

CMJ

High stages are great for short people--clearly something Brooklyn Bowl's owners considered when opening this venue. The lanes are right in the venue, so expect to hear the odd "clack!" or two.

emily chen

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.

Joe Cheskin

The best place to see a show, do some bowling , and have amazing fried chicken in all of New York

Escape Cardona

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.

Kodi McKinney

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 .

Patrick Baskin

Great, intimate place for a concert . Acoustics are decent, but could be improved, cheap shows are definitely worth going here for

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