North Bowl

Contact North Bowl in Philadelphia, PA, to spend a wonderful time in our bowling alley which also has a bar, a restaurant, arcade games, and pool tables.

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  • Phone

    (215) 238-2695

  • Website

    northbowlphilly.com

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    Bowling Alley

Address

909 N 2nd St Philadelphia , PA 19123 United States

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Drinks Beer

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OkCupid Daters' Choice

North Bowl was voted the Best Date Spot for Friendly Competition by OkCupid users in the first-ever Daters' Choice Awards! Tap Read more for additional date spot categories in Philadelphia. Read more

Lauren Smith

Great little retro bowling alley - excited to go back on a Sunday for free funk music ! The menu can get a little adventurous but I think they do the junk food classics best...

Reggie Coleman

This is an awesome place! In addition to bowling there are arcade games and pool tables upstairs in the lounge area . Drinks and food are really cheap and the atmosphere is great!

Tim Quirino

The Brisket sandwich with a crisp seasonal ale , a few of your closest friends, and bowling all night. This is the place to be and if you don't agree, I will fight you.

Y Miller

Great place with great music and prices. This place has arcade games , pool tables and a lounge . They also have two bars in the facility. The workers are super friendly

Emmanuel Williams

Awesome place to bowl with your friends, family, and/or that special someone! Had a great time with my partner and will come back again!

AJ Baldwin

Great environment,Very friendly staff , would go back without question. 👍🏻

Candace Johnson

Great food no bullshit chicken fingers great place I love it

Mikahla Vicino

Super cute decor, full bar & kitchen, arcade games and reasonably priced bowling . This place has it all.

Visit Philly

Besides the obvious (bowling ), you can play pool , pinball , foosball or any of an entire wall of arcade games . Bonus: there are two bars , one upstairs, one down.

Ron Scott

My new secret NYE spot because it's not crowded and we can have a good time.

Nathan

Great place to bowl (and down some pitchers of beer while you're at it). Open late .

Ramya

Tater tots are fantastic! Heads up-Bowling is cash only .

Nick Collins

Nice place, try to get a lane upstairs, it super close to the bar and kinda of tucked away. Its like your own private party :)

J

"Cash only " for bowling & shoe rental :s.... Bars accept debit/credit cards...

Ashley Boyer

This is a pretty modern bowling alley . You can also get drinks and play pool while you wait for a lane, pretty shnazzy.

Campbell Bird

Bowling is best accompanied with cheap beer , and North Bowl's got $2.75 PBRs. Can't hate that.

Rick V

CASH ONLY ! And they make the whole group pay together, so bring a pocket of coins. Once you get past the fool at the front desk, it's a nice hangout!

Kurtis Sherry

Fun bowling spot. Buffalo mac n cheese is pretty good too

Christina Marinello

Come for bowling , stay for the tots .

Aimee Viggiani

If you want to bowl, come on weekdays or before 6 in weekends!! Any time after that plan on hanging at the bar all night.

☕Sarah🍴💡

Great service, clean facilities , well executed food, and fun activities.

Kate Jacobs

Grab the little semi-enclosed nook next to the upstairs bar overlooking the lanes. It's like having your own private lounge .

Rebekah Henson

The Garlic & Herb Tots are killer! Bring plenty of quarters to kill time with arcade games , pool, and foosball in the lounge upstairs while you wait for a lane.

Mazda

Opened in July 2006, North Bowl is the ultimate hang-out Oron dreamed. The completely renovated former mechanics garage is now a 21,000-square-foot nightlife haven.

Philadelphia Magazine

We've ranked this place for having the premier photobooth spot. And there's more fun to be had in there than picture taking, if you know what we mean. Read more

Karen Civil

Tried to go here and have a good time but the waitress was so annoying and rude! Hope they replace her with someone Pleasant. No longer getting my business

Steve Jula

Make sure you call a week ahead for a lane on busy nights. It can get very busy and you might have to wait a couple hours for a lane. $2 bowling , $2 shoes on wed nights after 10pm.

Nail Polish Bar Spa

A great time is always had! the bartenders and snack are super! great music !

Barrett Lane

Come on Sundays and Wednesdays after 9 when games, beers , and tots are just $3 each.

Abby K

Get the tater tots . It's probably best you order your own bowl.

Zumunda 1

Get in a league for cheap lane fees and drinks... Tater tots are insane!!

Cee Flo

Awesome tater tots !

Michelle Michelle

So much fun!! Great vibes & can't wait to do it again!

Tommi Alexandra

Get here earlier than later if you don't want to fight for the bartender or lanes!!

Dana

The kitchen closes at 11.45pm on Sunday nights, so keep this in mind for late night snacks !

Pete Eyrich

Try the Broccoli And Cheddar Mac And Cheese - The Mac & Cheese has goldfish in it.

Ashley Clayborn James

Come to Northbowl... The girls are cute , the food is good and cheap , the drinks are good and cheap !!!

Paul Brown

Probably the best bowling alley ever. A slew of tater tot flavor choices, awesome music , private lanes, just plain great.

Chris Foster

On Friday & Saturday nights if you're not on the list by 10pm you're probably not going to get a lane. Even still, be ready to wait an hour and a half. Lanes are cash-only yet the bar accepts cards .

Caitlin Vivian

the most realistic delicious veggie buffalo wings I've EVER had.

Ryan Brooks

The red sangria is amazing!!!!! A must!

.Alex

Great comfort food specials to drink whiskey with

Jim Y

Everyone talks about the tots , but the best thing they have is their corn dog . It's AMAZING!

Chrissy Albeck

Try the Burger and the Garlic tots . HEAVENLY!

PUMA

Get ready to beat your friends at this cool bowling alley ! Remember life's more fun when you're keeping score!

Valkrye131 (MB) Haslam-Houck

Fun Fun Fun! Bowling , bars , pool tables , yummy food (try a quesadilla ), great staff . Rack 'em up & knock 'em down! Available for private parties .

Ross Ahya

Great food, cool vibe

Bill Stahl

Upstairs is fantastic for a private party . Molly was a great bartender .

Jude Pembleton

Ask for the "Duder"...you won't be disappointed.

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