Favorite Twin Cities Bowling Alleys
The best bowling alleys in the Twin Cities can be a family affair or you can even bring your friends along for a bit of friendly competition.
Here are our favorite 9 Bowling Alleys in the Twin Cities.
1) Bryant Lake Bowl;810 W Lake St, MPLS.
What do you get when you mix a bowling alley, a live cabaret theater, and a bar and restaurant? Bryant-Lake Bowl. https://www.bryantlakebowl.com/
2) Goldy’s Gameroom; 300 Washington Ave SE, MPLS.
A family-friendly bowling option, look no further than the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus. Goldy’s Gameroom, located in the basement of Cauffman Memorial Union on the Minneapolis Campus, features a large bowling alley, billiards, and a fully stocked arcade. It’s a popular spot for birthday parties since they come complete with an appearance by Goldy. http://rb.gy/oqeppk
3) Town Hall Lanes; 5019 S 34th Ave, MPLS.
If bowling and MN Craft Beer is your thing, then visit Town Hall Lanes. Town Hall Lanes feature all of the Town Hall Brewery’s best craft beers, a good selection of pub fare, and a state-of-the-art 10 lane bowling alley. https://thlanes.com/
4) RanHam Bowling Center at the Nook; 490 1/2 Hamline Ave S, St Paul.
You will step back in time when entering the 10-lane basement bowling alley - you won’t find any digital auto-scoring lanes. Just old-school bowling paired with The Nook’s top-rated menu. (Don’t forget to grab one of the best Juicy Lucy burgers in the Twin Cities!) https://www.crnook.com/ranham-bowling
5) Park Tavern; 3401 Louisiana Ave S, St Louis Park.
A large bowling, bar & grill, and entertainment center that can serve large crowds. https://www.parktavern.net/
6) Sun Ray Lanes; 2245 Hudson Rd, St Paul.
The giant green Sun Ray sign beside westbound Interstate-94 will tell you that you reached the popular bowling spot. This place is a favorite among league bowlers & the birthday party crowd. They have 24 lanes, a full-service menu from Pub 300, & a Pro Shop to pick up bowling gear or get a check up for your existing gear. https://tripleshift.com/sun-ray-lanes/
7) Texa-Tonka Lanes; 8200 Minnetonka Blvd, SLP.
A locally owned Bowling Center for over 30 years! They have 24 lanes with automatic scoring, bumper bowling for those just learning, and onsite pro shop & a full service bar & grill. There is something for everyone. https://texatonkalanes.com/
8) Gopher Spot; 2017 Buford Ave, St Paul.
The sister bowling alley to Goldy’s Gameroom, the Gopher Spot is located in the St Paul Campus Student Center at the University of MN. Smaller than Goldy’s, their weekday prices are some of the best you will find in the TwinCities. Rates apply to both students and the general public. A fun little fact - they serve ice cream made with milk from the on-campus dairy program. https://sua.umn.edu/visit/locations/st-paul-student-center/gopher-spot
9) Memory Lanes; 2520 26th Ave S, MPLS.
Has everything you want from a local bowling alley. The 30-lane bowling alley & full-service bar/restaurant have a retro-vibe with a modern facility. Sometimes you will find live music on the weekends. They have even hosted neighborhood block parties, outdoor concerts & sand volleyball tournaments in the parking lot courts during summer. https://www.memorylanes.com