Who doesn’t love bowling? This retro sport has had a resurgence in recent years with televised bowling championships and updated, modern bowling alleys with technologically advanced sound and lighting systems to make the experience fresh and new. If you’re looking for something to do with your friend beyond the usual night at the bar think about going bowling next weekend for a fun, involved activity that you can play with a drink in your hand or you can just chill and watch from the .
Skylanes Bowling
Considered one of the best kept bowling secrets in the Twin Cities, Skylanes has some of the most affordable games and drinks in the Twin Cities making it the best no frills bowling spot around. You won’t find any the kitschy cosmic bowling lights and sounds that other alleys have at this low key, old time bowling alley. Reviewers have also singled out Skylanes for having some great, homemade bar food like the BBQ sandwich and sloppy joe. If you are in the crosstown area than Skylanes might be your best bet for a retro bowling experience.
Park Tavern Bowling
With a motto like “Eat. Drink. Bowl. Party” you know Park Tavern has got to be a great time. Billing itself not only as a bowling alley but an “entertainment center” Park Tavern is a great place for a party in St. Louis Park. Just west of downtown and Uptown, Park Tavern is close enough to the suburbs and the cities that it is a popular destination for all types—families, big groups, couples, you get the deal. With a great selection of other games, from pool, darks, sports and video games, park Tavern has a great selection of entertainment options for the whole family.
Bryant-Lake Bowl
Located in the heart of Uptown, Bryant-Lake Bowl is the unique venue that hosts not only bowling, but a theater and a restaurant bar. What makes Bryant-Lake Bowl special is that they don’t just serve the usual bar food, but take great pride in their unique and popular breakfasts and entrees, with most of their menu items built around locally sourced products. They have oneo f the most popular cheap date night specials on Monday night from 6 to 12am with two entrees, a bottle of wine and one round of bowling for $28 per couple. That is pretty unbeatable considering their entrees are usually $10 or more apiece and a game is around there as well. If you want a new bowling experience check out Bryant-Lake Bowl the next time you are in the Lake Street area.
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