As with most other cities in the country, bowling has become an increasingly popular pastime and nightlife destination in the city of Dallas, Texas. While bowling may be more closely identified in more northern cities, Dallas natives love their bowling. Bowling’s image has changed from that of a blue collar pursuit to a game that now attracts millions from across all socioeconomic and geographic boundaries. The quantity and selection of bowling alleys in Dallas reflect this as you can find bowling alleys that seem to be right out of the 1970’s by day and yet a contemporary nightclub at night.
The following is a list and reviews of the four best bowling alleys in Dallas, Texas.
USA Bowl
10920 Composite Drive
Dallas, Texas
Dallas is a very patriotic city, and it’s not surprising that one of its most popular bowling alleys would be named “USA Bowl”. USA Bowl offers fifty eight bowling lanes and usually getting a lane quickly is not a problem, despite its popularity.
USA Bowl is one of the leading Dallas bowling alleys for hosting and supporting leagues. There is a wide range of leagues available, for all skill levels and for men, women and children. USA Bowl in Dallas also offers a well laid out bar and lounge, making it a perfect setting for birthday parties, bachelor parties, and corporate outings.
Particularly for corporate outings, USA Bowl offers private conference and meeting rooms. Many companies will hold meetings here before going out for some team building bowling.
Despite its emphasis on corporate outings and serious bowling leagues, USA Bowl also offers “Neon Nights”, which it bills as “part disco and part bowling. In addition to a dark light show, Neon Nights offers great music and makes it a truly fun evening out.
Jupiter Lanes
11336 Jupiter Road
Dallas, Texas
Jupiter Lanes places a premium on being one of the most consistent bowling experiences in the Dallas area. They recently installed synthetic lanes, which protects against ‘dead spots’ or untrue rolls.
As the bowling itself is true and consistent, Jupiter Lanes has also recently upgraded its sound system and lighting while also installing 120″ screens for viewing outside sporting events before or after your game.
One unique detail to the Jupiter Lanes experience is their “Hanging Tens Beach Bar”. In landlocked Dallas, and particularly in a bowling alley in landlocked Dallas, seeing a bar with a beach and surf theme is unexpected and fun. They offer tropical themed frozen drinks (try the Pina Colada) as well as a great selection of beers and good bar food.
Jupiter Lanes is one of the most popular Dallas area attractions for child birthday parties, but it also offers different times and packages for adult parties as well.
This is a truly fun bowling experience and appeals to a wide range of ages and events.
Irving Lanes
3450 Willow Creek Drive
Irving, Texas
Irving Lanes is a Dallas area AMF bowling center, which means that even if you have never bowled here, you know that it at least meets the standards of AMF, which are very high.
Irving Lanes is a popular destination for work outings and kids’ parties. While AMF bowling such as Irving Lanes are known primarily for their consistency and quality, many, such as this one, also offer ‘modern’ bowling with their late night Xtreme Bowling programs. Xtreme Bowling features light shows, loud music and different bowling themes.
For those looking for bowling leagues, Irving Lanes is one of the best choices in the Dallas area as well.
Main Event Entertainment Bowling
4801 Citylake Boulevard
Fort Worth, Texas
Main Event Entertainment is a entertainment complex offering not only bowling, but also billiards, laser tag and over one hundred arcade and interactive games. Main Event Entertainment is family oriented place during the day, but also offers an adult vibe at night. For the kids, they offer special birthday parties, with bumper bowling and delicious food. For the adults, this Dallas area favorite offers Shots Bar, featuring a great selection of mixed cocktails and frozen drinks.
The bowling itself is as modern and well designed. Each lane features its own seating section and Qubica, which is an automatic scoring system. In keeping with its modern vibe, Main Event offers Laser Jam, a light show and music driven bowling theme (complete with a fog machine).
With these four great bowling alleys, Dallas natives or visitors have plenty to select from.
