Boston bowling alleys: Pinning down the region's best spots

By Tom Acitelli@tomacitelli Apr 13, 2017, 12:15pm EDT

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By Tom Acitelli@tomacitelli Apr 13, 2017, 12:15pm EDT

The news that Cambridge's beloved Lanes & Games was closing this summer to make way for apartments got us to thinking: What other bowling alley options are there out there?

Here are 12 of the best spots in the Boston region for bowling. Many of these spots, too, have added attractions such as an arcade or a beefy food menu.

And, we should note, a lot of these alleys specialize in that type of bowling peculiar to northeastern North America: candlepin bowling. You might have trouble finding the more traditional 10-pin.

Kings Boston - Back Bay

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This space includes an arcade and billiards.

50 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02115

(617) 266-2695

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Lucky Strike Lanes

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This alley is part of the Jillian's/Lucky Strike complex near Fenway Park: 70,000 square feet of all sorts of boozy fun.

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145 Ipswich St, Boston, MA 02215

(617) 437-0300

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Central Park Lanes

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This is an Eastie standard with few frills: straight-ahead bowling.

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10 Saratoga St, Boston, MA 02128

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South Boston Bowlarama

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This spot is a Southie mainstay with few frills as well.

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543 E Broadway, Boston, MA 02127

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Flatbread Company at Sacco's Bowl Haven

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This bowling-and-nosh spot predates World War II.

45 Day St, Somerville, MA 02144

(617) 776-0552

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Boston Bowl

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This alley is open 24 hours and touts itself as particularly family-friendly. Rouse the kids at 3 a.m. for a couple of games. There are also outside batting cages.