Located on Madison Road, the main drag running through trendy neighborhood of Oakley, you’ll find Madison Bowl. Despite being in an area that’s seen a lot of flashy new developments, this is a vintage alley through and through. Many local bowlers comment positively on the retro feel one experiences inside the alley. Madison Bowl offers […]
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Capri Lanes – Dayton, OH
Capri Lanes is one of a solid group of bowling centers in Dayton, Ohio. It boasts 36 premium lanes, great event space, a fully stocked bar, and food including burgers and sandwiches that have earned the praise of many visitors. There is also a daily bowling special, which is Bowl Your Head Off ($10 for […]
Poelking Lanes – Dayton, OH
Poelking is a big name in the Dayton bowling scene. A family operation now in its third generation, the Poelkings operate 4 alleys in Dayton and the surrounding area. The original Poelking Lanes at 1403 Wilmington Ave dates back to 1951, making it the oldest bowling center in the city of Dayton. Joe Poelking (left), […]
Oxford Lanes – Oxford, OH
Oxford Lanes is a 12 lane family owned and operated alley. It’s been open since 1963 at its current location on Oxford Reily Road and has most of what you’d expect including parties and special events, a variety of leagues, and glow bowling on the weekends. There’s a pro shop on site for all of […]
Grove City Bowling Lanes – Grove City, OH
Note: unfortunately this alley has closed and been replaced by Zassy’s Treasures and Taproom Guest review by Jim Hutter The last remaining small neighborhood bowling alley in Central Ohio boasts true wooden lanes, early ‘sixties Brunswick surface ball returns, and first generation AMF 82-30 pinspotters. The 1950’s flavored venue also features occasional live music with […]
Thunderbowl Lanes – Englewood, OH
This alley review was sent in by BowlingAlleysUSA.com reader Kevin Mote. The setting is Thunderbowl Lanes in Englewood Ohio: I have bowled at this alley for twenty years. It is 16 lanes, has some pool tables and a few arcade games (just to help keep the kids busy). This house has been the only place […]
Ten Pin Alley & Spikes – Hilliard, OH
Ten Pin Alley & Spikes, located in central Ohio, describes itself as the best “boutique” center in the area. Now what does this exactly mean in the context of bowling? The idea is that Ten Pin Alley & Spikes offers a wide variety of entertainment on its premises, much more than you would expect from […]