Bowling is a fun activity! However, as most things in Manhattan and Brooklyn, it’s not the least expensive thing to do unless you know where and when to go. We’ve done the research and here’s what we’ve come up with:

Manhattan Bowling Alleys

• Lucky Strike Manhattan: 624-660 W 42nd Street
  Shoes: $5.95
  Per Game Per Person Rate: NA
  Hourly Rate: $85 (upto 6 people)
  Unlimited Bowl: $22/person (Available Mon-Wed, 8pm to close)
  *They have a $20/person food & beverage minimum on Friday and Saturday from 5pm to close
• Bowlmor: 2 Locations
  Times Square: 222 W 44th St
  Chelsea Piers: Pier 60
  Shoes: $6.59
  Per Game Per Person Rate: $6.09 – $12.29
  Hourly Rate: NA
  Unlimited Bowl: $22.19/person (Available Monday, 8pm to close, includes shoes)
• Frames Bowling Lounge: 550 9th Ave
  Shoes: $6.50
  Per Game Per Person Rate: $5- $12
  Hourly Rate: Max of $75 (upto 7 people)
  Unlimited Bowl: $24.95/person (Available Fri-Sat, 11pm to close & Sunday 7pm-11pm)

Brooklyn Bowling Alleys

• Brooklyn Bowl: 61 Wythe Ave
  Shoes: $4.95
  Per Game Per Person Rate: NA
  Hourly Rate: $50 (upto 8 people)
  Unlimited Bowl: NA
• The Gutter: 200 N 14th St
  Shoes: $3.00
  Per Game Per Person Rate: $7.00
  Hourly Rate: Max of $45 (upto 6 people)
  Unlimited Bowl: NA
  *Cash Only
• Melody Lanes: 461 37th St
  Shoes: $4.00
  Per Game Per Person Rate: $7-$9
  Hourly Rate: Max of $75
  Unlimited Bowl: NA
• Strike 10 Lanes: 6161 Strickland Ave
  Shoes: $4.25
  Per Game Per Person Rate: $4.50- $8.50
  Hourly Rate: NA
  Unlimited Bowl: NA
• Shell Lanes: 1 Bouck Ct
  Shoes: NA
  Per Game Per Person Rate: $3.75- $6
  Hourly Rate: NA
  Unlimited Bowl: NA

In our opinion, you probably would get the most bang for your buck at The Gutter. We wish you several strikes! Maybe even three in a row for a turkey!