Bowlarama

One of the only bowling places left in Halifax. I really like it has some nice lanes and the shoes are good, prices are really good too. Only down fall of this place is that it looks like it needs a reno cause of the mall it is in

Getting your Big Lebowski on? Then Bowlarama is your spot.
It’s got the perfect amount of grit (um, hello, it’s in the basement of a Bayers Road strip mall), it’s got the perfect amount of kitsch (cartoon bowling pins on the wall, that means you), and it’s got the perfect nostalgic ‘-arama’ ending to its name. What more do you want?
Like any other bowling alley in the area, it’s a little rough around the edges but they really shine where it counts. All other things equal, I always find the staff here both friendly and helpful — two major qualities that their competitors tend to lack.
One caveat for those who aren’t from around here, it’s not king pin bowling. If you’re a pro, that might matter to you. If you thank your lucky stars when you see gutter guards, then you’ll be fine either way.

So needed to get out of my own world for minute. So started the night going to Tim’s for a coffee with a friend. Then had the brilliant idea that throwing some balls, down a slippery lane at ten pins would not only be fun, but relieve some stress. YUP!!! I was right!!!
I have nothing negative to say about this place. Everytime I venture underground to the lanes, I instantly become a bowling pro. (in my own mind). And I always feel happy, content, and a little more in shape!!!
A great place to have fun, relieve stress and look fantabulous in those god awful shoes!!!
It’s a STEEERIKE!!! :)

After a long hiatus from the world of bowling, I made a triumphant return on Friday night at the Bowlarama. And you guys, I don’t know why bowling hasn’t been a larger part of my life! Seriously, it was good fun.
The staff were friendly and fun, and there was a cool game where if you got an orange pin in the centre AND bowled a strike, you won a prize. I didn’t, but the raised stakes added an extra oomph of fun to the experience.
Our large group had two lanes in the west section, so everyone was able to bowl away while enjoying their favorite cold beverage — always a plus, amiright?
Only a few minor things keep this place from the five star score — it seemed a little pricey, at about $ 30 for two people bowling three strings on a Friday night. I also wasn’t sure if I was «cosmic» bowling or not — there were fun music videos playing, but nothing really seemed to glow in the dark. I also had scored a free string of bowling with my first Unilocal check-​in, but the employees didn’t seem to know what that was and I ended up not bothering with it. But all in all, it was a really fun place to spend Friday night with a group of friends!

Bowling was the one sport I enjoyed doing in gym class. Not because I was any good at it, per se, but because it didn’t involve running nor having balls thrown at you.
The first thing that I enjoy about the Bowlarama is that their website has the functionality to book lanes online. While it does suggest to book 24 hours in advance, I was able to book two lanes the morning of our party, and received a confirmation by e-​mail within minutes.
The Bowlarama offers Cosmic (glow in the dark) bowling by 9:30 at night, but on our visit the black lamps were turned on at 8:30. The lanes are clear, the shoes are clean and don’t smell, and the chairs are actually comfy for when you need to take your break and record your third strike on the score sheet.
There’s a soft drink vending machine and a couple of coin-​operated game machines, like the Claw. They also serve alcoholic drinks, which while I’m sure would increase the fun factor, would heavily hamper my aim.
We all had a great time. For $ 10, we each got shoes and two strings, which worked out to around two hours of fun! These days, you can’t find many cheap fun places for groups or dates. We’ll definitely be going again. Maybe next time I’ll break 60.

Who doesn’t like to bowl? Even Big Bang Theory says that bowling is cool (if you’re a physicist, that is) and thus, heading out for an afternoon of bowling with the kids is one of the best ways to spend some time.
Bowlarama is a great bowling alley. Like most alleys, it’s fairly deserted through the day, giving you plenty of space to spread out and take practice frames. It’s great to visit on a hot day, just to get away from the heat and take in some air-​conditioned comfort.
If you go at night, the glow bowling is a hoot! The kids love to see the phospherescence, especially on your teeth and clothes.

Bowlarama-​Slamma! Who knew Sunday night was such an eventful time at the Bayers Road lanes.
A crew of us 5 extreme bowlers (not really) rolled up to the alley at around 5:30pm. It was super busy with families, leagues and friends having some good old fashioned fun, but luckily we were able to get a lane in no time.
The man working the counter was great. He hooked us up with a lane close to the beer section (the alcohol lanes were reserved for leagues) and we were able to stand and have drinks at a personal table off to the side, while we bowled.
The whole situation was pretty awesome. Most of us lacked skills, but the supportive nature of the group really made things shine. We were cheering and clapping the whole time, plus laughing at our own follies.
Some of my pals ordered food, which was insanely cheap and greasy. The drinks were also cheap, and got delivered to your table!
When we were almost done our third string, we were informed that the lane was reserved for another group. We were asked if we wouldn’t mind finishing up quickly and we’d be given a discount for the inconvenience! No problem!
The service was fab. The fun was top-​notch. This is a great night out for every age group. They even has cosmic bowling at the end of the week — Party! Highly recommended!

Want a nigh out with your friend and doing something different then the downtown circuit well go to Bowlarama. Yes in the daytime you will often find kids running around at birthday parties but they do contain them to a private room for their cake and goodies. It is actually really cute to watch some throw that balls down the lanes. Saturdays are normally filled with a bowling leagues so it you are going mid day make sure you call ahead as they take priority.
Now if you want to wait to night time on a Friday or Saturday and do the Cosmic bowling I guarantee that you will have a hoot. And like someone said that are lanes available so that you are able to enhance that experience with some drinks. Glow bowling is also available where when you wear white it is almost florescent.
I always enjoyed some good time bowling and if you get a group together on the right night you can have a blast for under $ 20.
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Be sure to call ahead and book on lanes 1 – 8 if you are planning to have a beer while you bowl! Those are the designated ‘drinking lanes’ and as such, they go fast!