Merri-Bowl Lanes

About Merri-Bowl Lanes

Known for

• Old-school bowling alley
• All-ages leagues
• Hot dogs and pizza at the snack bar
• Kid-friendly activities and birthday parties
• LGBTQ-welcoming and transgender safe space

What reviewers say elsewhere

• “We bought the unlimited bowling for 8 across two lanes. We played one round and then all of our balls were stuck and we had to wait around 30 minutes for them to fix it. We were deciding to go instead, but had to wait to get our personal…”

  — Nolan, September 4, 2026 · google

• “Bowling alley was clean...food was good and reasonably priced. Bar tender was so kind, inviting and helpful.”

  — Daysnightstripsbites, September 4, 2026 · google

• “Kim and Tiffani are amazing. Super weird new policy about not being there take alcohol on the patio but these two know my drink, my name and take the best care of me and my team!”

  — Shannon Murray Wolf, September 2, 2026 · google

• “The new manager is power hungry, rude and knows nothing about bowling no wonder the place is empty every night of the week if I happen to drive by”

  — Joeys Flowers420, August 30, 2026 · google

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