Looking for a fun bowling alley in DC proper to host a birthday. Outside of Pinstripes in Georgetown, does anyone have any recommendations? TIA!

Edit: Damn guys…it was just a question from a fellow resident. Not sure why I’m getting downvotes. Of course I’ll Google it…but just figured I’d ask here too.

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WaterBubbly t1_ivm4zjy wrote on November 8, 2022 at 11:34 PM

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Is Google broken?

at2528 t1_ivmb64j wrote on November 9, 2022 at 12:19 AM

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Pinstripes in the only bowling alley in DC proper. There is also a bar or two with a couple mini lanes. And the White House.

MarinaPinotLover t1_ivmo8oi wrote on November 9, 2022 at 1:56 AM

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Someone mentioned the only one here - but I'd def check out Swingers for mini golf...seems like a similar vibe if its a birthday thing. Top Golf in National Harbor is fun too but not super convenient.

route17 t1_ivms21h wrote on November 9, 2022 at 2:25 AM

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Duck pin in SUITLAND

Riverwood_bandit t1_ivmswo0 wrote on November 9, 2022 at 2:31 AM

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DUCKPIN!!!! White Oak!

stache_twista t1_ivmuzgi wrote on November 9, 2022 at 2:47 AM

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Replying to MarinaPinotLover (#479,501)

However Puttery downtown is expensive even by DC standards. $22 for 9 holes of mini golf that takes 15 min

New_Humor3433 t1_ivmzez7 wrote on November 9, 2022 at 3:23 AM

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Replying to Riverwood_bandit (#479,781)

That alley closed about a year ago due to flooding and it’s still listed as closed

Riverwood_bandit t1_ivn1spm wrote on November 9, 2022 at 3:43 AM

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Replying to New_Humor3433 (#480,206)

NOOOOOO! I didn't know that! I love that place!

Childhood memories y'know

Phantonym t1_ivoara2 wrote on November 9, 2022 at 12:31 PM

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The Eleanor in NoMa has a couple lanes of mini bowling, plus a decent arcade and good beer selection.

cafeduran t1_ivos40i wrote on November 9, 2022 at 2:51 PM

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Replying to at2528 (#478,586)

What about Lucky Strike in Gallery Place.

I haven't been in a long time so I don't know if they want outta business or not. I would def check them out. Yes it's got a bar/club vibe, but it's a legit bowling alley

at2528 t1_ivosxva wrote on November 9, 2022 at 2:57 PM

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Replying to cafeduran (#483,626)

It went out of business.

Normal_Literature560 t1_ivpccub wrote on November 9, 2022 at 5:06 PM

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Am I going to be invited?

42finches t1_ivpo2a9 wrote on November 9, 2022 at 6:22 PM

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Replying to stache_twista (#479,906)

Agree, Puttery sucks. Swingers is also expensive but better.

Macrophage87 t1_ivqbtpk wrote on November 9, 2022 at 8:55 PM

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Replying to at2528 (#478,586)

Looks like our lack of bowling alleys are likely to be cited by congress as a reason not to have statehood

Allezgatta t1_ivr3tbr wrote on November 10, 2022 at 12:06 AM

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Replying to Riverwood_bandit (#480,347)

Check out Suitland Bowl for all your duckpin needs!

dudeitsrazz t1_ivz4wac wrote on November 11, 2022 at 6:14 PM

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Bowling alleys in or near DC are shitty. The lanes are dried up as fuck. Don’t waste your $$ on these unless you really do not give a shit about the quality. There’s a Bowlero nearby.

If you dont mind a 20-30 min drive out of DC, I’d recommend Odenton or Crofton— its Greenway Bowl or Crofton Bowling Centre (theres a Crofton Classic Pro Shop next door)

DC Bowling Alleys?