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Bourbon Bowl: Eat, Drink, Roll restaurant in Greensboro, NC
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Bourbon Bowl: Eat, Drink, Roll

4.2(730 reviews)$Bowling
🕑 2-3 hours👶 Best for ages 4 and up. Younger children benefit from bumper lanes and lightweight balls that make bowling accessible and fun, while tweens and teens enjoy the arcade games and the cool downtown atmosphere. Toddlers can participate but may need extra patience and assistance.

About

Bourbon Bowl offers the perfect blend of family-friendly bowling and entertainment in downtown Greensboro. With bumper lanes for little ones, lightweight bowling balls sized for children, an exciting arcade area, and full food service, it's a complete entertainment destination where kids can bowl, play games, and refuel without leaving the venue.

Highlights

  • Bumper lanes that ensure every roll is a success for young bowlers
  • Lightweight bowling balls designed specifically for children
  • Arcade games area for additional entertainment between frames
  • Full-service restaurant so families can enjoy meals and snacks without leaving
  • Modern, updated facility in a fun downtown location

Pro Tips

  1. 1.Visit during weekday afternoons (4:00-6:00 PM) or Sunday mornings for a more family-oriented atmosphere before the late-night crowd arrives
  2. 2.Request bumper lanes when making your reservation - they make bowling much more enjoyable for younger children who might get frustrated with gutter balls
  3. 3.Bring grip socks or wear closed-toe shoes; bowling shoes are required and smaller sizes are available for kids
  4. 4.The arcade games are a great reward after bowling - budget extra time and bring singles/quarters or load up a game card
  5. 5.Park in nearby public lots on Elm Street; downtown Greensboro parking is typically easy to find during afternoon hours

Best Time to Visit

Sunday mornings (11:00 AM opening) or weekday afternoons (4:00-6:00 PM) offer the most family-friendly environment. Weekend evenings transition to a bar atmosphere with late hours, making earlier time slots ideal for families with children.

What to Know

This is a hybrid bowling alley and bar, so evening hours skew toward an adult crowd. Food and drinks are available on-site, making it convenient for families. Pricing is typical for boutique bowling alleys. The downtown location means street or lot parking rather than a dedicated lot.

Seasonal Notes

Open year-round with indoor climate-controlled bowling. Hours extend later on weekends, making it a popular spot for birthday parties during fall and winter months when outdoor activities are limited.

Nearby Eats

Located on downtown Greensboro's Elm Street, you'll find numerous family-friendly options within walking distance including Natty Greene's Pub & Brewing Co. (southern comfort food with a kids menu) and Print Works Bistro (casual American fare).

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