North Bowl
Bowling Alley and Lounge
Northern Liberties - Fishtown, Philadelphia
"Private parties are the best!"(5 Tips)
"arcade games and reasonably priced bowling."(8 Tips)
"Spanish tater tots SO GOOD!!"(23 Tips)
"Even though the sunday $2 bowling NO longer exist."(2 Tips)
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- Lauren SmithAugust 12, 2018Great little retro bowling alley - excited to go back on a Sunday for free funk music! The menu can get a little adventurous but I think they do the junk food classics best...
OkCupid Daters' ChoiceJuly 18, 2017North Bowl was voted the Best Date Spot for Friendly Competition by OkCupid users in the first-ever Daters' Choice Awards! Tap Read more for additional date spot categories in Philadelphia. Read more
Reggie ColemanJuly 19, 2013This is an awesome place! In addition to bowling there are arcade games and pool tables upstairs in the lounge area. Drinks and food are really cheap and the atmosphere is great!
The Brisket sandwich with a crisp seasonal ale, a few of your closest friends, and bowling all night. This is the place to be and if you don't agree, I will fight you.
Y MillerMarch 22, 2017Great place with great music and prices. This place has arcade games, pool tables and a lounge. They also have two bars in the facility. The workers are super friendly
Emmanuel WilliamsAugust 5, 2021Awesome place to bowl with your friends, family, and/or that special someone! Had a great time with my partner and will come back again!
- Mikahla VicinoDecember 15, 2018Super cute decor, full bar & kitchen, arcade games and reasonably priced bowling. This place has it all.
AJ BaldwinNovember 24, 2015Great environment,Very friendly staff, would go back without question. 👍🏻
Besides the obvious (bowling), you can play pool, pinball, foosball or any of an entire wall of arcade games. Bonus: there are two bars, one upstairs, one down.
NathanJuly 10, 2018Great place to bowl (and down some pitchers of beer while you're at it). Open late.
Nick CollinsMay 24, 2013Nice place, try to get a lane upstairs, it super close to the bar and kinda of tucked away. Its like your own private party :)
Ashley BoyerJanuary 26, 2013This is a pretty modern bowling alley. You can also get drinks and play pool while you wait for a lane, pretty shnazzy.
If you want to bowl, come on weekdays or before 6 in weekends!! Any time after that plan on hanging at the bar all night.
Rebekah HensonApril 18, 2011The Garlic & Herb Tots are killer! Bring plenty of quarters to kill time with arcade games, pool, and foosball in the lounge upstairs while you wait for a lane.
Campbell BirdJanuary 23, 2017Bowling is best accompanied with cheap beer, and North Bowl's got $2.75 PBRs. Can't hate that.
Rick VJanuary 13, 2012CASH ONLY! And they make the whole group pay together, so bring a pocket of coins. Once you get past the fool at the front desk, it's a nice hangout!
Philadelphia MagazineSeptember 7, 2011We've ranked this place for having the premier photobooth spot. And there's more fun to be had in there than picture taking, if you know what we mean. Read more
Kate JacobsJuly 28, 2012Grab the little semi-enclosed nook next to the upstairs bar overlooking the lanes. It's like having your own private lounge.
Karen CivilJanuary 20, 2015Tried to go here and have a good time but the waitress was so annoying and rude! Hope they replace her with someone Pleasant. No longer getting my business
Ron ScottJanuary 11, 2015My new secret NYE spot because it's not crowded and we can have a good time.
Steve JulaApril 18, 2010Make sure you call a week ahead for a lane on busy nights. It can get very busy and you might have to wait a couple hours for a lane. $2 bowling, $2 shoes on wed nights after 10pm.
Barrett LaneAugust 28, 2012Come on Sundays and Wednesdays after 9 when games, beers, and tots are just $3 each.
On Friday & Saturday nights if you're not on the list by 10pm you're probably not going to get a lane. Even still, be ready to wait an hour and a half. Lanes are cash-only yet the bar accepts cards.
Nail Polish Bar SpaApril 10, 2012A great time is always had! the bartenders and snack are super! great music!
Tommi AlexandraApril 29, 2013Get here earlier than later if you don't want to fight for the bartender or lanes!!
Pete EyrichSeptember 9, 2012Try the Broccoli And Cheddar Mac And Cheese - The Mac & Cheese has goldfish in it.
The kitchen closes at 11.45pm on Sunday nights, so keep this in mind for late night snacks!
MazdaOctober 26, 2010Opened in July 2006, North Bowl is the ultimate hang-out Oron dreamed. The completely renovated former mechanics garage is now a 21,000-square-foot nightlife haven.
Ashley Clayborn JamesNovember 27, 2011Come to Northbowl... The girls are cute, the food is good and cheap, the drinks are good and cheap!!!
the most realistic delicious veggie buffalo wings I've EVER had.
Get in a league for cheap lane fees and drinks... Tater tots are insane!!
Paul BrownMay 28, 2010Probably the best bowling alley ever. A slew of tater tot flavor choices, awesome music, private lanes, just plain great.
Valkrye131 (MB) Haslam-HouckOctober 21, 2009Fun Fun Fun! Bowling, bars, pool tables, yummy food (try a quesadilla), great staff. Rack 'em up & knock 'em down! Available for private parties.
- Great times here. Even though the sunday $2 bowling NO longer exist. Use to be my cheap date spot. Bye
Don ShappelleApril 1, 2010Framboise, ice cream brownies, and music that doesn't disappoint. The rest of NoLimbs can burn, but North Bowl is a gem.
Jim YMarch 14, 2011Everyone talks about the tots, but the best thing they have is their corn dog. It's AMAZING!
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Contact North Bowl in Philadelphia, PA, to spend a wonderful time in our bowling alley which also has a bar, a restaurant, arcade games, and pool tables.
Open until 2:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- Noon–2:00 AM
(215) 238-2695
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