Top Pittsburgh Spots For Late-Night Bowling
Late-night bowling, or cosmic bowling as it is often referred to, is a fun alternative to a traditional game of bowling. With its flashing laser lights, black lights and music, late-night bowling offers a cool hangout for family, friends and even group dates. Many local bowling alleys also offer great deals during their after-dark hours, meaning you'll get even more bowling for your buck. Get ready to score a strike at these five bowling alleys and entertainment complexes that top the list of the best in the 'Burgh for late-night bowling.
North Versailles Bowling Center
356 Lincoln Highway
North Versailles, PA 15137
(412) 824-6700
www.nvbc300.com
Weekends are all about cosmic bowling at North Versailles Bowling Center. Gather your friends and spend your night bowling and dancing to your favorite requests via its virtual DJ. Cosmic bowling is $15 per person and runs from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Visit North Versailles Bowling Center at its huge location on Lincoln Highway.
Zone 28 – FunFest Entertainment Center
2525 Freeport Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
(412) 828-1100
www.funfestcenter.com
Zone 28 – FunFest Entertainment Center has everything you need for after-dark fun under one roof. It offers several specials, including its Zone 28 AfterDark package at $17 per person for unlimited games from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. and cosmic bowling hours, a local favorite. Cosmic bowling is offered several evenings during the week, in addition to the more traditional weekend hours that extend until 2 a.m. Unique to this bowling alley are its glow-in-the-dark atmosphere, laser lights and multiple 12-foot video screens that features the hottest music videos. Prepare to party all night long at Zone 28 – FunFest Entertainment Center, located off Route 28 in Harmar.
Hollywood Lanes
2961 W. Liberty Ave.
Dormont, PA 15216
(412) 563-7655
www.hollywoodlanes.com
While many of Pittsburgh's bowling alleys appear to attract families and kids, Dormont's Hollywood Lanes offers its own special hours for ages 18+, with proper ID, looking for late-night bowling. On Fridays and Saturdays from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m., this innovative entertainment and bowling venue invites you to check out everything it has to offer, from bowling to billiards, darts to DJ music and so much more. Just $20 on weekends will get you two hours of bowling as well as shoe rental. Hollywood Lanes is located on West Liberty Avenue in Dormont.
Lokay Lanes
2127 Mosside Blvd.
Monroeville, PA 15146
(412) 372-3046
www.lokaylanes.com
If you've never heard of cosmic bowling, you'll soon find out how much fun it can be at Lokay Lanes. From 11 p.m. to 2 a.m., experience pulse-pounding music, cool black lights and late-night entertainment that's great for a fun, over-21 group date night. Start your night off with a few games of bowling and enjoy a little break at The Pitt Stop Lounge with its nice selection of drinks and snack bar-style food, high-def TVs and nightly specials. Find Lokay Lanes near the intersection of State Route 130 and 48 in Monroeville.
Pines Plaza Lanes
1130 Perry Hwy.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-3306
www.pinesplazalanes.com
Since opening in 1957, Pines Plaza Lanes has remained a popular choice for family-friendly bowling thanks to its opening bowling times, party packages and youth leagues. More recently, however, this 20-lane bowling alley has attracted bowlers during its late-night hours. If that sounds like something you'd like to check out, stop by on Friday evenings for Galactic Bowling, which runs from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Any consecutive three hours and shoe rental will cost you just $10, an unbeatable local deal. Visit the alley's website for other great discounts, including BOGO bowling coupons. Pines Plaza Lanes is conveniently located on Perry Highway, just minutes from I-79 and I-279.
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Jessica Wasik is a graduate of Robert Morris University with a degree in English Studies. In addition to writing, Jessica enjoys coaching figure skating, photography and spending time with her family, friends and her dog. She is also a contributing writer for Examiner.com. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
