Kourtney Kardashian passed on rented shoes in favor of her own black boots for a May 2014 bowling outing with sister Khloe Kardashian. The sport is a casual go-to for the girls, and many-a-star aiming to kick back and strike out. Sparing no details, these are the bowling alleys you, too, can have a ball at:
There are more than a dozen Bowlmor Lanes locations across eight states, including Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, New York, and Texas.
- Ivanka Trump celebrated the December 2014 holidays with her “amazing team” by knocking down some pins (and apparently, some shots!) at the now-closed Midtown New York location.
EST SHIBUYA BOWLING
Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
- Justin Bieber and friends were at EST Shibuya Bowling in December 2015.
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FULTON LANES During happy hour here, your first half hour of bowling is free and shoe rentals are complimentary! Bocce ball, foosball, and shuffleboard are also available to play.
- Solange Knowles was in the competitive spirit at Fulton Alley in August 2015, saying, “I told my son, I’m back his mom, after the game…. He won.”
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HIGH ROLLERS AT THE FOXWOODS RESORT CASINO
350 Trolley Line Blvd.
Mashantucket, CT 06338-3777
(860) 312-BOWL (2696)
With 20 bowling lanes, including six VIP lanes, this Connecticut casino brings glamorous Las Vegas style to the East Coast. (A-List tip: Lanes are available on a first come, first served basis and can only be reserved if you purchase one of the venue’s packages).
- Kim Kardashian hosted the grand opening of the Foxwood Casino’s luxury bowling lanes and lounge in October 2010 and didn’t let her mile-hile Louboutins or tight mini dress stop her from taking a shot with a matching gold bowling ball.
It’s no wonder this bowling alley chain is a hit with the Hollywood crowd, as its roots to Tinseltown run deep — the bar at its first location was made out of lane #7 from the iconic Hollywood Star Lanes.
- Ian Ziering snapped a shot of daughter Penna Mae sitting on a bowling ball at Lucky Strike Live in November 2015 and said, “This is how I role… PMZ in the house.”
- Adrian Grenier grabbed a green ball at the Hollywood location and got in a “Quick bowl before tonight’s #goldenglobes festivities” in January 2015.
- Jamie Chung scored a 140 and grabbed a beer while bowling in December 2014.
- Justin Bieber played against Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson at the Bellevue, Washington location in May 2014.
- Diggy Simmons hosted his Sweet Sixteen at the New York location in 2011.
- Kim Kardashian was on a Lucky Strike roll back in 2008, heading to the LA location multiple times with various combinations of friends and family.
There are more than a dozen Lucky Strike locations across the U.S.
METROLANES
291 Queen St.
Auckland, New Zealand
(+09) 377 6737 ext. 1
info@metrolanes.co.nz
Some of the lanes here have a Route 66 theme going, making it a fun atmosphere for the whole family. Prices for your first game (including shoes!) range between $13 and $15, depending on the time of day you go.
- When here in August 2014, Harry Shum, Jr. teased, “I don’t bowl much but when I do, I like to score below 50.”
PINEWOOD SOCIAL
33 Peabody St.
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 751-8111
For forty bucks an hour, you get access to a reclaimed wood lane, balls, and shoes, but Nashville, Tennessee’s Pinewood Social says whether you’re an A-lister or not, “it’s up to you to bring your A game.”
- Reese Witherspoon and her team celebrated the launch of her lifestyle website, Draper James, at Pinewood Social in May 2015.
- Reese Witherspoon celebrated her 38th birthday with her mom and friends here in March 2014.
- Scotty McCreery marked a gold record here in March 2014.
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PINZ BOWLING CENTER
12655 Ventura Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 91604
(818) 769-7600
This Studio City, California bowling alley once housed bedazzled bowling ball lockers for former flames Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz and is a proven hotspot for young Hollywood.
- Robert Pattinson and Zac Efron had a boys bowling night here in July 2014.
- Liam Hemsworth is somewhat of a regular, having been here in March 2012 and September 2013.
- Justin Bieber rolled through in September 2013.
- Joe Jonas followed up an April 2011 bowling night with brother Nick Jonas with a return visit in June 2011.
With fine dining and premium drink options, Splitsville Lanes prides itself on being “not your typical bowling alley.” Games cost $12 per person if you catch an early bird special, or $15 to $20 per person during other times of the day. Splitsville Lanes locations are in Florida, Massachusetts, Texas, and Virginia.
- Fans were excited when John Stamos appeared to post a picture from outside the Orlando location in January 2015.
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Whether you’re throwing a party here or dropping in on a day off, there’s a whole lot of fun to be had at Australia’s Strike bowling centers, which also offer laser tag and karaoke.
- Angelina Jolie entertained all six Jolie-Pitt kids at the Moore Park, Sydney, Australia bowling and laser tag location in September 2013.
There are lots of Strike Bowling locations all across Australia.
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THE SPARE ROOM
7000 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
(+1) 323-769-7296
reservations@spareroomhollywood.com
This gaming parlor and cocktail lounge is located on the mezzanine level of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. It’s open from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily, except for Tuesday.
- Bridget Marquardt and her bowling partner sported some “Flashy bowling shoes” while playing there in June 2015.
- Walter White and Debra Ray the owners of 12monthsloansbadcredit.com said “Amazing balls and shoes!” while playing there in December 2017.