Not in a mood to party this weekend? Gather your pals and go bowling instead!
This weekend call your friends out to one of these well-equipped and top bowling alleys in Pune. Places where you can head to for some healthy sporting rivalries and have an exciting bowling session with your best friends to top the score charts!
1. Smaaash
Great ambiance, neon lighting, and decently-priced food, Smaaash is one of the biggest gaming hubs in the city with 17 lanes dedicated to bowling. With the entry fees, you get temporary bowling shoes and 20 shots to hit the target.
Where: Smaaash, Phoenix Market City, Viman Nagar (Get Directions)
Timing: 11 am to 12 midnight
Price: Weekdays Rs 249, Weekends Rs 299
Contact: +91-9225535500
2. Brunswick Bowling Alley
A sports bar with four bowling alleys plus a multitude of other games such as foosball, air hockey, pool, and video gaming arcade, Brunswick Bowling Alley is a perfect mix of fun and games. Located in Club 29, a sportainment complex that offers a mixture of sports, entertainment and leisure activities. Going to Wakad might be a bit of stretch, but the place has a really good vibe. Since it’s fairly new, it doesn’t get crowded like the other places, so no waiting for your turn.
Where: Skittles, Club 29, Wakad (Get Directions)
Timing: 11.30 am to 11.30 pm
Price: Weekdays Rs 200, Weekends Rs 246
Contact: 020-27509003
3. Amoeba
Amoeba has numerous things to keep you entertained, from video gaming arcade, dark house, indoor rides, and a 16 lane bowling alley. The entry fees with get you temporary bowling shoes and 20 shots to hit the target. There is no bar at Amoeba, but the other lounges/pubs will serve you drinks if you let them known in advance.
Where: Amoeba, Amanora Mall, Hadapsar (Get Directions)
Timing: 11 am to 10 pm
Price: Weekdays Rs 256, Weekends Rs 282
Contact: +91-9665050062
4. King Of Game
This one is situated inside Kumar Pacific Mall, a shopping hub largely ignored by the junta. Built on a 2,000 sq ft area, King Of Games has four lanes dedicated to bowling, a laser tag area plus video gaming arcade. Cheaper than the other bowling arcades, go here if you don’t care much about the ambiance or are in the vicinity and don’t want to travel to far off places.
Where: King Of Games, Kumar Pacific Mall (Get Directions)
Timing: 11 am to 10 pm
Price: Weekdays Rs 165, Weekends 200
Contact: 020-41230053
5. High Octane
Apart from their eight-lane bowling alley, this gaming center in Seasons Mall also offers a variety of other games like go-karting, F1 stimulation racing, snooker, virtual reality and so much more than you can spend an entire day and still not run out of options. The rates here don’t fluctuate like the other places; it’s the same throughout the week. We recommend you try their F1 Stimulation racing, it’s definitely one-of-a-kind in the city.
Where: High Octane, Seasons Mall, Hadapsar (Get Directions)
Timing: 11 am to 9 pm
Price: Weekdays and weekends Rs 250
Contact: 020-65222121
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6. BluO
Located in the extravagant Phoenix Mall in Viman Nagar, BluO is an extremely popular bowling spot and also, is more than just a bowling alley. Offering happy hours on drinks before 9 pm, the place is one which you simply cannot miss out on. So, bring your friends for a game of bowling and spend some quality time while sipping on some beer and dancing to great music.
Where: Pheonix Market City, Viman Nagar (Get Directions)
Timing: 12 pm to 11 pm
Price: Weekdays and weekends Rs 1500
Contact: +91-9225535500
7. Skittles
Skittles is a casual dining and bar location offering an opportunity for bowling enthusiasts to bowl away. With its prompt service, Skittles is a quality place to go to. So, get yourselves a few drinks and order some delicious starters such as their chicken kebab 3 ways.
Where: 81-P, Pink City Road, Opp. Pumpkin Patch, Wakad, Pimpri-Chinchwad (Get Directions)
Timing: 12 pm to 12 am
Price: Weekdays and weekends Rs 200
Contact: 020-27509003
Note: All the centers offer bowling shoes but not socks, it’s recommended to carry your own or rent them for an additional price depending on the place.
FAQ
Q: What weight of the bowling ball should I use?
A: One has to swing it back and forth like a pendulum to know if it's not too heavy to lift and doesn't strain your fingers. We also need to keep in mind if we're able to control it without lifting it above our head.
Q: How do you bowl a strike?
A: It's all about keeping your wrist straight, hand directly underneath the ball while your bowling arm back and forth to release it when it onto the lane when it reaches your ankle. Focus and strength is the key to strike a bowl.