Albany Bowl
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Albany Bowl is the most amusing and busiest family-friendly bowling alley on the east bay. Celebrating 60 years of serving the Albany community, this well established bowling center, entertains over 3000 customers per week. They offer great service, lots of free parking, BART accessible, 36 bowling lanes, Tierney's Sports Bar, a must see- Tierney's 250 gallon saltwater fish tank, Thai restaurant, billiard room, arcade games and Roc-N-Bowl light show & DVD's on 10ft screens.
Albany Bowl specializes in hosting Corporate Events and Parties of all sizes from 10-500 people. Enjoy a company bowling party where everyone rolls as a team. Albany Bowl is not only the biggest, but they are the best from entertainment to food. If you want it, Albany Bowl will make it happen. Don't forget to take a look at the exciting, sociable and fun leagues created for bowlers of all levels.
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Customer Reviews (18 reviews)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jan 01, 2009I'm not really a fan of bowling, and this place didn't really stand out in my mind. It seems like your typical bowling alley. At night, it... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Dec 05, 2008Albany Bowl seems to be one of the few fun things to do in the area if you are under age. The bowling alley itself is definitely not a trend... (more)
ccamp137
on Citysearch Nov 11, 2008Yes, I joined a bowling league.... every Wednesday I drink beer, bowl three games and eat great thai food. You can even get beer in a bowling pin bottle - or a cheap pitcher if you're a real guzzler on a budget. The thai... (more)
rhisiger
on Citysearch Jul 13, 2008I went with a group of friends on Saturday night, and we were treated extremely rudely after paying $14 a person. In addition, the equipment in our lane started to malfunction and we couldn't continue our second game.... (more)
bagawk
on Citysearch Apr 21, 2008I went to Albany Bowl recently for a friends birthday party. I should have known what to expect form this place when we were greeted by two thuggish looking dudes sitting behind a raggedy table. Thats fine, I don't... (more)
scoobydu1969
on Citysearch Jun 27, 2007This place is what community is all about. Great place for large groups, I witnessed a bowling mixer/contest with Cal & Columbia MBA graduates, then caught a man just miss 2 perfect 300 by two pins (a woman on the other... (more)
Bonnie C.
on Judys Book Jan 04, 2006Albany Bowl is located on San Pablo and I went here for a school club event. It is a nice place. The workers are really nice to the students and they have many lanes and video games to play with, including simpsons video... (more)
le t.
on Judys Book Nov 12, 2005Albany bowl is a fun place to bowl. It is really active and busy. Both bowling leagues and students alike enjoy taking advantage of the promo nights that they have during the week. The decor makes you feel like you've... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 08, 2005This is one of the few family-owned bowling alleys out there that still exist. they do get crowded sometimes, so its usually a good idea to... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 06, 2005I sometimes go to Albany Bowl for bowling. They have plenty of parking and also have billiards tables if you like to play that too. They a... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Oct 30, 2005Albany Bowl is not as good a bowling alley as it COULD be. It is a little far from the main drag of Berkeley and that can make transit tric... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 24, 2005I've played here a couple times with my coworkers who live in Albany. They were pretty busy on the weekends we went here but we never had to... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 13, 2005this is a very good place for cheap games. they also have pool, arcade games, a bar, a snackbar and a bowling shop in the back. sometimes th... (more)
Melanie P.
on Judys Book Aug 16, 2005Get your bowling shoes and put on your best goofy shirt, it's time to head out to Albany Bowl, Albany's coolest retro bowling alley!Walking into the Albany Bowl is like a walk back in time. From the old neon lights on the... (more)
letsparty
on Citysearch Jul 01, 2002I have been bowling for a long time now,been to many bowls. I must say that Albany Bowl is the best bowling center I have ever been to. The staff was great and very friendly. The price can't be beat,they have many... (more)
anangel
on Citysearch Jul 01, 2002Albany Bowl is great. Friendly outgoing staff clean pleasant atmosphere pool tables arcade darts coffee shop Best Bowling Center I have ever been to. Best prices I have ever seen... (more)
debdarts
on Citysearch Jun 11, 2002AFTER VISITING ALBANY BOWL FOR THE FIRST TIME, I HAVE NEVER SEEN SUCH A GREAT STAFF IN A BOWLING CENTER IN THIRTY YEARS OF BOWLING. I JOINED A SUMMER LEAGUE AT ALBANY BOWL, AND FOUND THAT ALBANY BOWL ACCOMPLISHES MORE... (more)
Gatwo
on Citysearch Jun 11, 2002I give Albany Bowl two thumbs up and 5 stars..... Went here with a few friends....Had the best time of my life. The employess were friendly and liked to joke around. That have pool tables, Darts, and Bowling. The bar... (more)