Top Bowling Alleys in San Francisco, CA

Whether you're planning a league night, a party in the Presidio, or a casual roll after work, the San Francisco area offers a mix of boutique lanes and full-size centers. Here are the top bowling alleys in and around the City by the Bay.

For a complete directory with pricing, hours, and cosmic bowling details, visit our San Francisco City Guide.

1. Mission Bowling Club

Location: 3176 17th St, San Francisco, CA 94110
Lanes: 6
Rating: 4.5/5 (652 reviews)
Phone: (415) 863-2695
Website: missionbowlingclub.com

Retro bowling alley with 6 lanes, a full bar, and an attached restaurant serving upscale comfort fare. Leagues, pro shop, and event space. Closed Mondays; open late Friday and Saturday. A Mission District favorite.

2. Fifth Arrow

Location: 430 Mason St, San Francisco, CA 94102
Lanes: 3
Rating: 4.5/5 (122 reviews)
Phone: (415) 872-5744
Website: fiftharrow.com
Price Level: $$ (Moderate)

Industrial-chic spot with a 3-lane bowling alley, retro games, New American fare, and cocktails. Bar, food, parties, and arcade. Compact and stylish—ideal for a unique night near Union Square.

3. Bel Mateo Bowl

Location: 4330 Olympic Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
Rating: 4.4/5 (1,205 reviews)
Phone: (650) 341-2616
Website: belmateobowl.com

Bowling with dozens of lanes plus arcade games, a snack bar, and a cocktail lounge. Leagues, parties, pro shop, bowling specials, and air hockey. One of the Peninsula’s most popular centers with long hours and weekend availability.

4. Classic Bowling Center

Location: 900 King Dr, Daly City, CA 94015
Lanes: 60
Rating: 4.3/5 (760 reviews)
Phone: (650) 878-0300
Website: classicbowling.com
Pricing: $55/hour, $5 shoe rental

Full-service bowling complex with 60 lanes, cafe, pro shop, arcade, and sports bar/lounge. Cosmic and glow bowling, leagues, and parties. Open until 1:00 AM on weekends. Reserve lanes online.

5. Presidio Bowl

Location: 93 Moraga Ave, San Francisco, CA 94129
Lanes: 12
Rating: 4.3/5 (421 reviews)
Phone: (415) 561-2695
Website: presidiobowl.com
Pricing: $85/hour, $7.50 shoe rental

A 12-lane center in the heart of the Presidio National Park with Qubica scoring, bumpers for kids, a full bar and grill (45+ beers/ciders/seltzers, 19 wines), and cosmic bowling. Perfect for parties, corporate events, and league play.

6. Lucky Strike San Francisco

Location: 200 King St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Lanes: 12
Rating: 4.2/5 (1,165 reviews)
Phone: (415) 400-8260
Website: luckystrikeent.com
Pricing: ~$112/hour, ~$14 shoe rental
Price Level: $$$ (Upscale)

Upscale entertainment with bowling, craft food and cocktails, and a lively arcade. Private lanes, lounge, billiards, air hockey, cosmic bowling, leagues, and parties. Near SoMa and the ballpark—reservations recommended.

7. Hometown Bowl

Location: 237 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Rating: 4.1/5 (132 reviews)
Phone: (650) 763-1643
Website: hometownbowl.com

Neighborhood bowling with food, bar, parties, billiards, and bowling specials. Open Thursday through Sunday—check hours before you go. A solid option south of the city.

8. AMF Pinole Valley Lanes

Location: 1580 Pinole Valley Rd, Pinole, CA 94564
Rating: 4.1/5 (1,003 reviews)
Phone: (510) 724-9130
Website: amf.com
Pricing: ~$60/hour, ~$12 shoe rental

Long-standing chain spot with casual grub, pitchers, leagues, and party events. Arcade, billiards, pro shop, wheelchair accessible. Open late on weekends until midnight. East Bay value.

9. Round1 Bowling & Arcade Southland Mall

Location: 551 Southland Mall, Hayward, CA 94545
Rating: 4.1/5 (1,278 reviews)
Phone: (510) 300-6677
Website: round1usa.com

Bowling plus arcade, karaoke, billiards, ping pong, darts, cosmic bowling, and food. Open until 2:00 AM every day—ideal for late-night fun in Hayward. Kid-friendly and party-friendly.

10. Bowlero Alameda

Location: 300 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501
Lanes: 40
Rating: 4.1/5 (1,565 reviews)
Phone: (510) 523-6767
Website: bowlero.com
Pricing: ~$63/hour, ~$12 shoe rental

40 lanes, arcade, billiards, and one of the top sports bars in Alameda. Family-friendly, wheelchair accessible, with online lane reservations. Open until midnight most nights and 1:00 AM on weekends.

Planning Your Visit

Each venue offers something different:

• Mission Bowling Club: Best for atmosphere and food in the Mission; 6 lanes, leagues, events
• Fifth Arrow: Unique 3-lane experience near Union Square; industrial-chic, $$
• Bel Mateo Bowl: Most reviews on the Peninsula; dozens of lanes, arcade, leagues
• Classic Bowling Center: Most lanes (60) in the area; cosmic, pro shop, late hours
• Presidio Bowl: Only bowling in the Presidio; 12 lanes, bar & grill, parties
• Lucky Strike SF: Best for upscale SoMa/King St; private lanes, craft cocktails, $$$
• Hometown Bowl: South San Francisco neighborhood spot; Thu–Sun only
• AMF Pinole Valley: East Bay chain value; leagues, parties, late weekends
• Round1 Southland: Latest hours (until 2 AM); bowling + arcade + karaoke in Hayward
• Bowlero Alameda: 40 lanes on the island; sports bar, arcade, online reservations

Whether you want a boutique 6-lane club, a 60-lane center, or cosmic bowling in the Presidio, the San Francisco area has a lane to match. For full details, pricing, and hours, use our San Francisco City Guide.

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