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Bowling

Back Mountain Bowl

📍 Dallas, PA

★4.4(342 Google reviews)

Family-operated since 1956, Back Mountain Bowl has 16 hardwood Brunswick lanes, an arcade, an ice cream shop, and Spare Time Pizza. Birthday party packages available for scouts, schools, and church groups.

✓ square pizza✓ birthday parties✓ arcade✓ family bowling✓ ice cream✓ kids parties
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★★★★★Featured review by Joshua Meyers

Great square Pizza family-friendly good stuff the bowling alley so you can bowl have a great pizza eat drink some soda have a great time it's right off the main road in Dallas a good place to have some fun and go home happy

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families with kids aged 5 and up who want a full outing — bowl a few frames, grab square pizza, and finish with ice cream without leaving the building. Birthday party packages require a minimum of 10 children and must be booked on weekends. Toddlers can join the fun and open bowling lanes can get busy on Friday and Saturday evenings.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Call ahead on Wednesdays — open bowling is unavailable due to winter league reservations
⏰Book birthday parties in advance; a deposit is required and a minimum of 10 children applies
đŸŽŸī¸Arrive early on weekends as lanes fill up quickly during peak afternoon hours
🚗Pair bowling with the Ice Cream Bowl for a built-in dessert stop after your session

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.4
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342 Google reviews

Fun family atmosphere45%
Great food & pizza30%
Good party experience15%
Convenient location10%
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Joshua Meyers

★★★★★

“Great square Pizza family-friendly good stuff the bowling alley so you can bowl have a great pizza eat drink some soda have a great time it's right off the main road in Dallas a good place to have some fun and go home happy”

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Zachary Newell

★★★★★

“Grateful to have been able to throw a party for my daughter here. The staff was super nice and attentive despite having kindergartners playing. Have never been here yet it was fairly easy to throw a party, thankful for that. The disappointment set in when we noticed there was no options for healthy alternatives. We were told by staff that we would be catered, only to bring chips, pretzels, and cake for the party. When we called in a few days prior we request one simple veggie tray to give kids another alternative and was told that "should be fine" however upon displaying our $20 single veggie board we were told were not allowed and it was "on the flyer" which we never received cause we were never here. Did everything over the phone. It was a good place but highly recommend changing from Chip and Pretzels, to Veggies and Fruits. Not everyone wants to stuff their face with greasy overly fried foods.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Originally built in 1956, Back Mountain Bowl sits on Memorial Highway in Dallas, PA and packs a lot into one building. The 16 hardwood Brunswick lanes are the anchor, joined by a full arcade, the Ice Cream Bowl shop, and Spare Time Pizza known for its square pies. A dedicated party room serves kindergartners through teens for birthdays, scout troops, school outings, and church groups. The 11th Frame Lounge is on-site for adults.

🕐 Opening Hours

TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
Saturday16:00 – 00:00
Sunday12:00 – 00:00

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