1 / 2Boston Bowl
đ Dorchester, MA
Boston Bowl in Dorchester features candlepin and tenpin lanes, a full arcade, billiards, and the DW Kitchen & Bar. Kids' birthday party packages include bowling, food, and tokens. A separate 21+ billiards lounge exists within the facility.
đ Family Action Verdict
Best for families introducing kids to candlepin bowling - a New England tradition increasingly rare elsewhere. Birthday parties for school-age kids are a particular strength. The arcade keeps non-bowling siblings occupied between frames.
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đŦ What Families Are Saying
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Ernestine Andrade
5 months ago
âSammie and Lindsay were so professional and nice. They answered all my questions and helped me figure out what I needed for a success game of bowling with my family!â
Kyle Cadwell
5 months ago
âI didn't get a strike but I think it's just a skill issue 5 starsâ
Salman khanjar
5 months ago
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Overview
Boston Bowl on Morrissey Blvd is a long-running Dorchester institution offering both candlepin - the distinctly New England small-ball format - and tenpin lanes. The venue runs kids' birthday party packages with bowling, food, and arcade tokens. The DW Kitchen serves pub food seven days a week. An arcade provides additional entertainment for families. Staff have been singled out in reviews for patience and helpfulness with first-time bowlers.
