Bowlium Lanes
📍 Montclair, CA
Bowlium Lanes in Montclair, CA blends retro mid-century style with modern programming: Cyber Cosmic Fridays, arcade happy hours on Mondays and Tuesdays, Tuesday night deals, league play, birthday party hosting, and a full food menu including chicken
This review had less to do with Bowlium and more to do with the manager Al. Al runs every aspect of this alley including leagues and tournaments. I have never found a better, more respectful, or just wonderfully good person than I have with Al. I drove across country, and one of the things on my list was to bowl at Bowlium just to see Al. This bowling alley is a great place to to bowl, be a part of a league, or just hangout because of the staff led by Al. Thank you for a great experience.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with kids aged 5 and up. Weekday afternoon visits offer the most relaxed environment — combine open play with the arcade happy hour for maximum value. Cosmic Fridays are better suited to older kids and teens due to the evening atmosphere and later crowd.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Chris Lorusso
“This review had less to do with Bowlium and more to do with the manager Al. Al runs every aspect of this alley including leagues and tournaments. I have never found a better, more respectful, or just wonderfully good person than I have with Al. I drove across country, and one of the things on my list was to bowl at Bowlium just to see Al. This bowling alley is a great place to to bowl, be a part of a league, or just hangout because of the staff led by Al. Thank you for a great experience.”
armando gallegos
“Celebrated nephew’s birthday and enjoyed our time there. We bowled for almost 2 hrs. We ordered chicken wings and fries for family. Wings were delicious but fries were over seasoned and very salty. It’s the second time we order fries and they have been really salty. I didn’t want to send them back so Next time I’ll make sure to ask for lightly seasoned hopefully they won’t be so salty.”
Santos Hernandez
“This is the worst place I’ve ever been, I went to the bathroom and it was super dirty and I went to notify whoever was in charge but instead they shrug it off and walked it away? The balls felt dirty, it feels like NOTHING is sanitized. Please safe your money from this DUMP.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Bowlium Lanes has anchored Montclair's bowling scene with its distinctive mid-century aesthetic and a program lineup that covers all age groups. Cyber Cosmic Fridays transform the lanes with lighting and atmosphere for an elevated evening experience. The arcade runs 50% off all games on Mondays and Tuesdays, making weekday visits especially accessible for families. Leagues are managed by longtime manager Al, who earns repeated praise from regulars and visiting bowlers alike.
