1 / 3Kings Dining & Entertainment
📍 Back Bay, MA
Kings Back Bay offers bowling lanes, billiards, arcade games, and a full restaurant in a retro-styled venue. Hosts kids' birthday parties and family events alongside corporate outings. Reservations strongly recommended on weekends.
We went here for family billiards and had so much fun!!! Food was good, drinks were good, and service was great! We'll definitely be back!
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families with kids aged 6 and up who can bowl independently. Daytime and early-evening visits work well for families — the venue gets louder and more bar-focused as the night progresses. Make a reservation and confirm per-person lane pricing upfront to avoid billing surprises.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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shoshana pursley
“We went here for family billiards and had so much fun!!! Food was good, drinks were good, and service was great! We'll definitely be back!”
Nachez Saunders
“This place was super fun! My family and I were in Boston, from NY, for Spring Break a this place was a great time for the family! Natalia and Regina were great along with a very attentive waitress (name slips my mind) who checked on us often. The vibe was cool - we arrived around 4p, kids are 10 and 6. They had a great time first in the arcade and then we moved to bowling for added fun. By the time we left the kids were full and tired - great outcomes lol. Again, if you are looking for a good time w the family, this is it! I can also see a nighttime vibe as well!”
Manhattan Walter
“Pricing is misleading. They told us it was $24 a lane but we ended up spending $24 each for an hour”
Chris Backlund
“If I could give it 0 stars and still review I would. Absolute trash. Reservation from 5-6:30 didn’t start until 5:15 and ended early at 6:15. Chicken nachos were a mound of soggy slop. If you wanna be uncomfortable, crammed, lose money, and eat sub par food, this is the spot for you.”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Kings Dining & Entertainment at 50 Dalton St in Back Bay delivers 16 bowling lanes, billiards tables, and an arcade in an upscale retro setting. The kitchen serves wings, nachos, and shareable plates alongside cocktails and a beer list. Birthday party packages and kids' events are actively promoted. Families visiting from out of town during spring break have praised the experience.
