1 / 3Montrose Bowl
📍 Montrose, CA
Eight-lane private bowling alley operating since 1936 in Montrose. Specialises in birthday party rentals with on-site food by Never Caged restaurant. Staff are praised for making events run smoothly from booking through to pack-up.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families hosting a kids' birthday party who want a private, stress-free bowling experience with genuinely good food and hands-on staff support. Not a drop-in bowling venue - all lanes operate via advance booking. The retro setting adds character that kids respond well to.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
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G Reviews from Google
Chris de Lorimier
8 months ago
“Amazing private bowling experience. We just hosted my son's birthday party at Montrose Bowl for a bunch of his friends and their parents. From scheduling the event to ordering food and then having the event, it could not have been easier and it was a great party. Now we even have another family member hosting a party there later this year. They provide everything that you need for bowling and we loved the classic look of the lanes. There are also plenty of seats near the lanes and up top by the bar. The food was delicious and plentiful. Overall, the kids had a great time playing at their own pace and it was an easy yet very fun birthday party because of Montrose Bowl. Thank you again!.”
Sera Khaneshan
8 months ago
“The bowling alley itself is a bit outdated and could definitely use some improvements, but I mainly wanted to leave this review because of the gentleman working there with the mustache. I didn’t catch his name, unfortunately, but he was incredibly friendly, patient, and genuinely helpful the entire time we were there.”
Anais
7 months ago
“This place is so cute and retro! 🤩 We went for a birthday party 🎈 and had so much fun. The staff was great 👍 and I was surprised at how good the pizza 🍕 and fries 🍟 were 😋”
💬 What parents mention
Overview
Montrose Bowl has operated since 1936 with eight lanes available exclusively for private party bookings. The venue partners with Never Caged for on-site vegan dining, and families can also bring outside food or arrange their own catering. The retro interior has visible age and reviewers consistently find it charming rather than off-putting. Staff across multiple reviews are singled out for patience and helpfulness.
