1 / 2South Boston Candlepin
📍 South Boston, MA
South Boston Candlepin is a community candlepin bowling alley with lanes for open play, leagues five nights a week, and birthday party packages for kids and adults. The Orange Pin jackpot challenge adds a fun incentive on select nights.
Had a fabulous time bowling at South Boston Candlepin tonight! Bowled my best score in my entire life. Great drinks and service - Mike is the man 😎
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families wanting an authentic South Boston neighborhood experience over a polished entertainment-complex feel. Candlepin works well for kids who find standard tenpin balls too heavy. Party packages suit birthday groups of varying ages.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
Your details go only to the venue you’re contacting, so they can reply — we never sell them or share them with anyone else. By sending an enquiry you agree to our Privacy Policy.
💬 What Families Are Saying
View all reviews →238 Google reviews
Joanna Ryan
“Had a fabulous time bowling at South Boston Candlepin tonight! Bowled my best score in my entire life. Great drinks and service - Mike is the man 😎”
Matthew Rantuccio
“The proprietor was good to us on Easter Sunday. Thank you sir”
G G
“Good prices, good atmosphere, good times”
Regina McPadden
“Fin, fun, fun”
Reviews from Google
Overview
South Boston Candlepin on East Broadway has operated as a family-run community lane for over two decades. Candlepin bowling uses smaller balls and thinner pins than tenpin, making it accessible for younger players and a regional New England tradition. The venue runs leagues five nights a week and offers birthday party packages for both kids and adults. An Orange Pin jackpot challenge — entering for a dollar — runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
