1 / 2The Alley at Southshore
π Riverview, FL
The Alley at Southshore covers 42,000 square feet in Riverview with bowling lanes, an arcade, pool tables, a sports bar with pub food, cosmic bowling sessions, VIP suite rental, and dedicated kids' birthday party packages.
I had a great time at The Alley yesterday! Big thanks to the cook, Chevez for making my burger to perfection! It was delicious and better than I expected for bowling alley food. I will definitely be back!
π Family Action Verdict
Best for families with kids aged 4 and up. The text-when-ready lane system makes wait times easier to manage with young children. Cosmic bowling nights work well for ages 8 and up. Birthday party packages include lane time and the VIP suite option adds a premium private space for larger groups.
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π¬ What Families Are Saying
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LC Musings
βI had a great time at The Alley yesterday! Big thanks to the cook, Chevez for making my burger to perfection! It was delicious and better than I expected for bowling alley food. I will definitely be back!β
Cynthia
βOlivia is truly beyond 5 stars. She completely made our experience at The Alley perfect. I used to love coming here, but coming back and being taken care of by Olivia reminded me why. From the moment we walked in, her energy, attentiveness, and professionalism stood out. She made everything feel welcoming and smooth, and you can tell she genuinely cares about every customer. Because of Olivia, this visit was not just good, it was amazing. She goes above and beyond in a way that you do not see often anymore. She deserves all the recognition and honestly a raise. Employees like her are the reason people return. If you visit The Alley, ask for Olivia. You will not be disappointed.β
Glam Genie
βThe vibe was amazing, and I had such a wonderful experience. The staff were friendly, professional, and welcoming. I also loved that they had a restaurant where you could grab something to eat while waiting for the staff to text you when your lane was ready, along with a fun arcade and pool tables.β
Mechaun 1
βThe management team collectively are trash. Spent well over $100+ just on bowling this is the second time that the lane blacks out always 35mins left to play and they had us sitting there longer than 25 minutes this time. The last time it was about 45 minutes sitting and waiting. They didnβt offer anything in return for the inconvenience for waiting nothing. Itβs worth it just to go somewhere else. The food is great the staff is awesome the managers need to go. They have no customer service skills whatsoever they donβt address the customers with issues they send messages through the staff and the managers are useless. The food is good just a little on the slow side but good I could say itβs worth the wait and the price is pretty fair.β
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Overview
Located at 10221 Big Bend Rd in Riverview, The Alley at Southshore is a large-format entertainment center with multiple bowling lanes, a full arcade, pool tables, and a Pub & Grill known for its wings and made-to-order pizza. Cosmic bowling runs on select nights. A VIP suite is bookable for private events and birthday parties. The venue texts guests when their lane is ready, allowing time to eat at the restaurant as waiting. All-ages and youth leagues operate year-round.



