Top Bowling Alleys in Atlanta, GA (2026)
The best bowling alleys in Atlanta, ranked by rating and reviews from the BowlingAlleys.io database. From duckpin parlours on the Westside to classic lanes in Midtown — ATL delivers.
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Atlanta's bowling scene punches well above its weight. You've got a 100+ game entertainment complex in Chattahoochee, a duckpin and Belgian feather bowling parlour on the Westside, an upscale boutique alley in Buckhead, a 1950s-era neighborhood lane in Decatur, and a collection of large-format chains covering every suburb from Kennesaw to Norcross. We pulled the top-rated venues from our Georgia database and ranked them by rating and review count. Here's what the data says.
1. Your 3rd Spot — Atlanta, GA
4.6★ · 3,985 reviews
The highest-rated and most-reviewed bowling venue in the Atlanta area isn't a traditional alley — it's a full entertainment complex on Chattahoochee Row NW with 12 bowling lanes alongside 100+ games and experiences including arcade, shuffleboard, darts, corn hole, foosball, giant Jenga, pinball, and air hockey. Shareable bites, creative cocktails, brunch, and live music make it a destination. $15/hour. Open daily, with late nights Friday and Saturday until 1:30 AM. Reservations available online.
2. The Painted Duck — Atlanta, GA
4.5★ · 3,093 reviews
On Brady Ave NW in the Stockyards Atlanta development on the Westside, The Painted Duck is one of the most distinctive bowling venues in the South. Sixteen full-service duckpin lanes plus Belgian feather bowling, horseshoe pits, deck shuffleboard, basketball shootout, air hockey, and more — all inside a distinguished cocktail bar and gaming parlour with a wood-fired food program. $60/hour, $5 shoe rental. Open until 2 AM on Friday and Saturday, noon on weekends. Valet available.
3. The Painted Pin — Atlanta, GA
4.4★ · 2,190 reviews
In an industrial warehouse in the heart of Buckhead's Miami Circle, The Painted Pin brings 20 lanes to an upscale boutique setting with arcade, ping pong, a full bar, and a serious food program. $60/hour, $5 shoe rental. Open until 2 AM on Friday and Saturday, noon on weekends. Note: 21+ Monday through Friday and Saturday/Sunday after 5 PM. First come, first served — no lane reservations for open bowling.
4. AMF Woodstock Lanes — Woodstock, GA
4.4★ · 739 reviews
About 30 minutes north in Woodstock, AMF Woodstock Lanes on Woodpark Blvd is a 40-lane full-service center with cosmic bowling, billiards, arcade, a sports bar, pro shop, private rooms, and leagues. $29.98/hour, $11.98 shoe rental — the most affordable lane pricing among the top-rated options in the metro. Open daily, with online reservations available.
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5. Lucky Strike Kennesaw — Kennesaw, GA
4.3★ · 2,856 reviews
On Cobb Place Blvd NW in Kennesaw, Lucky Strike brings 34 lanes alongside laser tag, karaoke, axe throwing, live music, cosmic bowling, billiards, arcade, a sports bar, and a full events program. $71.98/hour, $11.98 shoe rental. Open daily from 1 PM on weekdays, noon on weekends, with late nights until 2 AM Friday and Saturday. The most feature-packed option in the northwest suburbs.
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6. Lucky Strike Marietta — Marietta, GA
4.3★ · 1,865 reviews
On Delk Rd in Marietta, Lucky Strike's second Atlanta-area location runs 40 lanes with an arcade, leagues, bar, food, and private rooms in a wheelchair-accessible facility. $53.96/hour, $11.98 shoe rental. Open from 5 PM on weekdays, 11 AM on Saturday, noon on Sunday, with late nights Friday and Saturday until 2 AM. A solid choice if you're on the northwest side of the metro.
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7. Bowlero Norcross — Norcross, GA
4.3★ · 1,355 reviews
On Spalding Dr in Norcross on the northeast side, Bowlero brings 34 lanes with arcade, billiards, cosmic bowling, a sports bar, and food. $65.98/hour, $11.98 shoe rental. Open until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday, 11 PM on Sunday. Online reservations available. The best large-format option in the northeast suburbs.
8. Bowlero Austell — Marietta, GA
4.2★ · 1,443 reviews
On Austell Rd SW in west Marietta, Bowlero Austell is a 40-lane center with cosmic bowling, billiards, arcade, a sports bar, pro shop, and private rooms. $59.98/hour, $11.98 shoe rental. Open daily with late nights Friday and Saturday until 1 AM. The go-to for the southwest suburbs.
9. Comet Pub & Lanes — Decatur, GA
4.2★ · 1,336 reviews
On Church St in Decatur, Comet Pub & Lanes occupies the former Suburban Lanes space — a 1950s-era alley that served the area for nearly 60 years, remodeled in 2016 with its character intact. Bar, food, billiards, arcade, leagues, and parties in a neighborhood setting. $49/hour or $3/game, $5 shoe rental. Open Tuesday through Sunday with late nights until midnight or 2 AM on weekends. The most atmospheric option east of Atlanta proper.
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10. Midtown Bowl — Atlanta, GA
4.2★ · 1,172 reviews
On Piedmont Cir NE in Atlanta, Midtown Bowl has been a community institution for over six decades — 32 lanes, bar, food, leagues, tournaments, and an events program for groups. $53/hour peak, $30/hour off-peak, $6 shoe rental. Open Wednesday through Sunday with late nights until 2 AM on Friday and Saturday. Cash-free business. A true classic Atlanta alley.
Quick Reference
| Venue | Rating | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Your 3rd Spot | 4.6★ | Entertainment complex, 100+ games, Chattahoochee |
| The Painted Duck | 4.5★ | Duckpin, cocktails, Westside |
| The Painted Pin | 4.4★ | Upscale boutique, Buckhead |
| AMF Woodstock Lanes | 4.4★ | 40 lanes, best pricing, Woodstock |
| Lucky Strike Kennesaw | 4.3★ | Laser tag, axe throwing, NW suburbs |
| Lucky Strike Marietta | 4.3★ | 40 lanes, leagues, Marietta |
| Bowlero Norcross | 4.3★ | Large format, NE suburbs |
| Bowlero Austell | 4.2★ | 40 lanes, SW suburbs |
| Comet Pub & Lanes | 4.2★ | Historic alley, bar, Decatur |
| Midtown Bowl | 4.2★ | Classic ATL institution, Midtown |
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