Top Bowling Alleys in Baltimore, MD

Baltimore and the surrounding area offer a strong mix of large centers, classic duckpin houses, and upscale bowling near the harbor. Here are the top bowling alleys in and around Charm City.

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1. Crofton Bowling Centre

Location: 2115 Priest Bridge Dr, Crofton, MD 21114Lanes: 48Rating: 4.5/5 (1,846 reviews)Phone: (410) 721-2401Website: croftonbowl.comPricing: $73.99/hour

Large bowling complex with 48 lanes, league play, arcade, snack bar, sports bar, and pro shop. Cosmic bowling, leagues, parties, and food. League bowling. Open until 10:00 PM most nights and 1:00 AM Fri–Sat. Crofton.

2. Mustang Alley's

Location: 1300 Bank St #2, Baltimore, MD 21231Lanes: 12Rating: 4.5/5 (926 reviews)Phone: (410) 522-2695Website: mustangalleys.comPricing: $60/hourPrice Level: $$$ (Upscale)

Duckpin bowling with a chef-inspired menu, full-service bar (craft beer and cocktails), and private event room. Near Fells Point, Little Italy, Harbor East, and Inner Harbor. Closed Monday and Sunday. Open Tue–Wed 4:00–10:30 PM, Thu–Fri until 11:30 PM, Sat 12:00–11:30 PM.

3. Parkville Bowling Lanes

Location: 7607 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21234Lanes: 26Rating: 4.5/5 (317 reviews)Phone: (410) 444-6100Website: parkvillebowl.comPricing: $40/hour, $5 shoe rental

Duckpin bowling on 26 lanes. Cosmic and glow bowling, parties, leagues, bar, and food. Leagues. Closed Sunday. Open until 6:00–10:00 PM depending on day. North Baltimore / Parkville.

4. Shake & Bake Family Fun Center

Location: 1601 Pennsylvania Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217Rating: 4.4/5 (509 reviews)Phone: (410) 545-1977Website: bcrp.baltimorecity.gov/shakeandbakePricing: $30/hour, $3 shoe rental

Baltimore City Recreation and Parks (BCRP). Bowling and roller skating under one roof in the historic Upton community (West Baltimore). “The Bake” since 1982, named after Glenn “Shake & Bake” Doughty. Cosmic and glow bowling, parties. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

5. Pinland Bowling Lanes

Location: 10 N Dundalk Ave, Baltimore, MD 21222Rating: 4.4/5 (169 reviews)Phone: (443) 437-3318

Established in 1951; new ownership in 2022. Closed Tuesday. Open evenings and weekend sessions (check venue for current hours). Dundalk area.

6. Annapolis Bowl

Location: 2057 Generals Hwy, Annapolis, MD 21401Lanes: 32Rating: 4.3/5 (448 reviews)Phone: (410) 266-0700Website: gobowlingannapolis.comPricing: $8.49/game, $39.99/hour, $5.99 shoe rental

Late-night and family-oriented specials, snack bar with comfort food. Glow and cosmic bowling, leagues, parties, food, and bar. Leagues. Open until 10:00 PM most nights and 1:00 AM Fri–Sat. Annapolis.

7. Stoneleigh Lanes

Location: 6703 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212Lanes: 16Rating: 4.3/5 (336 reviews)Phone: (410) 377-8115Website: stoneleighlanes.comPricing: $22/hour

Duckpin bowling on 16 lanes with a snack bar; local bands and karaoke on weekends. Leagues, cosmic and glow bowling, food, bar, parties, pro shop. Leagues. Closed Monday. North Baltimore.

8. Patterson Pins

Location: 2105 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21231Lanes: 2Rating: 4.3/5 (50 reviews)Phone: (615) 952-1231Website: pattersonpins.comPricing: $9/hour

Revival of the iconic Patterson Lanes: two duckpin lanes, rotating arcade games, and a video-game-inspired craft cocktail menu. Food, bar, arcade, parties. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Near Fells Point.

9. AMF Southdale Lanes

Location: 8056 Jumpers Hole Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122Lanes: 32Rating: 4.2/5 (570 reviews)Phone: (443) 261-3030Website: amf.comPricing: ~$49/hour, ~$12 shoe rental

32 lanes, arcade, sports bar, lounge, pro shop, and private event rooms. Family-friendly; online lane reservations. Open until 10:00 PM most nights and midnight Fri–Sat. Pasadena / Glen Burnie area.

10. AMF Perry Hall Lanes

Location: 4359 Ebenezer Rd, Nottingham, MD 21236Lanes: 48Rating: 4.2/5 (613 reviews)Phone: (410) 256-6300Website: amf.comPricing: ~$49/hour, ~$12 shoe rentalSpecials: amf.com/location/amf-perry-hall-lanes/specials

48 lanes, arcade, sports bar, lounge, pro shop, leagues, and online reservations. Leagues. Open until 10:00 PM most nights and midnight Fri–Sat. Nottingham / Perry Hall.

Planning Your Visit

• Crofton Bowling Centre: Most lanes (48) in the list; Crofton; cosmic, leagues, sports bar.

• Mustang Alley's: Only upscale duckpin in the city; near Fells Point & Inner Harbor; $$$; closed Mon & Sun.

• Parkville Bowling Lanes: 26 duckpin lanes; cosmic, glow, leagues; closed Sun.

• Shake & Bake: BCRP; bowling + roller skating; West Baltimore; “The Bake” since 1982; closed Mon–Tue.

• Pinland Bowling Lanes: Classic since 1951; Dundalk; closed Tue.

• Annapolis Bowl: 32 lanes; Annapolis; late-night & family specials; $8.49/game.

• Stoneleigh Lanes: 16 duckpin lanes; karaoke & live bands weekends; $22/hr; closed Mon.

• Patterson Pins: Two duckpin lanes, arcade, craft cocktails; Fells Point area; closed Tue–Wed.

• AMF Southdale: 32 lanes; Pasadena; reserve online.

• AMF Perry Hall: 48 lanes; Nottingham; specials and leagues.

Baltimore’s duckpin scene is a standout—Mustang Alley's, Parkville, Stoneleigh, and Patterson Pins all offer it. For full details, pricing, and hours, use our Baltimore City Guide.

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