Top Bowling Alleys in Denver, Colorado (2026)
The best bowling alleys in Denver and the greater metro area, ranked by rating and reviews from the BowlingAlleys.io database. Classic lanes, entertainment venues, and hidden gems.
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Denver's bowling scene runs deeper than most people expect. Beyond the big chains you'll find vintage lanes, craft beer venues with duckpin, and entertainment complexes that stay open until 2 AM on weekends. We pulled the top-rated venues from our Colorado database and ranked them — here's what the data says.
1. Thrashin' Axes Bar and Eatertainment — Parker, CO
4.8★ · 308 reviews
The highest-rated bowling venue in the Denver metro sits in Parker, about 25 miles south — and it's earned it. Thrashin' Axes combines duckpin bowling with axe throwing, a full bar, food, and leagues in a venue that leans hard into the "eatertainment" concept. Open Tuesday through Sunday, closed Monday. The kind of place that fills up fast on weekends.
2. The Werks — Wheat Ridge, CO
4.6★ · 161 reviews
The Werks is a tribute to the iconic Paramount Lanes that used to occupy the same space — vintage lanes, neon lights, state-of-the-art scoreboards, and a menu built around burgers and craft beer. Six lanes, cosmic bowling, glow bowling, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to stay for an extra game. Open daily from 11 AM, until midnight on weekends. $12/hour per lane, $4 shoe rental.
3. FlyteCo Tower — Denver, CO
4.5★ · 1,160 reviews
FlyteCo Tower is a 25,000 sq ft brewery, bar, restaurant, and entertainment venue built inside a former air traffic control tower in Denver's Central Park neighborhood. Three levels, three full bars, a massive outdoor patio, bowling, mini golf, pinball, axe throwing, and an arcade. Closed Mondays. 10% of profits go to aviation scholarship funds — the venue has a story and the reviews reflect it.
4. Arapahoe Bowling Center — Greenwood Village, CO
4.5★ · 1,117 reviews
Arapahoe Bowling Center is a serious bowling facility — 40 lanes, a pro shop, arcade, billiards, bar, food, tournaments, and one of the most active league programs in the metro. Detailed pricing: $7.50/game weekdays, $8.50/game Friday and Saturday evenings, $6.50/game Sundays. Friday and Saturday nights (10 PM–1 AM) run XXtreme Unlimited Bowling at $30/person including shoes. Open from 9 AM daily. A founding partner of BowlingAlleys.io.
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5. Wheat Ridge Lanes — Wheat Ridge, CO
4.5★ · 570 reviews
Twelve lanes, a full bar, arcade, mini golf, darts, shuffleboard, cornhole, and giant Jenga — plus a patio with seating for 60 and overhead misters for summer. Wheat Ridge Lanes runs monthly theme parties and an annual Carnation Fest Car Show. $6/game weekdays, $7/game weekends, $6 shoe rental. Happy hour pricing at $4/game Monday through Thursday from 2–5 PM. Open 2 PM weekdays, 11 AM weekends.
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6. Moe's Original BBQ — Englewood, CO
4.4★ · 1,672 reviews
Eight bowling lanes inside an Alabama-style BBQ and sports bar — that's the concept at Moe's in Englewood. Add billiards, an arcade, live music, a full bar with Colorado craft beers, and catering service. $6/game, $4 shoe rental. Open 11 AM to 9 PM daily. If you want bowling and legitimately good BBQ in the same building, this is the play.
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7. Holiday Bowling & Billiards — Lakewood, CO
4.4★ · 829 reviews
Thirty lanes, billiards, a pro shop, arcade, bar, and sports bar — Holiday in Lakewood is a serious bowling center that's been a west metro staple for years. Affordable pricing: $4/game and $4 shoe rental Monday through Thursday, $6/game and $6 shoe rental on weekends. Bar runs happy hour Monday through Friday 8 AM–6 PM. Open 8 AM to midnight daily. Another BAiO founding partner.
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8. Crown Lanes Bowling Center & Sports Bar — Denver, CO
4.4★ · 627 reviews
Crown Lanes on South Federal runs more bowling leagues than most other centers in the metro — men's, women's, mixed, youth, and senior leagues every season. Twenty-four lanes, pro shop, full sports bar, bar, and food. $6/game, $6 shoe rental. Open Tuesday through Friday from 1 PM, Saturday from 10 AM. Closed Sunday and Monday. If leagues are your thing, Crown is worth the trip.
9. Main Event Thornton — Thornton, CO
4.3★ · 2,594 reviews
Main Event in Thornton is the north metro's entertainment destination — bowling, laser tag, arcade, gravity ropes, zip line, billiards, bar, and dedicated meeting rooms. $50/hour per lane, $4.95 shoe rental. Open until 1 AM Mondays, 2 AM on weekends. With 2,594 reviews it's one of the most-reviewed venues in the metro.
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10. Main Event Highlands Ranch — Highlands Ranch, CO
4.3★ · 2,264 reviews
The south metro's version of Main Event — 22 lanes, arcade, full bar, billiards, party facilities, and meeting rooms with free WiFi and A/V. $50/hour per lane, $4.95 shoe rental. Open from 9 AM on weekends, 10 AM on weekdays, until 1 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. The laser tag and gravity ropes make it the go-to for family groups and corporate events in Douglas County.
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Quick Reference
| Venue | Location | Rating | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrashin' Axes | Parker | 4.8★ | Axe throwing + duckpin |
| The Werks | Wheat Ridge | 4.6★ | Vintage vibe, craft beer |
| FlyteCo Tower | Denver | 4.5★ | Brewery + entertainment |
| Arapahoe Bowling Center | Greenwood Village | 4.5★ | Serious bowling, leagues |
| Wheat Ridge Lanes | Wheat Ridge | 4.5★ | Community, outdoor patio |
| Moe's Original BBQ | Englewood | 4.4★ | BBQ + bowling combo |
| Holiday Bowling | Lakewood | 4.4★ | Affordable, 30 lanes |
| Crown Lanes | Denver | 4.4★ | Leagues, sports bar |
| Main Event Thornton | Thornton | 4.3★ | North metro families |
| Main Event Highlands Ranch | Highlands Ranch | 4.3★ | South metro families |
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