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Life on the lane: go bowling in Barcelona

Written by Samuel

Although bowling may be more readily associated with children’s parties and elderly men with expanding waistlines, it is in fact, a great way to spend a fun couple of hours with friends. Bowling is extremely popular in the United States of America, where alleys are found everywhere. Europe has also adopted this activity, which gained a lot of popularity in Spain. There are a number of places where you can go for a game here in Barcelona, and enjoy showing off your amazing bowling skills or practice not letting your ball roll onto the gutter and trying to actually hit some pins.

Bowling Pedralbes

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Located next to a number of universities and the famous Camp Nou, Bowling Pedralbes offers not only bowling lanes but also has a bar/restaurant area, several pool tables, and a mini amusement park, making it a great place to spend an extended evening. Prices can be found on their official website, starting at 3€ per game, going all the way up to 6,20€ per game, depending on which day of the week and time of day you choose to play. There is also a 1.20€ charge for shoe hire, which is mandatory.

Address: Avinguda del Doctor Marañón, 11 

Working hours: Sunday to Thursday from 5 pm to 12 am and Friday and Saturday from 5 pm to 2 am.

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Newpark Bowling

Newpark Bowling is located in La Maquinista shopping mall, in the district of Sant Andreu. One game will cost you between 4€ and 5.50€, depending on the day of the week you choose to play. Two games cost between 8€ and 11€, and three games cost between 11.50€ and 16€. They offer special prices for groups, companies, and schools, which they disclose upon contact. This is a popular bowling alley for tournaments, so it is worth checking out if you are thinking of playing professionally.

Address: Carrer de Potosí, 2

Working hours: Monday to Thursday from 12 pm to 12 am, Fridays from 12 pm to 2 am, Saturdays from 10 am to 12 am, and Sundays from 10 am to 12 pm.

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Baix Bowling

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Located in the area of Sant Vicenç dels Horts, near El Llobregat river, Baix Bowling offers you one game for 4.50€, two games for 7€, and three games for 9€. Of course, if you choose to play during the weekend, on a holiday or on a night right before a holiday, prices are a little bit higher, costing 6.50€ for one game, 10€ for two games, and 13€ for three games. The best day of the week to go bowling at this location is Wednesday, which they have dubbed “bowling day“, in which one game costs 3€, two games cost 5,50€, and three games cost 7.50€. Unlike the other bowling alleys we mention in this list, Baix Bowling does not charge a separate fee for the renting of bowling shoes. They also offer a promotion called “Cine + Bowling” in which you can buy a pack that grants you access to the La Vallet movie theater, as well as popcorn, a bowling match, and bowling shoes rental. This pack costs 8€ from Monday to Thursday and 10.50€ on the other days of the week.

Address: Carretera de Sant Boi, 63-67

Working hours: Tuesday to Thursday from 5 pm to 12 am, Fridays from 5 pm to 2 am, Saturdays from 12 pm to 2 am, and Sundays from 7 am to 12 am.

Whilst it may not be the first thing that springs to mind when you think of Barcelona, bowling is always a fun activity to engage in while in the city, no matter where you play.

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About the author

Samuel

Samuel Purnell is a journalism student living in Barcelona.

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