Does a night of bowling conjure up images of cheesy shirts, smelly shoes, and smoke so thick you need a machete to cut through it? Fear no more, Miami found a way to make bowling a fresh (no pun intended) experience. Alleys have recently been cropping up all over Miami with standouts like Splitsville, located at the Shops at Sunset Place, Strike Miami at the Dolphin Mall and South Beach’s Lucky Strike.
Of course all of these alleys have bowling lanes with Strike Miami offering a whopping thirty-four glow in the dark lanes. No socks? No shoes? No problem. You can rent shoes and even buy socks, if you are not dressed for the occasion. The games are moderately priced, at approximately $3.50 per game. If you are on a budget, you may need to seek out the smoke-filled counterparts or hit Splitsville on Tuesday for the “2 for Tuesday” offer when shoe rentals and games are only $2.00.
But, these bowling alleys are not just for bowling. Lucky Strike offers pool tables and twenty-one big screen televisions with lounge seating, perfect for watching your favorite sporting event. And if you want to kick off those rented bowling shoes and slip back into your Louboutins, Strike Miami has Pulse Lounge with live music and a huge dance floor. And for the sophisticates out there, Lucky Strike has incorporated Miami’s bustling art scene into the mix by offering local artists an opportunity to exhibit their collections on the large screens over the lanes.
If you are looking for pitchers of beer and pizza (you can still find it) but so much more. The eats offered by the new wave of bowling alleys are impressive. Strike Miami’s menu was created by Chef David Burke, with unique offerings such as Kung Pow! Crispy Calamari and Shrimp & Pork Dumpling Duo. If you looking to host a holiday or special event at Strike Miami, there is a huge selection of gourmet goodies from which you can create your own personalized menu. Splitsville has an impressive sushi selection that was recently featured in the September issue of Rachel Ray’s magazine, Everyday with Rachel Ray.
So, if you are looking for a place to host a party, charity event, girls’ night out or even an intimate date, bowling in Miami is the perfect idea. Go forward and bowl Miamians!