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Location
Parking
Municipal parking lot available in back of building
Food & drinks
Lizzy's Homemade Ice Cream Cake included with party packages, Hearth Pizzeria pizza available as add-on, gluten-free cake available with notice, snacks permitted, outside prepared foods not permitted
Age fit
2 Hour Party for up to 20 guests: $350 includes four lanes for 1.5 hours, Lizzy's Ice Cream Cake, bowling shoes, party area use, playlist of 20 songs, paper goods. $100 non-refundable deposit required. Add-on: Hearth Pizzeria Party with three large pizzas and juice boxes for $30
What visitors say
One of the most quintessential New England pastimes, suitable for all ages and abilities, candlepin bowling is an increasingly rare treasure. Bowlaway is a wonderful location with a few modern updates to streamline play and improve the…
We came for a Father’s Day activity and it was so fun! Friendly guy at the counter, kids had a blast, very reasonably priced. As a family with some severe food allergies, we appreciated the cleanliness and the lack of food service, it’s…
We celebrated our son’s birthday at Needham Bowlaway and had such a great time. The whole process was super smooth, and Zach was incredibly helpful from start to finish. The kids had a blast, and the parents loved it too. Would…
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Did You Know?
- Needham Bowlaway specializes in candlepin bowling, an increasingly rare regional variant of bowling that is primarily played in New England, making it a distinctive attraction for preserving this quintessential New England pastime
- The venue is located in a basement beneath the former Needham post office at 16 Chestnut St, with a deliberately lowkey aesthetic and nondescript entrance in the front left corner, creating a hidden gem quality that appeals to locals seeking an authentic, unpretentious experience
- Needham Bowlaway features a high-tech setup with touchpad controls and automated pin diagrams despite its basement location and no-frills atmosphere, combining modern technology with vintage bowling charm
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