Leisure Time Bowl
New York, NY 10018
Phone: (212) 268-6909
- Cross Street:
- 40th Street
- Directions:
- A, C, E at 42nd St-Port Authority
- Hours:
- Sun 11am-11pm, Mon-Wed 10am-12am, Thu 10am-2am, Fri 10am-3am, Sat 11am-3am
Message from Leisure Time Bowl
Midtown bowling lounge. Exciting interior and atmosphere. Save online.
- Perfect for corporate parties
- Birthdays for all ages
- Celebrate any occasion
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Editorial Review for Leisure Time Bowl – by Laura Norkin
In Short
Sure, like any typical bowling alley, Leisure Time has balls and pins--but that's where the similarities end. An $11 mango-tini glows, all class and flavor, under the suspended glass orbs that light the bar. Patrons tend to be of the corporate ilk, here for a team-building outing or happy hour; the rest are mostly tourists waiting to catch a bus. Group photos are snapped next to beer towers, with a backdrop of neon light-reflecting Grecian columns and low, purple sofas. A high-tech system keeps score and gives bowlers aiming guides alongside primetime TV. The lounge is dressed up as a nightclub--bouncer, DJ and all--but it's not fooling anyone. Bowling, believe it or not, is the main attraction.
Hits: Maybe nachos are on the menu, but so is an Asian salad that easily feeds two, with grilled chicken, oranges, crisp wontons and an overall freshness rarely seen at a bowling alley.
Misses: In spite of Leisure Time Bowl's efforts, no one is calling Port Authority the next big thing in nightlife. The inconvenient spot is best-suited for killing time before a bus trip or as an alternative to midtown karaoke.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkDon't bother pre-gaming: It won't help your game, and you'll have more than enough time to get sloppy thanks to a beer tower that can be delivered right to your lane.
Save MoneyWith an all-inclusive party, a cool $59 each covers food, beverage, shoes and lane fees for two hours.
Know Before You GoAfter 9pm, only patrons over the age of 21 will be admitted.
User Reviews for Leisure Time Bowl
09/15/2008 Posted by DOMINIC718
THIS TRULY A GREAT PLACE TO SPEND TIME AT. IF YOU WANT TO SEE NEW YORK FOR WHAT ITS WORTH THIS IS THE PLACE. FOOD,DRINKS AND U GET TO SHOW OFF OR LEARN NEW SKILLS
09/06/2008 Posted by nycguy2003
was here last night as part of a bday celebration; last time i was here was a couple of years back; i thought the decor was cheesy; they tried to convert it to a lounge type atmosphere (i.e. like Bowlmar), but i thought they failed @ it; cheap imitation. i had a baseball type cap on, i was told to take it off. not sure if "night/ disco bowling" is a regular thing there, in the evenings, but i prefer regular bowling; w/ the lights on. i guess the bump in price, in the evenings, pays for the DJ. i was particularly turned off by the mention (in pamplet) that it was 12 mins. per game; i've never experienced having to feel rushed on a per game basis. the waitress was nice, and came by every periodically. i just thought it was incredibly expensive; and for the price, i would go to either of the other 2 bowling alleys in the city before i came here for the same kind of money.
Pros: waitress was nice
Cons: COST
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