MarkerLucky Strike Lanes

(215) 545-2471

1336 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Editorial Description by Citysearch
Center City bowling alley transforms an American pastime into a hip, high-tech lounging experience.
Rated 8.6 out of 10 by Citysearch.

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Great place, lots of fun  5 Star Rating - World class

They've got it right - a great combination of retro-chic and modern amenities makes for a great time at Lucky Strike. Perfect for corporate events and birthday parties - the appetizer menu is superb and the combination of good food, good drinks, and bowling makes for a very, very good time!

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Great place but bad service... 3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

I love lucky strikes as far as the bowling, promotions, food and drinks are concerned but when it comes to service this place is the worst. I have been there more times than I can count and have only had one evening of good service. If it weren't for the mentioned perks I would not be back but this place is just too cool to pass up. What is so hard about hiring good servers?

Pros: Food, drinks, atmosphere, management.
Cons: All the servers need help...
Posted 07/22/07 at 2:51pm

Awesome Venue for Private Events 5 Star Rating - World class

I hosted a private party at Lucky Strike Lanes and it was the best decision I ever made. The management and waitstaff made it an easy and enjoyable experience. The banquet style food tables offered my guests
many appetizer selections which included BBQ/Thai/Pep/Plain Pizza, Coco Shrimp, Chicken Tenders, Beef Skewers, Cheese Smores and warm cookies for desert. I was also able to set up a great package which allowed me to offer my guests an open bar during my event. The waitstaff was a step ahead in providing everything that I needed to make my guests happy. I would recommend Lucky Strike to anyone looking to host a party was now stress.

Pros: Great Venue for Private Parties!!
Posted 05/16/07 at 7:15am

Philadelphia's Most Trendy Night Spot!!! 4 Star Rating - Very good

Lucky Strike is my favorite Night Spot in Philly!

It's Hip/Retro decor was very inviting. The lounge was dimly lite and had flashy neon lights down the lanes. The walls were covered in funky artwork, and the jumbo TV screens displayed sports, movies, & art. The food was great. It's an american cuisine w/ a twist. My favorite is the Hot Spiced Burger. It was so tangy and juicy. My date got the Beef Nachos & Chicken Trio which offered a mixtue of favored chicken skewers ranging from ancho to asian.

The service was also great. Our waitress was friendly and gave us many suggestions of appetizers & drinks to try. She wasn't wrong when she told me to get The Split. It was like a orange creamsicle martini.
At the end of the night I couldn't find my cell phone. Even though she was busy with other customers, our waitress helped us find it.

I would recommend this hot bowling alley/lounge to any in Philly looking to have fun in style!

Pros: Fun w/ Style, Cozy Atmosphere, Discounted Parking, Great Service, Tasty Food
Cons: Pool Tables only open on Fridays & Saturdays
Posted 05/16/07 at 7:00am

Lucky Strike Lanes= Hip Music, Poppin' Drinks, Great Food & oh yeah Bowling!!! 5 Star Rating - World class

From the moment I walked into this trendy bar/lounge/bowling alley I was impressed. I went to Lucky Strike on a Saturday night around 9:30pm with 10 of my friends. Since there was an hour wait for a lane we sat at cozy lounge couch where we were promptly greeted by a cute 20-something cocktail waitress wearing a short black shirt, fishnet stockings and knee high boots....this place definitely isn't your hometown bowling palace-LOL. We ordered a couple rounds of drinks and some appts while enjoying the game on 25 huge screen TV's. This is a great place to hang out with a group of people and an even better place to bring a date.

Recommended Food/Drinks: Coco Shrimp, Buffalo Chix Crisps, Thai Pizza, Jumpin' Jolly Rancher

Pros: Great Food, Great Drink Selection, Hip Music, Parking Validation, Nice Workers, Cute Servers!
Posted 05/16/07 at 6:32am

Awesome!!! 3 Star Rating - Satisfactory

Overall it is very nice. The food is good, the drinks are good (Especially the California Dreamin', it's a green
colored Long Island Iced Tea with Sprite instead of Coke) and the whole atmosphere is nice. The huge plasma televisions and projectors are great for sports fans. The DJ is great (at least when I went, a mix of pop and old-shool hip-hop) and the lanes are cool ( alittle slick if you're a real bowler who spins your ball). Overall I had a ball.

Pros: Location, atmosphere, drinks
Cons: parking
Posted 04/23/07 at 8:05pm