Dart Bowl

866-520-3884

5700 Grover Ave Austin, TX 78756

www.dartbowl.com

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This 32-lane bowling alley has all that it takes to line them up and knock 'em down.

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Sun-Thu 9am-12am Fri-Sat 9am-1:30am

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Bring your family & friends to Dart Bowl & join us for the #1 participation sport in America. Dart Bowl has been bringing fun indoor entertainment to Austin since 1977. We offer 32 lanes with automatic scoring, a full-service bar, a video arcade room, and the popular Dart Bowl Steak House, serving Austin's favorite homemade enchiladas and bread. Don't miss Monday night Dollar Mania at Dart Bowl. Games, shoes, nachos, hot dogs and 16oz sodas are $1 from 9pm-12am. Want more? Click on the coupon link to get half price bowling any day before 6pm. In addition to recreational bowling, we offer league bowling, senior bowling & bumper bowling for the kids. Plus, we've got group party packages for all those upcoming birthday parties, corporate parties or special events. Choose a standard package, or let us tailor a bowling package to fit your needs.

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In Short
North Austin bowling alley with a diverse crowd and friendly atmosphere. A separate bar area with big screen TV shares seating with the cafe. The kitchen turns out tasty home cooking, including veal cutlets, grilled ham and enchiladas. A favorite with families, Dart Bowl has three different party packages available depending on day and time. Pay by the hour or by the game. Food, party favors, invitations and a private party room are included with admission.

Key Points

  • 32 Lanes & Full-service Bar
  • Dart Bowl Steak House
  • Private Party/Meeting Room

The Inside Scoop

  1. Know Before You Go - For party reservations, a minimum of one week advance notice is requested.
  2. The Extras - Gutter bumpers are available for younger players.
  3. When to Go - Located across from McCallum High School, Dart Bowl fills up after school hours, while league nights tend to throw non-league players to the gutter.

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Ratings_icons Bowling??? I only eat the Enchiladas

Grady C.

I was not even sure they had bowling, what they have are fantastic Enchiladas I have been eating since I was 10 years old. Don't live in Austin and never try these Enchiladas.

Posted 08/07/08 | Report Abuse

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Ratings_icons Decent atmosphere, nice enough lanes.

Robert L. | insider_expert Insider Expert | Rank: 7,754

I feel there's a conspiracy with Austin Bowling lanes that they all charge $20/hour. Even still, Dart Bowl is a pretty nice bowling alley. There's a dedicated eating area and a small bar. One thing that irked me is that when it's busy, it's nearly impossible to find lighter balls.

Posted 02/25/06 | Report Abuse

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Jasper J. | insider_expert Insider Expert | Rank: 11,168

I like this bowling alley since it is not usually as crowded as some of the others in town. This bowling alley is a little smaller than some of the other in town and they do not have as many perks as some of the bigger bowling alleys. A plus is that they are actually nestled in a neighborhood and not in a busy part of town. Prices are competitive to other bowling alleys in town.

Posted 11/26/05 | Report Abuse

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Kristen H. | insider_guru Insider Guru | Rank: 1,039

Dart Bowl on Grover is a great family bowling location. The Dart Bowl Lounge is also known for it's truck-stop style food. They have really great enchiladas. They alley is very clean, and the snack bar is cheap and the food is good. The parking is ample and it is easy to find right off of 2222 and Lamar.

Posted 09/06/05 | Report Abuse

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Charlene B. | insider_expert Insider Expert | Rank: 3,101

Dart Bowl is located back in a neighborhood off 2222 and Lamar Blvd. Because it is so well hidden, it never seems to be crowded and there is always plenty of parking. They have a restaurant inside that serves decent, but greasy food for a really good price. The staff is nice, the alley is clean, and the prices are great(use coupons to make it cheaper).

Posted 09/04/05 | Report Abuse

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Ratings_icons Cafe Serves Cold Food, Staff Rude

Muffintop

I ordered chili fries and when they arrived, they were cold. I asked for a new batch and instead of bringing me new food, the waitress REHEATED THE FRIES IN THE MICROWAVE. When I asked for a manager, they said she wasn't there and that I needed to come back tomorrow if I had problem. I returned the next day to speak the to manager. She was very nice and offered me a refund.

Pros: ok bowling

Cons: cold food and rude cafe staff

Posted 04/22/09

Ratings_icons Great place to bowl!

longhorngrl85

This is the only bowling alley in Austin that I choose to bowl at. The service is always excellent and helpful. The lanes are always just right, and the atmosphere is very laid-back and comfortable. I truly love Dart Bowl!

Posted 09/10/05

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Rmebrat

Kudos to Dart Bowl! Their prices are reasonable (compared to the local competition), and the facility was clean and organized. From my initial phone call to the facility, to when we settled our bill, Dart Bowl's staff was the epitome of professionalism.

The gutter guards and televised graphics of the score are ideal for ensuring that children (as well as beginners) are able to enjoy themselves, rather than being frustrated by "gutter balls."

I would suggest that you arrive early, to avoid the crowd. When we arrived, there were only a few people bowling. By the time we left, the lanes were rapidly filling up with other bowlers.

Pros: Funny graphics, Reasonably priced, Easy to find

Cons: "Cramped quarters"

Posted 10/24/02

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JuniorSamples

This is the place I bring my kids. Great food. Good Lane availability. Great house.

Pros: Lane Availability, Great Food

Cons: Not much elbow room, leagues crowded

Posted 08/22/02

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