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Where Are the Best Bowling Alleys Near Seattle?

Last Updated: September 28, 2026

Bowling is king in Seattle Southside!

While it may be getting harder to find a good bowling alley anywhere else, around here, the sound of toppling pins is never far away. There are three bowling centers with more than 70 lanes clustered within a five-minute drive of each other in Tukwila, Washington (less than a 15-minute drive from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport). Bowlero South Seattle, Round1 Bowling & Arcade, and Bowlwinkle Lanes at Family Fun Center offer fun for all ages and skill levels, plus arcades, karaoke, food, drinks, and family entertainment.

Bowlero South Seattle
Round1 Bowling & Arcade
Bowlwinkle Lanes at Family Fun Center

Bowlero Bowling

Bowlero South Seattle is the bustling epicenter of bowling in Seattle Southside. Featuring 30 bowling lanes, plus a private 10-lane section which can be reserved for parties, you’re guaranteed to get your bowling fix here.

What does Bowlero have besides bowling?

Alleys aside, Bowlero has billiards tables, a nice arcade, and shuffleboard.

What food and drinks are available at Bowlero?

There are far more than snacks and chips to munch on while you play. Bowlero has a full menu including starters, entrees, desserts, and cocktails, and the options are surprisingly eclectic. Share Bavarian pretzels with cheese sauce or crispy cauliflower, then choose one of the filling entrees, from burgers and pizza to birria tacos, bao buns, and rice bowls. Pair your meal with a colorful cocktail like a mango margarita.

Is Bowlero kid-friendly?

Bowlero is great for families and kids' birthdays! Bumpers and ball ramps are available with no extra charge to make playing easier. Kiddos can order off a kids' menu with chicken tenders and pizza.

Round1 Bowling & Arcade

Bowling is just the start of the fun at Round1 Bowling & Arcade, a sprawling Japanese entertainment complex in Tukwila. Located at Westfield Southcenter, right across the street from Bowlero, it's accessible from either outside the mall or within it. Once inside, you can fill an afternoon or evening without leaving the building. Get your crew together on the lanes, grab a bite between games, and explore more entertainment. The "Immersive Bowling" option projects videos onto the lanes, making the game more fun and challenging.

What does Round1 Bowling & Arcade have besides bowling?

Round1 has a fantastic arcade that includes claw machines and rare Japanese games, two private karaoke rooms (first-come, first-served), and billiards.

What food and drinks are available at Round1?

In addition to bar staples like pizza, fries, chicken tenders, and wings, Round1 has a Japanese menu that includes gyoza, ramen, karaage (fried chicken), and Japanese soft drinks. Group meals make ordering easy. Finish your meal with 99-cent ice cream!

Is Round1 kid-friendly?

Round1 is great for all-ages, and has bumpers and ramps for kids. Just note that after 10 p.m., you must be 18 or older to attend, and after midnight, it is open only to those 21 and older.

Bowlwinkle Lanes at Family Fun Center

Just a short drive from Bowlero and Round1, you'll find Family Fun Center, where bowling is part of a much bigger day of play. This indoor/outdoor amusement park features tons to do for people of all ages. Start on the lanes, which have a very festive vibe with dynamic lighting that moves with the music, music videos played on big screens, and whimsical bowling balls.

What does Family Fun Center have besides bowling?

The real question is, what doesn't Family Fun Center have? The arcade alone features more than 100 games, mixing old-school favorites with interactive experiences. Beyond that, there are batting cages, bumper boats, go karts, laser tag, mini golf, and a whole lot more.

What food and drinks are available at Family Fun Center?

Bullwinkle's, the onsite restaurant at Family Fun Center, has a crowd-pleasing menu of burgers, salads, pizzas, and starters like mac n' cheese bites and onion rings.

Is Family Fun Center Kid-Friendly?

As you might expect, Family Fun Center was built for all-ages enjoyment. There's a separate area for toddlers, and more challenging games for older kids.

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Bowling Near Seattle: Frequently Asked Questions

Where are the best places to go bowling near Seattle?

Three of the best bowling alleys near Seattle are Bowlero South Seattle, Round1 Bowling & Arcade at Westfield Southcenter, and Bowlwinkle Lanes at Family Fun Center. Together, they offer more than 70 bowling lanes within roughly a one-mile radius, along with arcades, food, drinks, and other entertainment.

Where can families go bowling near Seattle?

Bowlero South Seattle, Round1 Bowling & Arcade, and Bowlwinkle Lanes at Family Fun Center in Tukwila all offer kid-friendly bowling options, with free bumpers and kid shoe rentals. Families can make a day out of their visit by combining bowling with arcade games, lunch, and other fun activities. Round1 has age restrictions later at night, so check current hours and policies before visiting.

Are there bowling alleys near Seattle with arcades and other activities?

Yes. Seattle Southside's bowling centers offer much more than bowling. Round1 has an extensive arcade, karaoke, and billiards; Bowlero offers arcade games, billiards, and shuffleboard; and Family Fun Center adds more than 100 arcade games, go-karts, laser tag, mini golf, batting cages, and other attractions.

Where can I go bowling near Sea-Tac Airport?

There are three bowling alleys in Tukwila, about a 15-minute drive from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (also referred to as Sea-Tac Airport or SEA). Bowlero South Seattle and Round1 Bowling & Arcade are near Westfield Southcenter, while Bowlwinkle Lanes at Family Fun Center is a short drive away, making bowling an easy activity to add to a Seattle Southside stay. Bowl on a long layover at Sea-Tac, or book a room at one of 60 local hotels.

Which bowling alleys near Seattle serve food and drinks?

Round1 Bowling & Arcade has classic bar food and Japanese dishes, Bowlero South Seattle has elevated New American and some global cuisine, and Bowlwinkle Lanes at Family Fun Center offers a wide range of kid-friendly staples, including mac 'n cheese and sandwiches. All three offer pizza and burgers.

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