Mi amor and a big group of friends met up for a night of fowling--and it did not disappoint The setup felt just like their Ypsilanti location, with a brew & wine bar and arcade games to keep the energy going. I just found out last night that the Ypsi location closed and I'm still not over it The atmosphere was perfect--court-side lighting with wooden tables alongside the lanes made it easy to play, chill, and vibe all at once. Laid-back energy all night For an amateur, I was shook when I knocked over the last two pins to help lead my partner and me to a sweet victory. And in a one-on-one round... I won again I also love that the game allows women to throw from the second line while men throw from the first--such a fun and fair twist. The customer service was friendly and welcoming, and they definitely card at the door--so be prepared! I also love that they still allow outside food or delivery--such a game changer. Such a fun night, great vibes, and even better company read more

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Every time we come visit our cousins, we come fowling. This place is so fun. There is a bar and you can play as much as you can. I think you can also bring your own food. The spicy pickle shots here were delicious. read more

The warehouse was big and had lots of fowling set ups. They did not have food but they did have a full bar. It was not super crowded and service was quick read more

Great place to unwind after work. Will start with the bar. An amazingly rich beer selection. There is a full bar. You can have craft beer, you can drink Polish beer. Additionally, they sell Liquid Death for the kids to look cool. I love Liquid Death. Had my beer poured by Jeff and Mikey. Those fellas rock. Music - hardly any song I can't name. Their music selection speaks to my soul. 80s, 90s rock. No other crap we won't remember in five years. Fowling will humble you. Precision matters. Egos will die, competitions will heat up. Bring the entire family here and enjoy. read more

Fun activity, but the bartenders are absolute assholes. Terrible attitude for no reason. Wouldnt even let me pay for a cup of water. "there's a drinking fountain" or "we'll lose our liquor license". Yeah cuz every other bar in existence serves cups of water without losing their license...but you're the special exception. Just acknowledge it's a stupid rule and that you don't know why it's there. No reason to be a dick about it. read more

Very nice place to hang out, drink good beer and throw footballs at bowling pins. Very personable bar keeps too read more

I had an absolute blast! It was all of us first time going and we enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. So much fun! Our ball kept popping to the other side hitting others pins and vice versa. It was hilarious! My brother in law is a football coach so this was right up his alley. He went on and on about how he wanted to bring the team back to help them with their aiming and posture. The drinks were top notch and the service was amazing. The only downside is that they don't have a kitchen so you have to order out and have it delivered via doordash or something. But there is a pizza place that delivers there also. It's also a pretty good size facility. They have two sides with lanes. It's such a great atmosphere and place to go when you wanna have fun. read more

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Always a fun time at the Fowling Warehouse in Hamtramck! My favorite time to come here is before DCFC games. It's a great spot to park, play some fowling ($5 cover charge before DCFC games), and march with the rest of the Northern Guard to Keyworth Stadium for the game! The Fowling Warehouse also has a bar with beer/other drink options, gender neutral bathrooms, and tons of space for viewing or play fowling (so many different lanes!) and is just generally such a big warehouse space for fun! read more

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Throwing footballs at bowling pins... what's not to like? I like the beer selection and the fact that you can bring your own food in. Always makes for a fun group hang. That said, I wish they were a bit clearer on the etiquette to wait for a game. Too many people try to cut in line or try to stay in a lane after losing. Could be as simple as having signs around the play areas. Sometimes, getting a game in on weekend nights takes forever, but it's still a great time. read more

This is the 3rd location I have been to for fowling, it's grown so much from the first location in the back lot of the bar in Detroit eons ago. Was at the 2nd location elsewhere in Detroit before moving to hamtramck. The game is much harder than it looks. It costs $120 to reserve a lane. We did open fowling tonight and had to wait for the loser on the lane we were waiting on for open fowling. They used to not charge for people not playing but charge $10 for everyone, that's no fun for people not paying to be charged for playing, even says online that they don't charge if you don't play. It's packed for a Saturday night, lots of bday and bachelorette and bachelor parties. Lots of can, beer and draft beer options. There are large round tables along the alley cages for larger parties too. Rules are on the red wall by the restrooms. read more

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What is fowling? FOOTBALL + BOWLING Chalk it up as something Midwesterner's do, I guess. I'd never heard it this 'sport' before coming here but now I am into it! Not enough to join a league or anything serious like that, but definitely enough to come again. Bring friends, it's better. As another reviewer noted, pack your ID and patience, especially if you go on the weekend, as in pre-COVID times, it was BuSy!!! read more

This is one of my favorite places that I can't wait to go back to once social distancing is lifted. We have come here on several occasions. We were here twice for birthday parties and a few times for Detroit FC pre parties! It gets very busy. So pack your patience. Parking is an issue. Be prepared to park pretty far away and walk. Bring ID. They may refuse you entrance after 9 pm. There are a few bar areas, but during busy times getting a drink can be an issue. I can't throw a football. So I just stay to the side and cheer and drink of course. If you have a party you can bring in outside food. If you're there for the game you can start off there and March across the street to the stadium to show your support! Super fun. This is a fun spot for a date night or for a party. I can't wait to go back! read more

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The most asinine thing ever. No skill involved, just the luck of the bounce. Constantly throwing footballs back to players 3 lanes over. I can't think of anything less fun than this idiocy! What a colossal waste of time and money! read more

What a fun experience! When I tell my California friends about this, they comment - "So Michigan!" Hell yeah, we have the space out here and we love being active, amirite fellow Michganders?! But anyways, I called in advance to reserve a lane in the private area. It was $120 for 2 hours w/max of 8 people per lane. They'll charge half on your card to hold the deposit & when you arrive, they'll charge the remaining. We intentionally scheduled our slot AROUND FC tailgates because I hear it can get prettty crowded in here when the tailgating crowd gets going. I liked how chill it was because it was hard enough to swat away footballs with half the warehouse full! Bring food & snacks because they allow it! read more

What a fun time had by everyone! It was extremely busy when we first arrived but they have plenty of room for people to lounge and watch the games going on. I did find that there were maybe too many "lanes" in one area, a lot of intercepting throws with other people. The space is HUGE though so they could've easily opened up the whole warehouse to accommodate for more room. It definitely takes a lot out of you to continuously throw a football across a room, would be great for a date or group event! read more

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First time here and definitely had a blast. $12 for unlimited play and thought it was well worth the play. Would recommend coming out here with a group of friends. read more

FOWLING???...Yes, FOWLING! Throwing a football at a set of bowling pins with friends in an old warehouse in a rough part of Detroit...with a little beer and Amicci's Pizza...you can't beat it with a stick! It is a Wednesday evening after work and our group of about 30 co-workers decided to try a new sport (that is a stretch) called Fowling. What a riot! With footballs flying everywhere and bowling pins flying everywhere, this place is nuts!...in a good way. Located in an old warehouse and outfitted with a full bar and the ability to have pizza delivered (this evening from highly touted local independent Amicci's), this place rocks for some unconventional and competitive fun in the heart of the Motor City. Highly recommended. read more

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Fowling. Fun experience and enjoyed it fully. We used do after hour activities once a month with our team and choose this one last time. We had reservations for couple of lanes. We went on thursday evening and the staff were pleasant. Explained about the game. Before starting, thinking how hard it is going to be and started the game. As a first time player I didn't knocked out any pinfor some time. But after a while got used on how to play and was comfortable. Every meant was fun and I really enjoyed playing as a newbie. One of our co-worker hit all the pins in one kick. Got his name on the board. Amazing. They have beer and some snacks. There is not much food options inside. We got pizza delivered to the place. Staff were nice. We have been sitting for long time and having dinner after playing. One trouble while driving to the place even with GPS, after seeing dead lane sign, I came out thinking I missed some directions. But the place is actually inside and realized another co-worker also had same experience. read more

Fowling Warehouse - Sports Bars Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

This place is so much fun. It was our group of 5 first time in Detroit and this place/game came highly recommend from a co-worker. It was all our first time fowling! They have so many beers to choose from. We went on a Friday around 10:15/30 and waited 10 mins for a spot on the open court to open up. It can get busy but thankfully people started to dwindle our. Would recommend making a reservation in advance for a large group. read more

Only in Michigan can you play a hybrid of football and bowling! Such a random combination but so much fun. You can definitely spend an hour or two here doing a mix of fowling and getting drinks. It cost $10 admission and you can stay in your lane for as long as you want, but I definitely got tired after four or five games since it's harder than it looks. I wish they'd bring fowling to the Bay; it'd really be a hit! read more

Fowling Warehouse - Sports Bars Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

It's harder than it looks, folks! You throw a regulation football at your opponents' regulation bowling pins across 48 feet. The pins are in 10-pin formation on a platform and the winner is the first team who knocks down all the other team's pins. You can throw overhand or underhand or you can roll the ball, but anyway you toss it, footballs bouncy crazy! We played only 5 games in 2 hours and we were playing the whole time, we just couldn't get those pins down. Our group of seven had an absolute blast. You can't bring your own drinks (Fowling Warehouse has it's own, enormous, full bar) but you can bring in your own food. So we had a potluck, which was easy because of the picnic tables and plugs right next to our lane (lane 11). The cost to reserve a lane for two hours is only $120, and you can have up to 10 people per lane, so it's a good deal. read more

Fowling Warehouse - Sports Bars Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

Aside from the Auto Industry, Motown, Toy Trains, and Cereals. Introducing Detroit's new product, Fowling. It's basically football and bowling marrying each other and becoming a new sport. It's like any other Midwest sport that you can carry a beer in one had and throw something with the other. It's a hybrid of the horse shoe and the corn hole. Only played with regulation size footballs and bowling pins. Yes it probably sounds weird and utterly boring like corn hole and horse shoe, but once you play, it really gets fun. Specially when you play doubles. It has all the fun and exhilaration of beer pong, but none of the drawbacks like throwing up. Just your good old family fun and maybe a little competition. Your ability to throw the football does come into play big time. I just love handling balls, but if you're not into handling balls? There's a bar with a gazillion craft beers on it,, go get something to drink instead then. I don't think there's any food yet. I'm sure they're working on that. But I heard they'll allow you to order pizza and have it delivered there. Anyways, the Fowling Warehouse is a fun place to be. Come down and check it out. It's only $10 for all you can fowl. Weeeeeeeeee!! read more

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I went on New Years Day with a couple friends and we loved it! $10 per person was not bad for the amount of laughs we got out of trying to knock those pins down. I will definitely be back the next time I am in town! read more

Fowling Warehouse - Sports Bars Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

This place was awesome. HUGE warehouse in Hamtramck where fowling (pronounced "foe-ling," like bowling but with an "f" at the beginning) takes place. Relatively new place too, I think. I know there was a Yelp event here a while back but I think I was busy that day, so today was my first time here, with a meetup group. LIZ'S RULES TO FOWLING: 1. Be alert at all times. DON'T be on your phone ... that's how you get hit with a football, lol. I got hit a few times and I wasn't even on my phone. 2. There are a few ways to throw the football ... I tried doing the "regular" way first, then I just started chucking it, ha. 3. Try out the Warehouse's bar! They have all sorts of stuff. I got a $5 Blake's cider and then tried the $3 "mystery draft" ... wasn't really my thing but I had treated a friend to a $6 "mystery cider" and he was a gentleman and switched drinks with me. 4. Have fun! It was $10 for "open fowling," or I believe you can reserve a lane/specific area ... we did the open fowling and IMO that was a pretty good deal, considering you could ostensibly stay there until it closed. I will hopefully be back here at some point! read more

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My friend introduced me to fowling last night and what an amazing experience it was! This place is truly a gem and I have no idea how I went through life without knowing about it! I love the concept of throwing footballs at bowling pins and versing other people in it. It feels like everyone is equally competitive and bad which makes it all the more fun! The best part is that it is only $12 to get in and have unlimited playing time. The drinks are also on the cheaper side which is refreshing with everything feeling so expensive nowadays. I'll definitely be back and will be introducing even more friends and family to fowling! read more

This place would be fun with more then 3 people. We went with just two of us and you don't get to talk too well once it gets loud playing one on one. It was a bit pricy to go for an hour or two. I'd recommend making it a full evening. They do have some rules that you must abide by including accepting challenges and stuff like that. Watch for errant or bouncing footballs from other Lanes. One of ours knocked down the adjacent lane's last pin and won the game for one of them. Whoops. I'd go again. But not with any less them 4 people in our group. read more

Fun friend and/or family game; lots of action! Coat/purse hooks just outside the fowling arenas. Also a ledge to place your drink while you're playing. Players be prepared to get hit with footballs from all directions. There are several tables and chairs outside of the arenas to watch the action. This is a safe zone, because the fowling arena is surrounded by a chain link fence. Friendly staff running the beverage counter. Plenty of beer choices. A good variety of canned craft beers. A few varieties on tap. Pop and bottled water for purchase. Clean restroom. Before you enter they will check your license/picture ID. They will check all of your bags, backpacks. No outside beverages allowed in, not even bottled water. I had to throw mine away before entering! read more

fair warning to everyone who enters this establishment they will demand that you have your ID scanned i to their system. the doorman said it was to keep headcount but couldn't provide any other reason for such invasion of private information. He also denied me entry when I refused to allow him to scan my secured ID. I told him he could clearly see I was over the age of 21 and to just add me to the head count he stated it was their policy and they had to do it. In the state of Michigan it is legal for bars to scan ID's and capture your full name, DOB, address and photo ... but they are supposed to delete any other information immediately. There is nothing in place to verify that they are complying with these laws. All of that information gets transferred to the retailer's system. So, the question is, does the retailer really need the information and the answer is mostly likely no. Where is this potentially stored information raises three questions. Is the information secure? Will the cardholder be notified if there is a data breach? And what does the retailer plan to do with that valuable information? The staff at the Fowling warehouse could not answer these questions and were completely dismissive and degrading of my concerns ...the doorman stated to the checking lady" she's causing an issue". nope not causing an issue just being aware and protective of my personal information. This is interesting to note: The airport, one of the places most interested in security, does verify identity by looking at your driver's license. But, they don't scan in the information. They look at the ID, look at you, then hand it back. read more

So I finally went Fowling! And I was extremely horrible at it haha! But I had such a fun time I didn't even mind :) My bf and I came here one night to help celebrate a friend's birthday but man I think everyone else had the same idea as well, because it was packed! This was my first time going, so I wasn't familiar with the area, but after seeing a line of cars parked then a completely full parking lot, I knew I was close. The parking lot was basically impossible to find a spot in, so we went back out and parked on the street, which seemed to be a lot easier. Once we got inside it was just like the parking lot all over again! People everywhere, random lines and impossible to really move. Thankfully my group had already found a table and were eating and trying to figure out how to approach all the lines that just looked never ending. After a couple of drinks and pizza we decided to wait in line, which looked a lot worse than it actually was. I don't think we waited longer than 20 mins before we were inside and I was able to embarrass myself. We had a really fun time and won a couple of games, but I told me bf we need to come back, during a weekday, so I can practice and maybe next time actually hit a pin haha! read more

Had a great time with some friends for a surprise birthday party. It's being your own food and they have a well stocked bar. I suggested an end lane, if you can there's too much action in the middle. read more

It was actually a lot more fun then I expected. I went on a company Christmas party so I can't complain

This place is always a great time! My first time here I was weary because I really dislike bowling...with that being said, fowling is waaaay more fun and exciting. If you love throwing the football around, this is the game for you because who doesn't like knocking stuff down?! Take out your frustrations, bring a bunch of friends and throw a ball at some pins and send them crashing down! Seems so simple, but you can get so frustratingly close and completely miss your target! Makes for lots of laughs and a good time! I wish there were more beer selections but there's enough to pick from. I really look forward to coming back when there's a band playing! read more

I've been here so many times and have always had fun. In all honesty it gets boring after a while. There's no demand for this business. BUT one thing sparked my love again! I came in at the end of April and they had live DJs spinning some amazing music and never have I ever had such an amazing unforgettable night here. I was spending so much money at the bar and I didn't even care! It was just an over all vibe and I look forward to the next event like this! read more

There's a first time for everything! It's always a plus when your first is enjoyable! I love this place and the idea. Whether your exceptionally great, or novice it's very fun! Great place for parties or just random fun with friends. I came during the week on a Thursday and it wasn't crowded at all. There's a full food menu and variety of beer by the can and on tap. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a fun and energizing time! read more

Fowling Warehouse - Sports Bars Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

Awesome. Visited Detroit during Thanksgiving, was looking for an excuse to get out a bit. This is going to be a tradition. My group had two 60 year old adults and three twenty somethings. None of us are athletes. All of us had a blast. Beer was reasonable, $6 for a draft IPA, $5 for 24oz draft pbr. Go. Right now. Go. read more

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This. Was. A. Blast! Right off the bat, I was honestly a little apprehensive. Prior to our group going to this event, I had maybe thrown a football a handful of times my whole life. Therefore, the thought of playing something that involved not only throwing said football but also actually hitting a target was a little daunting. The owner was there to walk us through the rules and how-to which helped quite a bit, as did making sure I was in a foursome with three other players that actually could throw! We won our match, boom. They way it is set up, you buy your drinks there and BYOF. Our group ordered from one of the local pizza places which had a good relationship with this established so we had quick delivery service and great food to go with the drinks. Drink prices were good and the beer selection was outstanding. They also had those cool cups that fill up from the bottom and served Alaskan Amber. Will definitely come back next time I'm in town! read more

Fowling Warehouse - Sports Bars Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

This place was so cool. I crashed another clinic's Xmas party and I'm so glad I did. I had never been fowling, and I really enjoyed it. I still may prefer regular bowling because I'm amazingly bad at throwing a football, but it was a great time. We had 3 reserved lanes and we did have to keep giving people the boot from them, but it was only a minor inconvenience. The game is really fun, even if we are all terrible at it. We had pizza, wings, and salad for our group. I didn't eat any but it was all devoured so it couldn't have been awful. Bars were well stocked, with friendly bartenders and surprisingly low/reasonable prices. The temperature was surprisingly comfortable for a warehouse and we didn't have to fight for table space. Overall, if I don't have to fight for a lane, I'd probably come here again. At $120 for a lane/2 hours, idk that I'd foot that coat myself though. read more

Fowling Warehouse - Sports Bars Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan

Fun and cool experience. The place itself is really cool and has a lot going on beyond the fowling. They had a large stage for live events/bands. Plenty of projectors playing fights and sports. But the fowling itself is what you come here for, its a hybrid of football and bowling so pretty cool! We had mixed opinions on the staff though some were friendly others weren't. The lady greeting us at the main desk was not very welcoming my brother made a lame joke (was clear he was joking) and she didn't even smirk. My sister in law and I were wearing heels and asked if we could go bear foot the lady at the front said they didn't care as long as we signed the waiver, another staff member didn't feel the same. She told us twice to not take off our shoes and to be fair we didn't really comply until she told us the second time. The bartender was friendly though. read more

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Like hot spots? Like good food and drinks? Like embarrassing yourself? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you'll love Fowling Warehouse! Fowling is a lot harder than it looks, but honestly messing up is most of the fun. The staff is really nice, the food is good, and they have a huge selection of beers. Even myself, a beer skeptic, was able to find something I liked. The actual game is super fun and is great for team-building and general bonding, so bring a big group of friends. You'll definitely want to call and reserve lanes ahead of time as this place gets crazy busy in the evening. It can be a little pricey for a group, so plan on staying for awhile to get the most for your money. Parking is also a bit of a mess, so it's a good idea to go for street parking a little ways away. read more

I LOVED LOVED LOVED Fowling! The atmosphere is so much fun in this trendy warehouse. There are multiple bars, which have a wide selection of beer. The Fowling Warehouse does not serve food, but does have menus of restaurants which deliver and you can bring in your own food. There are many tables and multiple TVs to watch any sporting event. They did a great job with the interior to keep the industrial look but added enough comforts. They game is A LOT of fun. It is somewhat difficult, especially after a few drinks. After a few games, you do get into the groove and games take 10-15 mins. Also, it's difficult to converse with he group at the opposite board, so plan accordingly. We rented a lane on Saturday morning 11-1, which was perfect because we were the only individuals there for 30 mins, so we didn't have interference from other lanes. He cost was $120 to rent the lane, which wasn't bad for 8 people. I can't wait to go back! read more

Fowling Warehouse - Sports Bars Near Me - Hamtramck, Michigan