One of the ONLY non-bowlero corpo-owned alleys left! Last I was there, they still had real pins being reset by proper machines, not string junk like bowlero's money-grab, surveillance-pricing, screw the customer, horror shows. I miss Dart Bowl, but thank the gods we still have Highland Lanes with NO TEEVEES over the pins!! read more

I hadn't been bowling in a while and Highland Lanes was the closest in the area; a true bowling alley, not one of those places where it's mostly a bar with a couple of lanes. I get why those kind of places are popular, they're usually brighter and shinier but I like my bowling without the club vibes so here we are. I was worried that it would be more run-down but it was a trade off. I was surprised to see that while the decor is a little...dated but clean and well maintained; and come on, are you at a bowling alley for ambiance? The Sunday special was a no-brainer, free shoe rentals plus unlimited bowling for like 14 bucks a person. There were four of us and so it was a pretty easy choice. I would say that it was busy but not crowded and we had the lane to ourself for the first game and after finishing the second decided to call it quits. read more

Highland Lanes - Bowling Near Me - Austin, Texas

Went bowling on Saturday night. We arrived at about 7pm. The place was packed but we got shoes and a lame immediately! We got our shoes on and each found a bowling ball we liked. They had huge selection on the wall behind the lanes. The computer was easy to add names too and then we were off bowling. The lanes were nice and we had a blast. We each rolled some strikes and some NOT strikes! But fun was had. The grill inside has great food and the bar has full menu of drinks and beers. We had some beers and fries as snack. Once we bowled for an hour we headed out to dinner. What a great little place to have bowling date night. We will be back read more

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We went to Highland lanes to go bowling on a Saturday evening. It was my first time at Highland lanes, and we had a great time! There are 39 lanes available and it has that old school bowling alley look and feel. It is a first come, first serve system, but we were able to get a lane with no wait. The check in process was fast and easy. They give you your shoes, and you pay for the lane and the shoe rental once you are finished. We bowled for an hour and had an amazing time. None of us are good bowlers, but it was really fun. A different and great way to spend a Saturday night. The staff were friendly and helpful, the place was clean, and we will be back. read more

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Came on a weekday afternoon and lots of empty lanes. It's pay by the hour and was was pretty decently priced. Lanes seemed pretty clean and well maintained. Staff was nice and friendly. I'm just a casual bowler so I used the house balls and my only complaint was that finding a ball was difficult. read more

Highland Lanes - Bowling Near Me - Austin, Texas

Chock full of nostalgic vibes! It's an old bowling alley with a few claw machines and a little restaurant inside that doesn't open at quite the same time. I was here for a work event on a random weekday. It wasn't too crowded or packed and I haven't been during any peak times so I can't say anything about this place when it's full. But for the time we had our lanes rented, it was great! All the staff members are really friendly, and the lanes are clean and the bowling is fun. I'm a big fan of the silly animations. My coworkers all seemed to be having a good time as well, and no one had any complaints afterward. We might even come back soon. I didn't order any food, and I didn't catch anyone who did. But my Dr Pepper was refreshing though! I did lose some money trying to get a cat out of one of the mini claw machines that were behind our lanes. Try this place out! read more

We got to re-visit this spot recently which is great for a "classic" bowling alley experience. We came here on a Saturday afternoon and got a lane for an hour and rental shoes which came out to about $44 (you pay after). They were definitely busy, but there were still plenty of lanes available. The classic experience comes with the old school keypad for entering info, swing-out chairs, delightful screen animations to congratulate your bowls, and the balls getting stuck a couple times, for which the staff were very quick to resolve. They have tons of balls to choose from and even have different finger holes to accommodate different sizes. Given the hour time limit, we were able to fit 3 games in between the two of us, with the last run being a bit of a mad dash but we made it. We didn't partake this time, but they do have their Lebowski's grill on-site which is a decent option to grab some grub. They have a huge parking lot, so zero issue there! read more

Hole in the wall bowling alley what's not to like? Bowled here with friends on a Saturday afternoon for about 3 games. It was fun. Shoes are falling apart but that's part of the experience. We ended up using the same house bowl between the 5 of us because it was the only one we could put our fingers in. There's a bar to get beers and a of course the grill to get greasy burgers which is a must, read more

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I felt like I was back in the 90s at this bowling alley and enjoyed it so much. This is such a family friendly environment with good food and great music. I haven't had this much fun bowling in a while. All the employees were kind and helpful. It was hard for me to locate a ball to play with but I will admit I have smaller hands than most adults lol. They also have specials on Sundays so I will be back with my babies for some family fun! read more

Highland Lanes - Bowling Near Me - Austin, Texas

I went once and I plan on never going back again. It was a 30 minute wait to just get a lane and on top of that they have their league nights that take up the entire alley so after only about 45 minutes, I would have to give up my lane. I find out to be ridiculous that they can't accommodate for non-league bowlers. I'll continue to go to Westgate lanes instead. read more

this place is the WORST place ever they will not give us free bumpers because we are too tall apparently and I think that this is really stupid because damage i just wanted to bowl and the employees suck the balls are oily and the floors are slippery it also smells like feet in here they expect us to get a strike every single ball we throw yeah I can't even throw a strike. I've been seeing other people play and they've also been getting annoyed at what do you mean? I can't use bumpers because I'm too tall like I didn't choose to be this tall like literally I just wanna play this place sucks I've been dreaming about going bowling for the past few months and this is where we end up going. No the worst. Do not go here if you wanna go here then you're gonna smell like feet for the rest of your life please stay away from this place. We don't want you coming here cause if you do, you will smell like you will lose all your aura and it's not fun. they even have these arcade games but they're not arcade games. They literally suck all they are like anime and they're really cheap one time. I got one and it ripped in half moment I got it. this is the worst service ever. Make sure never to go here. now I need to wash my hands 10 times their so I'm gonna have to wait till I get home my hands will smell like feet forever and more this place is super unsanitary and Imagine how many people have touched those bowling be careful out there. when when I finally got out my feet were sweating like crazy because of those shoes. They are too tight and they suck. My feet were sweating and it was not good. I have very big feet so this is not good. My feet were hurting the whole time. I literally am so tired of this place. It sucks. I just came here to go bowling and they gave me this. my feet are and these shoes smell like poop so I can't use them anymore. This place sucks I wanna go home. I literally cannot with this place. I literally. my toes are hurting so bad and I can't place. do not go to this place unless you want stinky feet to smell like feet. an oily hands they made me feel insecure about how tall I was I would have if it wasn't for these stupid bowling balls. They were so oily. it was so ugly in there. not nostalgic. read more

Old school bowling alley, one of the last 2 locations of old school in Austin. Westgate in S. Austin is the other & soon to be the only. Ambience is on point, lanes are always available, pricing is very affordable, plenty of balls to choose from, shoes are always clean, the facility is immaculate, and employees are always helpful and sometimes funny. read more

This is the closest bowling alley to my house and it's a super fun time. They have some of the best burgers in town (no seriously don't let the location fool ya) and a bar for drinks. It's a tried and true bowling alley so think of the days when you'd go bowling as a kid. You have the opportunity to rent bowling shoes and borrow a bowling bowl, but be warned if you go on a league night or specials for cheap bowling as it might be a bit more packed. We had an issue with our bowling lane and the staff here was super quick to help us out. TBH the mural on the far right is a nice touch. I'll be back and might even lean into a themed retro bowling night one day for my friends! read more

Beware! This is NOT a place for family fun. The food is really horrible. The service is not friendly. The place is filthy from the sitting areas to the restroom. Not a safe place to attend. Don't risk it. read more

One star is because I can't give 0. We have been to this establishment twice. Once we were greeted with cold attitudes and rudeness. We left. Decided to give it another shot and unfortunately the same 2 guys working at the counter. Both are rude and have a god complex. They are confrontational and customer service is non-existent. Save your money, Go elsewhere. Or if you like to be threatened and demeaned, come here. Chris is a condescending donkey. He is rude, unprofessional and lacking common sense. Look at Google reviews and it'll shine light on the blatant racism and prejudice. Highland Lanes do better for your community!!!!!! read more

Great lanes.... BYOB (bring your own ball). Unless you like really, really vintage balls. read more

Highland Lanes - Bowling Near Me - Austin, Texas

This was a good bowling alley to go to to burn on steam bang was also good being blind community they went awesome including it School For The Blind and vision in Japan it is that is bowling alley is closing down for some damn apartment will cost an arm and a leg that most people cannot afford It is for all the rich people is moving into Austin and they are kicking out the people who been here for years the blind community is no more Austin is making it difficult for us blind and vision and pair people. read more

Solid place to get a few frames in. Everything you want, no waits, plenty of balls to pick from. I would say the lanes may have been a little sticky and could use more frequent oilings. read more

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The lady making the aliment yelled at me when I asked for a side of ranch. She withal yelled at my friend when she verbally expressed that they forgot to get fries. I am astronomically disappointed with the accommodation here. Definitely don't recommend read more

If you have a disability, this place will not accommodate you, even when they easily could, and it's legally required. I'm recovering from knee surgery and have a state issued disability placard. I asked for a lighter bowling ball (6-7 lbs) because the standard weight is too much for me to safely pivot on my leg. They had lighter balls available, but refused to let me use one because "those are for kids." I explained my condition, and they still wouldn't budge. So instead of participating with everyone else, I was forced to just sit and watch. They had the means to help, and they chose not to, which isn't just wrong, it's discriminatory. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations must be provided to individuals with disabilities. This was a clear failure to do that. If you have any sort of physical limitation or disability, know that this business may dismiss your needs entirely. It's unacceptable, illegal and honestly, it ruined what should've been a fun and inclusive experience. read more

Fairly inexpensive, their current promotion for unlimited bowling on sundays til noon is unmatched and the food is pretty decent. Great place to hang with friends! read more

I'm so sad that are closing in 2025 My experience was nostalgic My parents bowled here in the 80s Nice people Clean facilities read more

My absolute favorite Austin bowling alley! Please don't close - I have soooo many great memories here with my family!! read more

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Went in on a Friday night, we didn't realize there was league bowling. So we ate, it was decent, great pricing!! We also had a few drinks, we didn't end up bowling, but we will be back!! We loved everything about this place!! read more

Perfectly great bowling alley that has the nostalgic smell of bowling shoes, bowling feet, and fried food. No fancy neon lights or seating and that's ok! You can expect to wait 30-60 min on a weekend evening otherwise it's easy to walk in for a lane. Shoe rental is $3.50 per person for the entire time. They have tons of deals for weekdays and sundays so check their website to plan your visit. Lebowski's Grill (the fried food smell mentioned above) is a destination in itself and not your average bowling alley fare. I recommend the Frito Pie burger and get their chili cheese topping for anything possible. read more

Highland Lanes - Bowling Near Me - Austin, Texas

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the workers are seriously so rude. love bowling but actually made us all have a bad time because of how we were treated and talked to. giving me my bowling shoes and me paying you for playing should leave no room for attitude when you get paid to work there. both guys at the desk were just so rude. definitely won't be coming back here. read more

We bowled here late on a Saturday night and had a great time. There was a lane available right away and the cost wasn't crazy high. It was really quite full and poppin with teens and some slightly rowdy people having a drink on the weekend. Only downside was the music was so loud we could hardly hear each other, which wasn't amazing. I'd like to return on a Sunday because they have some great deals and I bet it's less loud lol. read more

Was invited to go bowling on a Sunday morning. Didn't know that on Sunday, from 09:30-12:00, it's bowl as many games in that time for one flat cost - $20. Great value and Sunday family fun time for a few hours. The lanes were clean. Bowling ball and shoes were in decent condition, considering there was no additional cost. read more

I usually come here for the burgers, which are amazing. A few days ago though I took my entire family for food and actual bowling this time. The food was mostly fine. Loved their fried pickles. Some of the double patty burgers were a bit salty but over all good. We asked for two lanes, one with a gutter for the 5 year old in our party. When it was his turn the gutters only half came up, the other half were broken. We asked if we could switch him to the other lane we asked for and they said no.. there was an empty lane next to us and they said they couldn't move us there either. Overall it was a fun experience because I was with family and we made the best of it but I wish the customer service had been a bit more accommodating. Don't assign out broken lanes. read more

Hated that there was no one working that would monitor the kids next to us passing one drink around when they all weren't even old enough to drink. Not to mention they felt entitled to sit at our table at our lane because they couldn't afford enough lanes for their party. Once we asked them to move, they started to say it was because of their race when in reality we just wanted what we paid for. So upsetting to see something well known around Austin being treated like a hangout where kids can be disrespectful to everyone around them. read more

Food is great and the staff is nice, but they need serious maintenance on the lanes that keep resetting.

Been here in the past but decided to go by this past Sunday evening at 9p. They were busy but for good reason... they offer a Sunday evening special for all-can-bowl from 8:30p to closing (12a) with shoe rental for $11 per person! We waited about 30 mins and got a lane. That was a decent amount of time especially since there were 7 parties ahead of us. Unfortunately that night their credit card machine went down but luckily I came in clutch.. I had just enough cash. They play great music and have a grill & bar on-site. We stayed for about an 1hr 45mins and got in 5 games. The only sad part was that we got there late so the grill was closing early (it was Sunday after all) and was only offering items from the snack menu. They have some really good, resonably priced sandwiches and burgers. We still ended up enjoying the french fries with queso though. read more

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Simple bowling ... and bartender Julie is amazing ! Remembers names on tabs and what your drinking and makes sure your not waiting at all read more

Went to Highland Lanes on a Tuesday night, no league play. Had a pretty good time. Waited for about 20 minutes before we had our lane, fyi we showed up about 7:40pm. Lanes we're standard along w the balls too. Good selection in general. The Lebowski Grill was packed and working hard. The burgers looked to be pretty popular. read more

We went here years ago on a whim and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food, especially the old fashioned burgers at Lebowski's. Although we didn't do any bowling, we did enjoy the cheeseburgers as well as a beer and a cocktail that apparently confused the guy behind the counter. Overall it was a good experience. read more

The staff at the front is absolutely rude. No smile. No Welcome greeting. Nothing but a sour face. If they would wear name tags I would be able to identify him. read more

We had a great time here! Only thing that sucked was that the grill wasn't open today, other than that thanks to the vending machine! read more

Highland Lanes - Enjoying our time here! Family time Bowling and me drinking iced cold beer! - Bowling Near Me - Austin, Texas

We stopped in here awhile back and I forgot to post the review. It was a weekday, so not crowded. We ate at the cafe and bowled a game. Not a bad place, nothing to go crazy over. Having to get beer from same place you get shoes was weird. Not a lot to do if your waiting on a lane or need a break from bowling. read more

Highland Lanes - Bowling Near Me - Austin, Texas

Had a great time playing a few games here. The atmosphere is fun and lively. It's $40/hr for the lane -- my date and I got three games in--worth it. read more

Very retro vibes. Was as clean as any bowling alley. Cafe was good, but not as great as others seemed to claim