I love this little neighborhood bowling alley!
Located right on Vilet in the heart of Washington Heights, Highland Lanes is a glimpse into the past and a whole lotta fun in the present all wrapped up in one.
A small, slightly dive-y neighborhood bowling alley, Highland Lanes has 9 lanes, a bar ample enough to gather 'round post-bowling (and to keep those pitchers flowing during bowling), and a staff that's as friendly as one might expect from a neighborhood alley (which is to say a gruff brand of friendly that is entirely appropriate and even endearing).
Given the size of the alley, their selection of bowling balls to borrow during open bowling isn't stellar, but we've always been able to find a bowling ball that does the trick (rolls straight and knocks down pins).
One important note: Open bowling times are extremely limited. We actually joined a league so that we could bowl every other Saturday evening and so happy we did!
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