Back Alley Bowling - Glendale

4.3(905)

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Location & Hours

Address

135 S Glendale Ave
Glendale, California 91205
United States

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Hours

Open • Closes Thursday at 12:00 AM

Monday11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Tuesday11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Wednesday11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Thursday11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Friday11:00 AM - 1:00 AM

Saturday9:00 AM - 1:00 AM

Sunday9:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(818) 243-1188

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About Back Alley Bowling - Glendale

Family-friendly bowling alley with dozens of lanes, an arcade, pool tables, a restaurant & full bar.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on November 13, 2025.

4.3/5

Based on 905 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Gabriel De Haro

2 weeks ago

Waiter was attentive when food was ordered throughout our game play, and had only 1 complication on our lane but was quickly given another lane with added time to make up for what had been lost, grea...

Nick Palance

2 months ago

1st time there! Really clean, friendly & a good selection at the bar. Wings were great! / Lanes were in good shape, the scoring machine worked properly & I bowled a 174. Not bad after a 5 year break. ...

Maria Leyva

a month ago

We had a blast! Their beer was flat, the food was okay, but the mixed drinks were good.

Elizabeth Walsh

2 months ago

The staff could not have been more helpful. All employees seemed professional and welcoming. All around great vibe. Prices were reasonable and everything was very clean. My grandson and I look for...

Sunshine all day

a month ago

The food is awful again 😫. When they switched owners the food was great but now it seems like they got rid of the 👩‍🍳. Now the food is undercooked or overcooked and some of the staff is not reall...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The dining experience is generally positive, with several reviewers highlighting enjoyable visits and expressing intentions to return. The average rating suggests a satisfying experience for most customers.

Customer Favorites

Wings are a customer favorite. Mixed drinks also receive positive feedback.

Atmosphere & Service

Several reviewers praise the staff for being helpful, attentive, professional, and welcoming, contributing to a great vibe. Attentive service during gameplay is appreciated.

Value & Quality

Prices are perceived as reasonable by some but a bit high by others. Food quality receives mixed reviews, ranging from "great" in the past to "okay" or "awful" currently, with concerns about undercooked or overcooked items.

Areas for Improvement

Some house bowling balls and rental shoes are old and beat up. Improvement in food quality is needed, along with more customer service training for certain staff members.

Recent Trends

There is a perceived decline in food quality compared to when the restaurant had different owners. Some negative experiences with staff attitude have also been reported recently.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Back Alley Bowling - Glendale located?

Back Alley Bowling - Glendale is located at 135 S Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA 91205, USA.

What is the price range at Back Alley Bowling - Glendale?

Back Alley Bowling - Glendale is listed as moderately priced.

Where can I find the hours for Back Alley Bowling - Glendale?

The listed hours for Back Alley Bowling - Glendale are shown in the Location & Hours section on this page. Hours can change, so confirm before visiting.

How can I contact Back Alley Bowling - Glendale?

Call Back Alley Bowling - Glendale at (818) 243-1188. Ask the restaurant directly about reservations or large parties.

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