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Bowling Acres
32 Elm St, Peterborough, NH 03458, United States
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Cl
Review №1

First-rate ambience and super affable service. The food was fresh and yummy. Will clearly recommend this restaurant to friends and family. Convenient prices and big portions. Great job.

Jo
Review №2

We had a gift certificate and really enjoyed the unlimited bowling on Friday night. It was a little crazy with a bunch of kids early in the night, but they mostly let by 9 or so, and the last hour was very pleasant.Very friendly staff and accommodating manager (our gift card was for so many people and a pizza, etc. But they happily converted it to the unlimited price), and it worked out very nicely. My younger children were sad they couldnt come this trip, but well be back!See our attached picture - Im not sure how that should be scored... My sons said it is still standing, so needs to be counted...

Ke
Review №3

Awesome . Glad you are back.

Br
Review №4

Great little town bowling! great staff and amazing food! They offer glow bowling on Friday nights and also have bowling leagues which are a blast!

gi
Review №5

I was there with my daughter for her first grade fieldtrip and they made the kids so happy including mysic requests and glow bowling at 9:30 am.

St
Review №6

Fun for the family. Has an arcade in addition to the bowling alleys. You can get some good food and alcohol too. Bar area is seperate from the rest, so feel free to bring the kids without feeling awkward.

Ma
Review №7

I cant believe how good the food is at this place. Chicken wings, bacon cheeseburger subs, pizza, salads, everything else, it is all top notch! I regret it took me so long to try it. Total hidden gem of Peterborough. These guys should open up at a bigger location with seating.

hi
Review №8

Great place to spend the day! My son loves to save up his quarters and come win tickets he can trade for little prizes. Pizza is good and bowling is affordable!

An
Review №9

Kids love it! Bowling, arcade, and pizza all in one local spot=a fun famy night out.

Ja
Review №10

Great food at reasonable prices, and the staff is super friendly!

Al
Review №11

The only family fun in Peterborough is found here. What bowling alley doesnt look like its stuck in the 70s? This one is no exception, but its clean and the staff is friendly and helpful. They also have a bar and grill and the pizza is awesome.

Na
Review №12

Great food & great bowling. Recommend it!!

Ke
Review №13

Always great food and ice cold beer!!!

Bo
Review №14

Not to many lanes...I think there was only about 15. Old fashion look bowling. You keep your own score, press the reset button to get new pins.

Jo
Review №15

Good pizza and kid friendly for bowling fun.

Ja
Review №16

This is a great local place to see old friends and eat a good meal. I had the fried chicken salad. It was excellent and even though I got the small portion still had plenty for a meal the next day.

Mi
Review №17

Had our son birthday party there.

Ti
Review №18

Burgers were yummy and staff was nice

Jo
Review №19

Cool place... Beer is good... Did not have the food... Looked good though for what it is... A hole in the wall bowling alley...

St
Review №20

Really good burgers cooked to order... Very hard to find a burger that isnt way overcooked... Two thumbs up... Seafood is fresh and tasty as well...

Co
Review №21

Had some trou le with the lanes but that is typical, staff was very friendly and we had a great time!

Je
Review №22

Good service at the bar, remember to bring cash for tips!

Jo
Review №23

Clean, friendly staff, and fun to bowl.

Ph
Review №24

Just had another great experience at Bowling Acres. The staff made a very minor error on a food order and then more than made up for it ten-fold. Ive been here more than a few times, and without doubt, the food is beyond anything you will find at your typical bowling alley (by FAR, the best burger around for miles -- this alone is worth the visit). And the staff is extremely nice, always super helpful. If youre looking for a fun night out, food, bowling, games in a family friendly atmosphere, or just a bite to eat at a lively bar, this is definitely the place.

Ch
Review №25

Best salads! Great selection of various fresh made food from burgers to pizza, salads and seafood! Very friendly staff! Worth the stop!

Mi
Review №26

Hungry ? In Peterborough area? ... you need to go here . Best pizza in the area super awesome wings. A bowling alley, arcade .. all in one place . Love these people they are masters of hospitality . Having my daughters birthday party there.

Da
Review №27

Epic bike nights were at this venue. The owners are the nicest people you will ever meet. Love the food and atmosphere.

An
Review №28

Super fun place for the kids. The pizza and wings were great!

mz
Review №29

My friends and I had a blast glow bowling!

Na
Review №30

I 5hink it was $11 for a cheeseburger, $4 for a twisted tea, $2 for a 20oz bottled soda. $2 less for a burger without cheese, expensive slice of cheese.

Di
Review №31

The friendliest bartenders in town, and a suprisingly good beer selection for a bowling alley. This has been a great place to meet up with families. The food is decent overall (the pizza is bad even by New Hampshire standards). Bowl, then grab a pitcher and send the kids to the arcade. Its just enough of an arcade to entertain the kids without breaking the bank.

Sa
Review №32

Good fun, bowling with bumpers available, and a quarter arcade (most of the games cost .50 cents) Attached resteraunt with decent food is convenient. The price is extremely reasonable, $3 per player per string or $24 for an hour on a bumper lane. They also have glow bowling, I think its on Friday and Saturday nights.

Am
Review №33

My family loves this place! It’s fun, everyone is friendly & the food is terrific.

Be
Review №34

Very friendly and helpful folks!

Ju
Review №35

Food is great.

Le
Review №36

Great bowling alley and pub in Peterborough. Also a good place for a kids party.

Te
Review №37

Grimy, low tech, terrible music.

Ma
Review №38

Fun place! Great food and drink. Candlepin bowling.

Ha
Review №39

Best food in town!

Al
Review №40

Friendly, affordable, and fun!

Ke
Review №41

Nice family run bowling place. Video games and air hockey. Fair prices. A Bar that serves food and alcohol.

Am
Review №42

Good fun place to go candle pin bowling

Re
Review №43

First thought was to leave.... we have no children with us two adults only ..well, have to say we had a blast met some really nice people would go back again.

Bi
Review №44

Great place. Good food.

El
Review №45

Took my mom & son to meet a friend for candlepin bowling. Rental shoes were clean and comfortable. Bumper lanes make the game more fun to play with young children. Some of the balls were damaged, but still functional. Reasonable rates. We enjoyed few arcade games, skiball, air hockey, deal or no deal, a racing game. We didnt get any food today, but we enjoyed their food in the past. (Delicious supreme pizza & battered mozzarella sticks.)

pa
Review №46

Great food and fun! To y and the crew are great

Th
Review №47

Bowling Acres is the best! Great food, fun activities and the nicest people you would ever meet!

Vi
Review №48

The bowling (candlepin) is well-priced, and glow bowling on Fridays and Saturdays (especially the $10 deal on Fridays) keeps me coming back often, and with friends. The grill has fantastic food, from curly fries to pizza and mozzarella sticks. I have literally walked two miles to get one of their grilled chicken calzones. 10/10, will be visiting again soon.

Er
Review №49

Great food!! Worth a trip to try.

Ph
Review №50

Been going here almost once or twice a month and its always fun and great for practice or to do one of their leagues

Br
Review №51

Exlant food great service , best burger around the monadnock region

Ch
Review №52

Awesome food!

Aa
Review №53

Fun times at the bowling acres. Kids wont eat any other pizza except for the pizza made here

El
Review №54

Great food and bowling!

Ti
Review №55

Bowling,games,food and beer.My girlfriend and I bring our daughters and always have a good time.

ly
Review №56

The house pizza was very good. We got two so wed have leftovers

Na
Review №57

Great local business. A classic spot for kids parties.

Tz
Review №58

Candlepin Bowling has become an endangered species. You cant find a more authentic candlepin experience than at Bowling Acres - the name is a very funny misnomer. Not packed with modern amenities - though it has pin-setting, of course. Youll be keeping your own score(s). We saw a lot of kids having a blast - candlepin is considerably more fun for them (especially with gutter rails) than tenpin. My friend from California and I were ... um, challenged to match some fraction of our typical tenpin scores. Couldnt recommend it any higher. Dont even tell your boss, just leave work right now, and go bowling at BOWLING ACRES. Oh, I forgot, pick up your friends, kids, their friends, and their friends other friends.

Ma
Review №59

Great food & great bowling for the family along with a small arcade

Mi
Review №60

Great little bowling ally.

Le
Review №61

Best food in town

Ch
Review №62

Best chicken parm sandwich around. Huge- my husband and I split it, but we dont split the beer.

Na
Review №63

Ok, run down.

Do
Review №64

Had a great time with all the grandkids and enjoyed the pizza and fries.

Kr
Review №65

Best cheeseburgers in the entire area.

Je
Review №66

Great family friendly place

Gl
Review №67

Best burgers in town.

J.
Review №68

Okay food. Pricey. The bowling is fun.

Ca
Review №69

Sandwiches are great, pizza is not.

Bo
Review №70

Always a good time

Ed
Review №71

Low end bar food served by undertrained teenagers

St
Review №72

Laid back great food service

ca
Review №73

Great burgers

Ly
Review №74

The BEST pizza

Ro
Review №75

Great burgers and beer

No
Review №76

If i could give a zero i would...food undercooked and lanes weak...only redeeming quality was the arcade...

Ke
Review №77

Needs more seating in bar area

Ri
Review №78

Kids love it

He
Review №79

Always fun!

Lo
Review №80

So much fun

an
Review №81

Awesome

Ro
Review №82

One of the best burger in town

Al
Review №83

Great

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4.3 Rating
  • Address:32 Elm St, Peterborough, NH 03458, United States
  • Site:http://www.bowlingacres.com/
  • Phone:+1 603-924-1300
Categories
  • Video arcade
  • Bowling alley
  • Bar & grill
Working hours
  • Monday:Closed
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:3–9pm
  • Thursday:3–10pm
  • Friday:11am–9pm
  • Saturday:11am–7pm
  • Sunday:Closed
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Health and safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Sport:Yes
Popular for
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Food:Yes
  • Food at bar:Yes
  • Kids' menu:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
Crowd
  • Family friendly:Yes
  • Groups:Yes
Payments
  • Cheques:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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