Frames Bowling Lounge

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550 Ninth Ave (at 40th Street @ 9th Ave.)
New York, NY 10018

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Frames Bowling Lounge - New York, NY
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Frames Bowling Lounge - New York, NY
Frames Bowling Lounge - New York, NY
Frames Bowling Lounge - New York, NY
Frames Bowling Lounge - New York, NY
Frames Bowling Lounge - New York, NY
Frames Bowling Lounge - New York, NY
Frames Bowling Lounge - New York, NY
Frames Bowling Lounge - New York, NY
Frames Bowling Lounge - New York, NY
Frames Bowling Lounge - New York, NY
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Frames Bowling Lounge - New York, NY
Frames Bowling Lounge - New York, NY
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Best

I was looking for a place to celebrate my girlfriends birthday. We wanted to do something that was centrally located but didn't want the touristy Times Square vibe. I was remind...

Worst

I went for my birthday with a few friends and it was fun - but not thanks to anything they did. It was a Tuesday night and we were the only people in the place (really weird loca...

Bowling lanes are too dark 1/1/2011

I know that this place is more than just for bowling, but the lanes are dark and the only area that is lit up are the pins. It's like bowling in the dark. Very difficult if what you want to do is bowl. more

Bowling lanes are too dark 12/31/2010

I know that this place is more than just for bowling, but the lanes are dark and the only area that is lit up are the pins. It's like bowling in the dark. Very difficult if what you want to do is bowl. more

Dance the Night AWAY~ 12/7/2010

We saw this cute guy working their tricycle ads and he definitely recommended it (Not just because it was his job!) Place was a little hard to find, but the entrance is SO impressive compared to the rest of the crappy Port Authority. After passing a HUGE bar (Happy Hour baby!) and awesome arcade, we had no idea what we wanted to do, but the front desk was SO helpful and took time to explain every option we could do in detail. There was a major drinking package (Night owl? Too drunk to remember --;) that came with a TALL "beer tower" that got us so drunk, we couldn't even finish it in the two hours we had to bowl! The waitress suggested we finish it in the VIP lounge and carried that thing all the way to this cool, private lounge area NO EXTRA CHARGE since we had drinks to finish! (Later, I asked the lounge waitress about the place and she said it was like $200 to rent the place out.) The music was WAY louder, but with a dance floor there, I didn't see why we had to let it go to waste! There was even a little stage where we could make absolute fools of ourselves without being embarrassing in front of others, the changing-color lights making it feel like our very own nightclub. All in all, it's a pretty decent place and I'd so go back. The music was kinda lame, but the front desk girls said we should come back when the DJs were here. Any other time, it's just some set playlist. They say they got a dress code, but it seemed to be not a very extensive one. more

Dance the Night AWAY~ 12/6/2010

We saw this cute guy working their tricycle ads and he definitely recommended it (Not just because it was his job!) Place was a little hard to find, but the entrance is SO impressive compared to the rest of the crappy Port Authority. After passing a HUGE bar (Happy Hour baby!) and awesome arcade, we had no idea what we wanted to do, but the front desk was SO helpful and took time to explain every option we could do in detail. There was a major drinking package (Night owl? Too drunk to remember --;) that came with a TALL "beer tower" that got us so drunk, we couldn't even finish it in the two hours we had to bowl! The waitress suggested we finish it in the VIP lounge and carried that thing all the way to this cool, private lounge area NO EXTRA CHARGE since we had drinks to finish! (Later, I asked the lounge waitress about the place and she said it was like $200 to rent the place out.) The music was WAY louder, but with a dance floor there, I didn't see why we had to let it go to waste! There was even a little stage where we could make absolute fools of ourselves without being embarrassing in front of others, the changing-color lights making it feel like our very own nightclub. All in all, it's a pretty decent place and I'd so go back. The music was kinda lame, but the front desk girls said we should come back when the DJs were here. Any other time, it's just some set playlist. They say they got a dress code, but it seemed to be not a very extensive one. more

Perfect hang out in Times Square 11/24/2010

I was looking for a place to celebrate my girlfriends birthday. We wanted to do something that was centrally located but didn't want the touristy Times Square vibe. I was reminded that there was a bowling alley near Port Authority. So we decided to try it and it turned out to be far better than we could have imagined. Our night here was great. Not only did we have a great time bowling with great music as a backdrop, but we also got bottle service. The wait staff was very attentive and it felt like we were VIP at a classy lounge. Combined with the bowling and music it was truly the best of both worlds. If anyone is looking to do something fun and different than your regular night out in Times Square, go to Leisure Time. The staff is great, bottle service was great and you can never go wrong with bowling. more

Perfect hang out in Times Square 11/23/2010

I was looking for a place to celebrate my girlfriends birthday. We wanted to do something that was centrally located but didn't want the touristy Times Square vibe. I was reminded that there was a bowling alley near Port Authority. So we decided to try it and it turned out to be far better than we could have imagined. Our night here was great. Not only did we have a great time bowling with great music as a backdrop, but we also got bottle service. The wait staff was very attentive and it felt like we were VIP at a classy lounge. Combined with the bowling and music it was truly the best of both worlds. If anyone is looking to do something fun and different than your regular night out in Times Square, go to Leisure Time. The staff is great, bottle service was great and you can never go wrong with bowling. more

Birthday Party Fun 9/16/2010

It was my girlfriend’s birthday and every year we go bowling, but never to Leisure Time Bowl. As we walked in the place it was a little busy: did not have to wait long for a lane. Even though we are not good bowlers we always have fun when the service is great. This is exactly what happened.!!! We ended up with a bottle of vodka and a few bottles of wine. WOW did we celebrate! In addition to the great service and experience the ladies bathroom is really nice! more

Birthday Party Fun 9/15/2010

It was my girlfriend?s birthday and every year we go bowling, but never to Leisure Time Bowl. As we walked in the place it was a little busy: did not have to wait long for a lane. Even though we are not good bowlers we always have fun when the service is great. This is exactly what happened.!!! We ended up with a bottle of vodka and a few bottles of wine. WOW did we celebrate! In addition to the great service and experience the ladies bathroom is really nice! more

Pleasant Surprise 9/14/2010

Who would have known that in the fast pace, crazy and stressful atmosphere that is Port Authority, there would be an awesome place to kick back have some drinks and have a whole lot of fun. One of my friends told me about Leisure Time Bowl and I decided to give it a try yesterday. I had been to other places around the city and was never that impressed. As soon as I walked in I was greated by the bar tenders, staff and managers (a rarity in new york). The lounge like lighting, the music that mimicked the top 40's billboard chart and the crashing of pins got me siked and made me remember how much I enjoy bowling. Overall the experience was incredible. The service was friendly and very helpful when we had trouble putting our names in the computer. My friends tried some of the cocktails, I stuck to the beer and none of it was heavy on the wallet. For NYC its definitley affordable fun. We were only going to play one game but we were having so much fun we stuck around for three more. When I go back I definitley want to try more food (the crab cake sliders were amazing)and see if my friends and I can tackle a tower o' beer. Yes, as far as bowling goes... I think I have hit the mother load! more

Pleasant Surprise 9/13/2010

Who would have known that in the fast pace, crazy and stressful atmosphere that is Port Authority, there would be an awesome place to kick back have some drinks and have a whole lot of fun. One of my friends told me about Leisure Time Bowl and I decided to give it a try yesterday. I had been to other places around the city and was never that impressed. As soon as I walked in I was greated by the bar tenders, staff and managers (a rarity in new york). The lounge like lighting, the music that mimicked the top 40's billboard chart and the crashing of pins got me siked and made me remember how much I enjoy bowling. Overall the experience was incredible. The service was friendly and very helpful when we had trouble putting our names in the computer. My friends tried some of the cocktails, I stuck to the beer and none of it was heavy on the wallet. For NYC its definitley affordable fun. We were only going to play one game but we were having so much fun we stuck around for three more. When I go back I definitley want to try more food (the crab cake sliders were amazing)and see if my friends and I can tackle a tower o' beer. Yes, as far as bowling goes... I think I have hit the mother load! more

NEVER EVER GOING BACK! 9/13/2010

Yesterday, Sunday, we were getting together for a birthday celebration for 8 people. Reservations were made on Saturday. Took the bowling/dinner package. When we arrived, we told Eric Brodie, the manager that 4 people were ill and we only needed one bowling lane and then we'd go to dinner. When we sat down, we were given menus for the $29.95 Celebrate Chef and were told we could only have an entree, not the appetizer and entree since they changed the menu two days before and raised the price to $34.00. He never mentioned this when we told him of the change. Only then he said that the event had been pre-paid, no refund, no credit. That amount for 8 people was for $340 including an 18% gratuity!! He offered nothing else and we told him that we would then take the 8 dinners with us. Why stay when we were so shabbily treated? There were not many people bowling and we were the only ones in the dining room for dinner. I've never seen such poor management. In this economy, one would think that they would want a return business. Apparently not. What snobbery! It left a very bad taste in our mouth and it ruined what could have been a wonderful birthday celebration. I will tell everyone that I know that there are better places to bowl and have dinner. If I could give NO STARS, I would. more

NEVER EVER GOING BACK! 9/12/2010

Yesterday, Sunday, we were getting together for a birthday celebration for 8 people. Reservations were made on Saturday. Took the bowling/dinner package. When we arrived, we told Eric Brodie, the manager that 4 people were ill and we only needed one bowling lane and then we'd go to dinner. When we sat down, we were given menus for the $29.95 Celebrate Chef and were told we could only have an entree, not the appetizer and entree since they changed the menu two days before and raised the price to $34.00. He never mentioned this when we told him of the change. Only then he said that the event had been pre-paid, no refund, no credit. That amount for 8 people was for $340 including an 18% gratuity!! He offered nothing else and we told him that we would then take the 8 dinners with us. Why stay when we were so shabbily treated? There were not many people bowling and we were the only ones in the dining room for dinner. I've never seen such poor management. In this economy, one would think that they would want a return business. Apparently not. What snobbery! It left a very bad taste in our mouth and it ruined what could have been a wonderful birthday celebration. I will tell everyone that I know that there are better places to bowl and have dinner. If I could give NO STARS, I would. more

An all-around good time! 8/16/2010

I called LTB last week to reserve a lane for myself and 4 friends, and they asked me if I was interested in trying their Celebrate Chef package. $29.95 a person for an appetizer and entree in their new bistro, plus an hour of bowling and shoes. Hell yeah I was interested! You can opt to bowl first or eat first, but we were coming straight from work and we were hungry. They give you 4 appetizer options and 4 entree options from the regular dinner menu - drinks are extra, but they're definitely reasonably priced. The bistro is a little separated from the lanes, which is nice, and the food came out quickly so we had plenty of time to eat before bowling. Once we got started bowling, we had a friendly server on our lane...and we couldn't help but take advantage of a beer tower! 12 drafts for the price of 10, at $55 for a domestic draft tower, and $65 for imports. The DJ was blasting great music, and we made friends with the guys in the next lane. A great and affordable night out!!! more

An all-around good time! 8/15/2010

I called LTB last week to reserve a lane for myself and 4 friends, and they asked me if I was interested in trying their Celebrate Chef package. $29.95 a person for an appetizer and entree in their new bistro, plus an hour of bowling and shoes. Hell yeah I was interested! You can opt to bowl first or eat first, but we were coming straight from work and we were hungry. They give you 4 appetizer options and 4 entree options from the regular dinner menu - drinks are extra, but they're definitely reasonably priced. The bistro is a little separated from the lanes, which is nice, and the food came out quickly so we had plenty of time to eat before bowling. Once we got started bowling, we had a friendly server on our lane...and we couldn't help but take advantage of a beer tower! 12 drafts for the price of 10, at $55 for a domestic draft tower, and $65 for imports. The DJ was blasting great music, and we made friends with the guys in the next lane. A great and affordable night out!!! more

Beyond Bowling 6/27/2010

Great bowling place. Atmosphere is very nice almost nightclub/lounge like with decent music. The beer towers are very affordable. A good fun experience. Pros: Price, drinks, music Cons: can be hard to find more

Beyond Bowling 6/26/2010

Great bowling place. Atmosphere is very nice almost nightclub/lounge like with decent music. The beer towers are very affordable. A good fun experience. Pros: Price, drinks, music Cons: can be hard to find more

Best Bowling EVER!!! 5/29/2010

Went to an "after work bowling" event and had the MOST AMAZING time ever!! Everyone was so nice, the food was delicious! Never expected to have such a great time bowling, but the venue made it a memorable experience!! Can't wait to go back! Pros: Staff, Service, Atmosphere, ALL OF IT!! Cons: none more

Best Bowling EVER!!! 5/28/2010

Went to an "after work bowling" event and had the MOST AMAZING time ever!! Everyone was so nice, the food was delicious! Never expected to have such a great time bowling, but the venue made it a memorable experience!! Can't wait to go back! Pros: Staff, Service, Atmosphere, ALL OF IT!! Cons: none more

Finally 5/28/2010

I thought I would give this place a shot since it I had been to other bowling places in the city and had a so-so experience. It was recommended to me by friend who came for a birthday caparty. My thoughts of "another place with bad service" started to change as we walked in, the security guard said hello. From then on, every person who we had to engage had a good attitude and was very helpful: pleasantly refreshing! Pros: Service Cons: No more availibilty to extend reservation more

Finally 5/27/2010

I thought I would give this place a shot since it I had been to other bowling places in the city and had a so-so experience. It was recommended to me by friend who came for a birthday caparty. My thoughts of "another place with bad service" started to change as we walked in, the security guard said hello. From then on, every person who we had to engage had a good attitude and was very helpful: pleasantly refreshing! Pros: Service Cons: No more availibilty to extend reservation more
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Owner Message
  • For a night out, corporate party, kid's birthday, or any special occasion, Frames Bowling Lounge is the #1 choice. Join us at our convenient location for friendly competition and terrific food at great prices. Our attentive staff looks forward to welcoming you.

    Our party packages include the Quartette which comes with the option of 1 or 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, 4 food selections at the lanes with an option to add Beer Towers or Sangria to the party. We also offer our new Dine & Bowl package along with other options to enjoy your night out at Frames.

    We have a wide selection of wine available, and we also make delicious red and white sangria. Our specialty martinis include the Flirtini and the Wet Watermelon to spice up the night. Beer Towers and Bottle Service can be added to all reservations, especially if you are in our New Nightclub!

Editorial
  • In Short
    Sure, like any typical bowling alley, Leisure Time has balls and pins--but that's where the similarities end. An $11 mango-tini glows, all class and flavor, under the suspended glass orbs that light the bar. Patrons tend to be of the corporate ilk, here for a team-building outing or happy hour; the rest are mostly tourists waiting to catch a bus. Group photos are snapped next to beer towers, with a backdrop of neon light-reflecting Grecian columns and low, purple sofas. A high-tech system keeps score and gives bowlers aiming guides alongside primetime TV. The lounge is dressed up as a nightclub--bouncer, DJ and all--but it's not fooling anyone. Bowling, believe it or not, is the main attraction.

    Hits: Maybe nachos are on the menu, but so is an Asian salad that easily feeds two, with grilled chicken, oranges, crisp wontons and an overall freshness rarely seen at a bowling alley.

    Misses: In spite of Leisure Time Bowl's efforts, no one is calling Port Authority the next big thing in nightlife. The inconvenient spot is best-suited for killing time before a bus trip or as an alternative to midtown karaoke.

  • 9/22/2008 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Sun 11am-11pm Mon-Wed 10am-12am Thu 10am-1am Fri 10am-3am; Sat 11am-3am
  • Payments: American Express, Master Card, Visa, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Midtown, Theater District - Times Square, Garment District
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