Good Bowling Alley For Winter League Near Philadelphia?

Question

I live in Center City Philadelphia and commute by car to Plymouth Meeting for work. I am a recent college graduate who is looking to join a weeknight bowling league either somewhere near Philadelphia or Plymouth Meeting.

The bowling alleys I have found in Philadelphia itself are all “lounges” and, while cool, are not what I am looking for. While growing up in central New Jersey I remember spending time with my parents while they got together with their friends for their weekly bowling leagues where they ate some bad bar food, bowled decently, and had a good time. This is the bowling “experience” that I’m looking for.

My friend, who works and lives in West Philadelphia, also wants to join the same league, so a bowling alley that is relatively close to use SEPTA to get to would be ideal, too.

Anyone know of any alleys like that?

Answer 1

If you work in Plymouth Meeting, Facenda Whitaker lanes offer leagues almost every day of the week.  It is an old school bowling alley with 50 or so lanes.  There is a sports bar attached to it (Steppys) which is anything but a lounge.

I would give them a call and see what they have to offer.