Don’t worry, we’ve all hit the gutter (thankfully, not in a literal sense). Spare some time to go bowling in Hong Kong.
As a healthy indoor activity, bowling has got to be one of our go-to things to do on a rainy day, or when the sun’s scorching during summer. But to be fair, no matter the weather, we just love aiming at them pins and getting a strike! Feeling competitive or just down for some fun and games? Here’s where you can go bowling in Hong Kong.
Throw a strike at the best bowling alleys in Hong Kong
1. Thunder Bowl
You may get thrown off with how far away some bowling alleys can be, but Thunder Bowl is located right in the vicinity of Kowloon City district – Hung Hom, to be exact. There are 22 lanes in total, with special VIP rooms with two lit lanes (literally) to add an oomph to your game. You can either choose to bowl for an hour or pay per game.
Thunder Bowl, Shop 2, B1/F, Screen World Site 8, Whampoa Garden, Hung Hom, Hong Kong, p. 2122 9822
2. South China Athletic Association (SCAA)
Did you know you can go bowling in Causeway Bay? Though a little further away from Lee Garden, this Bowling Centre is right within the South China Athletic Association facility. You’ll need to pay per game or sign up for a membership, which you can debate on depending on how much you’re planning to bowl. Our tip: Visit SCAA for bowling earlier on a weekday, as the prices go up after 6pm, and to a higher flat fee on weekends and public holidays.
While you’re there, explore the area with our handy guide to Causeway Bay.
South China Athletic Assocation Bowling Centre, 88 Caroline Hill Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, p. 2890 8528
3. Belair Bowling Centre
Having bowling alleys inside shopping malls seems to be a vanishing trend, but here to give us old-school vibes is Belair Bowling Centre, located in – you guessed it – Belair Garden Shopping Arcade. This under-the-radar bowling alley has 22 lanes and offers a discount for students. Just be sure to bring along your student card.
Belair Bowling Centre, Shop 4, 2/F, Belair Gardens Shopping Arcade 1, 52 Tai Chung Kiu Road, Sha Tin, Hong Kong, p. 2649 9022
4. Dragon Bowling
This bowling alley not only has branches across Hong Kong, but also around the globe. Loved by amateurs and professionals alike, Dragon Bowling holds events, training, and tournaments. All of its facilities have around 30 lanes, as well as snack kiosks and shops for you to purchase bowling products. The popular Tsuen Wan branch, called US Dacos Tsuen Wan, has 32 lanes and some billiards tables for some in-between fun, too.
Dragon Bowling has multiple locations across Hong Kong.
5. Ladies’ Recreation Club (LRC)
This particular bowling alley in Hong Kong is for those looking to join a private members’ club, as only members and their guests can book a lane at Ladies’ Recreation Club. With four 10-pin bowling lanes, single members and even junior members can book a lane a week in advance for an hour on a first-come, first-served basis. The LRC bowling alley has a dedicated kid’s game zone, too, where those not bowling can play with the Wii U and PlayStation 4.
Ladies’ Recreation Club, 10 Old Peak Road, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong, p. 3199 3500
[This article was originally published in May 2022 and updated in 2024 by Elaine Wong.]
