Frames Bowling Lounge

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

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(212) 268-6909
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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
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...

Great for friends or family! 4/29/2009

Hidden Jewel of Times Square! Every time I go with my friends, we end up staying longer than we plan! My suggestion to make a reservation online! Can't wait to go back! Pros: Great music, attentive staff and tasty white wine sangria! more
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great place to go with friends 4/29/2009

My friends love to bowl so recently we have been to Leisure Time Bowl twice. It was great fun! The staff is very attentive & nice. There is an overall nice ambience. Great drinks menu for those not so much interested in bowling. Pros: professional & attentive staff more
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great place to go with friends 4/28/2009

My friends love to bowl so recently we have been to Leisure Time Bowl twice. It was great fun! The staff is very attentive & nice. There is an overall nice ambience. Great drinks menu for those not so much interested in bowling. Pros: professional & attentive staff more
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Great for friends or family! 4/28/2009

Hidden Jewel of Times Square! Every time I go with my friends, we end up staying longer than we plan! My suggestion to make a reservation online! Can't wait to go back! Pros: Great music, attentive staff and tasty white wine sangria! more
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cool place, good times 4/2/2009

I went there for a staff event and althought I was not thrilled about the idea of going, i was pleasantly suprised. I went there a few years ago and it was your regular mom and pop bowling alley. But when I just recently went there for my job event, it looked so different. Definitely had a completely different atmosphere, more like a club/lounge type place. I also liked the towers of beer they had, although since i don't drink beer, i stuck to the mojitos, but none-the-less they seemed cool. the pricing seemed respectable, but since my job paid for everything I can't comment too much. But looking at their menu, it didn't look like there was anything outrageously priced anyways. Pros: mojitos, at mosphere, dj Cons: its still in port authority more
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cool place, good times 4/1/2009

I went there for a staff event and althought I was not thrilled about the idea of going, i was pleasantly suprised. I went there a few years ago and it was your regular mom and pop bowling alley. But when I just recently went there for my job event, it looked so different. Definitely had a completely different atmosphere, more like a club/lounge type place. I also liked the towers of beer they had, although since i don't drink beer, i stuck to the mojitos, but none-the-less they seemed cool. the pricing seemed respectable, but since my job paid for everything I can't comment too much. But looking at their menu, it didn't look like there was anything outrageously priced anyways. Pros: mojitos, at mosphere, dj Cons: its still in port authority more
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Hot Hot HOT! 3/30/2009

I can't emphasize how stuffy and uncomfortable it was in there. They have these $20 rotating standing fans every couple alleys but they don't even put a dent in it. You can feel the heat like a wall when you in the face when you walk in the door, so dress accordingly. I had on a thin shirt and jeans and even my feet were sweating. The table taps were yummy though, so that made up for it. Just want to warm people to dress accordingly! Pros: Music was fun, environment was fun. Cons: sooo hot!! more
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Hot Hot HOT! 3/30/2009

I can't emphasize how stuffy and uncomfortable it was in there. They have these $20 rotating standing fans every couple alleys but they don't even put a dent in it. You can feel the heat like a wall when you in the face when you walk in the door, so dress accordingly. I had on a thin shirt and jeans and even my feet were sweating. The table taps were yummy though, so that made up for it. Just want to warm people to dress accordingly! Pros: Music was fun, environment was fun. Cons: sooo hot!! more
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Very cool place, very clean, good music, nice people 1/27/2009

I went to leisure time bowl with the staff of my company and we really had a good time, they are doing some kind of renovation so the place looked better than the last time I was there, we bought a package that included food and drinks and it was pretty cheap and the best thing was that the DJ played good pop music. Some of us are not good bowlers and still everyone had fun. Pros: cleanliness Cons: crowded more
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Very cool place, very clean, good music, nice people 1/26/2009

I went to leisure time bowl with the staff of my company and we really had a good time, they are doing some kind of renovation so the place looked better than the last time I was there, we bought a package that included food and drinks and it was pretty cheap and the best thing was that the DJ played good pop music. Some of us are not good bowlers and still everyone had fun. Pros: cleanliness Cons: crowded more
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Bag missing from coat check 12/18/2008

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Bag missing from coat check 12/17/2008

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A lot of fun, Great service! 11/26/2008

We were planning our office holiday party, and decided to have a bowling party for the first time, Not knowing what to expect, we called the first place we saw which was Leisure Time Bowl, fortunately, we were pleasantly surprised, the girl on the phone was very helpful and professional, and suggested for us to have a ?Gourmet? party package, which cost us $ 60.00 per person, for 2 hours of Bowling, food, tax and tip ! When we arrived to the place, which is tough to find but worth it, we were all very excited, atmosphere was surprising for a bowling alley ( great decor, Dj, ) we felt like we were walking in to a chic night club, our food buffet was set and waiting for us when we arrived: sliced fillet mignon, turkey, spring rolls, penne a la vodka etc, everything was tasty and servers were keep bringing us more, when we were about to finish an item, we ordered a couple of beer ?towers? , which are great and look amazing, 10 pints in each tower! Service was attentive and courteous. Would absolutely recommend Leisure Time Bowl for your next Holiday party! Pros: Great service and atmoshere Cons: Hard to find more
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A lot of fun, Great service! 11/25/2008

We were planning our office holiday party, and decided to have a bowling party for the first time, Not knowing what to expect, we called the first place we saw which was Leisure Time Bowl, fortunately, we were pleasantly surprised, the girl on the phone was very helpful and professional, and suggested for us to have a ?Gourmet? party package, which cost us $ 60.00 per person, for 2 hours of Bowling, food, tax and tip ! When we arrived to the place, which is tough to find but worth it, we were all very excited, atmosphere was surprising for a bowling alley ( great decor, Dj, ) we felt like we were walking in to a chic night club, our food buffet was set and waiting for us when we arrived: sliced fillet mignon, turkey, spring rolls, penne a la vodka etc, everything was tasty and servers were keep bringing us more, when we were about to finish an item, we ordered a couple of beer ?towers? , which are great and look amazing, 10 pints in each tower! Service was attentive and courteous. Would absolutely recommend Leisure Time Bowl for your next Holiday party! Pros: Great service and atmoshere Cons: Hard to find more
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Hot Bowling!! 11/10/2008

This is the second and probably the last time I'm visiting Leisure Time. I suggested this place to a friend and she made reservations on a Saturday night for the night owl special. As soon as we got there, we saw it was very crowded and could feel the hot sticky air. When asked the manager to turn on the airconditioner, he told us that they cannot control the air flow since the building belongs to Port Authority. In order to give the bowlers some sort of relief though they place a fan in the back of each lane that provides some breeze which in my opinion is just not enough when the place is jam packed. In general, it is a nice establishment with great music, good service, food, drinks and ambiance. However, bowling under 100 plus degrees simply feels like hell. I thought I was going to collapse close to the end of the game. In summary, if you don't mind the heat it is a fun place to bowl. Pros: Music, Service Cons: Hot like hell more
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Hot Bowling!! 11/9/2008

This is the second and probably the last time I'm visiting Leisure Time. I suggested this place to a friend and she made reservations on a Saturday night for the night owl special. As soon as we got there, we saw it was very crowded and could feel the hot sticky air. When asked the manager to turn on the airconditioner, he told us that they cannot control the air flow since the building belongs to Port Authority. In order to give the bowlers some sort of relief though they place a fan in the back of each lane that provides some breeze which in my opinion is just not enough when the place is jam packed. In general, it is a nice establishment with great music, good service, food, drinks and ambiance. However, bowling under 100 plus degrees simply feels like hell. I thought I was going to collapse close to the end of the game. In summary, if you don't mind the heat it is a fun place to bowl. Pros: Music, Service Cons: Hot like hell more
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CLUB BOWLING 9/15/2008

THIS TRULY A GREAT PLACE TO SPEND TIME AT. IF YOU WANT TO SEE NEW YORK FOR WHAT ITS WORTH THIS IS THE PLACE. FOOD,DRINKS AND U GET TO SHOW OFF OR LEARN NEW SKILLS more
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CLUB BOWLING 9/14/2008

THIS TRULY A GREAT PLACE TO SPEND TIME AT. IF YOU WANT TO SEE NEW YORK FOR WHAT ITS WORTH THIS IS THE PLACE. FOOD,DRINKS AND U GET TO SHOW OFF OR LEARN NEW SKILLS more
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bowling in Manhattan is expensive 9/6/2008

was here last night as part of a bday celebration; last time i was here was a couple of years back; i thought the decor was cheesy; they tried to convert it to a lounge type atmosphere (i.e. like Bowlmar), but i thought they failed @ it; cheap imitation. i had a baseball type cap on, i was told to take it off. not sure if "night/ disco bowling" is a regular thing there, in the evenings, but i prefer regular bowling; w/ the lights on. i guess the bump in price, in the evenings, pays for the DJ. i was particularly turned off by the mention (in pamplet) that it was 12 mins. per game; i've never experienced having to feel rushed on a per game basis. the waitress was nice, and came by every periodically. i just thought it was incredibly expensive; and for the price, i would go to either of the other 2 bowling alleys in the city before i came here for the same kind of money. Pros: waitress was nice Cons: COST more
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bowling in Manhattan is expensive 9/5/2008

was here last night as part of a bday celebration; last time i was here was a couple of years back; i thought the decor was cheesy; they tried to convert it to a lounge type atmosphere (i.e. like Bowlmar), but i thought they failed @ it; cheap imitation. i had a baseball type cap on, i was told to take it off. not sure if "night/ disco bowling" is a regular thing there, in the evenings, but i prefer regular bowling; w/ the lights on. i guess the bump in price, in the evenings, pays for the DJ. i was particularly turned off by the mention (in pamplet) that it was 12 mins. per game; i've never experienced having to feel rushed on a per game basis. the waitress was nice, and came by every periodically. i just thought it was incredibly expensive; and for the price, i would go to either of the other 2 bowling alleys in the city before i came here for the same kind of money. Pros: waitress was nice Cons: COST more
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  • 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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