Ten bowling facilities across Virginia made our list for 2026, with locations in Williamsburg, Midlothian, Mechanicsville, Annandale, Richmond, Arlington, and Alexandria. These venues include family-oriented lodge attractions and public bowling alleys, maintaining ratings between 4.0 and 4.3 stars. The selection ranges from large-scale entertainment centers with thousands of reviews to smaller community favorites.
Rankings are determined by multiplying the star rating by the log of the review count, with no paid placements.
1. Great Wolf Lodge | Williamsburg
Located at 549 E Rochambeau Dr in Williamsburg, this venue holds a 4.3 rating from 11,219 reviews. One guest noted that the facility had something for everyone in the family.
2. Uptown Alley Richmond
This Midlothian facility is situated at 6101 Brad McNeer Pkwy and maintains a 4.1 rating based on 3,957 reviews.
3. Lucky Strike Mechanicsville
With a 4.3 rating from 1,744 reviews, this Mechanicsville location is described as a great spot for group events. Guests mentioned attentive service and surprisingly good pizza.
4. Lucky Strike Annandale
Located at 4245 Markham St, this venue has a 4.2 rating and 1,520 reviews. Reviewers highlight a nice atmosphere and professional, helpful management and service staff, particularly for birthday parties.
5. Bowlero Williamsburg
This Williamsburg alley at 5544 Olde Towne Rd holds a 4.2 rating from 1,399 reviews. Visitors have praised the workers as well as the food and drinks available during games.
6. Lucky Strike Richmond
Located on W Broad St in Richmond, this facility has a 4.3 rating from 1,163 reviews. It is noted as a positive choice for corporate outings, with staff that enhance the experience for large groups.
7. Bowlero West End
This Richmond venue at 8037 Shrader Rd has a 4.3 rating from 984 reviews. Guests report having a good time with decently priced drinks, citing a cost of $35 for two adults with shoes and one lane for one game.
8. Lucky Strike Arlington
Based in Arlington at 320 23rd St S, this location has a 4.0 rating from 1,209 reviews. The facility offers arcade games, pizza, and wings, and is noted for having clean bathrooms and friendly staff.
9. Bowl America Shirley
Located at 6450 Edsall Rd in Alexandria, this venue has a 4.2 rating from 816 reviews. While described as a wonderful place for families to spend time together, one reviewer mentioned it has become expensive.
10. Bowl America Southwest
This Midlothian facility at 11532 Hull St holds a 4.2 rating from 607 reviews. Guests enjoy the atmosphere and the food.
How we ranked these
Our rankings are based on a calculation of the venue’s rating multiplied by the log of its review count. For more details, see our methodology.