Bowling Acres — Restaurant in Peterborough

Candlepin Bowling has become an endangered species. You can't find a more authentic candlepin experience than at Bowling Acres - the name is a very funny misnomer. Not packed with modern amenities - though it has pin-setting, of course. You'll be keeping your own score(s). We saw a lot of kids having a blast - candlepin is considerably more fun for them (especially with gutter rails) than tenpin. My friend from California and I were ... um, challenged to match some fraction of our typical tenpin scores. Couldn't recommend it any higher. Don't even tell your boss, just leave work right now, and go bowling at BOWLING ACRES. Oh, I forgot, pick up your friends, kids, their friends, and their friends'...

I took my 5 year old son here today with my mom. First I will say the guy behind the counter was nice so he had nothing to do with my review. But the building itself is gross. The roof was all water stained and half the arcades didn’t work. Just very run down and needs to be updated and cleaned. I haven’t been to a bowling alley we’re you have to write your score down in a long time. Don’t even get me started on the bathroom. Overall I just wouldn’t recommend at all, which is sad because it was my sons first experience at a bowling alley. Oh and my shoes were so beat up there were holes all along the side...

Who woulda thought such good food would come from a bowling alley! Tried them the first time as someone raved about their burgers. Husband said they were one of the best around our area. I've had a few things, chicken tenders are yummy & crispy, fries are good, honestly I've never ordered something that wasn't good. The staff is friendly, usually get take out, as there's limited seating in the bar area, but when we do, service is good and fast. Definitely try the burgers!! They are big, and very tasty (and juicy!). It's been a Friday night staple for when my husband is stuck at his business...