Highland Park Bowl

LA's oldest bowling alley has reopened with a beautiful new look.

Thanks to new owner the 1933 Group – the company behind venues like Bigfoot Lodge, Sassafras and Idle Hour - this Eastside icon has been given a new lease of life. 

Originally opened in 1927 during the height of the prohibition, the venue formerly housed a number of businesses, including a pharmacy and music store. Following a year-long restoration the space now features its original Spanish Revival design along with mini-concepts within the larger structure. These include a dedicated music room, a micro-brewery (slated to open in 2017), open-air kitchen, dueling horseshoe-shaped bars and an eight-lane bowling alley.

Chef Richie Lopez is overseeing the menu, which features Neapolitan-style pizzas and other Italian-inspired dishes such as calamari fritti or meatballs with marinara sauce. The bar meanwhile offers classic cocktails with a modern twist and there are Old Fashioneds and Moscow Mules on tap.

Ideal For

Bowling in style

Signature Dishes

Neapolitan pizzas include the Capricciosa with artichoke, kalamata olives, prosciutto cotto and shaved parmesan; the Portobello with mozzarella, caramelized onions, portobello mushrooms, parsley oil and herbs; and the Il Campione with Pancetta, egg, pecorino and black kale; while main courses feature things like Chicken Milanese on a brioche bun with marinara sauce, mozzarella and basil; and Salsiccia sausage, white beans, swiss chard and chimichurri.

Signature Drinks

Modern Washout: Sino Reposado Tequila, Ancho Reyes, pineapple gomme, raspberry puree and lemon juice; Warren Loves His Momma: Jalapeno Tequila, Chareau Aloe Liquor, Hibiscus, lime juice, topped with IPA; and Handsome not Handless: Mezcal, Giffard Banane Du Bresil, fresh pineapple and lime juice.


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