Brooklyn Bowl
Live music venue · 61 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249, United States · United States
★ 4.4 on Google · 3,959 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Jul 19, 2026 · 48 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.4★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.4★
- Flagged
- 5%
- Coverage
- 25%
All reviews shown by Google
952 examined reviews
48 of 1,000
1,000 of 3,959 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 19, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that Brooklyn Bowl is a unique, spacious entertainment venue combining a bowling alley, restaurant, and live music stage. While many highlight the vibrant atmosphere, good sound system, and surprisingly tasty food, others complain about long waits for lanes, high pricing, and occasional disorganization.
+ Repeated strengths
Live Music and Atmosphere
Reviewers frequently praise the lively atmosphere, great sound quality, and unique layout combining a concert venue with bowling.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2022-07-18
Best live music venue in New York! After many years and many shows at the Bowl, it always feels like coming home whenever I return. Each season always brings a great lineup of shows.
5★ · 2025-08-03
Saw RJD2, great music, cool atmosphere. Check it out.
Food Quality
Multiple reviews highlight that the food, particularly the fried chicken and appetizers, is well above standard bowling alley fare.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2022-10-02
Came on a rainy Saturday afternoon. About an hour wait, 2 hour limit on the lanes. Fried chicken is excellent. Always a fun time, especially for live music.
5★ · 2022-10-20
One of our favorite places to see live music It's either a fantastic live music venue with a bowling alley or incredible bowling alley that has live music you decide oh and the food is all from blue ribbon amazing fried chicken with honey
5★ · 2025-06-29
This is our go to place for bowling in NYC. The atmosphere is great and the staff in the lanes is normally really nice. The fried chicken I think is particularly good too and everything ends up being fun and easy.
Staff and Service
Many visitors note that the staff and security are generally welcoming, helpful, and efficient.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2025-09-16
I really enjoyed the vibe of this place for concerts! The lights and sound were great. Staff was fine, prices were expected , but great vibes all around. Had a medical issue, not me but helped a guy get some help, their staff was there wi...
− Repeated complaints
Long Wait Times and Policies
Reviewers report frustrating wait times for bowling lanes and strict ticketing policies that require concert admission even when only wanting to bowl.
3 supporting reviews
4★ · 2025-07-19
The restaurant before the show was wonderfully accommodating and attentive. I had low expectations for the menu options, yet was able to find a few things that weren't fried. The red wine was as sweet as an Irish pub (ie, not great). S...
1★ · 2025-07-26
Worst place to go bowling! We went to Brooklyn Bowl to bowl for an hour, and besides the usual charge for the lane and shoes, they added an extra $22 per person claiming it was a “show night.” The ridiculous part is that we entered and left...
1★ · 2025-09-26
I came here because I wanted to go bowling, but there was a $33 cover because the show was playing. if you want to bowl here, you have to pay for a ticket to the show first.
High Costs
Guests frequently complain about expensive food, drinks, cover charges, and bowling fees.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2022-11-09
That spot is fantastic, but it's very expensive, from the entry fee to buying food 🤯😵💫 if the price was a little lower it would be the "It spot" in Brooklyn 🙌🏾🙌🏾
5★ · 2026-05-18
Great Venue!!
Crowding and Noise
Some visitors note that the venue gets overly crowded and loud, making it difficult to converse or find seating.
3 supporting reviews
1★ · 2023-03-05
Claustrophobic. They pack'em in. But they sell pitchers if you have friends.
3★ · 2023-09-04
Music was very loud
5★ · 2026-04-27
Had the best time! My first time there..burning spear was great!!
Good for
- Concertgoers looking for an intimate music venue experience
- Groups wanting to combine bowling, drinks, and food
- Fans of live bands and DJ nights
Avoid if
- You are on a strict budget
- You want a quiet environment where you can easily talk
- You only want to bowl without paying for or attending a concert
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Jul ’22 | 11 | 1 |
| Aug ’22 | 21 | 0 |
| Sep ’22 | 17 | 0 |
| Oct ’22 | 30 | 2 |
| Nov ’22 | 21 | 0 |
| Dec ’22 | 25 | 1 |
| Jan ’23 | 36 | 1 |
| Feb ’23 | 25 | 4 |
| Mar ’23 | 41 | 1 |
| Apr ’23 | 28 | 0 |
| May ’23 | 22 | 1 |
| Jun ’23 | 13 | 0 |
| Jul ’23 | 19 | 2 |
| Aug ’23 | 14 | 1 |
| Sep ’23 | 18 | 1 |
| Oct ’23 | 19 | 1 |
| Nov ’23 | 27 | 1 |
| Dec ’23 | 24 | 0 |
| Jan ’24 | 24 | 1 |
| Feb ’24 | 28 | 2 |
| Mar ’24 | 24 | 1 |
| Apr ’24 | 24 | 0 |
| May ’24 | 20 | 1 |
| Jun ’24 | 12 | 1 |
| Jul ’24 | 12 | 0 |
| Aug ’24 | 22 | 0 |
| Sep ’24 | 18 | 2 |
| Oct ’24 | 14 | 4 |
| Nov ’24 | 13 | 0 |
| Dec ’24 | 18 | 0 |
| Jan ’25 | 23 | 1 |
| Feb ’25 | 21 | 1 |
| Mar ’25 | 38 | 4 |
| Apr ’25 | 29 | 2 |
| May ’25 | 14 | 1 |
| Jun ’25 | 24 | 1 |
| Jul ’25 | 11 | 0 |
| Aug ’25 | 14 | 0 |
| Sep ’25 | 18 | 1 |
| Oct ’25 | 26 | 1 |
| Nov ’25 | 15 | 0 |
| Dec ’25 | 23 | 0 |
| Jan ’26 | 16 | 0 |
| Feb ’26 | 11 | 0 |
| Mar ’26 | 18 | 2 |
| Apr ’26 | 23 | 2 |
| May ’26 | 19 | 1 |
| Jun ’26 | 15 | 2 |
| Jul ’26 | 2 | 0 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- low activity account 46 reviews flagged weight 0.8
- generic account 2 reviews flagged weight 1
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 48 flagged reviews.
Nico Phillips
332 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2023-11-22
Fantastic venue for bowling & live music! They always have water available at either end of the bar & the view of the stage is pretty good from just about anywhere. The food is spectacular too!
Vladimir Salomon
49 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2024-02-08
Great venue for a concert. The Blue Ribbon fried chicken is outstanding. Also fun bowling.
Zacharia Spellman
1 review
★★★★★
2022-10-09
Amazing time, great drinks, great atmosphere, wonderful band, bowling. Looking forward to going back soon
Amy Rasmussen
2 reviews
★★★★★
2022-10-17
Marissa C
1 review
★★★★★
2022-12-02
Great place
Brian Penny
2 reviews
★★★★★
2023-01-22
Really nice spacious venue nice lights as well .
Layne Deringer
1 review
★★★★★
2023-02-15
Adam Miller
1 review
★★★★★
2023-02-22
Mark Justin Corpuz
2 reviews
★☆☆☆☆
2023-02-26
Online it says family bowling is first come first serve. And you get there to wait in line. And then it is full because people have made reservations to people that already know about the reservations. This information should be on all public facing sites regarding the bowling to avoid wasting peopl...
andre bradley
1 review
★★★★★
2023-03-25
Report generated Jul 19, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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