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Back Alley Bowling - Glendale Pool hall in Glendale, CA

4.3★★★★☆ 946 Google reviews

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135 S Glendale Ave
Glendale, CA 91205

Call (818) 243-1188

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Monday1 PM – 12 AM
Tuesday11 AM – 12 AM
Wednesday11 AM – 12 AM
Thursday11 AM – 12 AM
Friday11 AM – 1 AM
Saturday9 AM – 1 AM
Sunday9 AM – 12 AM

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Kind Pool hall Google lists it as a pool hall
Google rating 4.3 ★
Reviews 946

Back Alley Bowling - Glendale is a pool hall at 135 S Glendale Ave, Glendale, CA. It has a 4.3-star rating from 946 Google reviews.

How the place describes itself on Google: “Family-friendly bowling alley with dozens of lanes, an arcade, pool tables, a restaurant & full bar.”

What the reviews and website show

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What players say

We had an amazing experience thanks to our server, Joel! Even on a very busy Sunday night, he was incredibly attentive, personable, and made us feel truly taken care of. He checked on us often without ever making us wait, and his great attitude made our night that much better.

★★★★★ Ester, Nov 2025

Great bowling center. Free fall pins, proper oiled lanes, no malfunctions on ball return or pin setter. Staff was friendly and helpful.

★★★★★ David, Nov 2025

I had an amazing experience at Jewel City Bowl in Glendale, and I especially want to recognize an employee named Joel for going above and beyond what anyone could ever expect from customer service.

★★★★★ Richard, Oct 2026

Be prepared for a possible 2 hour wait on weekends! So this place is also called Back Alley Bowling so it can be confusing but it’s the same place. Overall this place was fun and my friends and I had a blast! There was a live MC for some reason that orchestrated little games and contests!

★★★★☆ Travin, Mar 2022

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