THE ALLEY BOWLING & BBQ

THE ALLEY BOWLING & BBQ is a Bowling Alley in Barnstable, MA. The venue combines candle‑pin bowling with a house‑smoked barbecue restaurant and a full bar, offering lane‑side dining, takeout, and catering for families, groups, and private parties. Guests can enjoy a kids menu, gluten‑free and vegetarian options, high‑top bar tables, a separate dining room, an outdoor patio, and a seasonal enclosed garden patio with an outdoor fireplace. The entertainment lineup includes classic arcade games, an air‑hockey table, 55‑inch flat‑screen TVs, and a selection of 16 beers on tap featuring New England brews, craft beers, local spirits, and a bourbon menu. With a 4.40‑star rating, the Alley is a popular gathering spot for the Cape Cod community.

Founded by a family that has owned the building since the 1970s, the business was completely renovated and reopened as a combined bowling and barbecue destination in March 2014. The Alley features twelve candle‑pin lanes and a brand‑new 200‑lb capacity wood smoker that prepares house‑smoked signature meat trays, including ribs, brisket, chicken, and pork, slow‑cooked for hours. The menu, made from scratch, offers dozens of chicken‑wing flavors, four handcrafted barbecue sauces, handmade veggie burgers, hot and cold sides, cornbread, and homemade desserts. The restaurant emphasizes a family‑friendly atmosphere, providing options for all ages and palates, and it welcomes private events and group celebrations with special attention to each client’s needs.

By pairing authentic, scratch‑made barbecue with a casual, family‑friendly bowling experience, THE ALLEY BOWLING & BBQ stands out as a distinctive entertainment and dining option in Barnstable and the broader Cape Cod area.