
From the 80’s until now there is a type of leisure that has transcended generations: the bowling alleys of Madrid then adopted the American aesthetics, where to emulate any series or teenage romantic comedy movie.
The truth is that the various regional variants of bowling, which are spread throughout Europe, have been with us since at least the Roman Empire, but the current format, with the ritual of shoes (and even clothes) and adjoining bar, was developed in the 1950s in the United States.
1. Bowling Chamartín
Bowling Chamartín is one of the oldest bowling alleys in Madrid, it has been open since 79. And if you grew up in the capital, this place is likely to be part of your childhood memories of celebrations and weekends. It is a reference in the world of bowling and is the official bowling center of the Spanish Bowling Federation.
Over the years they have been renovated, but its 20 courts, tournaments, championships and private parties have been maintained over the decades.
chamartín Station s/n. Zone attic (1st floor).
2. CityPlay
CityPlay is the bowling alley with special effects at the Ice Palace. When you throw your ball down the lane it is possible that it will be followed by a trail of color or rainbow that traces the course, whether it has been good or bad. In case you want to organize a family plan or plan with children complete, this is the place. Before or after bowling you can watch a new movie, play on the 18-hole miniature golf course wrapped in glow-in-the-dark decor. Of course, there are also bars and restaurants in the shopping center.
palacio de Hielo Shopping Mall (Calle de Silvano, 77, Hortaleza)
3. Bowling La Ermita
The Ermita bowling alley -a shopping center in Angel’s Gate that will be torn down-embraces that 1950s American aesthetic, with a pastel color filter. It has 18 bowling lanes surrounded by arcade machines, foosball tables and a cafeteria specializing in sandwiches.
During some nights of the weekends they celebrate concerts, monologue nights, magic, etc. They usually announce it on their social networks. In addition, they have special packs for children’s birthday celebrations that already include meals, sweets and gifts.
📍 La Ermita Shopping Center (Pº Ermita del Santo, 48).
4. SLVJ’s bowling alley

SLVJ’s hidden bowling alley is the closest thing to a speakeasy but instead of hiding alcohol, bowling lanes are hidden.
The BLESS Hotel del salamanca neighborhood not only has one of the best rooftops of the Zone, it also has a restaurant that is at least a little bold in its decoration. Tapping into that “more is more” trend that SLVJ creates wherever he opens a new restaurant, his two handbag playgrounds are not at all out of place.
📍 BLESS Hotel Madrid (Calle Velázquez, 62).
5. X-Madrid
X-Madrid is the most geeky shopping center in Madrid -with stores specialized in it- as well as a lot of curious sports facilities like surfing. But like any good entertainment spot on the outskirts, it has an Ozone bowling alley, which is not only one of the largest, but is surrounded by an area with a barcade atmosphere and a typical village fair, albeit an indoor one. Bumper cars, tombolas and an arcade accompany the 25 bowling lanes.
📍 Calle Oslo, 53 (Alcorcón).