Strike a Match: 5 Ideas to Create the Perfect Bowling Date Night!

Whether it’s a first date or you’re just looking for a fun night out, bowling is the perfect date night activity! It’s a popular date idea for a reason– it offers plenty of time to talk and get to know your date while providing a little playful competition. Whether you’re celebrating strikes or laughing over gutterballs, it’s a fun way to bond with another person. Here’s 5 tips on how to wow your date during your next outing at Kings:

1. Book Ahead & Pick the Right Time
Kings can get busy, especially on weekends. Skip the wait and impress your date by showing them you cared enough to plan ahead by reserving your lane in advance. You can do this online or by calling your favorite location. This also lets you pick a time with the mood you want– earlier for a more chill vibe or later if you’re looking for a party-like atmosphere with music and lights.

2. Kick Things Off at the Bar
Suggest arriving a little early to your date in order to start with a drink at the bar or lounge area. Kings offers an assortment of beers and creative craft cocktails to choose from that are perfect to loosen the two of you up, get conversation flowing, and set the tone before the first frame.       

3. Share Some Bites
No need to eat somewhere else beforehand, or interrupt the flow of your date by changing locations, Kings offers delicious menu items for you to choose from. Sharing food is an easy, casual way to break the ice in new relationships. Scan our menu online before the date (especially if you know if they have any allergies, dietary restrictions or preferences) to suggest some shareable apps you think they may enjoy– like nachos, sliders, or our popular sample platter– for a laid back, social meal.  

4. Add in a Little Friendly Competition
A great way to keep your date fun, light-hearted and not too serious is by upping the stakes a little bit. Try a playful bet like “winner picks dessert”, the light teasing and cheering each other on will create a more flirty vibe.

5. Extra Fun
Round out your date night with some other activities Kings has to offer. Try to beat each other’s scores in the arcade, enjoy some pool, or take in a game on one of our large screens. This will keep your night going and adds a little excitement and variety to the date. If you’re really hitting it off, keep the conversation flowing in our comfy lounge area before it’s time to head home.