BOWLING IN SAN FRANCISCO's MISSION DISTRICT

We CANNOT give any refunds for cancellations/no shows for bowling reservations at this time. If you would like to reschedule your bowling reservation, we require that you give at least 48 hours notice before your reservation in order to do so. Cancellations made within 48 hours of the reservation time will not be able to be rescheduled and Mission Bowling Club will retain the full amount of the lane rental. For those that provide us with enough notice, you will receive a credit that is good for 1 year. If you are unable to confirm a new reservation day & time within 1 year, we will retain the full amount of your lane rental with no option to reschedule. We understand that it can be difficult to plan an outing and that plans change all the time. Please make sure you are 100% SURE you will make it to your scheduled bowling time before booking.

Bowling credits are valid for 1 year, have a one-time use, and can be used to reserve lanes up to 10 days ahead of time depending on availability. They can be applied toward payment of lanes + shoes but cannot be applied toward food & beverages. We just ask that when you are interested in re-booking that you give us a call or email us directly as credits cannot be applied to reservations made online.

Open - 3pm: $58 per 50 minute session*

3pm - 5pm: $68 per 50 minute session

5pm - Close: $78 per 50 minute session

Shoe rentals are $5 per bowler

Bowling sessions begin on the hour and the last bowling session starts 1 hour before close.

*Pricing is for one session on one lane and you can book up to two sessions on two lanes via our online booking system. Each bowling session is at least 50 minutes long. We will always do our best to let groups finish their games if possible and to provide adequate warning before time runs out. If you are only booking one 50 minute session, we recommend no more than 6 bowlers per lane to ensure that your group has enough time to finish a full game. If you are booking two back-to-back bowling sessions, we can accommodate up to 7 bowlers per lane.

Bowling reservations can be made online up to 1 week in advance. Reservations are made in real time and availability is subject to change. You can self-book up to 2 lanes for 2 sessions (about 2 hours) via our online booking system. Before booking, you can check our Calendar to see upcoming events that might affect lane availability. Bowling reservations for 3 or more lanes require an event package — head over to our Private Events page for more information.

Please note that the lane booked does not guarantee exact lane placement. This is decided at the time of arrival based on your group size and needs. Parties booking 2 lanes will be placed next to each other.

Be sure to let us know if you need bumpers, as only 2 of our 6 lanes have them and they are booked by families on a first come, first served basis.

The ideal number of bowlers is 5-6 per lane. You should be able to finish 1 full game per session with that many bowlers.

We always try to keep two lanes open for walk-ins, so if you are not able to make a reservation online, you can always come down in person to get a walk-in lane (we do not take reservations for any lanes, including our walk-in lanes, over the phone). Walk-in lanes are not guaranteed and the waitlist for our walk-in lanes can easily fill up in advance for our peak hours (7-11pm).

We have a waitlist system in place for 2-lane, 2-session reservations (maximum of 10 -12 guests) and we are generally able to book them about 10 days in advance. Reservations are not guaranteed while we are still in the process of firming up private events and venue closures, but we will gladly follow up with you as the date approaches. Please send us an email to be added to our waitlist for 2-lane reservations.

Please note: the 2-lane reservation waitlist is only for reservations more than 7 days in advance. For any reservations within 7 days, including 2-lane reservations, please use our online booking system (use the red button at the top of the page). If there are no available lanes in our online booking system, we are fully booked.

MBC is an all ages venue until 6pm. After 6pm Tuesday - Saturday no persons under the age of 21 are allowed. MBC is a 21+ only venue after 6pm every day except Sunday. During our all-ages time (Tuesday- Saturday before 6pm, and all day Sunday), we ask that all persons under the age of 16 be accompanied by an adult.

Mission Bowling Club is a full service bar and restaurant and as such we do not allow outside food or drink with one exception. We allow outside desserts with a fee of $10 per cake or tray of cupcakes/cookies for up to 12 people.

Hours of Operations:

Tuesday & Wednesday: 4 pm - 10 pm

Thursday: 3 pm - 10 pm

Friday: 3 pm - Midnight

Saturday: 11 am - Midnight

Sunday: 11 am - 8pm

Please note: Mission Bowling Club is closed on Mondays except for Full Buyouts (visit our Private Events page for more info) and for Queer Bowling on the 3rd Monday of every month.

If you have a large group (10 - 12 bowlers) and want to make a reservation for 2 sessions (about 2 hours) on 2 lanes more than 7 days in advance, send us an email to be added to our waitlist (please read Reservation Information below for more details).

Safety Rules

Be cautious when bowling or using the facilities at MBC. Bowling is an active, competitive sport requiring physical conditioning, coordination and skill and can present dangerous situations and the risk of serious injury. Due to the physical requirements of bowling, a fall or accident and an injury, may occur regardless of the condition of the approach and other areas of the center.

When children are bowling or present, each parent or adult in charge is responsible for teaching each person in the group the Safety Rules and making sure the rules are followed.

No food or drink is allowed on the approach. Slippery, wet, or sticky spots or substances can affect a bowler's slide and delivery and cause a fall and serious injury. Inspect the approach each time before bowling and make adjustments. Take practice slides. If the approach is sticky or slippery, stop bowling and ask a staff member for assistance.

Wear bowling shoes while bowling. Have the correct fit for the bowling ball and shoes. See a staff member for help selecting or changing a ball or shoes. Bowling Buddies, which slip on over your own shoes, are also available for purchase.

Lanes are treated with oil and are extremely slippery, so please pay attention and do not cross the foul line! Crossing the foul line can cause a fall and serious injury. After crossing the foul line, please ask a staff member for a new pair of bowling shoes.

Keep all coats, bags and personal belongings out of the walking paths to avoid tripping. Tell a staff member about any tripping hazard right away.

Mechanical equipment is dangerous and can cause injuries. If a ball or pin is stuck or the bumper must be raised or lowered, ask a staff member for assistance.

The ball return has moving parts. Serious injury can result from reaching into the ball return opening. Keep hands away from the ball return and ball return tray. Watch children.

House Rules

MBC will strive to serve customers in a friendly and courteous manner. No person will be denied service on the basis of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, physical disability or age.

MBC may refuse service or access to a center based on a customer's inappropriate behavior or dress.

There will be no use of alcohol or illegal drugs, other than alcoholic beverages provided by MBC, and no disruptive behavior (i.e., rough play or fighting) at MBC.

Customers must comply with laws and regulations controlling the use of alcoholic beverages.

Customers must remain in designated public areas of the venue.

MBC does not permit outside food or drink (except birthday cakes or similar items which are subject to a $10 outside dessert fee) in the venue.

MBC is not liable for delays, postponements or other circumstances related to or caused by circumstances beyond its control including but not limited to the unavailability of lanes, loss of electricity, inclement weather, scheduling, fire, earthquake or flood.

MBC will have no liability or responsibility for injury to, or loss, theft or property damage suffered by, a customer while at the venue, except to the extent such loss/damage is caused by MBC’s willful misconduct.

A customer may not display decorating or promotional material without MBC’s permission

We do not allow outside food or drink with the exception of desserts with a $10 fee per cake or tray of cupcakes and bottles of wine with a $25 corkage fee.

If you have a credit from a previously cancelled bowling reservation, please call or email us as credits cannot be applied to reservations made online.

Mission Bowling Club and its staff do not allow hate speech or harassment in the establishment. Harassment includes name calling, physical assaults or threats, intimidation, ridicule, offensive pictures, being followed in and around the building, inappropriate touching, insulting “jokes” or statements based on stereotypes, and offensive slurs. If any violations of the code of conduct occur during the course of your visit, you will be notified and the action must stop. If necessary, you will be asked to leave.