What Brooklyn Bowl does

Brooklyn Bowl is a privately-held, multi-location entertainment venue operator founded in 2009 in Brooklyn, New York. It operates four US venues—in Brooklyn (61 Wythe Avenue), Las Vegas, Nashville, and Philadelphia (1009 Canal Street)—each combining bowling lanes, a full-service restaurant branded by food partner Blue Ribbon, and a live music performance space. The company is owned by Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) and shares data, systems, and infrastructure with Ticketmaster and the broader Live Nation owned-and-operated venue portfolio.

The core product is a physical, all-in-one entertainment experience: bowling lanes accommodating up to 10 people (with VIP upgrades), ticketed live music performances across genres (funk, jazz, rock, hip-hop, country), and a Blue Ribbon-curated food and beverage program. Additional offerings include themed programming (Family Bowl, PINS PLATES AND PRAISE gospel bowling brunches), sports watch parties (NBA Finals, World Cup), private event bookings, branded merchandise, and gift cards. The technology stack is built on third-party platforms: Ticketmaster for ticketing, OpenTable for restaurant and lane reservations, SevenRooms for VIP experience upgrades, Universe for free RSVP events, and Ticketweb for gift card e-commerce. No proprietary AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

The business model is event-driven and transaction-based. Revenue is generated across five streams: concert and event tickets (sold via Ticketmaster), food and beverage, bowling lane rentals, VIP experiences (sold via SevenRooms), and merchandise/gift cards. GTM is primarily consumer-direct through the venue websites, integrated ticketing platforms, and email/social media marketing. Customer segments include music enthusiasts, bowling enthusiasts, F&B diners, families, private event planners, and sports fans—diversified B2C traffic with no single enterprise customer concentration. Pricing is pay-as-you-go, ranging from free RSVP events to paid concerts with optional VIP add-ons.

Name

Brooklyn Bowl

Legal name

Brooklyn Bowl

Website

https://brooklynbowl.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Brooklyn Bowl is a multi-location entertainment venue operator combining bowling lanes, live music performances, and Blue Ribbon-branded restaurants across four US cities (Brooklyn, Las Vegas, Nashville, Philadelphia), serving music enthusiasts, bowlers, families, and event planners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Entertainment Venues

NAICS

Bowling Centers (71395), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Amusement Parks and Arcades (7131)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Gaming Café/Bar Hybrid Venues (Food & Beverage + Competitive Play) (MPAFALAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Supper Clubs & Dinner-Theater Restaurants (THAFACAL), Neighborhood & Sports Bars (THAFAEAA)

Keywords

• Live music venue
• Bowling entertainment
• Restaurant dining
• Private event hosting
• Concert ticketing

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Concert and Event Tickets: Brooklyn Bowl generates revenue through ticket sales for live music performances and special events, sold primarily via Ticketmaster. Tickets range from free RSVP events to paid concerts, with VIP upgrade add-ons available.
2. Food and Beverage: Full-service restaurant with Blue Ribbon-branded food, alcoholic beverages, and non-alcoholic drinks served on-site. Revenue from dine-in customers, bowling lane service, and event catering.
3. Bowling Lane Rentals: Revenue from bowling lane reservations for individuals, groups, and private events. Lanes can accommodate up to 10 people. Reservations available via OpenTable.
4. VIP Experiences and Upgrades: Premium upgrade packages including VIP bowling lanes, pre-show bowling with artists, and enhanced seating experiences. Sold via SevenRooms platform.
5. Merchandise and Gift Cards: Sale of branded merchandise and physical gift cards valid for food, beverage, bowling, and merchandise purchases. Gift cards have no expiration date.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Brooklyn Bowl operates physical entertainment venues that combine bowling lanes, a full-service Blue Ribbon-branded restaurant, and a live music performance space under a single roof. The company sells bowling lane rentals, concert and event tickets, VIP experience upgrades, food and beverage, private event hosting, gift cards, and branded merchandise at four U.S. locations in Brooklyn, Las Vegas, Nashville, and Philadelphia.

Product overview

Brooklyn Bowl is a multi-location entertainment venue combining bowling, live music concerts, and full-service dining. The core offering consists of bowling lanes (with VIP upgrades), a Blue Ribbon-branded restaurant, and a live music venue hosting concerts across genres. Additional offerings include themed bowling events (Family Bowl, PINS, PLATES, AND PRAISE), sports watch parties, private event bookings, gift cards, and merchandise. The venue operates four locations: Brooklyn (NY), Las Vegas, Nashville, and Philadelphia.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Blue Ribbon (Food Partner): Food service partner providing cuisine at Brooklyn Bowl venues

Products and services

• Bowling Lane Rentals
• Live Music Concerts and Shows
• Blue Ribbon Restaurant Dining
• Private and Special Events
• VIP Upgrade Experiences
• Gift Cards

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TicketmastercoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary ticketing platform for all Brooklyn Bowl events across four locations. Provides integrated ticket sales, event management, and digital ticket delivery for concerts and special events.
• Blue RibboncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlue Ribbon is the exclusive food branding partner for Brooklyn Bowl's full-service restaurant. The Blue Ribbon brand association brings established culinary credibility and a menu known for quality American cuisine.
• OpenTablecoreTechnology or IntegrationRestaurant and bowling lane reservation platform enabling advance bookings for dining and bowling. Provides customers with easy online reservation capabilities and access to special promotional packages.
• SevenRoomscoreTechnology or IntegrationVIP experience upgrade platform used for Nashville and Philadelphia locations. Provides premium experience bookings and enhanced reservation management for high-value customers.
• Live Nation EntertainmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company within Live Nation Entertainment group. Live Nation provides services including marketing, profiling, reporting, and technical/product support. Brooklyn Bowl operates under the Live Nation umbrella of owned and operated venues.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lucky Strike Entertainment: Operator of upscale bowling and entertainment venues combining lanes, dining, and bars. Most direct competitor in the bowling-plus-hospitality format, with similar target customers and per-visit spend profile.
• Punch Bowl Social: Eatertainment concept combining bowling, arcade games, dining, and craft cocktails in a social-venue format. Targets the same experiential dining and group-outing customer base as Brooklyn Bowl.
• Splitsville Luxury Lanes: Bowling lanes combined with full-service dining and bar, frequently located within or adjacent to entertainment districts. Closely overlaps Brooklyn Bowl's bowling + F&B hybrid model.
• Kings Dining & Entertainment: Multi-location bowling, dining, and nightlife venue chain combining lanes, full-service restaurant, and bar/lounge. Closely comparable concept to Brooklyn Bowl across all three core offerings.
• Howl at the Moon: Dueling-piano bar and live music venue with full bar and group entertainment focus. Comparable nightlife, live music, and group-event positioning targeting a similar adult social-outing customer.
• Pinstripes: Bowling, bocce, and bistro concept offering upscale dining alongside gaming activities. Comparable target demographic and premium experiential positioning to Brooklyn Bowl.

Broad incumbents

• The Fillmore: Iconic Live Nation-owned concert venue brand focusing on live music programming. Comparable as a Live Nation sister venue targeting similar music-enthusiast customers but without the bowling/F&B components.
• Bowlero: Large-scale bowling entertainment chain with locations across the US. Overlaps on bowling and group entertainment but generally lacks the dedicated live music venue programming that differentiates Brooklyn Bowl.
• House of Blues: Live Nation-owned music venue chain featuring concert programming alongside full-service restaurant and bar. Sister brand under the same Live Nation parent, comparable music-venue + F&B combination at larger scale.

Regional players

• Brooklyn Steel: Large-scale concert venue in Brooklyn operated by Bowery Presents. Comparable live music programming for similar indie/alternative audiences, but lacks the bowling and restaurant components that define Brooklyn Bowl.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/brooklynbowl

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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