The venue is closing this August, but the party isn't over - it's getting a full Miami glow-up
Manchester’s city centre bowling alley, Dog Bowl, is calling it a day after 12 years of burgers, pints and strikes. The venue will officially close on Saturday 16 August, but don’t worry, the party isn’t over. The Whitworth Street spot is getting a full Miami glow-up.
Taking over the site is Wynwood Lanes, a bowling destination inspired by Miami’s vibrant Wynwood district - expect poolside vibes, late-night bowling sessions and east coast playlists.
Set to open at 4pm on Friday 22 August, the five-lane bowling alley will also boast new pool tables, basketball hoops and even a coconut shy, all set within art-filled interiors inspired by the coastal Florida city.
A new food offering by Manchester legends Kong’s NQ will keep bowlers fueled with their Miami-inspired menu featuring Cuban sandwiches, meat-filled Arepa’s and fried chicken tacos.
A brand new drinks menu, inspired by Southern State flavours, is also landing - expect a blend of poolside party drinks (think frozen margs, fruity daquiris and creamy coladas). In a nutshell, they're fresh, fruity and boozy.
Starting 30 August, a bottomless brunch offering will also be available every Saturday and Sunday, providing guests with Miami brunch plates and bottomless party drinks for 90 minutes, with the option to upgrade to include bowling, too.
Wynwood Lanes will run a unique day-mode and night-mode model. By day, guests can expect poolside cocktails, low-fi tunes, and a laid-back atmosphere - with children welcome until 7pm, Sunday to Wednesday.
For night mode, Wynwood Lanes turns up the heat with drinks offers, late night snacks and a late night playlist, the perfect place to kick off a night out.
Matt Robson, Co-founder of Wynwood Lanes, said: “We went and sat in Dog Bowl recently and just realised we weren’t proud of it anymore - (especially the name, we no longer want to compete with pet shops on Google). Wynwood Lanes will bring something new to Whitworth Street and we’re buzzing to crack on with it!
“We have a hit list of passions from a trip to Wynwood in Miami and built a space that brings together the things we love - drinking rum and tequila, smashing avo on toast with Cuban coffee for brunch, tacos and fried chicken at night, playing and watching basketball, sharking people at pool and partying late into the night…”
Bowling prices will start at £9 with the option to add drinks and food while you bowl. To be the first to hear about Wynwood Lanes Manchester, sign up to the newsletter for all future updates here and follow @wynwoodlanes on Instagram.
Wynwood Lanes, 57 Whitworth Street, Manchester, M1 5WW
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