Brooklyn Bowl Nashville

"The Germantown outpost of this New York venue harmoniously offers bowling and concerts in the same space. First-rate sound equipment makes it possible to watch and hear the show up close to the stage, from above in the balcony or on a screen as you bowl a strike. The vibe is modern and universal, as you’d expect from a New York transplant, and offers a bar and bowling lanes on each level. Unlike the Eastside Bowl, where there is bowling in the same building, but is not actually visible from the music venue, at Brooklyn Bowl the lanes and the venue are together. You can see the concert on screens over the bowling alley. If you are at the show, you can occasionally hear some pins drop, but thanks to good acoustics, the noise isn’t really a distraction. Wander as you like throughout the space, your tab at the bar will move with you to any one of the bars." - Kristin Luna,Margaret Littman

"Big picture: What’s the vibe of the place, what’s it like? As its name suggests, this is the Nashville outpost of the popular New York music venue. The vibe is modern and universal, as you’d expect from a New York transplant, and offers a bar on each level and bowling lanes on each level. Unlike the Eastside Bowl, where there is bowling in the same building, but is not actually visible from the music venue, at Brooklyn Bowl the lanes and the venue are together. You can see the concert on screens over the bowling alley. If you are at the show, you can occasionally hear some pins drop, but thanks to good acoustics, the noise isn’t really a distraction. What kinds of events can we see here? The focus is on live music shows—some up-and-comers and some folks with loyal followings. The lineup is heavy on rock, but you’ll also catch some country and Americana in there, plus the occasional benefit show. How are the seats? Brooklyn Bowl Nashville is standing-room only on the first floor. The balcony level offers seating, and, yes, there’s a bar on each level. The venue is ADA compliant and accommodates needs on request. Good for kids? Brooklyn Bowl Nashville is standing-room only on the first floor. The balcony level offers seating, and, yes, there’s a bar on each level. The venue is ADA compliant and accommodates needs on request. Anything in particular that makes this place special, from the programming to a unique feature it has? The 1,200-person capacity venue has a reputation as a comfortable place to see a show. It can be sold out but still gives you ample room to maneuver to the bathroom and back. Acoustics are good. There’s space to wait for a ride share out front, and ample parking lots around. Hearing protection is sold in gumball machines. Staff has gone through Safe Bar training, to help reduce the incidence of sexual harassment and assault. If we’re going to be in town, what—and who—do you think this is best for? The 1,200-person capacity venue has a reputation as a comfortable place to see a show. It can be sold out but still gives you ample room to maneuver to the bathroom and back. Acoustics are good. There’s space to wait for a ride share out front, and ample parking lots around. Hearing protection is sold in gum ball machines. Staff has gone through Safe Bar training, to help reduce the incidence of sexual harassment and assault." - Margaret Littman

"Part bowling alley, part music venue, and part eatery, Brooklyn Bowl draws fans for ticketed shows in the Germantown neighborhood. Have a fried chicken platter and a boozy milkshake at one of the lanes, or pile in close to the stage to see your favorite rising star. The venue, which requires tickets for shows, welcomes a mix of artists from rock stars to folk singers and country music darlings." - Kellie Walton

"While Brooklyn Bowl is definitely somewhere you can see live music, we like coming here best with a group of competitive friends looking to perfect their granny roll with a side of boozy milkshakes and really good fried chicken. You’ve got 19 lanes to choose from (they’re first come, first serve), all set in a funky laser-lit space." - Jackie Gutierrez-Jones