The site will be quickly transformed into a Miami-inspired venue in the coming weeks
GV General view shot of Dogbowl (Dog Bowl) in Manchester, UK, taken in daylight. (Image: Andrew Stuart)
It’s part of the city centre fabric, but next month, one of Manchester’s most popular bowling alleys will close its doors after more than a decade of strikes, burgers and pints.
On August 22 and after 12 years on Whitworth Street, Dog Bowl will close. However, owners have confirmed that they’ll be transforming the unit into a brand-new Miami-inspired venue.
Taking over the site ill be Wynwood Lanes, which the team say will bring pool-side party vibes to the venue inspired by Miami’s vibrant Wynwood district.
Set to open at 4pm on Friday 22 August, the new site takes over Dog Bowl, which first opened in 2013 and was later acquired by the team behind games bar NQ64 in 2018.
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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).
Dog Bowl Launch Party
“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.”
Wynwood Lanes will offer five new bowling lanes, fully upgraded for late-night sessions with east-coast playlists, celebratory smoke machines and upgraded lighting effects.
Guests can also expect new pool tables, basketball hoops and a coconut shy, all set within art-filled interiors inspired by Miami.
The new bar takes its name and style from from the Wynwood neighborhood – Miami’s lively down-town art district, known for its bold geometric murals, neon lit streets and 24/7 energy.
A new food menu will also be served up by Manchester restaurant Kong’s NQ, who first started out slinging fried chicken in the original Dog Bowl kitchen. Guests can expect fresh Cuban sandwiches, meat-filled Arepas and fried chicken tacos, alongside a fresh brunch line up.
Dog Bowl (Image: Carl Sukonik)
A brand new drinks menu is also landing, inspired by Southern State flavours, expect a blend of poolside party drinks – think frozen margs and creamy coladas – with late-night lobby cocktails.
The new spot will also feature a bottomless brunch menu every Saturday and Sunday starting on 30 August, offering Miami brunch plates and bottomless party drinks for 90 minutes, with the option to upgrade to bowling too.
Wynwood Lanes will also 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, the new venue will offer late night snacks and a late night playlist.
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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.
Wynwood Lanes opens from 4pm on Friday 22 August at 57 Whitworth Street, Manchester. Bowling prices will start at £9 with the option to add drinks and food.