The new, Miami-inspired venue now goes by the name Wynwood Lanes in nod to the vibrant neighbourhoods of the coastal city
The bowling alley in Manchester City Centre has been transformed(Image: Carl Sukonik | The Vain Photography)
Earlier this summer, Dog Bowl in Manchester city centre confirmed it would be shutting its doors after 12 years of strikes, burgers and pints.
However, fans of the Whitworth Street bowling alley were quickly reassured that the closure would only be temporary, as owners looked to refresh the space.
Now, just in time for the Bank Holiday Weekend, the much-loved bowling alley has reopened its doors to the public – with a brand new theme and name.
The new, Miami-inspired venue now goes by the name Wynwood Lanes in nod to the Sunshine State.
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Taking over the legendary Dog Bowl site, which was first opened in 2013 and then acquired by the team behind NQ64 in 2018, it’s been given a full Miami makeover.
The bowling alley in Manchester City Centre has been transformed(Image: Carl Sukonik | The Vain Photography)
Speaking at the time of the temporary closure, 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.”
The bowling alley in Manchester City Centre has been transformed(Image: Carl Sukonik | The Vain Photography)
Inside Wynwood Lanes, guests can expect five upgraded lanes, pool tables, basketball hoops and even a coconut shy – all surrounded by bold, art-soaked interiors inspired by Miami’s famous Wynwood district.
There’s also smoke machines for victory laps and playlists that’ll make you want to dance between throws.
Fuel for the fun comes from Manchester legends Kong’s NQ – back where it all began, only this time with a Miami twist.
The bowling alley in Manchester City Centre has been transformed(Image: Carl Sukonik | The Vain Photography)
Expect Cuban sandwiches, lime chicken avo arepas, tacos galore and Miami-style brunch plates like the Breakfast Beef Quesadilla or Miami Breakfast Bowl.
On the drinks side they’ve gone full South Beach – think Frozen Margs, Deep-Sea Coladas, Strawberry Daiquiris and more “poolside in a glass” moments.
Wynwood Lanes will run a unique day-mode and night-mode model. By day, guests can expect fresh brunch dishes, poolside cocktails and low-fi tunes, with children welcome until 7pm, Sunday to Wednesday.
The bowling alley in Manchester City Centre has been transformed(Image: Carl Sukonik | The Vain Photography)
In night mode, Wynwood Lanes turns up the heat with party beats, celebratory smoke machines, late night snacks and bar games.
To start things with a bang, this bank holiday Monday, Kong’s NQ will be serving up half price Arepas all day long from their brand new Miami menu.
From Saturday, 30 August Wynwood Lanes will also launch its boozy Bottomless Brunch every Saturday and Sunday for £39.50, which breaks down to 90 minutes of Miami plates and free-flowing cocktails, with the option to upgrade to bowling for just a tenner.
The bowling alley in Manchester City Centre has been transformed(Image: Carl Sukonik | The Vain Photography)
Wynwood Lanes is open from 4pm on Friday 22 August at 57 Whitworth Street, Manchester.
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Bowling prices will start at £9 with the option to add drinks and food.