If you’re looking to go candlepin bowling in Maine, you’re in luck. The Pine Tree State has 20 great options, spread pretty equally throughout southern Maine (and one up top).
This list contains all the places you can bowl here and includes a combination of traditional alleys plus a couple more unique spots.
Besides the full list, I’ve also sorted the places where you can go candlepin bowling in Maine into some additional categories you might find useful. Take a look at the Table of Contents below for more info.
Candlepin Bowling in Maine map
On this map you’ll find all 20 of the active candlepin bowling alleys in Maine. (The red dots represent the three that offer both candlepin and ten-pin bowling.)
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Where to go candlepin bowling in Maine
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- 1-7-10 Bowling and Entertainment Center (Augusta)
- 33 Elmwood (Westbrook)
- ALLPLaY Family Entertainment (Belfast)
- Archie’s Strike & Spare (Kezar Falls)
- Bangor Brewer Lanes (Brewer)
- Big 20 Bowling (Scarborough)
- Bowl-A-Rama (Sanford)
- D’Amanda’s (Ellsworth)
- Just-In Time Recreation (Lewiston)
- Newagen Seaside Inn (Southport)
- Newport Entertainment Center (Newport)
- Northern Lanes Bowling Alley (Presque Isle)
- Oakland Park Bowling Center (Rockport)
- Old Town Bowling Center (Old Town)
- Pineland Farms (New Gloucester)
- Saco Valley Sports Center (Fryeburg)
- Sammi’s Family Entertainment Center (Waldoboro)
- Stars and Strikes (Paris)
- West-Port Bowling Lanes (Westbrook)
- York Beach Bowling (York)
All the Candlepin Bowling alleys in Maine
Below are all the alleys (and other cool spots) where you can go candlepin bowling in Maine, arranged in alphabetical order. All hours and information are accurate as of January 2024.
1. 1-7-10 Bowling and Entertainment Center
The 1-7-10 Bowling and Entertainment Center in Augusta, Maine features 20 lanes of candlepin bowling as well as a bar and restaurant, arcade, and fun events like karaoke and craft nights.
They host candlepin bowling leagues, fun tournaments, birthday parties, and regular fundraising events for the community. On select days they also have live music, the NFL package, and food and drink specials.
1-7-10 Bowling Center info & hours
Here’s where you can find them:
- Address: 2246 N. Belfast Ave., Augusta, ME
- Phone: (207) 621-1710
- Facebook: 1-7-10 Bowling and Entertainment Center
And here’s when they’re open:
- Monday: 5PM – 9PM
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 9AM – 5PM
- Thursday: 3PM – 9PM
- Friday: Noon – 10PM
- Saturday: 11AM – 10PM
- Sunday: 11AM – 5PM
2. 33 Elmwood
33 Elmwood in Westbrook is technically a place you can go candlepin bowling in Maine, but there are some conditions. For the time being, 33 Elmwood is mostly a venue for private events, but they do open to the public twice a month. (Check their Facebook page for details.)
You can rent out 33 Elmwood for all kinds of parties, weddings, corporate events, and whatever else you want for up to 300 people. In addition to a handful of candlepin bowling lanes, they also have ten-pin lanes, bocce, corn hole, a restaurant/bar, and more in their 24,000 sq. ft. space.
33 Elmwood info & hours
Here’s where you can find them:
- Address: 33 Elmwood Ave., Westbrook, ME
- Phone: (207) 536-7061
- Website: 33elmwoodme.com
- Facebook: 33 Elmwood
Here’s when they’re open:
Check their Facebook page for the latest public opening dates and hours. Otherwise, they’re open daily from 8AM – 10PM.
3. ALLPLaY Family Entertainment
The ALLPLaY Family Entertainment Center in Belfast offers 8 lanes of candlepin bowling as well as an arcade and billiards area. This family-centered bowling alley also has a small restaurant/café. They also host youth leagues, tournaments, and birthday parties.
ALLPLaY Family Entertainment info & hours
Here’s where you can find them:
- Address: 49 Searsport Ave., Belfast, Maine
- Phone: (207) 218-1100
- Facebook: ALLPLaY Belfast
Here’s when they’re open:
- Monday: 1PM – 9PM
- Tuesday: 1PM – 9PM
- Wednesday: Noon – 10PM
- Thursday: Noon – 10PM
- Friday: Noon – 9PM
- Saturday: 11AM – 9PM
- Sunday: Noon – 6PM
4. Archie’s Strike & Spare
Archie’s Strike & Spare in Kezar Falls (Parsonsfield) offers 10 lanes of candlepin bowling in a historic bowling alley originally built in 1963. It was restored in 2021 but maintained its vintage vibes. While you’re here you can also play darts, pool, and board games. They also have a restaurant and bar on site.
Check them out for Glow Bowling on Saturday nights and pub trivia every other Sunday. (See Facebook for details.) They also host birthday parties and all kinds of organized events.
Archie’s Strike & Spare info & hours
Here’s where you can find them:
- Address: 135 Federal St., Kezar Falls, ME
- Phone: (207) 625-9508
- Website: archiescandlepin.com
- Facebook: Archie’s Strike & Spare
Here’s when they’re open:
- Monday: 3PM – 9PM
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 3PM – 9PM
- Thursday: 3PM – 9PM
- Friday: 2PM – 9PM
- Saturday: 10AM – 10PM
- Sunday: 10AM – 8PM
5. Bangor Brewer Lanes
Bangor Brewer Lanes in Brewer, Maine features 24 lanes of candlepin bowling, an arcade, and food service in their Penny Lane Bar and Grille.
They host both adult and junior bowling leagues as well as tournaments and birthday parties. In the summer you can enjoy Glow Bowling on Saturday nights and participate in their “kids bowl free” program.
Bangor Brewer Lanes info & hours
Here’s where you can find them:
- Address: 534 Wilson St., Brewer, ME
- Phone: (207) 989-3798
- Facebook: Bangor Brewer Bowling
Here’s when they’re open:
- Monday: 10:30AM – 8PM
- Tuesday: 10AM – 9PM
- Wednesday: 10AM – 9PM
- Thursday: 9AM – 9PM
- Friday: 10:30AM – 10PM
- Saturday: 10AM – 11PM
- Sunday: 10AM – 5PM
6. Big 20 Bowling
Big 20 Bowling in Scarborough features 20 candlepin bowling lanes in an alley that dates back to 1950. (It was originally called State O’ Maine, hence the sign on its exterior.)
They host tournaments, Rock N’ Bowl glow-in-the-dark bowling nights, and both adult and junior bowling leagues. They also have an on-site snack bar/restaurant, a full bar, and a candlepin bowling pro shop.
This is a great place to go candlepin bowling in Maine if you’re planning to visit Portland since it’s just about 10 minutes away.
Big 20 Bowling info & hours
Here’s where you can find them:
- Address: 382 US Route 1, Scarborough, ME
- Phone: (207) 883-2131
- Website: big20bowling.com
- Facebook: Big 20 Bowling
Here’s when they’re open:
- Monday: 1PM – 10PM
- Tuesday: 9AM – 10PM
- Wednesday: 4PM – 10PM
- Thursday: 9:30AM – Noon / 4PM – 10PM
- Friday: 1PM – 10PM
- Saturday: 9:30AM – 10PM
- Sunday: 1PM – 7PM
7. Bowl-A-Rama
Sanford’s Bowl-A-Rama has 20 candlepin bowling lanes, an arcade, and a full bar plus food service. (Featuring “cheesy and fried favorites,” as they put it.) They host birthday parties and regular Rock N Glo Bowling nights. You can also join one of their many candlepin bowling leagues.
Bowl-A-Rama info & hours
Here’s where you can find them:
- Address: 1217 Main St., Sanford, ME
- Phone: (207) 324-2401
- Website: sanfordbowl.com
- Facebook: Bowl-A-Rama Sanford
Here’s when they’re open:
- Monday: 10AM – 8PM
- Tuesday: 10AM – 8PM
- Wednesday: 10AM – 8PM
- Thursday: 10AM – 8PM
- Friday: 10AM – 9PM
- Saturday: 11AM – 9PM
- Sunday: 11AM – 6PM
8. D’Amanda’s
D’Amanda’s in Ellsworth, Maine (also known as the Ellsworth Bowling Alley) offers 20 lanes of candlepin bowling in a retro atmosphere. In fact, D’Amanda’s has the “world’s oldest known candlepin pinsetter” still in use. The owner and single employee, Autumn Mowery, offers behind-the-scenes tours of this vintage equipment on Mondays.
D’Amanda’s offers several fun theme nights of bowling as well as adult and youth bowling leagues. It also features a bar (beer only) and restaurant, an arcade, pool tables, and other games like darts and cornhole.
D’Amanda’s info & hours
Here’s where you can find them:
- Address: 25 Eastward Ln., Ellsworth, ME
- Phone: (207) 667-9228
- Website: damandas.com
- Facebook: D’Amanda’s Bowling
Here’s when they’re open:
Oct 1- April 30
Reservations are required.
- Monday: Behind-the-Scenes tours only
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 1PM – Midnight
- Thursday: 1PM – 4PM / 9PM – Midnight
- Friday: Noon – Midnight
- Saturday: Noon – Midnight
- Sunday: 6PM – Midnight
May 1 – Sept 30
Walk-ins are welcome.
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 5PM – Midnight
- Thursday: 3PM – Midnight
- Friday: 2PM – 1AM
- Saturday: Noon – 1AM
- Sunday: 6PM – Midnight
9. Just-In Time Recreation
Just-In Time Recreation in Lewiston features 12 candlepin bowling lanes (plus 22 lanes of ten-pin bowling too). They have a sit-down “family restaurant” on site with a newly installed bar and expanded kitchen.
They host birthday parties and pretty much any other kind of event you’d like to have here. Also check out their bowling leagues and special promotions like Glow Bowling and trivia nights.
Just-In Time Recreation info & hours
Here’s where you can find them:
- Address: 24 Mollison Way, Lewiston, ME
- Phone: (207) 786-2695
- Website: justintimebowl.com
- Facebook: Bowl 207
Here’s when they’re open:
- Monday: 4PM – 10PM
- Tuesday: 9AM – 10PM
- Wednesday: 9AM – 10PM
- Thursday: 9AM – 10PM
- Friday: 9AM – 11PM
- Saturday: Noon – 11PM
- Sunday: Noon – 9PM
10. Newagen Seaside Inn
The Newagen Seaside Inn in Southport is one of the more “interesting” candlepin bowling venues… especially since it’s not a bowling alley at all. Rather, it’s exactly what the name says—an inn. This popular historic inn offers tons of fun activities for guests—everything from rowing, hiking local nature trails, swimming, and even candlepin bowling.
Inside their vintage game room–behind the billiards, ping-pong tables, and dartboards–are two candlepin bowling lanes (for guests of the inn only).
Newagen Seaside Inn info & hours
Here’s where you can find them:
- Address: 1217 Main St., Sanford, ME
- Phone: (207) 324-2401
- Website: newagenseasideinn.com
- Facebook: Newagen Seaside Inn
11. Newport Entertainment Center
The Newport Entertainment Center is one of only three alleys in Maine that offer both candlepin and ten-pin bowling. (They have 16 lanes of ten-pin and 4 lanes for candlepin bowling.)
They also have an arcade, pool tables, glow bowling on Saturday nights, and other special events like paint parties. With a kitchen and full bar, they also offer wing nights, happy hour specials, and the NFL ticket.
Newport Entertainment Center info & hours
Here’s where you can find them:
- Address: 26 Main St., Newport, ME
- Phone: (207) 368-2490
- Website: Newport Entertainment Center
- Facebook: Newport EC
Here’s when they’re open:
- Monday: 11AM – 9PM
- Tuesday: 11AM – 9PM
- Wednesday: 11AM – 9PM
- Thursday: 11AM – 9PM
- Friday: 11AM – 10PM
- Saturday: 11AM – 10PM
- Sunday: 11AM – 8PM
12. Northern Lanes Bowling Alley
Northern Lanes Bowling Alley is located at the Elks Lodge in Presque Isle. It has 8 lanes of candlepin bowling where they host leagues and other fun family events.
Northern Lanes info & hours
Here’s where you can find them:
- Address: 510 Main St., Presque Isle, ME
- Phone: (207) 764-1532
- Facebook: Northern Lanes Bowling Alley
Here’s when they’re open:
- Monday: 8AM – 11AM / 3PM – 6PM
- Tuesday: 3PM – 6PM
- Wednesday: 8AM – 11AM / 3PM – 8:30PM
- Thursday: 3PM – 6PM
- Friday: 8AM – 11AM / 3PM – 9PM
- Saturday: Noon – 9PM
- Sunday: 1PM – 7PM
13. Oakland Park Bowling Center
Rockport’s Oakland Park Bowling Center offers 18 lanes of candlepin bowling on two floors. You can join one of their bowling leagues, play in their arcade, or grab some snacks at their snack bar.
Oakland Park Bowling Center info & hours
Here’s where you can find them:
- Address: 732 Commercial St., Rockport, ME
- Phone: (207) 594-7525
- Facebook: Oakland Park Bowling Center
Here’s when they’re open:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 9:30AM – 10PM
- Wednesday: 9:30AM – 10PM
- Thursday: 9:30AM – 10PM
- Friday: 9AM – 10PM
- Saturday: Noon – 11PM
- Sunday: Noon – 10PM
14. Old Town Bowling Center
At the Old Town Bowling Center in Old Town, Maine you can go candlepin bowling on 12 lanes or check out their arcade and pool tables. Grab a snack and a beer while you’re here.
Old Town Bowling Center info & hours
Here’s where you can find them:
- Address: 156 Center St., Old Town, ME
- Phone: (207) 827-2874
- Facebook: Old Town Bowling Center
Here’s when they’re open:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wednesday: 5PM – 10PM
- Thursday: 5PM – 10PM
- Friday: 5PM – 10PM
- Saturday: 3PM – 10PM
- Sunday: Noon – 6PM
15. Pineland Farms
Like the Newagen Seaside Inn, Pineland Farms in New Gloucester is another great place to go candlepin bowling in Maine that isn’t a traditional bowling alley.
Pineland Farms is actually a large complex that consists of a dairy farm, an equestrian center, an education venue with farm animals, a restaurant and market, and tons of outdoor activities in their 5,000-acre space that’s open to the public. (For games like tennis, disc golf, pickle ball, and more.)
Additionally, inside their fitness center are 4 lanes of candlepin bowling. There aren’t any shoe rentals though so you’ll have to bring your own or bowl in your socks!
Pineland Farms info & hours
Here’s where you can find them:
- Address: 15 Farm View Dr., New Gloucester, ME
- Phone: (207) 688-4539
- Website: pinelandfarms.org
- Facebook: Pineland Farms ME
Here’s when they’re open:
- Monday: 8AM – 8PM
- Tuesday: 8AM – 8PM
- Wednesday: Noon – 8PM
- Thursday: 8AM – 8PM
- Friday: 8AM – 5PM
- Saturday: 8AM – 5PM
- Sunday: 8AM – 5PM
16. Saco Valley Sports Center
Saco Valley Sports Center in Fryeburg offers 16 lanes of candlepin bowling along with pool tables, a golf simulator, and an arcade. They have a snack bar that also sells beer and wine.
Saco Valley Sports Center info & hours
Here’s where you can find them:
- Address: 95 Pine St., Fryeburg, ME
- Phone: (207) 935-3777
- Facebook: Saco Valley Sports Center
Here’s when they’re open:
- Monday: 10AM – 8PM
- Tuesday: 9AM – 8PM
- Wednesday: 10AM – 9PM
- Thursday: 9AM – 6PM
- Friday: 10AM – 9PM
- Saturday: 10AM – 10PM
- Sunday: Noon – 6PM
17. Sammi’s Family Entertainment Center
Sammi’s Family Entertainment Center in Waldoboro has 8 candlepin bowling lanes, an arcade, a café, and a full bar. They just celebrated a grand re-opening in October 2023. (Sammi’s used to be called ALLPLaY Family Entertainment, in case you were searching for that.)
Sammi’s Family Entertainment Center info & hours
Here’s where you can find them:
- Address: 402 Friendship Rd., Waldoboro, ME
- Phone: (207) 832-7860
- Website: Sammi’s Family Entertainment
- Facebook: Sammie’s FEC
Here’s when they’re open:
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 3PM – 9PM
- Wednesday: 3PM – 9PM
- Thursday: 3PM – 9PM
- Friday: 3PM – 10PM
- Saturday: 11AM – 10PM
- Sunday: Closed
18. Stars and Strikes
Stars and Strikes in Paris, Maine features candlepin bowling alongside an arcade as well as a restaurant with a full bar. Because they also host bowling leagues, note that no lanes are available after 6PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Stars and Strikes info & hours
Here’s where you can find them:
- Address: 108 Park St., South Paris, ME
- Phone: (207) 743-9863
- Website: starsandstrikesme.com
- Facebook: Stars and Strikes ME
Here’s when they’re open:
- Monday: 9AM – Noon / 5PM – 9PM
- Tuesday: 9AM – Noon / 5PM – 9PM*
- Wednesday: Closed
- Thursday: 1PM – 10PM*
- Friday: 9AM – Noon / 3PM – 10PM
- Saturday: Noon – 10PM
- Sunday: Noon – 7PM
- * No lanes available on Tuesdays and Thursdays after 6PM
19. West-Port Bowling Lanes
West-Port Bowling Lanes in Westbrook offers candlepin bowling on 24 nostalgic lanes. Be prepared for pencil/paper scoring here as this place is computer-free.
They host tournaments and women’s, men’s, and mixed bowling leagues. West-Port has a small arcade and a birthday party room as well as snacks, soft drinks, and bottled beer available.
West-Port Bowling Lanes info & hours
Here’s where you can find them:
- Address: 135 Main St., Westbrook, ME
- Phone: (207) 854-9311
- Facebook: West-Port Bowling
Here’s when they’re open:
Check their Facebook page for the latest hours. They’re typically closed on Mondays and they open at either 9AM or 10AM depending on the day and the season. They don’t list any closing hours.
20. York Beach Bowling
York Beach Bowling (if that’s even your real name) has been a York Beach institution for what feels like forever. If you’re a regular visitor to the Short Sands area, you’ve certainly seen the giant “Bowling” building to the left of the Fun-O-Rama. (Which, by the way, the bowling alley is in no way associated with.)
I’ve bowled here myself, but as far as online information I can give you about York Beach Bowling, I’m afraid there isn’t any. No website, no phone number, no online presence of any sort. I’m not even convinced it has a real name. (It’s owned by the same family that owns the nearby Surfside restaurant and Joan’s Beach and Gift Shop.) I’m afraid you’ll just have to stop by yourself to see if/when it’s open.
As far as the bowling is concerned, there are 6 candlepin bowling lanes, the likes of which have been warped pretty noticeably over time by its proximity to the ocean. They have paper score sheets hanging on the wall for you and, needless to say, it’s pretty basic here. Whatever you do, don’t count this towards your average.
Maine bowling alleys with both candlepin and ten-pin
Of the 20 places to go candlepin bowling in Maine, there are 3 that offer both candlepin bowling and ten-pin at the same alley. (So you can ease your out-of-town friends into bowling the New England way.) These are:
- 33 Elmwood in Westbrook
- Just-In Time Recreation in Lewiston
- Newport Entertainment Center in Newport
Candlepin bowling alleys in Maine that serve food
Almost all of the places to go candlepin bowling in Maine serve food by means of either a sit-down restaurant or a snack bar of some sort. Here’s where you can get food while candlepin bowling in Maine:
- 1-7-10 Bowling and Entertainment Center in Augusta – Striker’s Grill restaurant
- 33 Elmwood in Westbrook – Restaurant/catering service
- ALLPLaY Family Entertainment in Belfast – Restaurant/café
- Archie’s Strike & Spare in Kezar Falls – Restaurant
- Bangor Brewer Lanes in Brewer – Penny Lane Bar and Grille
- Big 20 Bowling in Scarborough – Snack bar
- Bowl-A-Rama in Sanford – Snack bar
- D’Amanda’s in Ellsworth – Strike N’ Slice restaurant
- Just-In Time Recreation in Lewiston – Restaurant
- Newagen Seaside Inn in Sanford – The Pub restaurant
- Newport Entertainment Center in Newport – Restaurant
- Oakland Park Bowling Center in Rockport – Snack bar
- Old Town Bowling Center in Old Town – Snack bar
- Pineland Farms in New Gloucester – Café and deli, market
- Saco Valley Sports Center in Fryeburg – Snack bar
- Sammi’s Family Entertainment Center in Waldoboro – Café
- Stars and Strikes in Paris – Restaurant
- West-Port Bowling Lanes in Westbrook – Snack bar and vending machines
Candlepin bowling alleys in Maine with bars
The following is a list of all the places to go candlepin bowling in Maine that have a bar that serves alcohol. (It’s almost all of them, with the exception of just a few.)
- 1-7-10 Bowling and Entertainment Center in Augusta
- 33 Elmwood in Westbrook
- Archie’s Strike & Spare in Kezar Falls
- Bangor Brewer Lanes in Brewer
- Big 20 Bowling in Scarborough
- Bowl-A-Rama in Sanford
- D’Amanda’s in Ellsworth
- Just-In Time Recreation in Lewiston
- Newagen Seaside Inn in Sanford
- Newport Entertainment Center in Newport
- Oakland Park Bowling Center in Rockport
- Old Town Bowling Center in Old Town
- Pineland Farms in New Gloucester
- Saco Valley Sports Center in Fryeburg
- Sammi’s Family Entertainment Center in Waldoboro
- Stars and Strikes in Paris
- West-Port Bowling Lanes in Westbrook
Candlepin bowling alleys in Maine that no longer exist
If you came here searching for a particular candlepin bowling alley you can’t seem to find information on, here are some of the candlepin bowling alleys in Maine that have closed their doors for good:
- Beacon Lanes and Pizza in Raymond – Now just The Beacon (a pizza place by the same owners)
- Colonial Bowling Center in Westbrook – Closed in 2016 after 77 years
- Point Lookout Vacation Rentals in Northport – Bowling center now closed to the public
- Vacationland Bowling & Recreation Center in Saco – Closed in 2017 after 34 years
Where else to go candlepin bowling
If you’d like to know where else you can go candlepin bowling (outside of Maine, that is), check out my full guide here: Candlepin Bowling Near Me – Where to go candlepin bowling and how to find your best local alley. It covers all the places you can candlepin bowl in the U.S. and Canada.
Candlepin bowling in Maine – additional resources
- Looking to stay the night in Maine? Check out great hotels in Maine here on Booking.com. (Expedia and Hotels.com usually have good deals too.)
- Need a car to get here? Check out the best Maine rental car deals here.
- Want to do some sightseeing? Pick up a Maine guidebook before you go.
- Interested in local tours and activities? Check out the options on Viator and Get Your Guide.
Have questions about candlepin bowling in Maine? Ask them below in the comments. Have fun in Maine!
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