Bryant-Lake Bowl

Beer, music, bowling, spoken word, food, cabaret. Could you ask for more? Social from breakfast to bar time, BLB is a mainstay for any trendsetter or wannabe. The mix of 40s-era paneling, dreadlocks, bowling trophies, and ahi tuna somehow comingle in an electric atmosphere for anybody looking for something different. Over the past several years Bryant-Lake’s compact, 85-seat theater has become a hot spot for good local entertainment. On nearly any night of the week you’ll find one or two shows offered, be it music, comedy, or even a little drama. If you’re not in the mood for art, don a pair of ancient suede three-tones and work on your average. Chances are you’ll have to wait for a lane–the six-year-olds on lane one are nearly finished, but the tattooed and pierced bunch on lane two is a smaller group. Brush up on your bowling etiquette, though; when Roger is “in” he takes no funny stuff. While you’re waiting you can pick from fare that ranges from a turkey, sauerkraut, Swiss, and thousand island sammy to a warm fig salad in a balsamic reduction. Bryant-Lake Bowl, (612) 825-3737