Best of Boston

2013 Best Bowling Alley

Lanes & Games

People outside of New England might not agree, but to be taken seriously around here, alleys have to offer both 10-pin bowling (big ball, finger holes) and candlepin bowling (small ball, no holes). Lanes & Games gets it right by providing a full floor of each, along with a bar that serves cheap eats and beer. No one will blame you for quoting The Big Lebowski at length.

195 Concord Tpke., Cambridge, 617-876-5533, lanesgames.com