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Rock n Bowl - Mid City Lanes

3016 S. Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118
504 861 1700
Ranked #6 of 104 nightlife in New Orleans
4.5 of 5 stars 112 Reviews
Type: Bowling Alleys, Bar/ Clubs, Dance Club/ Discos
Activities: Drinking, Nightlife
Useful Information: Activities for older children
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New Orleans, Louisiana
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Sometimes you just feel a bit ashamed for being a local and having a good time....but that feeling is gone after a few seconds. Unique places are totally unexpected when they fuse elements that don't seem to logically fit. Many years ago Mid City Lanes was one of those places. It was only frequented by the fading members of the... More

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Colorado
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Local color, loud and lots of local and regional musicians. More

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Greenville, South Carolina, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

My husband and I went for a little date. People were nice and you paid per hour. That was a little strange that it cuts your game off after the hour. Nice place though. If you are really looking for a party atmosphere I suggest going at night. It seemed a little scary on the outside, but once you get... More

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Cambridge, Massachusetts
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

I can't tell you how much I love this place. I loved the old place and like the new one even better. Hats off to John! Best music, can get as close to the stage as you want, even when it's crowded. Have always admired how John treated the musicians who played there. When Snooks was alive, he walked him... More

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See 2 more reviews by MEBass for New Orleans
Fort Worth, Texas
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Had always heard of this place and loaded up the crew on our next to last night in NOLA in a cab and headed to Rock-n-Bowl to see Kermit Ruffins, we were leaving BMC in the Marigny. Great place and Kermit was on stage when we arrived. The lanes were full and 3 hour waiting list but we came to... More

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Tahlequah
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Go on Thursday Night. The Zydeco bands are awesome. You can't sit still More

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See 6 more reviews by Billy H for New Orleans
Seoul, South Korea
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

Even though we'd lived in the city at one time this was our first visit to Rock n Bowl. It was a fundraiser featuring music from a plethora of local legends. My husband, m-i-l and I had a wonderful time. More

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See 5 more reviews by Rena B for New Orleans
Chicago
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

On our trip for JazzFest this year, we purchased a "weekend" pass for Rock n Bowl. We went Wednesday night for Zydeco Night...great music and lots of dancing. We also went Friday night for Amanda Shaw and Sonny Landreth, who we had seen the first weekend of JazzFest. This was a terrific experience...very intimate and up-close to the performers. We... More

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See 3 more reviews by Tom H for New Orleans
Brooklyn, NY
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

We have been attending there Thursday night zydeco shows for the 2nd weekend of JazzFest for years. Great place to bowl, nice drink prices (shocking for a New Yorker) and a nice new restaurant with good food. More

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See 3 more reviews by Copperdesk63 for New Orleans
Quincy, Massachusetts
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

In a new location, large and comfortable, this is such a fun place to bowl, hear great music and mingle with people of all ages. Everyone is happy and friendly. More

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