Location: Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino
3700 W. Flamingo Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89103
(702) 777-7999
Hours at Lucky Strike Lanes at the Rio: Open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m. Must be 21 or older to enter after 9 p.m. - when the nightclub atmosphere trumps the bowling alley.
Reservations: Not necessary.
Music at Lucky Strike Lanes at the Rio: A digital jukebox features an extensive array of rock music. On the weekends, a DJ spins tunes.
Dress Code at Lucky Strike Lanes at the Rio: From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., dress is casual. After 9 p.m., it becomes distinctly more club-like, and the standard club dress code rules apply: No sports jerseys or athletic wear, no tank tops on men and no tennis shoes - in other words, dress for a night on the town.
What it's like at Lucky Strike Lanes at the Rio: Bowling used to be the Roseanne Barr of sports - loud, blue-collar and a bit on the tacky side. But just as Roseanne made herself over, so did bowling. Lucky Strike Lanes showcases the retro-hipster side of the sport, pairing a 10-lane bowling alley with a nightclub setting. The comfortable couches, swivel stools and mahogany bar are reminders that bowling alleys don't have to feel low-rent. Plus, the bottle service available to bowlers is a welcome change from plastic cups of draft beer. This isn't the kind of place to wear your gut-covering league shirt, unless you're doing so ironically.
Lucky Strike Lanes is operated by Pure Management Group - the company responsible for some of the hottest joints in Las Vegas, including Pure, LAX, and Tangerine.
How to get a deal at Lucky Strike Lanes at the Rio: Expect to pay more here than at regular lanes. Shoe rental is $3.95, and game prices range from $3.95 to $5.95 each - though Las Vegas locals get lower rates. Lanes can also be rented by the hour for prices ranging from $55 to $75. If possible, take a local with you or strike up a conversation with someone at the bar to get the lower rates.
Lucky Strike also offers weekend deals such as 2-for-1 pizzas and a dozen wings for $5.
Suggestions for Lucky Strike Lanes at the Rio: The drink menu is one of the most creative aspects here. Try one of the cotton candy martinis: It starts with a blob of cotton candy in a martini glass, and then the vodka is poured on top, melting the spun sugar and flavoring the drink. The food menu is also a fun and tasty twist on traditional bowling alley food, with everything from sliders to fried mac-and-cheese balls.
Getting to Lucky Strike Lanes at the Rio: The Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino is just west of the Strip. It's accessible by cab or car (valet parking is free), or you can hop on the Citizens Area Transit bus (route 202).
