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Rock n Bowl - Mid City Lanes


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #29 of 293 attractions in New Orleans
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Attraction type: Bar/club, Dance club/disco, Bowling alley
Activities: Drinking, Nightlife
Address: 3016 S. Carrollton Avenue New Orleans, LA 70118
Tel: 504 861 1700
Fax: 504 861 1800

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3 of 5 stars
Petitmalfacteur   1 contribution
Dec 30, 2009

Pretty disappointing. We read reviews and had high expectations...in reality it was an overrated "dance" spot, the band was lame, we were unable to bowl and the cover of $10 was an absolute rip off. I really wish I was able to get back the money I spent here. What's worse is that we spent like $20 to get here... more

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5 of 5 stars
lesG0   1 contribution
Oct 21, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Rock ‘n’ Bowl has live music most (if not all?) nights. We chose to go on Zydeco Night. We paid a $10 cover charge each, got our hands stamped, and walked into Louisiana music heaven. The band was playing when we walked in (before official show time); they then took a short break, started again at 8:30pm, and didn’t stop... more

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4 of 5 stars
KBrogan   19 contributions
Bonita, CA
Apr 23, 2009

A friend from New Orleans took us here and boy, was it fun! It's a hole in the wall bowling alley that has a dance floor and a band! We dance to zydeco music. There's food and drinks, but don't expect great quality. You're there for the music, to watch the dancers and do some dancing yourself! $10 to get... more

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4 of 5 stars
BGSAX   4 contributions
Oklahoma
Jul 9, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

My first impression of this place was one of horror. It isn't in the greatest of neighborhoods, our family of four got hit with a $10 per person cover charge before even making it up the stairs, and once we finally got up the stairs we were greeted with a dark, run down bowling alley, bar, and small music stage.... more

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3 of 5 stars
kev0411   26 contributions
Gettysburg
May 25, 2008

This place is nothing special also if you plan on going to this place there is no need to buy tickets for the music, if you get there before 8 pm. Which the web site does not tell you, in fact it takes you directly to a site to buy tickets for the concert but when you walk in you... more

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5 of 5 stars
Sal-Monella   1 contribution
Baton Rouge
Feb 9, 2008

As a looooong time patron of Rock n Bowl ...I know there is no better place to listen to Nawlins music and soak up the fun than Rock n Bowl. Always a great time ...New Year's is awesome ....and don't miss John singing Auld Lang Syne at midnight !!! As a Nawlins native now in BR (courtesy of THE STORM),... more

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5 of 5 stars
poidog101   2 contributions
Honolulu, Hawaii
Jan 1, 2008

Great time with New Orleans performer Tab Benoit on New Years Eve. He is an incredible blues guitar player and singer with touches of country, zydeco, even a little soul. I guess he got his start at the Rock N Bowl 18 years ago so even though he is a successful recording artist , he remembered where he came from.... more

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4 of 5 stars
Travelbug054   1 contribution
Washington State
Jul 23, 2007

This place is an original! I would advise folks to call ahead, the newspaper listing about zydeco night turned out to be swing dance night. There is a dance school right next door and after lessons, the group trouped up there to practice. It was worth it even though I had hoped for zydeco. Taking a cab is a good... more

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5 of 5 stars
curgund   1 contribution
Duquette, MN
Feb 7, 2007
1
person found this review helpful

Great music. Dancers that won't stop. One guy I saw never missed a dance through the whole set. When the band took a break he danced himself into the rest room. We come back whenever we can. No comment on the bowling lanes, did not go 1000 miles to bowl. more

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5 of 5 stars
SlateNYC   3 contributions
New York City, New York
Jan 19, 2007
1
person found this review helpful

You can go and just listen to music, but not to bowl a few rounds on these shabby, retro '60s lanes is to miss out on some incredible fun. Arrive early, or you'll have to put your name on a waiting list and check back every 45-60 minutes to see if a lane has opened up. (You may have to... more

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Rock n Bowl - Mid City Lanes Address

3016 S. Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118
Tel: 504 861 1700 Fax: 504 861 1800