South Boston Candlepin
About
South Boston Candlepin, also known as Southie Bowl, is a community bowling alley in South Boston devoted to candlepin, the small-ball, skinny-pin version of bowling that is a New England tradition. The game originated in Worcester, Massachusetts, and is a family activity for players of all ages, and the alley pitches itself to couples, friends and families. TVs throughout the building keep NFL games on while people bowl.
The alley has been open for more than 60 years and has been family run for over two decades. It hosts leagues five nights a week and offers a range of party packages for kids’ birthdays, adults-only parties for guests 21 and over, and charity events. Bowlers can enter the Orange Pin Jackpot, where a strike with the orange pin at the head of the rack wins the pot, or compete for bragging rights in the Champions Cup.
What to Know
- The beer list includes Allagash White and other craft options.
- The building is air conditioned.
- A spare on an orange head pin earns Southie Candlepin swag such as a T-shirt or hat.
- The alley was featured in a “Boston Rob Does Beantown” segment about candlepin’s history.
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