Shatto 39 Lanes

Shatto 39 Lanes is a fun, old-school bowling spot in the heart of LA with a great vibe. The lanes are well maintained, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the atmosphere feels lively without being overwhelming. It’s perfect for casual hangouts, dates, or group outings. Drinks and snacks are reasonably priced, and the music adds to the experience. A solid place to unwind, bowl a few games, and enjoy a classic LA bowling alley experience. 🎳

Christmas Day bowling was a blast. It was one of the few places open and we were pleased with the experience. My family wants to make this a tradition.

Old School perfect. Restroom could smell better. But the cost was ideal

Friday night out @ post birthday celebration ! It was my first time here @ Shatto 39 Lanes Bowling and had a great time with my family💯 It was really fun experience and definitely be coming back!

⭐ Overall Atmosphere Shatto 39 Lanes is a Koreatown classic, operating since 1954. Its 39 lanes come with a retro‑nostalgic charm—think vintage bowling feel, warm lighting, and that lively “pins crashing” energy . The vibe is casual, friendly, and oh‑so‑authentic. ⸻ 🎳 Bowling & Billiards • 39 lanes well‑maintained enough for casual play, though serious bowlers might notice lanes aren’t factory‑waxed . • Billiards room stocked with ample tables—a great addition for pool lovers . • Arcade corner: A few pinball and Pac‑Man machines still chime in nostalgic fun . ⸻ 🍹 Drinks & Food • Bar: Serves strong, affordably‑priced drinks—think $4–7 cocktails and $7 games at night . • Snack bar: Classic comfort‑food fare like nachos, wings, burgers, hot dogs and more—greasy spoon style with diner charm . • Extras: Forgot socks? No worries—the vending machine has you covered . ⸻ 💵 Pricing & Logistics • Lane rental (up to 5 people): ~$30/hr weekdays before 6 pm; ~$40–60/hr nights & weekends. Shoe rental is $5 each (). • Walk‑in games: About $6–7/game at night . • Parking: Free lot under the building, though tight—ideal for small cars . ⸻ 🙌 Crowd & Service • Mornings/Weekdays: Chill and laid‑back—perfect for a mellow afternoon outing (). • Weekends/Nights: Buzzing and social, especially with the bar crowd after 10 pm (). • Staff: Friendly bartenders and security add to the welcoming vibe. Occasional lane glitches get prompt attention . • Family‑friendly hours: Under‑21 guests welcome until bar opens . ⸻ 👍 Highlights & Considerations • What’s awesome: • Retro, no‑frills charm with lots of lanes and extras. • Affordably priced bowling and drinks. • Pool tables and arcade make it more than just a bowling alley . • Heads‑up: • Lane surface might not suit advanced bowlers . • Parking space is limited—plan accordingly. • Weekends are lively—expect crowds and possible wait times . ⸻ 📝 Final Verdict Shatto 39 Lanes is a beloved Koreatown institution that captures old‑school LA bowling culture. Whether you’re rolling strikes, shooting pool, gaming arcades, or sipping a stiff cocktail, it’s a fantastic spot for groups, dates, and families during the day. Expect a lively, energetic scene at night—a true throwback experience with modern perks. Score: 8/10 – A no‑holds‑barred retro gem offering entertainment, drinks, and nostalgia at a great value. ⸻ ✨ Tip Summary • Go weekdays before 6 pm for a chill vibe. • Visit weekend nights if you’re after top‑ tier energy and people‑watching. • Bring a compact car for that free garage parking. • Arrive early or expect a short wait on busy evenings.

Decent pricing for bowling. Security’s around the parking and establishment. Definitely cool vibes and great ratio. If you’re a decent or pro bowler, the lanes aren’t made to curve the balls. They aren’t waxed to perfection, unless you bring your own bowling ball, for better curves. They have a bar, great nachos and Pool tables too. Cool spot.

This bowling alley seems to be a longstanding location in Koreatown for bowling. Hugely popular on weekend nights so you might have to sign up for a waitlist to get a bowling lane. There is free parking underneath the building but it is very tight so you should have a smaller car and check all your mirrors and cameras to adjust. They check IDs at the entrance because there is also a bar there. Lots of families with small kids here during peak hours. For bowling, shoe rentals are $5 per person and you can rent the lane by number of games or by the hour. Machines are intuitive to use and work well, staff are helpful when there are any further issues. Very straightforward and fun to bowl here. There are snacks if you’re hungry and small arcade games here too if you’re looking for other smaller activities.

Pretty Kool place to chill with friends. Security At door drinks are responsible price

Really popping bowing alley. Parking garage is available underneath the alley but the spots are comically small and hard to get into. Cheap food and drinks. Lane rentals are $20 per person and $5 for shoe rentals.

This is one of those places you go to for the experience, not because it's the best bowling alley in LA. The location in Koreatown is convenient. That said, the alley feels pretty dated. Some lanes don't seem perfectly calibrated, and the ball return can be slow or glitchy. It's playable, but if you're a serious bowler, this probably isn't your spot. It's fun if you're coming in with the right expectations and just want to hang out and bowl. Bottom line: Good for a group hang out but not the place if you're looking for a polished or premium bowling experience.

Always have a good time at Shatto Lanes. It's fun to see how diverse the crowd is from kids to people with their own bowling balls. Interior is a classic bowling alley, maybe it's seen better days, but it gets the job done. Food is your classic fried fare from French fries to chicken wingers. They also have a bar. Underground parking is also key since this area can get quite busy.

Love to come here for a simple game of bowling or pool. No frills, not very expensive compared to other places. The bar is fully stocked, I haven't tried the food but the fries always smell wonderful. Seems to be a fairly safe area and they check you at the door which adds a layer of safety. My go-to bowling spot.

Overall Atmosphere Shatto39Lanes is a Koreatown classic, operating since 1954. Its 39 lanes come with a retro‑nostalgic charm--think vintage bowling feel, warm lighting, and that lively "pins crashing" energy . The vibe is casual, friendly, and oh‑so‑authentic. Bowling & Billiards * 39 lanes well‑maintained enough for casual play, though serious bowlers might notice lanes aren't factory‑waxed . * Billiards room stocked with ample tables--a great addition for pool lovers . * Arcade corner: A few pinball and Pac‑Man machines still chime in nostalgic fun . Drinks & Food * Bar: Serves strong, affordably‑priced drinks--think $4-7 cocktails and $7 games at night . * Snack bar: Classic comfort‑food fare like nachos, wings, burgers, hot dogs and more--greasy spoon style with diner charm . * Extras: Forgot socks? No worries--the vending machine has you covered . Pricing & Logistics * Lane rental (up to 5people): ~$30/hr weekdays before 6pm; ~$40-60/hr nights & weekends. Shoe rental is $5 each (). * Walk‑in games: About $6-7/game at night . * Parking: Free lot under the building, though tight--ideal for small cars . Crowd & Service * Mornings/Weekdays: Chill and laid‑back--perfect for a mellow afternoon outing (). * Weekends/Nights: Buzzing and social, especially with the bar crowd after 10pm (). * Staff: Friendly bartenders and security add to the welcoming vibe. Occasional lane glitches get prompt attention . * Family‑friendly hours: Under‑21 guests welcome until bar opens . Highlights & Considerations * What's awesome: * Retro, no‑frills charm with lots of lanes and extras. * Affordably priced bowling and drinks. * Pool tables and arcade make it more than just a bowling alley . * Heads‑up: * Lane surface might not suit advanced bowlers . * Parking space is limited--plan accordingly. * Weekends are lively--expect crowds and possible wait times . Final Verdict Shatto39Lanes is a beloved Koreatown institution that captures old‑school LA bowling culture. Whether you're rolling strikes, shooting pool, gaming arcades, or sipping a stiff cocktail, it's a fantastic spot for groups, dates, and families during the day. Expect a lively, energetic scene at night--a true throwback experience with modern perks. Score: 8/10 - A no‑holds‑barred retro gem offering entertainment, drinks, and nostalgia at a great value. Tip Summary * Go weekdays before 6pm for a chill vibe. * Visit weekend nights if you're after top‑ tier energy and people‑watching. * Bring a compact car for that free garage parking. * Arrive early or expect a short wait on busy evenings.

I'm compelled to leave a review because I always have such a fun time here. I love that it isn't this clean and shiny hip place. This is a local spot with local people coming out for a fun time. The food is fried and isn't something you're going to dream about. But if you got the right set of friends with you, you're going to have a great time out. Bowling and drinks are well priced, the staff is chill, and bonus point for the free parking lot below the building.

So I went with my favorite person on date night and I really enjoyed it starting from the kind gentleman at the door checking IDs to the staff throughout the whole place. This place offers you're regular bowling as well as arcade games and pool!! Yes we bought one hour for pool which is open with many tables within the bar area so drinking and pooling, perfect! There's music playing with the area and they hit the right music to fit the ambiance and vibe of all patrons! This establishment is quite large, not your regular limited stuffy bowling place built with those dragged motif from the 70"s (which is ok ) but more active and colorful to attract people!! I loved this night and hope to revisit soon, I recommend especially for those first date nights!!! Thank you Shatto!!

Great place to go with a group of friends. I normally come here to bowl but tonight I went to play pool and it was great. They have so many billiards tables and good prices too. It's not a legit billiards bar but they are good enough to hang out with friends and have fun. Loud environment so many go to a regular pool hall if you want it to be quieter. Food isn't anything to rave over but this place isn't really meant for fun. Go here to bowl, play pool, drink and play arcade games.

Pretty great spot to catch up with friends, family co workers, take a girl on a date ! They have lot of parking underneath the bowling structure After 10pm they ID so you kids under age acting tough better be inside before then lol hahaha I was young once ! Make sure you don't bring a hydro flask or any liquids at the line security very uptight about the policy, but hey it's there job The bar is very chill , bowling , pool arcade just great spot would recommend it

Fun place to bowl. A bit pricey for bowling. But vintage lanes and always clean . I bring my own shoes. The house balls are not in great shape but they get there job done. I wish they had cheap nights or discount for seniors.

Nice place for big parties, affordable bowling options for an hour. Free parking downstairs, pool and bar available.

This bowling alley seems to be a longstanding location in Koreatown for bowling. Hugely popular on weekend nights so you might have to sign up for a waitlist to get a bowling lane. There is free parking underneath the building but it is very tight so you should have a smaller car and check all your mirrors and cameras to adjust. They check IDs at the entrance because there is also a bar there. Lots of families with small kids here during peak hours. For bowling, shoe rentals are $5 per person and you can rent the lane by number of games or by the hour. Machines are intuitive to use and work well, staff are helpful when there are any further issues. Very straightforward and fun to bowl here. There are snacks if you're hungry and small arcade games here too if you're looking for other smaller activities.

Used to pop into Shatto 39 Lanes often with my ex, we mostly would have a drink or hit the arcade, air hockey, billiards, and misc video games. I've only been in once since and the lanes are nice, well kept. It's usually truly well lit and they run a smooth ship, especially with security. Rental shoes for $5 per person, enjoy rates varying from $30 to $65 per hour lane per depending on the day and time frame, which isn't to bad with up to 5 people max per lane. Noon until 6PM, Monday through Saturday is $15 less and Sundays are a flat $50. THey have Garage Parking with plenty of spaces as well as street parking in the area (mostly metered). Thursdays are a good night and Fridays as well. Good for parties, birthdays, celebrations and events. Okay food and drink menu... More than you'd expect (burgers, appetizers/sides, hot dogs, entree, desserts, coffee, soda and Agua Frescas). Bowl a strike at Shatto 39!

This place is the goat! Food is great service is awesome and the ambiance is unforgettable!

This place has stood the test of time. Although a lot of the arcades that used to be here are gone. There's no more Street Fighter. No more Galaga. They do have Pac-Man. They have some pool tables and a bar for 21 +over I've only ever bought French fries and hotdogs. But I mean it's frozen food so what do you expect? Free parking underneath.

Prices are decent and the lanes are super old school. I enjoyed it! Would return here again maybe at a busier time. When I went it was completely dead inside. Music options were good though!

We played pool and the table broke. Landed on my girlfriend, they refused to pay for the injury. Furthermore, one of my girlfriend's friends was in the rest room and a manager took a picture over the stall. Will never be coming back. 0/5 but it only let me do one star.

This bowling alley has most things a bowling alley should have, lots of lanes, shoes, balls, pool tables, greasy food, video games, pinball, air hockey and under the alley parking! But they wouldn't let me bring inside my bottle of water. There is a security guy outside and a sign. We paid $55 for an hour of a lane plus $5 each to rent shoes. $80 for 5 of us to play was $16 each, not terrible. We had fun, ate greasy food and played some games. We'd return.

I've never been a big bowler, but this place is pretty damn amazing. Great prices and good environment.

First time here and what a fun experience! Interesting entrance, at least three security guards in the afternoon. Other than that, the venue was clean, reasonably priced, and customer service was good. There's an open room sports bar attached. You can ordered at the bar and bring the drinks back to your lane. The panel has some fun options, like taking a profile picture. Also, there's an arcade and a room dedicated to billiards/pool tables.

Shatto is a great place to bowl. It die not have all of the frills of most newer or remolded bowling alleys but if you just want to bowl you're in the right place. It is clean , and has numerous security guards on duty. After 10 there is no one allowed under 21. They have a couple of pool tables, a few arcade games, a bar, and a snack bar. Like I said, it's a frills old school bowling alley and we definitely enjoyed ourselves. Oh, and it along with the restrooms were all very clean and tidy. I will definitely be back soon The only reason I do it give it a five star is because compared to the newer bowling alleys this one is a bit outdated. I wish I could give it 4.5 stars.

I recently visited this bowling alley for a birthday celebration and had a deeply disappointing and frustrating experience. Upon arrival, the staff did not explain the difference in pricing options or what helps their customers. As a group of mostly women, we felt dismissed from the start. During our game the equipment was faulty right away, not recording our scores correctly and not resetting properly. We even had to wait at times for staff to push the ball forward back into position. We explained everything that was going wrong with our lane and only asked that we at least finish the last 3 and a half rounds of the game to the staff, who then called the Manager Mario. Mario took 15 minutes to come to the front desk, and when our situation was explained to him he was extremely unprofessional, yelling at us and waving his hands dismissively, insisting it was our fault for paying the hour instead of per game, even though the price was exactly the same. We were absolutely disgusted by Mario and his team's behavior. They were dismissive, disrespectful and unwelcoming to us first time guests. It was clear that they took pride in their poor service, even claiming that the GM supports their behavior, and that he would be "getting a raise for this complaint". This appalling attitude ruined what was supposed to be a joyful celebration. Based on this experience, we will never return to this bowling alley and cannot recommend it to others. Save yourself the frustration and take your business elsewhere.

This is an older bowling alley with a vintage ball return but I thought that's what made it really cool. It's a really large space, many lanes, it was really clean and service is great. We were able to get a lane right away on a Sunday afternoon. We had our 7 year old with us so we asked for a ramp to help her bowl and it was brought to us right away. The ramps are these cute plastic dinosaur ramps that are easy to move around when not in use. When we asked to have the guard rails put up for our second game, they came so fast. Bowling balls of different sizes were easy to find but an 8 was the lightest they had which was heavy for my daughter to try and bowl without the ramp. The only issue we had was they seemed to put people with kids next to each other but that didn't work so great when each had a large dino ramp. The ramp is pretty large so even if we moved ours out of the way when adults were bowling, our neighbors weren't so great about it so it could be a little distracting especially when they let their kids just play on it. They have a cafe with drinks and food and there is also a full bar. We ordered fries and chicken nuggets which my daughter really enjoyed. Bowling was fun. The screens and bowling system worked great. The place seemed really clean and organized. There is a parking garage below which is a plus.

I had a lot of fun with my office friends. The food exceeded my expectations. The diet coke and bowling ball return were a miss. The soda was flat. There were many times when the bowling ball went backwards on the track as they didn't make it up the ball return hill. That's alright, I still had fun. The cafe was slow to open on time and there was no food runner. Our food came out as our party organizer was delivering orders upon orders of food. I ordered a chicken burrito and asada nachos. I was skeptical of the food but it was very good and too much for me to finish. The burrito or the nachos were enough for one person or both of them to share between two people.

It's always a fun spot....I don't really go there to bowl. I work in the area, so we usually just go in for a couple of drinks and some cheap eats from their snack bar. Chit chat with the co-workers. Bar tenders are super chill (all three of them are awesome). The security guards are a hoot. They'll have something smart to say more times than not. Over all a good experience if you don't have a stick up your

It was the perfect venue to have Uncle's 90th birthday party . Everyone was satisfied with food from snack bar, and drinks from the bar. Most importantly, the lanes and scoring equipment worked just fine. This was a big plus since we had a few bowlers in the party. Also the front desk was very accommodating. It was a Great time for all!

This Place is FUN FUN FUN!!!! Something for everyone seriously. Lots of lanes for bowling, a pool room with about 5 tables and a good bit of arcade games. Not to mention they have a bar and serve food. It gets even better! They have a FREE parking garage If you decide to bowl you can customize your scoreboard with a selfie of each player Their is security at the entrance to check vaccination and the staff is friendly and very helpful. I highly recommend this place for a fun night out with friends or date night. Enjoy!!

No frills old school bowling alley. Great place to go with friends to bowl. It can definitely get super busy tho

Shatto 39 Lanes is definitely the spot to go if you want to have a fun night with your friends. They have arcade, pool tables, and bowling. Aside from that, they have a restaurant and bar if you want to eat and drink. That was perfect because I wanted to eat before playing any games. I ordered the Supreme Nachos and Tacos for the table. The food was delicious and the ambiance was nice. There's a lot of pool tables available so you don't have to wait for one. I went on a Sunday night and they closed at 1am. Parking was convient since they have a garage available

Very cool vibes here, family friendly (except for the pot smokers loitering in the parking lot). Definitely check this bowling alley out if you're in the area and in the mood to bowl or just want a place to chill as they do have an arcade, pool tables and billiards as well.

Great bowling alley. I've been there now. Three times. Each time was excellent. The first time was quite crowded but they have an ample free parking underneath the alley. I'm a short flight of steps up to the entrance. There are plenty of lanes that seem to be working, just fine as we did not encounter any difficulties with the lanes that we use, and the other electronics scoring was working Satisfactory. There is a nice casual bar for those who are not bowling or want to take a break and have a cocktail. Or beer or wine. The snack bar leaves a little to be desired, but at least they have some cheap junk food available so if you're with kids, they won't starve. There are vending machines for snacks and drinks as well. Important, especially when the line of the snack bar is Long. The bowling shoes factory and the ball selection was fine as well. A good time to go to miss the crowd is early Sunday afternoon as well as probably Saturday. Just as a tip.

A little outdated but nonetheless an affordable bowling alley. The free parking garage is helpful and they have a full bar which is nice. The cafe needs better food options but also, it's not a place you go to for the food.

Had a lot of fun here last Friday! I drove past this place so many times, but it gave run down bowling alley vibes so I never went. That said, I really enjoyed my visit. Free parking! Ok, to level set, it feels like you're in the 90s when you're inside..my friend said it was giving stranger things vibes haha. That said, idk I sorta liked it? Is that weird to say? Checking in was easy. Because there's like what 40 lanes? The wait was short, just 20ish minutes. During that time we got beers and food. Their food was so reasonably price and huge portions so that was good. The onion rings and mozzarella sticks were delish. It was $60/hour and $4 shoe rental. Pretty fair I'd say. Overall, it was a fun bowling night!

great affordable bowling spot in ktown! they also have pool tables and arcade games. open late. love it!

This place sucks ass. Security here was super rude and unkind. This establishment is horrible and never coming back to this shit hole. Maybe hire some good security. Food was horrible.

My friends and I had so much fun here! The drinks are super cheap and very strong and the bowling itself is also inexpensive. Our bartender was very friendly and attentive. The lanes are clean and the ambiance is casual. There is so much parking in the building itself. Love the location as well. Will definitely come back

I bowl a lot in the valley, and happened to be in LA and decided why not? Let me tell you why not. It is expensive($65 for an hour), there is no AC (at least not to be felt), the lanes are cramped, the balls fall off the return, and during our hour there, our lane got jammed 2 times. Did this count for our time? You bet it did. Save your money--go someplace else.

Good spot to bowl Been going for years will go back again. I celebrated my 36th bday with my family and friends. I had a blast

Shatto is a throwback to the past with old-school (not restored vintage) bowling lanes, multiple pool areas, an arcade with Jurassic Park, Fast and the Furious, and Halo, and a bar with food. For about $10-15 per game per person with shoes, you can bowl for a good while. Wasn't a wait when I went on a Saturday night. Will be back. Free parking lot below

Worst experience. They closed their restaurant and weren't serving food, so I ordered food for my friend who hadn't eaten all day, and they wouldn't let him eat it inside, even though they weren't serving food anymore, then I was one frame away from finishing the game, and they turned it off, I didn't even get to finish the game I paid for, but other lanes kept bowling. Front desk was rude and ignored half our requests.

One of my favorite places in LA. Awesome date spot. The pool tables are actually good quality.

Fun spot to hangout with friends any night of the week. Came here on a Friday with a few friends and the place was packed. I've been here a few times before but I guess this is the place to be on a Friday night. My friends and I had to wait about 45 minutes before a lane opened up for us. There's a ton of pool tables, one room adjacent to all the games and a whole other room in the bar area. The drinks at the bar are super cheap. My gin & tonic was only $6, but they're not all that strong. My group ended up playing just one game and with shoe rentals we each paid less than $15. Fun times! Parking: Free garage underneath the building

Decent bowling place. Every time I've come it's pretty empty which is great because I don't like waiting for a lane. The prices are also unbeatable since one game plus shoe rental is less than $10. No other places can beat their price. They have a parking garage underneath. The parking spots are very compact and you will see signs dusting that they are not responsible for your belonging in your car. I would recommend coming here and I enjoy playing here. I'm always up for bowling. They also have pool tables , Fooseball and food you can buy.

Super fun lanes & a remarkably friendly staff. Shatto glows with a throwback vibe and retro feel in all of the right ways. Righteous arcade and pinball games, pool tables, a dark comfortable bar and a delicious greasy spoon style diner (cash only at the diner). Family friendly earlier in the day and younger and more rambunctious later at night. **Chef's kiss**

I love this place! It is down home old school bowling alley with reasonable prices. Don't get me wrong, there is a time and place for the high class over priced LA flashy bowling lanes, but for the everyday, I am going here! Staff is nice, it's clean, the bar has your typical domestic beers (there were laguanitas, so I was a happy camper) and some snacks. Air hockey and some other arcade games. I've been here at random times of the day and week, never been over crowded. There is free parking in the lot and security during the evenings and weekends. Enjoy!

First of all, love how there is free garage parking. Remember to consume all outside beverages and food prior upon entrance. Forgot socks because you or someone you know wore wedges (*insert other shoes that do not require socks*)? Shatto 39 Lanes has you covered -- pick out a pair using one of their vending machines. Pay and pick-up bowling shoes at the front desk. I had asked for a 5, but they were definitely too big on me. Faintly painted on I could see it was a 6 1/2? I was too lazy to go back to ask about it. Pick out your balls -- there was a good selection to choose from when I was there. I didn't know this, but the numbers you see on the bowling ball are the weights and these also had same weighted balls, but for different sized hands. I'm sure this is pretty standard for bowling and I am making myself sound like an idiot, but HEY, I learned something new and I've gone bowling several times before and never noticed it -- other than choosing the prettiest ball to bowl with (*insert rolling eye face emoji*). Really neat place as they have bowling lanes on each side of the bowling section. I didn't really walk around, but there also happens to be a bar, arcade games and I'm assuming a kitchen. Food and drinks can be enjoyed in your lane as I saw people nearby with drinks and food. Outside security guards makes one feel safe I suppose. Had a fun time here even though I didn't win the game. It literally took me round 3 to score some points, disappointed!

Loved the place to bowl for the weekend enjoyed the game nice weekend getaway just walking distance

This was my first visit here. I've always driven by this bowling alley but never had the chance to go in and play. I came on a Sunday night(7pm) and it wasn't packed. We played one game and rented 5 pairs of shoes for under $60. I'm not a big fan of bowling but for that price I would definitely come back. This is a very big location they have bowling rolls on both sides and they also have pool tables at a separate room. That room was also not too full. They have a parking garage under the bowling alley which is really convenient and it is free. However, I would recommend that you take all your personal belongings with you and not leave anything of value lying around.

This place is a lot of retro fun! While the lanes are a little more expensive to those from outside the LA area, it's a fantastic deal here. Free parking garage, too, a huge added bonus. Food was very overpriced but delicious, and the facility even had a sock vending machine for those forgetful folks such as myself. The bowling screens had funny images on them, which was an added bonus for me. Workers there were timely and friendly with their services. My friends and I will be coming here again!