Park Alleys, Winnipeg

Six lanes and a stage on Osborne

At 730 Osborne Street, Park Alleys keeps six five-pin lanes and builds a night out around them. Live music is part of the calendar, with show tickets sold through the centre's website, and pinball machines stand near the lanes. The kitchen serves burgers and pizza, the bar pours beer and cocktails, and food can be ordered for take-out.

The centre presents itself as a neighbourhood meeting point again, a spot where friends and neighbours gather for a few games and a meal, and it hopes to keep that going for decades. Doors open at noon from Tuesday to Sunday, close at 1 AM on Friday and Saturday, and stay shut on Mondays. Gift cards are sold online, and the entrance and restrooms are wheelchair accessible.