Merivale Bowling Centre, Ottawa
No reservations under 20 people
Walk in and take the next free lane; only groups of 20 or more can book, using the online form and paying in full 14 days ahead.
Forty-eight lanes on Merivale Road
Merivale Road in Ottawa has a 48-lane bowling centre given over entirely to five-pin, plus computer scoring, arcade games and a restaurant licensed to serve alcohol. It opens seven days a week, and Friday nights and Saturdays are Rock n' Bowl time.
Bowling is first come, first served, with no reservations for small parties, and the centre asks people not to phone. Groups of 20 or more can reserve through the online form, with a two-game minimum and full prepayment at least 14 days ahead. Payment is by debit or credit only, as cash is not accepted. From September 2026 to the end of May 2027 the lanes close to the public on Mondays from 5:30 PM, and the centre shuts on December 24 to 26, January 1 and July 1 and 2.
Merivale Bowling Centre in brief
Monday evenings closed to the public
From September 2026 to May 2027, Monday public bowling ends at 5:30 PM.
Source: the venue's official page (merivalebowlingcentre.com).
Arcade and licensed restaurant
- 48 five-pin lanes
- First come, first served
- Debit or credit only
- Licensed restaurant
- Accessible seating and restroom
Finding 1916 Merivale Road
1916 Merivale Rd, Ottawa, ON K2G 1E8
Other five-pin in Ottawa
Sources
- merivalebowlingcentre.com · hours
Sources consulted November 2026. Not a live availability check.