INFO

Frequently Asked Questions

Falcon Bowl is located in the Riverwest Neighborhood. Parking is limited to street parking only. We hope to find a better solution for our patrons soon!

Visit our BOWLING page for more info.

LEAGUES:

Falcon Bowl has league bowling starting in Fall and ending in early Spring.

OPEN BOWLING:

Falcon Bowl has open bowling every day of the week from 6PM-11PM on a first come first serve basis. Open bowling may be affected by Leagues and Private parties. It’s best to call ahead to check availability.

RESERVED BOWLING: (Groups of 4+)

To reserve lanes call ahead or fill out our rentals form. Please don’t show up with 20 people without warning and be upset that we cannot accommodate your group.

Falcon Bowl is actively looking to make improvements to the building to and it’s accessibility. That being said, Falcon Bowl is not ADA accessible for the bowling alley which is located in the basement. We have limited accessibility for the bar and event space.

If you are attending a show or event in our venue, please contact events@falconbowlmke.com for any ADA accommodations.

Of course! Falcon Bowl welcomes bowlers and rockers of all kinds! Falcon Bowl is a community space and somewhere families and friends can make memories together for years to come.

We even have all ages events and shows in our event hall. Fair warning though we do not allow under 21 patrons into the bar after 10PM. Be sure to check the age restrictions on shows, as some of them are 18 or 21+ only.

Sometimes! For more information and to fill out our application online go to our Jobs page.

  • Our ticketing is exclusively through VenuePilot.com. Please be sure to check each event’s page as there may be some events that are not sold on our website and some are simply a cover charge at the door.
  • Tickets can be purchased in advance on our website up until 2-hours before doors of the event. Tickets can then be purchased at the box office starting 1-hour before doors.
  • Tickets can also be purchased in person at the bar during regular business hours. Ticket buyers that purchase tickets in person at our bar before the show date are entitled to a $1/ticket discount on their drink order and/or bowling game.

There are no physical tickets for events at Falcon Bowl. You will receive a confirmation email for your purchase. Your name and order will be on our will call list on the day of the event.

All online tickets sold for events at Falcon Bowl incur a $3 ticket fee. This fee will never change and pays for two things:

  1. Venue Pilot’s base charge for using their platform which stays standard and low to help independent venues like us keep costs low for our patrons while providing us with a cost effective and efficient tool to operate our performing spaces.
  2. Facility fee to pay for renovations, upkeep, and improvements to Falcon Bowl. While our bowling alley has only been in service since 1915, the building was built in 1885. Every ticket purchased for our events goes directly toward maintaining and improving our historic Riverwest venue.

All events at Falcon Bowl are General Admission. Any available seating is on a first come, first serve basis. If you require seating for mobility issues, please contact events@falconbowlmke.com.

Take as many photos and videos as you want and tag @falconbowlmke, @falconhallmke or @falconnestmke! We’d love to share and be apart of your good time!

Some events may have no photo/video guidelines and we will advise you as such. For the sake of our performers PLEASE NO FLASH during events. If you’re interested in shooting our events please reach out to kitt@falconbowlmke.com.

Falcon Bowl has a coat/bag check available for $3/item or 2 items for $5. Cash only.

We allow bags up to 13″ x 3″ x 9″ to enter the venue. Bags larger than that must be checked at coat check for $3 cash.

Yes! We use stamps and wristbands to allow patrons to go in and out of the venue.

We also have a private enclosed patio where patrons are welcome to have their drinks, a smoke and some fresh air without having to leave the building.

Smoking is not permitted in the building. You are welcome to smoke outside in the beer garden or in front of the building.

All ticket sales are final unless an event is cancelled or rescheduled.

Tickets will still be valid for rescheduled events, however if you still require a refund for the new date please contact events@falconbowlmke.com.

We accept cash, credit/debit, apple/google pay. In the event our card readers aren’t working we have an ATM on-site.

Milwaukee County Transit System – Routes 14, 15, and 22 + a short walk are the best routes to get to Falcon Bowl.

During regular hours we are happy to host furry friends. Be aware that the bowling alley is loud and not recommended for pets!

For shows and events in the Hall, we do not allow pets and prefer they stay home or the sake of their ears and stressors.

HOURS

BAR hours

OPEN BOWLING

VENUE HOURS

FALCON BOWL LOCATION

801 E CLARKE ST, MILWAUKEE WI 53212

CODE OF CONDUCT:

Falcon Bowl is an all-inclusive space that is committed to the safety and well being of it’s performers, patrons, staff and community. We hold a zero-tolerance policy for racism, homophobia, transphobia, misogyny, ethnicity, discrimination of religion, fatphobia, body shaming, fascism, or any other form of hate. Predatory behavior towards other patrons, or putting others in harms way will not be permitted of any kind. Anyone found in violation of any of these policies will be escorted from the premises and banned from our facility.

We operate on “if you see something, say something standard” practices. Bodily autonomy, sexual health, and safety are of the upmost importance. If you see anyone putting others at risk, please inform us immediately either by directly talking to the staff or contact us here

ABOUT:

Founded in the late 1800s, Falcon Bowl has been a staple of Milwaukee’s Riverwest Neighborhood for over 120+ years. With the addition of the 6-lane basement bowling alley, Falcon Bowl is the 6th oldest operating alley in the country.

With major renovations coming to all of Falcon Bowl, the intent is to bring a cultural hub and gathering place to the people of Riverwest. By developing local artists, hosting community workshops, fostering relationships, providing meeting spaces, and curating high level performances, Falcon Bowl will accomplish these goals with the neighborhood and it’s residents at the foremost of every decision.