A wide view of sixteen polished bowling lanes with active overhead scoring monitors and festive holiday decorations.

Amherst, NY

Cherry Laurel Lanes

4.2 on Google · 63+ reviews

What's on

A digital bowling scoreboard at the end of a lane displaying a Beat the Champ match between two players.

Open Bowling Weekdays Before 5 & After 9:30PM

Open bowling is available on weekdays before 5PM and after 9:30PM during April.

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An overhead bowling monitor shows a pixel-art turkey animation for a player with four consecutive strikes.

Open Bowling All Day Thursday

Open bowling is available all day every Thursday during April.

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Open Bowling Saturdays 11AM–5PM

Open bowling is available every Saturday from 11AM to 5PM during April.

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The bar

Full bar serving drinks, beers, seasonal cocktails, and creative specials in a lounge atmosphere with seating near the lanes.

A group of friends smiling and raising their glasses together in a celebratory toast.
Join us for your next celebration or corporate mixer where the atmosphere is always bright and the drinks are cold.
The snack bar and house ball racks inside a bowling center with tables and chairs in the foreground.
Relax between games at our snack bar or find your perfect fit from our wide selection of house balls.
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Our snack bar offers a variety of delicious options including fresh pizza, specialty handhelds, and jumbo wings. Grab a bite between games to keep the energy high.
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Getting everything ready behind the scenes at Cherry Laurel Lanes.
Assorted chilled beer bottles and cans on a metal tray on a wooden bar counter.
Relax with a selection of ice-cold domestic beers at our bar after your game. Our lounge offers a variety of refreshment options for your group.
A server carries a tray of colorful iced cocktails garnished with fruit in a warm, social bar setting.
Take a break from the lanes and enjoy our selection of handcrafted cocktails. Our lounge offers the perfect atmosphere for socializing with friends or hosting your next corporate gathering.

This week

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Open Bowling Sundays 11AM–6PM

Open bowling is available every Sunday from 11AM to 6PM during April. Note: closed Easter Sunday.

Holiday Open Bowling

Open bowling available during the holiday season at Cherry Laurel Lanes. Hours: Friday Dec 26 (4pm–7pm & 9pm–Midnight), Saturday Dec 27 (12pm–5pm & 10pm–Midnight), Sunday Dec 28 (11am–6pm), Tuesday Dec 30 (11am–5pm), Wednesday Dec 31 (12am–6pm). Center is closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

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Friday Social Hour

Every other Friday at 7:00PM, any combination of 4 to a team at $25 per person per week. Includes a ONE HOUR HAPPY HOUR (6pm–7pm) with open bar of well drinks, domestic draft, domestic bottles, or wine, followed by 3 games of NO TAP (9=X) bowling. Runs on: 6/12, 6/26, 7/10, 7/24, 8/7 & 8/21.

Friday Doubles Bourbon League

Bowl 5x with NO TAP scoring every other Friday at 7pm, $30 per week per bowler ($150 for the full session). Includes bourbon tastings each week, and bowlers choose a bottle of their favorite on the final week. Make-up dates available. Runs on: 6/5, 6/19, 7/17, 7/31 & 8/14.

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Youth Holiday Tournament – Prep Division

Youth Holiday Tournament at Cherry Laurel Lanes, sponsored by the Bowling Proprietors Association of WNY. Prep Division entry fee is $15.00 per bowler (Boys or Girls). Includes 9 qualifying squads from December 21–January 4, with Finals on Sunday, January 12th at 4 PM. $3,200 in scholarship awards available in the Senior Division. Reservations required.

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Youth Holiday Tournament – Junior Division

Youth Holiday Tournament at Cherry Laurel Lanes, sponsored by the Bowling Proprietors Association of WNY. Junior Division entry fee is $15.00 per bowler (Boys or Girls). Includes 9 qualifying squads from December 21–January 4, with Finals on Sunday, January 12th at 4 PM. $3,200 in scholarship awards available in the Senior Division. Reservations required.

What you'll find

Arcade

Arcade games available including pinball, shooting games, and Flip Cup machine, though maintenance issues have been reported.

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Bar & lounge

Full bar serving drinks, beers, seasonal cocktails, and creative specials in a lounge atmosphere with seating near the lanes.

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Ball rental

League play

50+ leagues available for bowlers of all skill levels, with flexibility to form custom leagues for groups of 8 or more.

Party rooms

Dedicated party room space available for birthday parties, corporate events, and group gatherings with food and lane access.

A group of diverse young adults cheering and bowling together on bright, polished lanes.

Shoe rental

Shoe rental available in adult, junior, and league sizes to fit the whole family.

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Tournaments

Bowling tournaments hosted throughout the year, including a featured Holiday Kids Tournament and televised competitive events.

Bumper lanes

Dedicated bumper lanes available for children to keep balls out of gutters and maximize fun during family visits.

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Food service

On-site snack bar and full kitchen offering pizza, wings, tacos, specialty handhelds, salads, and a Friday fish fry.

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Cosmic bowling

Late-night cosmic bowling experience with lights down, music up, and special effects lighting that creates a nightclub atmosphere.

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Youth programs

Youth bowling programs for ages 4–18 featuring certified coaching, scholarship opportunities, and Summer Kids Bowl Free program.

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Corporate events

Corporate party hosting available with custom packages for company events, team building, and group gatherings of all sizes.

A look around

Come find us

Address

170 Tonawanda Creek Road
Amherst, NY 14228

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Hours

  • Mon4 PM – 11 PM
  • Tue11 AM – 11 PM
  • Wed11 AM – 11 PM
  • Thu9 AM – 11 PM
  • Fri4 PM – 12 AM
  • Sat11 AM – 12 AM
  • Sun11 AM – 6 PM

Contact

Lane phone +17166916664