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The Ballroom Bowl - John St, Toronto, ON

The Ballroom Bowl - John St

4.5
4.5
86 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
Comfort Food

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Lively
  • Good for groups
  • Hot spot
The Ballroom Bowl is Toronto's original entertainment featuring 50+ televisions, 4 bars, 9 ten pin bowling lanes, pool tables, ping pong and games spread out over 23,000 square feet covering 2 floors.
We are the place to watch the game, soak up the sun on one of our 2 patios or enjoy an original craft cocktail with friends or your entire work team.
There are daily specials every day of the week.
You can find us at the corner of John and Richmond, a few blocks north of the Roger's Centre.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Sports Bar, Canadian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00–23:00 Thu 12:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–02:00
  • Phone number
    (647) 366-7890
  • Website
    http://www.theballroom.ca/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    145 John St, Toronto, ON M5V 2E4
  • Area
    Financial District
  • Cross Street
    Richmond
  • Parking details
    Public Parking beside building
  • Public transit
    5 minute walk from Osgoode subway station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bowling + Dining Reservations (Weekday + Weekends)

    Multiple dates available
    Walk-ins always welcome everyday! Start your experience with a lane rental that can accommodate groups of up to 8 people followed by a reservation in in our lounge or dining area featuring our unique menu offering an array of delicious food options, complemented by our incredible cocktail and wine selection. The price includes lane rental for one hour and shoe rentals for each person. While you bowl, you can enjoy our full menu and receive full-service dining right at your lane. Please note that reservations are LIMITED TO 1 HOUR. Children under 5 bowl for free. Kids aged 5-12 receive a 50% discount. Guests aged 13 and older can bowl for $27.50 per person per hour weekdays and $32.50 per person per hour Friday and Saturday, plus HST.
    Bowling + Dining Reservations (Weekday + Weekends) photo

  • Dining Reservation ONLY (no bowling)

    Multiple dates available
    This is a table reservation only, if you would like to bowl before or after your reservation, please book a Bowling Experience. Your table is reserved for 1.5 hours. LARGE RESERVATIONS Table reservations can be made for groups up to 20 guests. If your group is more than 20, please contact the Ballroom team by phone or OpenTable instant message. Accommodations for larger groups will be based on availability.
    Dining Reservation ONLY (no bowling) photo

  • Weekend Bowling (Daytime)

    CA$32.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Maximum of 8 bowlers per lane with shoe rentals included. Pricing: Under 5 years-old, Free. Ages 5-12 years-old, 50% off. Ages 13 years-old and older, $25/person (+hst) per hour, per person.
    Weekend Bowling (Daytime) photo

Menu

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What 86 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Old Toronto

    Child-friendly

  • Old Toronto

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Ballroom Bowl on John St. is a vibrant spot for fun and socializing, praised for its "great service" and accommodating staff, especially for guests with special needs. The upbeat atmosphere, with lively music and enjoyable food and drinks, ensures a memorable experience. "Great location" adds to its appeal.

149 Reviews

  1. Karen

    Toronto

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time and wished we had booked for longer! Special shout out to our server and bartender Ray for being so kind and helpful.

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  2. Tony

    Montreal

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Atmosphere, great service. Great little spot in the heart of Toronto

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  3. AlexanderP

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Lanes didn’t work, serviced was slow, music was awful - bad pop music - nachos for 25$ were a joke lol good location tho,
    The Ballroom Bowl - John StResponded on 12 November 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent visit to The Ballroom Bowl. We apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations. Your comments have been noted and will be shared with our team for further review. We appreciate your feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back in the future. Please email johnstgm@theballroombowl.ca, to further discuss your experience with us.

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  4. Royston

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The manager was extremely rude as we inquired about the happy hour because that was stated on the website (open table). It mentioned that there was happy hour everyday of the week between 4pm-7pm. And when we inquired about that she said it wasn’t available and we came late and we’re free to go elsewhere. Extremely rude.
    The Ballroom Bowl - John StResponded on 12 November 2024
    Thank you for bringing this to our attention, Royston. We apologize for any confusion regarding our happy hour promotion. Your feedback is valuable to us and we will address this issue with our management team. Please email johnstgm@theballroombowl.ca to further discuss your time at our venue.

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  5. Shelby

    VIP

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good place to bowl with friends. Bar service on a Saturday afternoon was slow and unorganized
    The Ballroom Bowl - John StResponded on 12 November 2024
    Thank you for your feedback, Shelby. We're glad to hear you enjoyed bowling with friends at our establishment. We apologize for the slow and unorganized bar service on Saturday afternoon. Your comments will be passed along to our team for review and improvement.

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  6. Cayla

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time going to Ballroom Bowling and we brought some friends, it was a lot of fun! The staff were super friendly and polite. Overall had a great time and would definitely go again :)
    The Ballroom Bowl - John StResponded on 12 November 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words, Cayla! We are thrilled to hear that you and your friends had a great time at The Ballroom Bowl. Our staff works hard to provide a fun and welcoming atmosphere for all of our guests. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  7. Daniel

    Calgary

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    A little tighter bowling venue than I thought, love the music playing with music videos in front of bowlers. The food is absolutely atrocious, maybe it was just the fish n chips but neither of those were good. The coleslaw as a side was garbage too.
    The Ballroom Bowl - John StResponded on 12 November 2024
    Thank you for sharing your feedback, Daniel. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the music and videos while bowling. We're sorry to hear that the food did not meet your expectations, and we appreciate you bringing this to our attention. Your comments will help us improve our offerings in the future.

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  8. Kathryn

    VIP

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very fun experience at the The Ballroom Bowl. Our servers were fantastic and everyone had a great time.
    The Ballroom Bowl - John StResponded on 12 November 2024
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience at The Ballroom Bowl, Kathryn! We're thrilled to hear that you had a fun time and that our servers provided fantastic service. We hope to see you again soon for another great time!

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  9. DANIELA

    Ottawa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the experience and the place in general. Lights, musics.
    The Ballroom Bowl - John StResponded on 15 October 2024
    Daniela, thanks for the awesome 5 star review. We are glad you loved everything we had to offer, and cannot wait to host you again!

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  10. Adriana

    Toronto

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a really nice time! Food and drinks were good, and an excellent service.
    The Ballroom Bowl - John StResponded on 12 November 2024
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, Adriana! We're thrilled to hear that you had a really nice time at The Ballroom Bowl. We strive to provide delicious food, refreshing drinks, and excellent service to all of our guests. We hope to see you again soon!

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FAQs

The Ballroom Bowl - John St offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (647) 366-7890.

The Ballroom Bowl - John St is rated 4.5 stars by 86 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Ballroom Bowl - John St

145 John St, Toronto, ON M5V 2E4

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Richmond
  • Area
    Financial District
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00–23:00 Thu 12:00–00:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–02:00
  • Price
    CAN$30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Comfort Food, Sports Bar, Canadian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Parking beside building
  • Public transit
    5 minute walk from Osgoode subway station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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