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Bayside Bowl is located in downtown Portland, Maine. We have 20 lanes of ten-pin bowling, a full restaurant and craft cocktails. Our Rooftop deck, open seasonally, boasts exceptional sunset views and tacos served from a 1960s airstream. We host local musicians and national touring acts.

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Excellent
4.6
Based on 755 reviews
Nathan Frazee
Food was great. Had a fun time with our 8 year old on her first time big ball bowling. Staff was very kind with finding the right size for shoes to fit.
Averyl Hill
This was the second party I've attended at Bayside Bowl. The food (buffet style) is delicious and varied. BEST WINGS, too! However for dessert there weren't any gluten-free options. A very kind gentleman from the kitchen brought out and served me my very own plate filled with gluten-free cookies and other fancy sweets. It was so nice of him and they were delicious. I found him after to give him a tip and he wouldn't take it from me.
Jaylyn Morton (Jaylyn)
The concert that I attended here was a great experience! I even got to shake the artist's hand because the stage is so close to the audience!! I was EXTREMELY THRILLED an that!! This was definitely a night to remember! Thank you, Bayside Bowl!! ❤️😁
Benjamin Pasquale
Fun spot. Was there for a concert. Great atmosphere. Sound was excellent. Good crowd
Shelbie Guerrette
This place was huge! We had to wait about an hour for a lane to open but that was fine because we sat down by the bar and ordered food and drinks. The food was delicious and their staff were really friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed ourselves
Kaitlin Altieri
Bayside is awesome. It is HUGE! This is a great place to meet up with friends, grab drinks, eat and bowl! Their food is surprisingly great. I didn’t have high expectations for a blow long alley, but everything our team has ordered has been phenomenal. My favorite is the Orange Chipotle Pulled Pork Sandwich! It’s loaded with all sorts of goodies. I’d recommend Bayside to anyone looking to switch up their night out. It is clean, plenty of parking, and the staff is great! They also have an awesome rooftop bar that is open seasonally! Highly recommend!
Samantha Lee
After our day trip to Freeport, Topsham, Harpwell, and Brunswick, we decided to check out Bayside Bowl, an upscale bowling alley with a full bar and 360 degree rooftop with submarine shaped food truck, live music, well-lit dance floor, bar, and lounge area.When we arrived, the rooftop was at capacity limit so we decided to plan bowling. I enjoyed Frozen Blueberry Lemonade while bowling. The bowling alley were nicely greased. However, I didn't like how the animation wasn't encouraging enough. It kept telling me "Chance missed". It would have been nice if it educated me how to pick up the various splits.After an hour of bowling, we were able to check out the rooftop. There was a local latin band playing. The outdoor string lighting felt like salsa dancing under the stars.
liz z
the new remodel is gorgeous! there is an actual parking lot now, twice as many lanes for bowling, and a rooftop bar with great views of portland. if bowling isn't really your thing, there are cozy nooks for socializing, tasty food, and the whole place is very tastefully styled
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Mar
1
Sat
Better Together ft. Homeboy Sandman @ Bayside Bowl
Mar 1 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Better Together ft. Homeboy Sandman @ Bayside Bowl | Portland | Maine | United States

Monday of the Minds is proud to present Better Together, a fundraiser for the LA wild fire victims, ft. Homeboy Sandman, Stay on Mars, Becky Krill, Can’t Tell You, Soft, Little Hag +TBA. The event is hosted by Jacobsen, with an opening DJ set by Amelia Aglow. This show is all-ages.

Mar
15
Sat
TR3 ft. Tim Reynolds (Dave Matthews Band) w/s/gs SeeepopleS at Bayside Bowl @ Bayside Bowl
Mar 15 @ 8:00 am – 11:30 pm
TR3 ft. Tim Reynolds (Dave Matthews Band) w/s/gs SeeepopleS at Bayside Bowl @ Bayside Bowl | Portland | Maine | United States

Legendary guitarist and instrumentalist, Tim Reynolds (DMB) and his amazing trio, TR3, return to Bayside Bowl w/s/gs SeepeopleS on March 15th, 2025.

ABOUT TIM REYNOLDS (TIMREYNOLDS.COM)
With a career spanning more than forty years, two-time GRAMMY nominee, Rock & Rock Hall of Fame Inductee, and sonic innovator, Tim Reynolds is lauded as one of the most dynamic and unrivaled instrumentalists in recent history. Best known for his seemingly effortless guitar virtuosity, masterful command of melody and timing, and uncanny improvisational prowess, Reynolds’ unequivocal contributions to American jam-rock outfit Dave Matthews Band and bevy of namesake ventures continue to garner worldwide acclaim. Among his most enduring projects is TR3 featuring Tim Reynolds, an ever-evolving sonic experiment Reynolds started in the mid-1980s and was joined by first-rate players Dan Martier and Mick Vaughn in 2007. Featuring predominately instrumental compositions, their latest album Watch It finds the trio in its most perceptive, harmonious, and imaginative form to date. Watch It boasts a troth of innovative arrangements that defy classification. In this latest addition to the trio’s extensive catalog of critically-celebrated releases, fans can expect a one-of-a-kind musical spectacle that places TR3 at the top of their game.

TR3 ft. Tim Reynolds (Dave Matthews Band) w/s/gs SeeepopleS at Bayside Bowl @ Bayside Bowl
Mar 15 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
TR3 ft. Tim Reynolds (Dave Matthews Band) w/s/gs SeeepopleS at Bayside Bowl @ Bayside Bowl | Portland | Maine | United States
  • ALL AGES

Legendary guitarist , Tim Reynolds (DMB) and his amazing trio, TR3, return to Bayside Bowl w/s/gs SeepeopleS on March 15 (all-ages).

Legendary guitarist and instrumentalist, Tim Reynolds (DMB) and his amazing trio, TR3, return to Bayside Bowl w/s/gs SeepeopleS on March 15th, 2025.

TIX $30 adv, $40 door | all-ages

ABOUT TIM REYNOLDS (TIMREYNOLDS.COM)
With a career spanning more than forty years, two-time GRAMMY nominee, Rock & Rock Hall of Fame Inductee, and sonic innovator, Tim Reynolds is lauded as one of the most dynamic and unrivaled instrumentalists in recent history. Best known for his seemingly effortless guitar virtuosity, masterful command of melody and timing, and uncanny improvisational prowess, Reynolds’ unequivocal contributions to American jam-rock outfit Dave Matthews Band and bevy of namesake ventures continue to garner worldwide acclaim. Among his most enduring projects is TR3 featuring Tim Reynolds, an ever-evolving sonic experiment Reynolds started in the mid-1980s and was joined by first-rate players Dan Martier and Mick Vaughn in 2007. Featuring predominately instrumental compositions, their latest album Watch It finds the trio in its most perceptive, harmonious, and imaginative form to date. Watch It boasts a troth of innovative arrangements that defy classification. In this latest addition to the trio’s extensive catalog of critically-celebrated releases, fans can expect a one-of-a-kind musical spectacle that places TR3 at the top of their game.
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ABOUT SEEPEOPLES (SOLO.TO/SEEPEOPLES.COM)
The original anti-genre-indie-pranksters have blazed their own uncompromised trail through the music industry since 2000. The band has released eight albums, many feature musical contributions from members of Morphine, Dave Matthews Band, Spearhead, Parliament / Funkadelic, Ghost Of Paul Revere and more. The band’s controversial music video, New American Dream, animated by Pete List (Celebrity Deathmatch / MTV), was banned by Facebook / Instagram / Meta in 2018.

Mar
21
Fri
Bearly Dead (Grateful Dead Tribute) at Bayside Bowl @ Bayside Bowl
Mar 21 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Bearly Dead (Grateful Dead Tribute) at Bayside Bowl @ Bayside Bowl | Portland | Maine | United States

Bearly Dead, the hottest touring Grateful Dead Tribute band, returns to Bayside Bowl for an evening with (all-ages).

Bearly Dead, the hottest touring Grateful Dead Tribute band, returns to Bayside Bowl for an evening with (all-ages).

ABOUT BEARLY DEAD (BEARLYDEADMUSIC.COM)
Not just another Grateful Dead cover band. A cosmic exploration of the Grateful Dead catalog! Bearly Dead, Boston-based quintet, performs a concert-style show that celebrates the journey of the Grateful Dead from their earliest records until their final tours. The band delivers a full-spectrum concert experience filled with danceable energy and world-class musicianship. Each and every Grateful Dead member is honored through a collection of classics, b-sides, deep cuts, and exploratory jams. Holding true to the spirit of the music, Bearly Dead frequently adds to their 250+ song catalog and continues to showcase authentic, spontaneous improvisation – live and in-person – making each show a wildly unique Grateful Dead experience you do not want to miss.

Bearly Dead played their first show at Church of Boston, in 2015, marking the beginning of its hallowed Wednesday Night Residency. Over the next 5 years the phrase “Never Miss A Wednesday Show” became ubiquitous around Boston and Bearly Dead was nominated multiple times for Boston Music Awards Live Music Residency of the Year. Fans really never knew what might happen, the band never knew what might happen! Bearly Dead shows have featured notable appearances by Mike Campbell (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers), Paul Wolstencroft (Slightly Stoopid), Steve Molitz (Particle/Phil Lesh & Friends), Kebbi Williams (Tedeschi Trucks Band), Rob Compa (Dopapod), Hayley Jane (Hayley Jane & The Primates), Richard James (Neighbor), and Johnny Trama (Dub Apocalypse) — and even a surprise appearance by Jerry Garcia’s “Wolf” guitar in 2018 on Jerry Garcia’s birthday!

In 2020, Bearly Dead began performing at other prestigious Massachusetts venues, including headline shows at Paradise Rock Club, Sinclair, Worcester Palladium, MGM Music Hall Fenway, and House of Blues Boston. After becoming a staple in the Northeast US festival community with multiple appearances at Camp Creek, Jerry Jam, Strangecreek, Wormtown, and many more, it was only a matter of time before Bearly Dead shows were being requested in all corners of the country. In October 2022, the band saddled up a new van and began touring nationally, performing their interpretation of the catalog across the United States and growing the Bearly Dead Family all along the way.

Bearly Dead is Tyler Brooks (Drums, Vocals), Michael Butler (Vocals, Percussion), Sarah Elaz (Bass), Nick Swift (Guitar, Vocals), and Kris Yunker (Keys/Organ/Synth, Vocals).

Bearly Dead (Grateful Dead Tribute) live at Bayside Bowl | all-ages @ Bayside Bowl
Mar 21 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Bearly Dead (Grateful Dead Tribute) live at Bayside Bowl | all-ages @ Bayside Bowl | Portland | Maine | United States

Not just another Grateful Dead cover band. A cosmic exploration of the Grateful Dead catalog! Bearly Dead, Boston-based quintet, performs a concert-style show that celebrates the journey of the Grateful Dead from their earliest records until their final tours. The band delivers a full-spectrum concert experience filled with danceable energy and world-class musicianship. Each and every Grateful Dead member is honored through a collection of classics, b-sides, deep cuts, and exploratory jams. Holding true to the spirit of the music, Bearly Dead frequently adds to their 250+ song catalog and continues to showcase authentic, spontaneous improvisation – live and in-person – making each show a wildly unique Grateful Dead experience you do not want to miss.

Bearly Dead played their first show at Church of Boston, in 2015, marking the beginning of its hallowed Wednesday Night Residency. Over the next 5 years the phrase “Never Miss A Wednesday Show” became ubiquitous around Boston and Bearly Dead was nominated multiple times for Boston Music Awards Live Music Residency of the Year. Fans really never knew what might happen, the band never knew what might happen! Bearly Dead shows have featured notable appearances by Mike Campbell (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers), Paul Wolstencroft (Slightly Stoopid), Steve Molitz (Particle/Phil Lesh & Friends), Kebbi Williams (Tedeschi Trucks Band), Rob Compa (Dopapod), Hayley Jane (Hayley Jane & The Primates), Richard James (Neighbor), and Johnny Trama (Dub Apocalypse) — and even a surprise appearance by Jerry Garcia’s “Wolf” guitar in 2018 on Jerry Garcia’s birthday!

In 2020, Bearly Dead began performing at other prestigious Massachusetts venues, including headline shows at Paradise Rock Club, Sinclair, Worcester Palladium, MGM Music Hall Fenway, and House of Blues Boston. After becoming a staple in the Northeast US festival community with multiple appearances at Camp Creek, Jerry Jam, Strangecreek, Wormtown, and many more, it was only a matter of time before Bearly Dead shows were being requested in all corners of the country. In October 2022, the band saddled up a new van and began touring nationally, performing their interpretation of the catalog across the United States and growing the Bearly Dead Family all along the way.

Bearly Dead is Tyler Brooks (Drums, Vocals), Michael Butler (Vocals, Percussion), Sarah Elaz (Bass), Nick Swift (Guitar, Vocals), and Kris Yunker (Keys/Organ/Synth, Vocals).

Apr
4
Fri
Angelikah Fahray’s RNB Jazz Soirée w/s/gs Project Ensemble & Melvin Gradiz @ Bayside Bowl
Apr 4 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Angelikah Fahray's RNB Jazz Soirée w/s/gs Project Ensemble & Melvin Gradiz @ Bayside Bowl | Portland | Maine | United States

Sultry R & B star Angelikah Fahray presents her RNB Jazz Soirée with special guests Project Ensemble ft. Jordan Bicki & Melvin Gradiz solo (all-ages). Tix $10 adv, $15 door.

Angelikah Fahray has arrived! The rising R & B star has already built herself quite a name as one of New England’s most dynamic, up and coming performers, seemingly destined for much bigger things. In her short career, she has already landed headlining slots at All Roads Music Festival, Creative Portland’s Hear Here Festival, ARME Boot Camps 1 & 2, and Flourish Fest in New Brunswick, Canada. Angelikah has shared the stage with internationally renowned acts such as The Garifuna Collective, Madison McFerrin and Rwandese singer, Kitoko, to name a short few. It doesn’t get more sultry than Fahray vocally, and you could almost hear a pin drop during some of the quieter moments in her engaging and captivating performances. Finally, after almost a half-decade in the music industry,, she is poised to cement her place as a bona fide artistic commodity with the recent release of her new single If I Would Die, ” collaborative effort with producers Will Bradford (SeepeopleS, theWorst +) and Will Holland (Pixies, Dead Can Dance, Chillhouse Studios), as well as her recent collaboration with Spose, “Bottom of the Ocean.” Currently Fahray is recording her first full-length album . For more info please visit:
linktr.ee/Angelikahfahray

Apr
11
Fri
Consider the Source w/s/gs Hambone at Bayside Bowl | all-ages @ Bayside Bowl
Apr 11 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Consider the Source w/s/gs Hambone at Bayside Bowl | all-ages @ Bayside Bowl | Portland | Maine | United States

Instrumental progressive rock trio Consider the Source return to Bayside Bowl with special guests Hambone on April 11th (all-ages) in support of their new album, “The Stare.”
$15 ADV, $20 DOOR | ALL-AGES | 8PM DOORS | 9PM SHOW

ABOUT CONSIDER THE SOURCE (considerthesourcemusic.com)

Instrumental progressive rock trio Consider the Source has been honing in on their unique sci-fi fusion sound for over a decade, but it is with their 2024 release, “The Stare” that their sonic vision is fully realized. Produced by David Prater (Dream Theater, Firehouse), the 5-song album reveals more of the heavy metal influence the band has always had while also including the improvisational and cultural elements they have become synonymous with. This new collection of material certainly showcases their cutting edge instruments and technical virtuosity but the focus here is on the songs, chock full of catchy riffs and melodies ranging from delicate and heartfelt to full on headbanger’s ball.

CTS have performed in a half-dozen countries across three continents. They have shared the stage with a wide variety of artists, including: Victor Wooten, King Crimson Projekt, Wyclef Jean, Ozric Tentacles, Soulive, The Disco Biscuits, Rusted Root, Papadosio, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Wayne Krantz, TAUK, Spafford and many others. They have performed at festivals and events including: Electric Forest, Peach Fest, Northlands, Gathering of the Vibes, Mountain Jam, Resonance, Summercamp, Shakori Hills, ProgDay, and Progtober.

Apr
25
Fri
An evening with Primal Soup (Phish Tribute) @ Bayside Bowl
Apr 25 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
An evening with Primal Soup (Phish Tribute) @ Bayside Bowl | Portland | Maine | United States

Primal Soup, Maine’s premiere Phish Tribute act, returns to Bayside Bowl for an evening with (all-ages).

An evening with Primal Soup (Phish Tribute) at Bayside Bowl @ Bayside Bowl
Apr 25 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
An evening with Primal Soup (Phish Tribute) at Bayside Bowl @ Bayside Bowl | Portland | Maine | United States
  • ALL AGES

Primal Soup, Maine’s premiere Phish Tribute act, returns to Bayside Bowl for an evening with (all-ages).

Primal Soup, Maine’s premiere Phish Tribute act, returns to Bayside Bowl for an evening with (all-ages).

May
2
Fri
Rose Alley (Jerry Garcia Band Tribute) at Bayside Bowl | all-ages @ Bayside Bowl
May 2 @ 8:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Rose Alley (Jerry Garcia Band Tribute) at Bayside Bowl | all-ages @ Bayside Bowl | Portland | Maine | United States

Rose Alley, New England’s premier Jerry Garcia Band Tribute act, returns to Bayside Bowl on May 2nd (all-ages). TIX $15 ADV, $20 DOOR

Rose Alley celebrates the music of Jerry Garcia and JGB. Made up of Maine music scene veterans, Kevin Roper, Aaron Nadeau, Neil Carroll and Drew Wyman, Rose Alley tows the line of Garcia Band authenticity while adding plenty of their own flair from their combined experiences. Three part harmonies and electrifying jams add to the sonic pleasure of a Rose Alley concert!

Open now

  • Monday3:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday3:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday3:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday3:00 – 11:00 PM
  • Friday12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
  • Saturday10:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Sunday10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
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