Looking for an easy-going, one-stop location for a fun team-building activity? Invite your staff to a corporate event held at a local bowling alley. Bowling has shifted from an individual competition to a group affair that promotes team-building. Contrary to individual bowling, group bowling utilizes teams by having everyone add their scores together and compare that against the other team’s cumulative score. This motivates each team member to work together and succeed during the event. The inter-personal relationships and positive reinforcement of teamwork practiced during a game can then transpire into a day at the office. Let the games begin!
1. Elsie’s Restaurant, Bar & Bowling Center
Elsies’ Restaurant, Bar & Bowling Center in Minneapolis provides a newly-decorated banquet room, accommodating up to 150 guests and offers catering. From a Cantina Bar to Pan Asian dishes, the banquet menu includes options to satisfy everyone’s taste buds. In addition, an outdoor patio is available for up to 40 people. With ample guest parking and state-of-the-art audio and visual equipment, Elsie’s has the essentials for your next corporate event accommodated for.
729 NE. Marshall St., Mpls; 612.378.9701; elsies.com
2. AMF Earle Brown Lanes
Planning a corporate event has never been easier than at AMF. Simply go to their website, fill out a party form and let an AMF staff member help you with every step of the planning process. AMF suggests including other fun activities or games during the event and mixing up your departments when forming teams to promote team building. And with three locations in the metro area, you’re bound to find one in close proximity to the office.
6440 James Circle North, Brooklyn Center; 763.566.6250; amf.com
61 Little Canada Rd. West, St. Paul; 651.484.6501; amf.com
7941 Southtown Ctr., Bloomington; 952.888.9248; amf.com
3. Town Hall Lanes
Beer and bowling go hand in hand at Town Hall Lanes in Minneapolis. A casual and relaxing atmosphere is created over the bar and restaurant combo with a modern, 10-lane bowling alley. In addition, they offer award-winning Town Hall Brewery craft beer. Plan to call ahead and reserve sections of the venue for your next corporate event, which can accommodate up to 80 guests.
5109 34th Ave. S., Mpls; 612.767.3354; thlanes.com
4. The Park Tavern
For over 50 years, The Park Tavern in St. Louis Park has been providing guests with casual dining, bowling and a great environment for corporate events. Tailor your next corporate event or meeting to your specific needs with the option of having a guest list from 10 to 300 people and a variety of bowling and buffet packages. Also, with the warmer weather approaching, you can opt for a private event on the outdoor patio, which can seat up to 80 people.
3401 Louisiana Ave. S., St. Louis Park; 952.929.6810; parktavern.net
5. Flaherty’s Arden Bowl
Plan your next corporate event with ease at Flaherty’s Arden Bowl in Arden Hills. Choose between meeting package options or customize your event specifically to your needs. With a 36-lane bowling alley, banquet facilities for up to 100 people and complete menu options with a full service bar, you and your staff will have an event filled with great food, drinks and lots of bowling. Bonus: A presentation can be integrated into all the fun through two 42’’ flat screen TVs with computer and Wi-Fi access.
273 W. County Rd. E., Arden Hills; 651.633.1777; flahertysbowl.com
