BEST BOWLING ALLEY

AMF Strike and Spare Lanes

2660 W. Lawrence Ave., 787-6111 When Springfielders want to knock down a few pins, while perhaps knocking back a few brews, the choice du jour is clearly Strike and Spare West. Featuring 36 lanes and a high-tech scoring system, S&SW is a popular destination for league competitions as well as birthday celebrations, or if you’re just in the mood to pick up the odd spare. Come out on Saturday nights to experience Extreme Bowling, where “the lights come down and the music cranks up,” according to general manager Matt Gallina, who also points out that the long-running Strike and Spare Saturday night karaoke combines with Extreme Bowling to make for a great “two for one” evening out. Runner-up: King Pin Lanes