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Bowling meets artistry at Lucky Strikes with gorgeous lighting and décor.
Lucky Strike Reigns in Top
Tier of D.C.’s Nightlife
By Kristin Gray
served the community for 43 years before closing
in 2003. That same year, Lucky Strike opened as
im, jewel-toned lights the color of cobalt
the eclectic rebirth of its predecessor. Some of the
D
and amethyst create an aura of enigma and
venue’s most intriguing highlights are the 14 bowling
sensual mystique at Lucky Strike bowling
lanes accented with decadent art and oversized TVs;
lanes in Washington, D.C. Women dress in
a swank lounge that trumps many local nightclubs
chic, understated attire while men don blaz-
in attendance and a DJ, who plays bass-thumping
ers and splashes of aromatic cologne –– all fitting the
rhythms for the 21-and-over crowd after 9 p.m. Also,
ambience of D.C.’s posh “bowling lounge.”
the spirited pool games in the billiard area are never
And although this spot is undoubtedly classy and
overlooked or unheard amid guests’ victory cries or
fashionably decked, Lucky Strike is far from a stuffy
disappointed sighs, depending on their game.
nightclub. Replete with quirky, vintage art paying
Making Lucky Strike even more unique is the laudable
homage to the company’s 1960s Hollywood roots and
menu featuring everything from a down-home maca-
a full-scale restaurant with sumptuous finger foods,
roni and cheese spin-off to miniature quiche tartlets
Lucky Strike provides the ideal backdrop for a first
with mushrooms and Gouda cheese. For most visitors,
date or an evening out with friends.
Lucky Strike’s delicious delicacies are a far cry from
“I love the ambience and atmosphere and the fact
the hard-bun hot dogs and watered soft drinks of most
that you can play pool, watch games and bowl,” says
bowling alleys.
Prince George’s County resident Paul Iwugo, 28. “It’s
And although this exclusive locale features delectable
a nice play to chill out… a nice chill spot, especially
food and high-end bowling, it still remains an afford-
on Thursday nights.”
able, relaxed environment perfect for the after-work
Iwugo says he has visited Lucky Strike at least five
crowd. Come visit this innovative showcase of sport,
times and encourages others to experience the broad
music and art that transforms blue-collar America’s
range of available activities and the diverse people that
favorite past time into a dynamic multimedia roller-
frequent the venue.
coaster ride.
“It’s pretty diverse in there,” he says. “There’s pretty
much a smorgasbord of people.”
Lucky Strike is located at 701 7
th
St. N.W. in
Founded in 1960 on the fringes of Hollywood’s most
Washington, D.C. For more information about this
glamorous neighborhoods, Hollywood Star Lanes
venue, call 202-347-1021 or visit
bowlluckystrike.com.
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