Business Hours
Opening soonMonday
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 – 6:30 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 6:30 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 6:30 PM
Friday
12:00 – 6:30 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
8909 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757, USA Get directions
Tucked along Burnet Road on Austin's north side, Strike-A-Lott Pro Shop pairs lanes with a gear counter, so you can roll a few games and get fitted for a ball or pick up bowling supplies in the same stop. Note the limited afternoon hours—it opens at noon and closes early—so it's better suited to a midday outing than a late night.
Monday
12:00 – 6:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 – 6:30 PM
Wednesday
12:00 – 6:30 PM
Thursday
12:00 – 6:30 PM
Friday
12:00 – 6:30 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
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