Dog Bowl

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Dog Bowl

Arch 57, Whitworth St West, Manchester, M1 5WW
0161 228 2888
  • Monday12:00pm - 2:00am
  • Tuesday12:00pm - 2:00am
  • Wednesday12:00pm - 2:00am
  • Thursday12:00pm - 2:00am
  • Friday12:00pm - 2:00am
  • Saturday10:00am - 3:00am
  • Sunday10:00am - 2:00am

Always double check opening hours with the venue before making a special visit.

Dog Bowl bowling alley and restaurant Manchester.
Dog Bowl.
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A bar and 10-pin bowling alley combined, Dog Bowl is a neon-lit venue that serves up cocktails and Tex-Mex food to go with your time on the lanes.

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