Bowling, beer and dive-bar charm in Williamsburg
The Gutter is Williamsburg’s beloved throwback bowling alley — eight vintage wood lanes, a long bar, neon, and a wood-paneled barroom that feels like a Midwestern VFW hall transplanted to North 14th Street. It’s a bar first and a bowling alley second, with a tap list leaning hard on local craft beer and a back room that doubles as a live-music and comedy venue.
The happy hour is the easy sell: weekday specials on beer, a lane if you want one, and a crowd that’s there to have a low-key good time. It’s 21+ at all times, so it stays a proper bar even when the lanes are full.
The Happy Hour
The Gutter’s happy hour centers on cheap beer on weekdays:
- Weekday beer specials — discounted pints during the early-evening window (confirm current pricing at the bar)
- Local taps — a tap list built largely around local and regional craft brews
- Bowling alongside — lanes are priced per half-hour, separate from the drink specials
- 21+ at all times — it stays a bar, not a family bowling center
Times and prices have moved around over the years, so check at the bar — but weekday happy-hour pints are the dependable part.
The Beer
The Gutter is a beer bar at heart — around a dozen taps, heavy on local and regional craft, plus cans and well drinks. It’s the kind of place you settle in for a few pints whether or not you ever pick up a ball.
The Bowling
Eight vintage wood lanes that predate the bar’s arrival — character over polish, scuffed and charming. Lanes run per half-hour (a bit more on weekends), with shoe and sock rental on top. Walk-ins only, so it can mean a wait on busy nights.
The Back Room
Beyond the lanes, The Gutter’s back room hosts live music, comedy and trivia — a genuine little Williamsburg venue tucked behind a bowling alley. Check the calendar; many nights are free.
The Room
The Gutter sits at 200 North 14th Street between Berry Street and the waterfront in Williamsburg — a short walk from the Bedford Avenue L. It’s dim, wood-paneled and unpretentious, with the bar up front and the lanes behind.
Who The Gutter Is For
| Occasion | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| Cheap weekday pints | Beer specials during the weekday happy-hour window |
| Bowling with friends | Eight vintage lanes, priced per half-hour, drink in hand |
| Live music or comedy | A back-room venue with frequent free shows |
| A low-key night out | Dive-bar charm, local beer, 21+ throughout |
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The Gutter FAQ
Does The Gutter have a happy hour?
Yes — it runs weekday specials on beer during the early-evening window. Exact times and prices have shifted over the years, so confirm at the bar.
Where is The Gutter?
200 North 14th Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, between Berry Street and the waterfront — a short walk from the Bedford Avenue L.
How much is bowling?
Lanes are priced per half-hour (around $30 Sun–Thu, $35 Fri–Sat), with shoe and sock rental extra. It’s walk-in only.
Is it 21+?
Yes — The Gutter is 21 and over at all times.
The Gutter’s happy hour is documented as weekday beer specials, but the bar’s site doesn’t publish exact times or prices and third-party figures vary, so specific prices are omitted here. Address, hours and bowling prices are from the venue’s official site. Details last checked June 2026 — confirm with the bar before visiting.