South Boston Candlepin

Mark Yost

My mother's childhood bowling alley hasn't changed in 60 years. Candlepin bowling and surprisingly good craft beer on tap.

Timur Rustamov

Feels like a bit of a time machine. Place feels like it came straight from the 80s movies. Not the automatic scoring machines we were used to - you have to keep score on a sheet they provide. And I kept forgetting to press the button to reset the pins - too used to playing on an automatic alley. We didn't know the difference between candlepin bowling and the more conventional one before going. So we were surprised to see the small balls and thin pins. Still a very fun experience.

OG Mac

Super cool vintage Boston experience. On a beautiful Southie street with plenty of other cool places to check out while you’re in the neighborhood. Highly suggest everyone looking for something fun to do give Candlepin a try. Jonathan and the guys love the sport and are eager to share their knowledge and enthusiasm. This is a really cool community of folks who are passionate about what they do. Thanks for being amazing hosts to a couple of guys from out of town!

Meghan West

We had so much fun here, and I was thrilled they had Maine Beer Co. on tap!