Bowling is a sport in which players attempt to score points by rolling a bowling ball along a flat surface in order to knock down objects called pins. There are many forms of bowling, with the earliest dating back to ancient Egypt; it is now known that the Egyptians had invented bowling. Origins can also be traced to ancient Finland and Yemen, and much later in 300 A.D. in Germany. In the US the best known form of bowling is probably the North American game of ten-pin bowling. This form, in both amateur and professional versions, is played around the world, making it one of the largest participation activities. Bowling is very popular in Kiev too.

Chameleon
3 Pobedy square, Kiev
Open:  11 a.m. – 06 a.m.
Chameleon bowling-club was opened about three years ago and there are no doubts about its popularity. There are ten paths, the whole club is computerized and it follows the world standards. There is new equipment of world bowling industry leader AMF company, but also warm, friendly atmosphere, which helps you in relaxing. Experienced instructors will help you to learn the skills of this popular game and the technical equipment of the club allows even the most young guests of the club taking part in the game.
Website: http://www.club300.com.ua/xameleon/prices.html

Strike
84 Pobedy avenue, Kiev
Open:  Mon.: 5 p.m. -  2 a.m.; the rest of the week: 11 a.m. -  4 a.m.
There is western  styled interior, winter garden and a fireplace in Strike bowling-club. It is a  good site for celebrating birthday parties, corporate holidays, banquets (up to 80 people). The Strike Club, which is the first ever bowling-center in Ukraine, was opened in 1998. The Strike is famous for being a place where the competitions and tournaments of Ukrainian Bowling Federation are usually held. The Strike is equipped with any thing in order to get the most positive emotions of playing one of the oldest games in history. There are 12 Sabim bowling tracks and the whole complex of various services and facilities, including 4 bars, music saloon, restaurant, wine cabinet, winter garden and computerized management system in the Strike bowling-club., There is a cocktail menu that is regularly updated with new items in all 4 bars located in the club. Every Monday a special prize game is carried out in the club.
Website: www.strike.kiev.ua

Maksimum
12/37 Dekabristov street, Kiev
Open: noon – 06 a.m.
The bowling center of the Maximym Club is one of the best sites in Kiev where you can spend your free time with pleasure and get a lot of positive emotions. Bowling is very fascinating, and there are some high-skilled instructors always willing to help the beginners to learn some secrets and special tricks. Individual trainings with an instructor will help one to become an experienced bowler. Bowling tracks are equipped with special a illumination system that will turn a play into really amazing experience. There is a  new cozy restaurant with a fireplace and medieval interiors in the Maximym Club. The European cuisine is served in the restaurant. The restaurant  is ideal  for organizing various banquets and celebrations. There is a unique hookah-bar with a broad selection of various aromatic tobacco blends in the Maximym Club.
Website: http://www.maximym.com/bowling