1st and bowl
Milwaukee's First Football Bowling Bar
2 Ways to Play
Book an Open Play Pass
- Step 1: Pick a date and time window that works for you
- Step 2: Purchase your Day Pass online or at the venue
- Step 3: Enjoy 2 hours of gameplay for one flat rate – just $15 on weekdays and $20 on weekends when you book online! Walk-ins are welcome too, $20 on weekdays and $25 on weekends.
Includes Football Bowling, Basketball Connect 4, and Cornhole.
Please note: Pickleball is no longer included in open play. Pickleball is now available by reservation only. Guests with Open Play passes may reserve Pickleball at 50% off during their 2-hour window, if available. After the 2-hour window ends, regular full pricing applies.
- Step 4: Have fun and make the most of your playtime!
- Click here to learn more
- Groups of 10+ are encouraged to make a reservation, as Open Play Pass is first-come, first-served, and game availability cannot be guaranteed.
Make a Reservation
- Step 1: Pick a date and time
- Step 2: Select one of the reservable games or party packages
- Step 3: Make your reservation online
- Step 4: Enjoy the game!
Our Games
Why Choose Us?
From the thrill of football bowling to the challenge of basketball Connect 4, First and Bowl brings together your favorite games under one roof. Enjoy indoor pickleball courts, a NERF battle arena, wiffleball field, and classic cornhole—perfect for parties, team outings, or family fun. Fuel your day with tasty food and drinks from our full-service bar.
Give the Gift of Fun!
Grab a gift card today and make someone’s day extra fun! Perfect for Open Play or Party Packages.
Party Packages
Happy customers
Just hosted a corporate holiday party at First and Bowl. It was a great experience! The place is huge and had plenty of space for us (we have 56 employees). There was plenty of food (lots of different varieties of pizzas) and they accommodated our requests for timing, table set up, etc. It was a […]
”We held our company event at First and Bowl this week.Scheduling and coordinating was made extremely easy with the staff! When we arrived everything was ready to go! The game was a blast and got everyone into a new environment from work.The food was amazing and we could not have had a better evening!
”We had a work party at First and Bowl and had a blast! There were many different games for all ages and the pizza was delicious! The staff did a fantastic job of explaining the different games and rules and made sure that our large group was taken care of! Would recommend for large parties/groups!
”Such a great spot! We have 5 kids and all of them can always find things they love to do – connect 4 basketball is a favorite! We’ve had our son’s birthday party at 1st & Bowl and the kids had a blast playing Nerf upstairs, the party was well-run and it was minimal work […]
”Recently had a company party here and we had a wonderful time! The games were very entertaining (ages 20-60+) and the food was awesome! Our party was during a Packers Playoff game, but with several tv’s and projectors, we were still able to watch the game while enjoying football bowling. The owner was very accommodating […]
”Wow, what a hidden gem! I played football bowling here a couple times this year and it is an absolute treat. We had such a blast going and playing. The owner is extremely nice and wants to make sure you are having a fantastic time. Everything is so well spaced out and there is so […]
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