JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. — The iconic bowling alley that was a staple in the Jacksonville Beach community for decades, and abruptly closed its doors in 2019, is set to reopen.
Beach Bowl, located at 818 Beach Blvd., is set to hold its grand opening on June 17.
The newly renovated bowling alley will include 24 lanes, a large arcade with more than 40 interactive games and three bars with beer on tap with signature cocktails, Beach Bowl said in a release.
All of the updated bowling lanes will also include realistic, interactive animations that will be projected directly onto the bowling lane.
Beach Bowl said the bars will be equipped with 48 beer taps and a curated wine list for guests.
From the scratch kitchen, food options will range from chicken wings to tacos to flatbreads, with "chef-inspired specials."
Three private rooms will be available for large groups on the building's main floor, with another room and a private bowling area with four lanes, which will be used as an event space on the second floor, according to Beach Bowl.
"We are so excited to be able to keep the history of Beach Bowl alive. We know how important it is to the community and can’t wait for it to be open," a Beach Bowl representative said.
The bowling alley closed its doors in November 2019 after it was open for 50 years.
While the location hasn't officially reopened, Beach Bowl said it is hiring employees to be part of the team.
Beach Bowl will be open from Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.