281 Bowl

281 Bowl 281 Bowl is a family owned business that includes 10 Lanes, Pro-Shop, Quick Draw, Bar and Kitchen. Bowled by Ben Ketola on April 5th, 2017.

281 Bowl located in Cortland, NY is a long running, family owned business. The 10 Lane House is a great place for family fun open bowling or to start a team and join one of the many leagues running from September to July. The Pro-Shop is fully stocked to provide you with all your bowling needs. Enjoy your night by playing a little Quick Draw, having a drink from the bar or ordering food, everythin

g from fries and chicken fingers to pizza and burgers. Interested in hosting a party of 30 or more people... call the alley during business hours and ask for Scott Becker. Business Hours with Open Bowling Availability:
Sunday: 12:00pm - 11:00pm (Open Bowling 12pm - 5:00pm, 9:00pm - 11pm)
Monday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm (Open Bowling 3pm - 5:30pm, 9:00pm - 11pm)
Tuesday: 12:00pm - 11:00pm (Open Bowling 12pm - 5:30pm, 9:30pm - 11pm)
Wednesday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm (Open Bowling 3pm - 5:30pm, 9:00pm - 11pm)
Thursday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm (Open Bowling 3pm - 5:30pm, 9:00pm - 11pm)
Friday: 3:00pm - 12:00am (Open Bowling 3pm - 5:30pm, 9:00pm - 12am)
Saturday: 1:00pm - 12:00am (Open Bowling 1:00pm - 3:00pm, 7:00pm - 12am)

PLEASE NOTE: Most tournaments are held at 281 on Sundays. We try to post accordingly however we encourage customers to call PRIOR to arrival, especially on Sundays, to ensure we have lanes available for Open Bowling. Thanks!

**281 Bowl will be closed to the public yearly on the following Holidays that occur during the Fall/Winter Season: Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and Easter.

281 Bowl is home to the World's Fastest 300 Game. https://youtu.be/2qcdMLu1HZ0

06/01/2026

Voting is now closed for Finger Lakes Favorites... Winners will be announced August 19th. (Fingers Crossed)

We would like to thank everyone who voted/supported 281 Bowl. No matter what this fun contest says, we know we are the favorite Bowling Alley of a lot of our league members, family and friends.

06/01/2026

Spring League Update: Adult-Child League (5/27)

1. Spring Strikers - 18
2. Hot Mess Express - 17
3. 99 PRBS but a Pin Ain't 1 - 15 1/2
4. Tanka Jahari - 15
5. Oh Spare Me!! - 11
6. The Gutter Gang - 9 1/2
7. Pinheads - 9
8. Pocket Monsters - 9
9. Team #10 - 8 1/2
10. Berry Clan - 7 1/2

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06/01/2026

Spring League Update: Property Essentials (5/26)

1. 4 Guys - 33
2. Thundering Farms - 30
3. 281 Essentials - 29
4. Pinsanity - 26
5. Team #5 - 22
6. Team #9 - 22
7. Scott's 281 Bowl - 18
8. Dreaded 10 Pin - 12
9. I Don't Know!! - 10
10. Owasco Laundromat - 8

High Series:
Nick Hinshaw 698
Scott Becker 667
John Hilker III 664

Autum Wells 540
T Baldwin 515
Traci Warner 468

High Scores:
John Hilker III 267
Nicholas Hinshaw 257
Scott Becker 248

Autum Wells 185
T Baldwin 185
Wahneta Evener 170

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I voted for 281 Bowl, did you?You can vote once per subcategory per day and it runs through Friday, May 29th, 2026. Mak...
05/28/2026

I voted for 281 Bowl, did you?

You can vote once per subcategory per day and it runs through Friday, May 29th, 2026. Make sure to put your daily reminders in your phone and help 281 Bowl be voted the number one Bowling Alley in the Finger Lakes.
Find us under Things to do then click Bowling Alley

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Just a couple more days left for Voting!!You can vote once per subcategory per day and it runs through Friday, May 29th,...
05/27/2026

Just a couple more days left for Voting!!

You can vote once per subcategory per day and it runs through Friday, May 29th, 2026. Make sure to put your daily reminders in your phone and help 281 Bowl be voted the number one Bowling Alley in the Finger Lakes.
Find us under Things to do then click Bowling Alley


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Vote for your favorite activities, restaurants, service providers and more in the Finger Lakes Favorites contest here!

05/25/2026

CURRENT HOURS: Spring/Early Summer Hours (Late April - End of June)
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:00pm - 11:00pm (Open Bowling 1pm - 5:30pm, 9pm - 11pm)
Wednesday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm (Open Bowling 4pm - 5:30pm, 9pm - 11pm)
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm (Open Bowling 4pm - 5:30pm, 9pm - 11pm)
Saturday: Closed

**If you would like to schedule a group of 30-50 people for open bowling please call the alley and ask for Scott Becker or message us on facebook to further discuss.

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Welcome to all the Prep Baseball Youth World Series Teams, Players, Parents & Coaches for this weekend's big tournament!...
05/23/2026

Welcome to all the Prep Baseball Youth World Series Teams, Players, Parents & Coaches for this weekend's big tournament!! Looking for something to do this afternoon to get out of the rain? Have some down time after your baseball tourney/between games? Come see us!!

https://www.facebook.com/GutchessLumberYard/

05/23/2026

CURRENT HOURS: Spring/Early Summer Hours (Late April - End of June)

Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:00pm - 11:00pm (Open Bowling 1pm - 5:30pm, 9pm - 11pm)
Wednesday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm (Open Bowling 4pm - 5:30pm, 9pm - 11pm)
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm (Open Bowling 4pm - 5:30pm, 9pm - 11pm)
Saturday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm

**If you would like to schedule a group of 30-50 people for open bowling please call the alley and ask for Scott Becker or message us on facebook to further discuss.

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05/23/2026

Change in Hours starting next week!!

Starting May 30th we will be closed on Saturdays for the remainder of the spring-summer/until September.

**If you would like to schedule a group of 30-50 people for open bowling please call the alley and ask for Scott Becker or message us on facebook to further discuss.

Address

3898 State Route 281
Cortland, NY
13045

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 11pm
Wednesday 3pm - 11pm
Friday 3pm - 12am

Telephone

+16077565737

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