The Ballroom Bowl - John St

Name: The Ballroom Bowl - John St
Address: 145 John St, Toronto, ON, Canada, M5V 2E4
Telephone: (647) 366-7890
Price range: CAN$31 to CAN$50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

107 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Comfort Food

145 John St, Toronto, ON M5V 2E4

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Lively
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

The Ballroom Bowl is Toronto's original entertainment featuring 50+ televisions, 4 bars, 9 ten pin bowling lanes, pool tables, ping pong and games spread out over 23,000 square feet covering 2 floors.
We are the place to watch the game, soak up the sun on one of our 2 patios or enjoy an original craft cocktail with friends or your entire work team.
There are daily specials every day of the week.
You can find us at the corner of John and Richmond, a few blocks north of the Roger's Centre.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Sports Bar, Canadian
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am
Phone number
(647) 366-7890
Website
http://www.theballroombowl.ca/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
145 John St, Toronto, ON M5V 2E4
Neighborhood
Financial District
Cross street
Richmond
Parking details
Public Parking beside building
Public transit
5 minute walk from Osgoode subway station
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

12-4PM Weekend - 1/2 Price Bowling
Multiple dates available
Enjoy HALF PRICE bowling from 12-4pm! Our bowling lanes accommodate groups of up to 8 people per lane. The price includes lane and shoe rental for one hour. While you bowl, you can enjoy our full menu and receive full-service dining right at your lane. Please note that reservations are LIMITED TO ONE HOUR. Children under 5 bowl for free. Kids aged 5-12 receive a 50% discount. Guests 13 and older can bowl for $32.50 (Sat) per person $27.50 (Sun) per person for one hour, plus HST.
Dining Reservation ONLY (No Bowling)
Multiple dates available
Indulge in our exceptional dining experience featuring our unique menu offering an array of delicious food options, complemented by our incredible cocktail and wine selection. Please note that this reservation does not include bowling; instead, you'll be seated in our inviting tables to savour your experience to the fullest. LARGE RESERVATIONS Table reservations can be made for groups up to 8 guests. If your group is more than 8, please contact the Ballroom team by phone directly. Accommodations for larger groups will be based on availability.
Weekday Bowling - 1 Hour
CA$27.50 per person
Multiple dates available
Enjoy 1/2 Price Bowling Everyday from 12-4PM!! Our bowling lanes accommodate groups of up to 8 people per lane. The price includes lane rental for one hour. While you bowl, you can enjoy our full menu and receive full-service dining right at your lane. Please note that reservations are LIMITED TO 1 HOUR. Children under 5 bowl for free. Kids aged 5-12 receive a 50% discount. Guests aged 13 and older can bowl for $27.50 (Sun-Thurs) per person per hour, plus HST.

Clear Fashioned 2ozCA$17.00
Lot 40, No 40 whisky, lemon, simple syrup, bitters
Lil' Daiquiri 1.5ozCA$17.00
Bumbu Rum, lemon, vanilla syrup, pineapple juice, Angostura bitters
Ranch Water 1.5ozCA$17.00
Altos Plata Tequila, lime, spicy agave nectar, Topo Chico sparkling water
Tequila Sunrise 2ozCA$17.00
Altos Plata Tequila, lime, triple sec, orange juice, passion fruit purée
Spare the Details 3.25 ozCA$17.00
Tito’s Vodka, lemon, lavender syrup, Prosecco
Lychee Martini 2ozCA$17.00
Havana Club 3yr, peach schnapps, lemon, lychee syrup
Strawberry Hibiscus Cooler 2ozCA$19.00
Sipsmith Gin, elderflower liqueur, lemon, strawberry hibiscus syrup, club soda
Mexpresso Martini 2ozCA$19.00
Olmeca Gold Tequila, Kahlua, espresso, avocado orgeat

Zero Proof

Mango Sencha Iced TeaCA$9.00
Lemon, mango sencha tea, orange cordial
French ConnectionCA$9.00
Lavender syrup, lemon, club soda

Beer

Premium Draught Beer (14oz)CA$7.50
Brickworks 1904, Alexander Keith’s IPA, Michelob Ultra, Goose Island IPA, Mill St. Organic Lager, Budweiser, Bud Light, Rolling Rock, Steam Whistle Pilsner
Imported Draught Beer (18oz)CA$10.00
Corona, Stella Artois, Hoegaarden, Guinness, Stiegl
Bottles and CansCA$7.50
Corona, Corona Sunbrew 0.0%, Modelo, Stella Artois, Cottage Springs Vodka Soda: Ontario Peach, Raspberry Lemonade

Dessert

Cheese Cake ParfaitCA$5.00
No bake, mixed berry compote, salted honey seed crumble
Milk and CookiesCA$5.00
House made chocolate mousse stuffed Oreos, salted cornflakes, vanilla crème anglaise
The Ballroom SundaeCA$5.00
Vanilla ice cream, Nutella, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, Kit Kat pieces, salted cornflakes, whipped cream

What 107 people are saying

The Ballroom Bowl - John St reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Old Toronto
Good for groups
Old Toronto
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Ballroom Bowl - John St offers a vibrant atmosphere perfect for social gatherings. Guests praise the "fun venue" and "great music," while the attentive manager often receives accolades for exceptional service. Although some note delays with food and drinks, many still enjoy the "friendly and helpful" staff and "delicious" offerings.

169 Reviews

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Erica S
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
GREAT experience! GREAT customer service for individuals with developmental disabilities. VERY accommodating.
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Brittany
Calgary1 review
5.0
Dined on April 10, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the BEST experience last night! We went to bowl and the entire staff was so welcoming and friendly! Q, the manager is exceptional! Cannot recommend this place enough. Thank you for such a fun night, we will be back!
The Ballroom Bowl - John StResponded on April 13, 2025
Thank you Brittany for the 5 star review. Great to hear about the staff and Q! We look forward to serving you again in the future.
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Dan VIP
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on April 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time and the service was great. The staff were all friendly and attentive. We actually extended our time we had such a good time. The wings were also excellent.
The Ballroom Bowl - John StResponded on April 8, 2025
Thank you Dan for the review, we appreciate both your feedback and your business. We look forward to serving you again in the future.
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Celina
Toronto4 reviews
2.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
The staff are very unfriendly and extremely rude. It's a great space for a quick bowling experience but the lack of service put a damper on the evening.
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Suh Young
Toronto1 review
2.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
The staff were friendly but we had to wait around ~20 mins. for our alley, and our drinks took a long time to arrive.
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Nataliia
Toronto5 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good offer! Easy to extend stay. Food is ok. I enjoyed my time there.
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Robyn
Unspecified1 review
2.0
Dined on February 10, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
Service wasn’t good, we didn’t know who was serving us. Manager was wonderful and helped as a few times
The Ballroom Bowl - John StResponded on February 15, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback, Robyn. We apologize for the confusion with the service and are glad to hear that the manager was able to assist you. Please email johnstgm@theballroombowl.ca to further discuss your experience with us. We appreciate your patronage and hope to hear from you soon.
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Ashley
Toronto1 review
2.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
The Manager was amazing and so tentative. The service from the rest of the stuff not worth it. Not noticed by staff at all. Waited 20 minutes for a drink and 30 minutes plus for a starter that was just toast and cheese. I cant say enough about the manger tho, he saved the night for us!
The Ballroom Bowl - John StResponded on February 15, 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, Ashley. We are glad to hear that you had a positive experience with our manager. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the service you received from the rest of the staff. Please email johnstgm@theballroombowl.ca to further discuss your time at our venue, we look forward to hearing from you.
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Simon
Toronto1 review
5.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The staff here are so friendly and helpful, especially the check-in staff that helped move around our reservations to put our party in side by side lanes. The food was surprisingly good and of good value - we went on half priced Sundays.
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Sophie VIP
Dublin7 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very enjoyable venue for a team activity - lively fun atmosphere
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FAQs

The Ballroom Bowl - John St offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (647) 366-7890.

The Ballroom Bowl - John St is rated 4.5 stars by 107 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Apr 25, 2025

9:00 PM

Booked 11 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for The Ballroom Bowl - John St

145 John St, Toronto, ON M5V 2E4

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Richmond
Neighborhood
Financial District
Hours of operation
Mon–Wed, Sun 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Thu 12:00 pm–12:00 am Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–2:00 am
Price
CAN$31 to CAN$50
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Sports Bar, Canadian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Parking beside building
Public transit
5 minute walk from Osgoode subway station
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.theballroombowl.ca/
Phone number
(647) 366-7890

The Ballroom Bowl - John St

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Dining areas

Additional information

12-4PM Weekend - 1/2 Price Bowling

Dining Reservation ONLY (No Bowling)

Weekday Bowling - 1 Hour

Cocktails

Clear Fashioned 2ozCA$17.00

Lil' Daiquiri 1.5ozCA$17.00

Ranch Water 1.5ozCA$17.00

Tequila Sunrise 2ozCA$17.00

Spare the Details 3.25 ozCA$17.00

Lychee Martini 2ozCA$17.00

Strawberry Hibiscus Cooler 2ozCA$19.00

Mexpresso Martini 2ozCA$19.00

Zero Proof

Mango Sencha Iced TeaCA$9.00

French ConnectionCA$9.00

Beer

Premium Draught Beer (14oz)CA$7.50

Imported Draught Beer (18oz)CA$10.00

Bottles and CansCA$7.50

Dessert

Cheese Cake ParfaitCA$5.00

Milk and CookiesCA$5.00

The Ballroom SundaeCA$5.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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