Glendale’s first microbrewery-bowling combo concept coming to Westgate

PHOENIX — A new type of bowling experience is set to make its Arizona debut in the West Valley.

Tavern+Bowl has announced a new location at the Westgate Entertainment District in Glendale. In addition to a 12-lane, state-of-the-art bowling facility, the California-based company will also feature the Good Bad Ugly Brewing Co. — Glendale’s first microbrewery to be combined with a bowling alley.

With four locations throughout San Diego and Orange County, Westgate will be the first site outside California for Tavern+Bowl. Owner Dan Hurd said in a press release he believes Glendale is the perfect spot for his expansion.

“We are eagerly anticipating our newest location’s opening at Westgate and believe there’s no better place to begin our expansion outside of California,” he said. “We’re not your father’s bowling alley; the Tavern+Bowl experience nods to tradition but brings it forward in a modern way.”

Construction on the 18,243-square-foot unit is slated to begin this month, with an anticipated opening coming in March 2017. The family-friendly environment will also include a full restaurant, billiards tables, shuffleboard and a large outdoor patio overlooking Fountain Park.

Adjacent to Yard House and steps away from the newly-opened Bar Louie, Tavern+Bowl will fit right in to the environment at Westgate, according to Development Manager Jeff Teetsel.

“We completed the new Dave & Busters building and they opened in November 2015,” he said. “Now, Tavern+Bowl will combine the West Valley’s first true in-house microbrewery alongside their high-energy bowling environment, adding a great new dimension to our already compelling tenant roster.”