Big River Bowling — Arcade in Davenport, Iowa

Illustration of a neon-lit retro arcade interior
Arcade Venue

Big River Bowling operates as a video arcade on the east side of Davenport, Iowa, drawing players who want a straightforward coin-op experience. The venue is categorized as a video arcade and sits on East Kimberly Road, one of the city’s main commercial corridors. Its name references bowling, but the directory record classifies it under arcade entertainment for the purposes of this listing.

Davenport is the largest of the Quad Cities, a metro area that spans the Iowa–Illinois border along the upper Mississippi River. The city supports a healthy mix of family entertainment centers, bowling alleys, bars with arcades, and dedicated arcade rooms, which gives visitors and residents plenty of options beyond any single venue. Big River Bowling is part of that broader scene and is grouped alongside several well-known regional names in this directory.

The venue keeps extended hours seven days a week, opening no later than mid-afternoon on weekdays and running into the early morning hours on Friday and Saturday. That schedule makes it accessible for after-work visits, weekend outings, and late-night play alike. Anyone planning a stop can use the arcade finder or the interactive arcade map to compare it with other Quad Cities spots before heading out.

At a Glance

DetailInformation
Address2902 E Kimberly Rd Ste A, Davenport, Iowa
Phone+1 563-359-4770
HoursMon 3–11 PM • Tue–Thu 11 AM–11 PM • Fri–Sat 11 AM–1 AM • Sun 11 AM–11 PM
Rating4.2 out of 5 from 785 Google reviews
Best ForWalk-in video arcade sessions in the Quad Cities

The Scene

Big River Bowling holds a 4.2 out of 5 rating across 785 user reviews, putting it comfortably in the well-liked range for a regional arcade. The aggregate score gives a useful snapshot of overall visitor sentiment, even though no individual review highlights or written summaries are available in the current directory record. Visitors looking for first-hand impressions are best served by checking the venue’s own website or reading the latest Google feedback before making a trip.

For broader context, the Quad Cities has several other entertainment venues within a short drive. QC Family Entertainment, Malibu Jack’s Quad Cities, and The Fun Station Quad Cities each offer a different mix of arcade cabinets, rides, and family activities. Comparing them side by side can help visitors pick the right stop depending on whether they want a quick game of pinball, a dedicated retro cabinet lineup, or a full night of multi-attraction entertainment.

Games & Machines

The current directory record classifies Big River Bowling as a video arcade, but it does not list specific machines, cabinets, or titles in its available data. Visitors curious about the exact lineup on any given day should check the venue’s website or call ahead using the phone number listed below. As a video arcade, the venue is expected to host the kind of coin-op and card-based video game play common to the format, though the specific games on the floor are not documented in this record.

Visiting

Big River Bowling sits at 2902 East Kimberly Road, Suite A, on the east side of Davenport. East Kimberly Road is a major commercial route, and the location is easy to reach by car from anywhere in the Quad Cities metro. Parking and physical access details are not specified in the directory record, so visitors with specific access needs should call the venue directly at +1 563-359-4770 before arriving.

The hours pattern runs from early afternoon to late evening on Mondays, then expands to roughly midday-to-late-night Tuesday through Thursday. Fridays and Saturdays are the longest days, with play available from 11 AM until 1 AM, giving late-night visitors a wide window. Sundays close out the week with the standard midday-to-late-evening window, making it easy to fit a visit around family schedules or weekend plans without losing the morning to travel.

The directory record does not include information on age policy, food and drink options, or party and group booking procedures. Anyone planning a birthday party, corporate outing, or family event should contact the venue directly to confirm those details. The official website, bigriverbowling.com, is also a good place to check for the latest policies before scheduling a group visit.

For more options across the Quad Cities and the rest of Iowa, browse the arcade finder directory or pan around the interactive arcade map to see what is nearby. Owners who manage Big River Bowling and want to update the listing with new hours, photos, or game lists can use the claim-your-listing page to take control of the record and keep it accurate for visitors.