Flamingo Bowl sits in the heart of downtown St. Louis, Missouri, along Washington Avenue — a corridor long associated with the city’s entertainment and nightlife scene. Classified as a family entertainment center, the venue has built a following among locals who want a place to gather, compete, and unwind under one roof. Its central address makes it easy to reach from anywhere in the metropolitan area, and the venue’s positioning supports both casual drop-in visits and planned group outings.
The venue sits within a broader St. Louis entertainment scene that includes several other stop-and-play destinations nearby. Visitors planning an evening that mixes multiple locations — perhaps some competitive games here, followed by a different activity elsewhere — will find the downtown corridor easy to navigate. That’s worth keeping in mind for weekend plans that benefit from a little variety, especially for groups looking to chain a couple of attractions together.
At a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | 1117 Washington Ave, St. Louis, Missouri |
| Phone | +1 314-436-6666 |
| Hours | Monday–Thursday: 5 PM – 12 AM; Friday & Saturday: 3 PM – 3 AM; Sunday: 3 PM – 12 AM |
| Rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 760 Google reviews |
| Best For | Family entertainment outings, group gatherings, and casual drop-in visits in downtown St. Louis |
The Scene
Flamingo Bowl carries a strong reputation among its visitors, holding a 4.3-out-of-5 rating across 760 Google reviews at the time of this listing. While a structured summary of individual review themes isn’t currently available to draw from, the venue’s overall standing points to a popular destination that has earned its place on Washington Avenue. The combination of a downtown address, generous late-night hours on Fridays and Saturdays, and a venue-type classification geared toward group play all paint a picture of a place that welcomes both casual drop-ins and planned events.
For visitors who want to scope out the broader competitive scene in St. Louis, neighbors like Up-Down STL, The Edge, and Activate Games offer different flavors of the same general concept — each within a short drive of downtown. Combining any of those with a stop at Flamingo Bowl makes for a varied evening out.
Games & Machines
As a family entertainment center, Flamingo Bowl operates on the kind of format where the space itself does most of the storytelling. Venues in this category typically combine a range of gameplay options — from classic lane-based formats to skill-and-prize attractions and arcade-style electronics — designed to suit mixed-age groups. Because individual game lineups and pricing are not detailed in the available record, the best approach for visitors planning a trip is to check the venue’s official website at https://flamingobowl.com/ for the current offering, or call ahead using the listing’s phone number.
Hours and offerings at FEC venues can shift seasonally, and confirming the day-of details directly with the venue is the surest way to avoid surprises. Visitors interested in a more immersive experience will also find Sandbox VR listed among nearby St. Louis options in the directory.
Visiting
Flamingo Bowl’s home at 1117 Washington Avenue places it squarely in downtown St. Louis, just minutes from the riverfront and a short drive from the city’s major interstates. Parking and rideshare pickup are straightforward in this part of town, and the surrounding blocks include plenty of options for those who want to make an evening of it.
Hours follow a clear weekly rhythm: weeknights (Monday through Thursday) run from 5 PM to midnight, while Friday and Saturday stretch from 3 PM all the way to 3 AM — the longest window of the week. Sunday hours settle into a midday-to-midnight span from 3 PM to 12 AM. The late Friday and Saturday hours make this a reliable choice for groups who want a long evening out without early cutoffs. For exact pricing and reservation questions, calling the venue directly at +1 314-436-6666 is the quickest route to accurate information.
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