
Loveland
Sweetheart 10 Pin Bowling
The Rockstar Verdict
Sweetheart 10 Pin Bowling is Loveland's classic, family-owned bowling center — a traditional alley and tavern that has been part of local life since 1961, when it opened as Sweetheart Lanes. The appeal is deliberately old-school in the best sense: a clean, friendly, low-key room where bowlers of every level feel welcome. The center offers 24 lanes, and recent visitor reports note newly resurfaced lanes. Pricing is one of Sweetheart's strongest selling points: listings describe options to pay per game or per hour, and visitors compare its roughly $35 charge for an hour and a half favorably against larger centers elsewhere in Northern Colorado. Leagues are a core part of the culture here, with visitors mentioning Wednesday night league play. The on-site pro shop offers equipment sales along with coaching services, and visitors praise knowledgeable staff who can help with equipment selection and drill balls. The Tavern at Sweetheart 10 complements the lanes with whiskey and other beverages, plus simple, inexpensive food — a 12-inch pizza, cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, and shareable snacks that fit naturally between frames.

Hours: Mon 2–10 PM; Tue 12–11 PM; Wed 2–11 PM; Thu 12–10 PM; Fri 1 PM–midnight; Sat 12 PM–midnight; Sun 12–10 PM.