Welcome to Ellsworth's Candlepin Alley!

Hello! My name is Autumn and operate very differently than your typical alley because of the old school lanes I offer here. The antique pinsetters need maintenance constantly in order to keep running. I am my only employee and I am currently saving up to completely renovate and reconstruct the machines! Each lane is roughly $25,000 to reconstruct. This includes, a whole new lane, tearing out the machines (they are mostly bubblegum and duct tape at this point!), placing in the new machines, and a new scoring system! There is only one business left that produces candlepin parts, and they only make newer parts. This is because Candlepin Bowling is an unfortunately dying sport but also a rarity as it is a New England and Canadian sport only. Many bowling alleys are closing down because of this and it has made it incredibly hard for me to find more parts (their parts do not work with mine since I have prototype machines, they weren't made for open play and never made the parts again for them). I'm down to my last motors and last parts for these lanes. The summer of 2024, there was a county-wide power outage that caused a power outage in the building. It fried the motherboard to my automatic score system so it is manual scoring here (fits with the retro and nostalgic theme I'm trying to go with though!) Don't let any of this scare you away as it is an outstanding time for everyone! The experience of bowling on old school lanes and the retro vibes the place gives out is amazing! I make it my goal to make sure that everyone has an awesome time! It's currently just myself running the bowling alley as the machines are a hazard and a liability with them being prototype and not being made for open play. They do not possess a threat to bowlers but I cannot hire employees until all machines have been replaced with actual models. Because of this, I require reservations so that I may allow myself time to sanitize, maintain lanes, wash dishes, stock, etc.! Please help me get this business closer to its goal! Not only does the business offer candlepin bowling but the adjoining bar/lounge has a pool hall, dart boards, ping-pong and corn hole! This nostalgic bowling alley is definitely a go to! Please refer to reviews as they will explain the many experiences and memories others have experienced here!