Hours

281 Bowl is open from September to July of the following year for Fall/Winter and Spring Leagues along with open bowling and tournaments.  Hours listed below are hours of operation and reflect open bowling availability.  However open bowling hours can vary based on league(s), private parties and tournaments.  Please call prior for availability.  Closing Time is typically 11:00pm/midnight but will depend on customers.  If you are unsure please call prior 607-756-5737.

Summer Hours (July - August)


Sunday - Saturday: Closed

**If you would like to schedule a group of 30-50 people for open bowling please call the alley and ask for Scott Becker or message us on facebook (www.facebook.com/281BowlCortlandNY) to further discuss.**




​Spring/Early Summer Hours (Late April - End of June)


Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 12:00pm - 11:00pm (Open Bowling 1pm - 5:30pm, 9pm - 11pm)
Wednesday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm (Open Bowling During Hours of Operation with limited lane availability from 5:30 - 9:00pm)
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm (Open Bowling 4pm - 5:30pm, 9pm - 11pm)
Saturday: Closed


**If you would like to schedule a group of 30-50 people for open bowling please call the alley and ask for Scott Becker or message us on facebook (www.facebook.com/281BowlCortlandNY) to further discuss.




​Fall/Winter Hours (September - Late April)


Sunday: 12:00pm - 11:00pm (Open Bowling 12pm - 5:00pm, 9:00pm - 11pm)

Monday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm (Open Bowling 3pm - 5:30pm, 9:00pm - 11pm)

Tuesday: 12:00pm - 11:00pm (Open Bowling 12pm - 5:30pm, 9:30pm - 11pm)

Wednesday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm (Open Bowling 3pm - 5:30pm, 9:00pm - 11pm)

Thursday: 3:00pm - 11:00pm (Open Bowling 3pm - 5:30pm, 9:00pm - 11pm)

Friday: 3:00pm - 12:00am (Open Bowling 3pm - 5:30pm, 9:00pm - 12am)

Saturday: 1:00pm - 12:00am (Open Bowling 1:00pm - 3:00pm, 7:00pm - 12am)

     - During Youth Bowling League Season: Open at 9:00am


**Depending on business we can/will stay open later than 11:00pm/12:00am


**281 Bowl will be closed to the public yearly on the following Holidays that occur during the Fall/Winter Season: Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day and Easter.


**If you would like to schedule a group of 30-50 people for open bowling please call the alley and ask for Scott Becker or message us on facebook (www.facebook.com/281BowlCortlandNY) to further discuss.


**PLEASE NOTE: Most tournaments are held at 281 on Sundays. We try to post accordingly using our Facebook Page however we encourage customers to call PRIOR to arrival, especially on Sundays, to ensure we have lanes available for Open Bowling. Thanks!