State Lanes & Thirsty’s Sports Pub

Saginaw, United States

3.2

Closed now

5 reviews

Accepts Credit Cards

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Telephone:
+1 989-799-8050
Website:
www.statelanesbowl.com
Address:
5707 State St, Saginaw, MI, 48603
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Parking
Private Lot
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Good for Kids
Yes

Today

Today 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Saginaw) 10:36 Thursday, 26 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 4:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 11:00 pm
Wednesday 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Thursday 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Friday 12:00 pm – 2:30 am
Saturday 9:00 am – 2:30 am
Sunday 10:00 am – 11:00 pm

Description

Specialties

24 lane bowling center with snackbar

Thirsty’s Sports Pub: «Home of the Original Friday Night Dollar Beer»

History

Established in 1959.

Built in 1959, State Lanes’ current owners are Steve & Ann Doyle who purchased the 24 lane bowling center in 2009. Included in the center is a grill and Thirsty’s Sports Pub with 10 televisions and DJ-​Karaōke on Friday and Saturday nights.

Thirsty’s is known throughout the region as the Original Home of the Friday Night Dollar Beer & Drink Specials! (Domestic bottle beer just $ 1 on Fridays from 9 pm to close.)

Our Team Nachos, Burgers, Wraps & Wings are fabulous! Be sure to check them out. The diner is open during the fall/​winter.

Leagues are available throughout the year. We have a league for you, no matter your skill level. We start them out young with our youth program on Saturdays with coaches teaching bowling etiquette & skills.

Included in our Saturday morning leagues is our special coaching of our Autistic bowlers. It’s a blast to work with these very special bowlers.

Cosmic Bowling Friday and Saturday evenings. Call to confirm times and lane availability.

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5 reviews of State Lanes & Thirsty’s Sports Pub

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Place rating: 4
Saginaw Charter Township, MI
I’ve been here quite a few times as a teenager, I think they were one of the first to have cosmic bowling. Went again recently and I really enjoyed the actual bowling. Not sure what it is about the lanes, maybe real wood? I felt like I was noticeably better playing on State lanes’ lanes. I do agree the house balls aren’t the best, but can understand the difficulty keeping people from stealing. I loved the shoes, felt broken in.
I know it isn’t as «up to date» as other alleys in the area, but I still really liked it, it makes up in other ways. The service from our waitress was great, and drink prices super affordable after nine! Overall a great time and I prefer it over Lefevre. Just wanted to add that yes, I do recommend coming here, and that the staff were super friendly! We will definitely be coming back!
Place rating: 2
Freeland, MI
This is an okay bowling alley. Currently, it’s one of the cheapest places to go bowling nearby, but the rental shoes and house bowling balls are noticeably in poor condition, so if you can, definitely bring your own equipment. Unfortunately, I have to say there’s an unmistakable grimy feeling all over the place.
On the upside, the music here is pretty decent, which seems to be a weird issue for bowling alleys for some reason. There’s cosmic bowling as well, if that’s your thing.
I’d really love to see this place renovated.
Place rating: 3
Portland, OR
I love bowling here. Been coming to State Lanes since I was a teenager, and it’s always fun. Used to only come for Cosmic Bowl, now I occasionally go for open bowling. The staff is friendly and the booze is nice. I’ve never actually been there when the food is available to order.
I do wish, however, that they would come into some money to renovate to compete with Stardust Lanes, who has a much nicer bar, arcade, and décor. I go to State Lanes because they’re closer and the crowd is often much smaller.
I just really cracks me up that on their website they say they’re «Saginaw’s Premier Bowling Center», which if you’ve ever been to Stardust on Bay Road, you’d know that they aren’t even close.
Place rating: 4
Seattle, WA
It’s a staple of Saginaw Township.
It’s a landmark that has been present for many decades.
It’s a testament of a bygone era that still draws a crowd.
Yes… it’s a bowling alley.
Seriously though, State Lanes is a great place to host an event. It’s not the smokey place it used to be. They’ll cater your event, everyone can bowl, or just relax and chat it up.
Their lounge area also has plenty of room for activities, beyond the provided arcade games.
And they have beer and a full bar, of course!
Place rating: 3
Los Angeles, CA
Typical bowling alley. For larger parties, this may be the place to go simply because there are more lanes available for bowling.
Never tried any of the food but the beer is very affordable.
Compared to Stardust, I felt like this facility catered more to the older population with a bar to the left of the front door. Parking may fill up quickly so if you’re dead set on bowling here, come before cosmic bowling hours.