Arsenal Bowl In Lawrenceville Being Sold

PITTSBURGH, PA —Arsenal Bowl, a staple in Lawrenceville since the late 1930s, won't be closing as many had feared. Purchaser have been found for the bowling alley and music venue, described by The New York Times in 2007 as a place "where old-school bowling vibe meets nightclub atmosphere.”

Specialty Group, the Ross-based restaurant brokerage firm, announced the deal via Facebook on Thursday.

"Don’t worry, Pittsburgh, Arsenal Bowl isn’t going away," the post stated.

"This iconic property in Lawrenceville will remain a bowling and entertainment destination in our city We will continue to hit the lanes at Arsenal Bowl for years to come. We can’t release many details right now, but you should get ready for some big news when we close the deal."

The names of the buyers and a purchaser price were not disclosed. The asking price for the business had been

Owner Paul Buncher, who is nearing retirement, put the bowling alley on the market in June.

Arsenal Bowl has 22 lanes and a full-service bar.

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