Nashua isn't very far from Boston, it's pretty much on the MA/NH line above Lowell.
This place is really big, two sides of lanes and a big pool table section in the middle. We only bowled two strings because we were tired and it wasn't really cheap. I bowled a 101 and I was happy with that.
If you like cosmic bowling/glow ball, Leda actually has a separate bowling alley across the parking lot. I really like that, mainly because it pretty much separates kids from adults. Unsure of pricing/ how it looks inside there.
Pros:
Big parking lot
Decent action on the pins
Tons of lanes
Games/pool tables
Free ball buffing machine
Separate cosmic area
Cons:
Cash only
Not very cheap, $4 a string per person on the weekends
Water bubler didn't work
I wish I could give a 3.5/3.7 stars, but I will give a 4 since I feel it was better than 3.
Being from out West, I had never even heard of candlepin bowling, let alone actually played it. Â My group and I decided that it's kind of like skeeball on a larger scale.
We had four adults and an infant. Â We played two strings of bowling, plus ate two rounds of food and drinks (cheese sticks, nachos, fries, soda, chicken strips, etc.). Â The food was typical bar food but it is exactly what you'd expect at a place like this. Â
The place was packed full of families but, it's so huge, we didn't have to wait for a lane. Â The staff was very friendly and joked around with us. Â They took mercy on us foreigners and taught us the rules of "real bowling". Â
We had a fantastic time. Â I'm not sure why so many of the other reviews state that this place is so expensive. Â We were there for over two hours, paid for two games and shoe rental for 4 adults, plus ate a ton of food and spent about $50. Â We thought it was a great deal. Â
I can't wait for my son to be older so we can take him here. Â Candlepin bowling is perfect for kids because the ball is much smaller. Â We had a great time watching and laughing at all of the kids having so much fun.
I'd never candlepin bowled before. Â So my friend decided to take my girlfriend and I to Leda Lanes to introduce us to the oddity that is candlepin bowling. Â Little tiny pins? Â Little tiny balls? Â Three tries? Â Took my two games to manage to throw the thing down the lane straight. Â Anyway, it was a fun time. Â I must be getting old and nostalgic, but I remember when bowling alleys were cheap to go to. Â This cost the three of us 50something for 4 games. Â Also closed at midnight on a Saturday night, kinda strange.
Review Source:Very slow service! Way overpriced for an hour of bowling! $42 per hour? Crazy expensive! Food was inexpensive but poor quality and took an hour to get chicken tenders and fries and stale nachos! Apparently staff expects to be tipped for poor service as well. Manager was less than friendly when confronted about problems or complaints! Whole staff (which was a max of 3people) was rather unfriendly! SPARE yourself the dissatisfaction and choose somewhere else!
Review Source:If you are here for strictly candle pin bowling, then it's a great spot, and even better prices. The looks of this place can use some renovations. It is 2011 people. Also the service is fairly slow. Maybe hire more staff?? It shouldn't take 20 min to get a beer. Esp when we first went up to the bar.
Bowling aspect was fun & those working are friendly!
Have you ever had fun and felt depressed at the same time? Best way to describe the thrilling experience that is Leda Lanes.
Joselyne S. had a few hours to spare this afternoon, so I grabbed Scott B. and we were able to work in one frame to our busy, fun-filled Nashua afternoon. The creepy thing about it? We were literally the only ones there just before 6:00 PM on a Tuesday. I guess people in Nashua just don't respect the flicker of the candlepins.
Anyway, this old man came out of nowhere. I like to imagine he worked there, but it's more likely he was some sort of old man that died in the bowling alley. Let's call him "Mr. Leda." So, we were visited by The Ghost of Mr. Leda. He liked to yell things at us, only some of which I could even begin to understand. He was awesome.
I have many fun child memories from here, and I made a point to bring Scott B. there because of that. It was the site of many a 3rd grade birthday  party. Also, for three people and one string of bowling, it was $18.00. In New York City it's A LOT more than that, so that was kind of a refreshing bargain. Love to hate this place.
Expensive, but fun.
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We took two kids here the other day. Â This place is DARK! Â So, they aren't kidding about the glow-bowling part. Â They set us up with a lane, and the cool thing is they can set whether or not the bumpers come up for certain people's names. Â So, if two kids in your group need the bumpers that protect the ball from being a gutterball, then when it's their time to bowl - it automatically makes them flip up. Â Then when it's the big-kids turnm they automatically retract. Â Kind of cool. Â AND - the place serves BOOZE! Â It's kind of a funky place inside - with the dark lighting and blacklights and small table setup, BUT - the kids had a great time and I love the fact that you can get a BEER while bowling. Â That's a rare find these days, which is kind of sad. Â Nothing like getting drunk while watching your kids! Â HA, I joke. Â Or am I????
Got here early on a Sunday morning. Â Someone mentioned that some of the employees have an attitude. Â One person seemed ok. Â This other girl gave us attitude when we inquired when the charity fundraiser event would start. Â We played a game on the last lane near the doors...lane was a bit warped and the pins were always wobbling. Â Game was $4 a string per person.
We returned later for the charity event that was being held on the other side, lanes 1-15 or so. Â Lanes were not much better. Â The system is pretty out-of-date. Â They have to input your names into the system. Â After the event, we went to play at the arcades. Â We informed a person that one of the machines was broken. Â She really didn't care.
Have to admit I know little to nothing about bowling, but had a great time regardless.
The shoes were rocking (neon green & orange), the place was clean and they had waitress service to your lane. The beer selection was way better than I was expecting (Sierra Nevada on draft) and only $5 a pint. The people (both other customers & employees) were super nice and friendly. All in all a good way to spend an evening when your totally sick of the usual activities.
A bowling alley bar with strong drinks, plenty of tvs, and a raised platform that allows you to belly up to the bar in some low-riding chairs. Â It's probably the nostalgia of coming here over the years during the holidays, but the Den is a must stop on any trip home.
Now, if only you could bring your drinks into the bowling alley.
Great candlepin bowling alley. Â It's huge, uncrowded, well maintained, and cheap! Â Leda even has a few lanes that are shown on televised candlepin matches. Â I've never tried the lounge. Â The only downside for me is it's on the far end of Nashua from Massachusetts, and the Lowell area hasn't had candlepinning for a very long time.
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