Celebrating Lane 17 Lounge — and What’s Ahead

Originally published in the Bowl Incline Newlsetter, 12/29/25

As we reflect on an incredible year and look ahead to what’s next, we wanted to pause and share a message filled with gratitude, pride, and excitement for the future.

After a memorable two-year run, we will be closing Lane 17 Lounge. This space became so much more than a lounge—it was a place for shared laughs, late-night bites, celebratory toasts, and moments that brought people together. To everyone who dined with us, raised a glass, celebrated milestones, or made Lane 17 part of your Incline Village memories: thank you. You made it special.

2025 has been a year of meaningful growth and big wins at Bowl Incline. We’re proud of what we accomplished together:

• We modified our pinsetters to achieve USBC certification, allowing our league bowlers to compete officially—and now Bowl Incline teams are entering and competing in USBC events.
• We expanded our arcade with new games and a prize redemption kiosk, creating even more fun for kids and adults alike.
• We launched a players club card, opening the door to expanded winning opportunities for our 21+ crowd for gambling.
• Our bar program grew with new craft cocktails and expanded beer and wine selections.
• At Sam Choy’s ʻOhana Diner, we introduced new menu favorites like our Spicy Noodle Bowl and Birria Tacos, and continue to evolve the experience.
• We created a winterized indoor-outdoor patio, complete with heaters, s’mores, and cozy hot toddies—because winter should be fun, too.
• And we proudly opened ICE Incline’s Center for Events & Entertainment, executing five incredible events, including our first Words to Water Nashville singer-songwriter concert. 

As we step into 2026, we’ve taken time to reflect on where we can best focus our energy. Our private event business continues to grow, and demand for the Lane 17 space as a private rental has increased significantly. Over time, the frequent disruptions to Lane 17 Lounge openings made it clear that refocusing was the right move.

While the lounge chapter is closing, we’re happy to share that you can still experience Lane 17 food through our private dining offerings, and we look forward to continuing to grow and evolve that experience.

Looking ahead to 2026, the momentum is strong. We already have many new and returning ICE events booked, including a three-date concert series, with even more live music, more fundraising events, and more ways to gather, celebrate, and give back coming soon.

Moving forward, our focus will be on Bowl Incline, our new winterized patio, Sam Choy’s ʻOhana Diner, and an exciting lineup of private and ticketed events—all with the same goal we’ve always had: continuing to bring something new, fun, and memorable to Incline Village.

We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible team. Lane 17 Lounge was what it was because of the passion, care, creativity, and hospitality of the people who brought it to life every day. We are endlessly grateful for you.

Lane 17 Lounge may be closing its doors, but the spirit behind it—connection, creativity, and community—is very much alive and woven into everything we’re building next.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of this journey. We can’t wait to welcome you into what’s ahead.

With gratitude and excitement for the future,

The Bowl Incline Team