Business – Bowling – Billiards – Happy Hour
If you live in San Diego, you’ve probably heard how amazing Hotel Lafayette is. And if you haven’t, this is a perfect excuse to come check it out with a great group of people.
Inside Hotel Lafayette is The Gutter — a retro-cool hangout with a two‑lane bowling alley, billiards, arcade‑style video games, and a happy hour from 5–8 PM, Monday through Thursday, which makes this an easy, relaxed after‑work meetup.
We’ve already hosted a smaller, low‑promotion event here and had a great time. It’s exactly the kind of place our community naturally gravitates toward, and it’s somewhere we plan to keep coming back to.
When we hosted this last time, we advertised bowling — but over 90% of people mostly wanted to hang out, grab a drink, and meet new people. So think of this as a very casual, come‑as‑you‑are meetup, with bowling as an optional bonus.
How Bowling Works at Hotel Lafayette
If you want to bowl, here’s how it works: The Gutter has two bowling lanes. A lane is $50 for a full hour, which includes shoes, balls, and everything you need. Lanes can be reserved up to one week in advance via OpenTable.If you reserve a lane in advance, I’m happy to list you as sponsoring the lane. I’ll create a simple sign‑up so people can rotate through and bowl with you. They also keep one lane reserved for walk‑ins, so if you decide day‑of that you want to bowl, you can try grabbing it when you arrive. If bowling isn’t your thing, no problem at all — The Gutter also has pool tables, arcade games, and plenty of space to just hang out, grab a drink, and actually have conversations.
The Vibe
This is a low‑pressure, no‑agenda meetup. No panels. No pitches. No presentations. Just a good crowd of people across industries — founders, investors, operators, creatives, and professionals — hanging out in one of the most unique spots in San Diego. Come for 20 minutes or stay the whole night. Bowl, play pool, or just post up with a drink and meet new people. We’re making this one 3 hours to make it easy for people getting off work to stop by whenever convenient
Parking Notes
Parking around Hotel Lafayette can take a little planning: Free street parking is available in nearby neighborhoods (limited). Metered parking is available and stops charging at 6 PM. Paid valet parking is also available at the hotel
Sponsorships & Questions
If you’d like to: Sponsor a bowling lane. Cover a round of drinks, Get some light visibility for your brand. Or if you have any questions at all, feel free to reach out directly: Saul 📧 [email protected] Looking forward to hanging out and enjoying one of the best venues San Diego has to offer.
