Strike up the band and shine those bowling shoes – Lucky Strike is back in Miami, and it's bigger and swankier than ever. After shutting its doors over a decade ago in Miami Beach, the iconic bowling venue has now planted its pins in the bustling heart of downtown Miami within the glitzy spans of the Miami Worldcenter.

Bowlero Corporation, the current kingpin of the bowling alley biz, is the mastermind behind Lucky Strike's return to the Magic City, according to Miami New Times. They've managed to strategically upgrade and add to swiftly expand the Lucky Strike brand. With 28 cutting-edge bowling lanes, an arcade, a craft cocktail bar, and a VIP room with private lanes, this isn't your daddy's bowling alley. In a statement obtained by Stockhouse, Thomas Shannon, the big cheese at Bowlero Corp, proclaimed the Miami venue embodies their commitment to “innovation and excellence.”

"Not only are we thrilled to be welcoming Lucky Strike to Miami Worldcenter," gushed Nitin Motwani, managing partner for Miami Worldcenter Associates, to both sources, "but we are excited to be bringing the beloved bowling brand back to Miami once again following its nearly decade-long run in Miami Beach." It seems you can't keep a good bowling joint down, and the Worldcenter's ten city blocks of commercial nirvana have proved just the spot for Lucky Strike to frame-up its comeback.

Lucky Strike's Miami fusion of entertainment, drinks, and grub aims to not only SPARE the family-friendly vibe of downtown but also to STRIKE a chord with the foodies and nightlife enthusiasts. Lev Ekster, President of Bowlero Corp, dished to Stockhouse that their mission extends beyond simply rolling balls down hardwood. "It's about creating memorable moments and fostering positive guest experiences," he stated, ensuring everybody knows that Lucky Strike is not just a bowling alley, but a mainstay in the social tapestry of Miami.

Pins officially began to topple at the grand opening on March 25, a sign that Bowlero Corp continues to lead the pack in the throw-and-roll industry. With approximately 350 locations that keep the balls rolling for over 40 million guests annually, this latest venture is a direct roll-up into the rebranding of a city's attraction. And for Miami? Thrills, chills and—according to Miami Worldcenter's high hopes—a lot more faces in downtown.