i recommend melody lanes or whitestone in queens for a real league vibe
full of characters - guys with one arm, old dudes who lightly toss it and strike every time, and randomly super diverse teams. you'll see a young metal guy with long hair, a 60 year old chinese man, an overweight mexican dude, and a stoic nerdy white dude, all there for the same reason - have a few beers and bowl some big strikes.
bowling brings people together!