The bowling at the 1985 SEA Games was held at the Star Bowl in Bangkok, Thailand between December 10 to December 15.
| Event | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Single |  Malaysia |  Philippines |  Thailand |
| Men's Doubles | Philippines | Thailand | Thailand |
| Men's Triples | Thailand |  Singapore | Malaysia |
| Men's Team of five | Thailand | Malaysia | Philippines |
| Men's Master | Philippines | Thailand | Thailand |
| Men's Match Play | Thailand | Thailand | Philippines |
| Women's Single | Thailand | Malaysia | Singapore |
| Women's Doubles | Philippines |  Indonesia | Philippines |
| Women's Triples | Singapore | Indonesia | Thailand |
| Women's Team of five | Philippines | Indonesia | Singapore |
| Women's Master | Indonesia | Singapore | Malaysia |
| Women's Match Play | Thailand | Thailand | Philippines |