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Where to go bowling in London

Bowling is a fun event you can enjoy with a few pals or a large group. Whether you're a seasoned pro, a casual enthusiast, organising a teambuilding event, or looking for an entertaining night out with friends and family, the capital offers an array of bowling places waiting to be discovered. Our guide to where to go bowling in London highlights the best bowling alleys in the city, from classic tenpin bowling lanes to bowling places with fun new spins on the game. Read on and get ready for bowling fun!

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  1. The best bowling alleys in London
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      Rowans Tenpin Bowl An everlasting legend
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      All Star Lanes Timeless Americana
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      Ham Yard Hotel Five-star lanes
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      Bloomsbury Lanes Good times in the city
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      Strike Boutique bowling alley
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      Tenpin Engage hyperbowl!
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      Lane7 Bowling for adults
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      Hollywood Bowl Bowl in the USA
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      Queens A Central London classic
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      Lewisham Lanes Budget-friendly option

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Rowans Tenpin Bowl

An everlasting legend

Rowans, an iconic bowling alley in North London, has been a favourite destination for both children and adults since the 1980s. The venue boasts a retro interior with neon and atmospheric lighting, offering a wide range of entertainment options including bowling lanes, pool, arcade games, and a karaoke booth with over 8,000 songs. Rowans also features a well-stocked bar and a food menu with popular items like burgers, hot dogs, and chicken goujons, making it a perfect spot for family outings, parties, or corporate events.

All Star Lanes Brick Lane All Star Lanes Stratford All Star Lanes Holborn All Star Lanes White City
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Timeless Americana

The All Star Lanes venues around London combine bowling, dining, and drinking into a memorable night out. Furnished in a classic American style, they serve a menu of indulgent American dishes such as burgers, mac 'n' cheese, and sundaes, complemented by cocktails, beer, and other drinks. Entertainment options aren't restricted just to the bowling lanes either - you can sing your heart out at karaoke, play darts, and more.

  • 95 Brick Lane, Shoreditch/Tower Hamlets Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Road, Newham Victoria House, Bloomsbury Place, Bloomsbury Westfield London, Ariel Way, Hammersmith and Fulham
    All Star Lanes Brick Lane
    95 Brick Lane, Shoreditch/Tower Hamlets
    All Star Lanes Stratford
    Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Road, Newham
    All Star Lanes Holborn
    Victoria House, Bloomsbury Place, Bloomsbury
    All Star Lanes White City
    Westfield London, Ariel Way, Hammersmith and Fulham
  • All Star Lanes Brick Lane
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    All Star Lanes Stratford
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    All Star Lanes Holborn
    allstarlanes.co.uk/locations/holborn
    All Star Lanes White City
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    All Star Lanes Holborn
    020-702 526 76
    All Star Lanes White City
    020-316 724 01
  • All Star Lanes Brick Lane All Star Lanes Stratford All Star Lanes Holborn All Star Lanes White City
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Ham Yard Hotel

Five-star lanes

With its lavishly designed suites and beautiful public areas, the Ham Yard Hotel isn't your typical late-night bowling alley. However, it hides a lovely 1950s bowling alley in the basement. Named The Croc, the original venue features comfy seating and soft lighting for a plush lounge feel, a dance floor, vintage bowling shoes, and bespoke maple bowling lanes. Though it's available for individual hire, it's primarily intended for private events and large groups.

Bloomsbury Lanes

Good times in the city

Situated at the Tavistock Hotel, Bloomsbury Lanes is a lively entertainment venue for bowling, karaoke, dining, drinking, and other entertainment. The bowling alley has eight lanes and offers peak, off-peak and student pricing. Before or after your game you can pop into the diner and enjoy an array of snacks, sharing platters, burgers, and other street food classics. Cocktails, beers, wines, and other drinks are available as well.

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Strike

Boutique bowling alley

Strike is housed in the UK's oldest brewery in South London and offers a luxurious bowling experience in a lively party atmosphere. The venue features two types of bowling games - the traditional ten-pin and the lesser-known duckpin - as well as state-of-the-art dartboards and shuffleboards. The bar serves classic cocktails, hard shakes, locally brewed beers, and more, while the food menu features sophisticated diner fare like indulgent burgers and pancakes.

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Engage hyperbowl!

Found all over the UK, the Tenpin venues are bowling alleys first and foremost, though they do offer a range of other entertainment options for all ages, from soft play parties to pool, karaoke and escape rooms. Bowling is at the heart of what they do, however, with their state-of-the-art bowling lanes boasting dynamic LED lighting for serious fun vibes. The Acton branch also offers the group's own twist – HyperBowling, where you can score points by bouncing your bowling ball off bumpers.

  • Royale Leisure Park, Western Avenue, Ealing The Rotunda, Kingston upon Thames Tenpin Feltham Leisure West Complex, Feltham, Hounslow Valley Park Leisure Complex, Hesterman Way, Croydon, Croydon Albion Road, Bexleyheath, Bexley
    Tenpin Acton
    Royale Leisure Park, Western Avenue, Ealing
    Tenpin Kingston
    The Rotunda, Kingston upon Thames
    Tenpin Feltham
    Tenpin Feltham Leisure West Complex, Feltham, Hounslow
    Tenpin Croydon
    Valley Park Leisure Complex, Hesterman Way, Croydon, Croydon
    Tenpin Bexleyheath
    Albion Road, Bexleyheath, Bexley
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    Tenpin Feltham
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    Tenpin Croydon
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    Tenpin Bexleyheath
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    Tenpin Acton
    tenpin.co.uk
    Tenpin Feltham
    08-712 223 675
    Tenpin Croydon
    08-712 223 675
    Tenpin Bexleyheath
    08-712 223 675
    Tenpin Acton
    08-712 223 675
  • Tenpin Kingston Tenpin Feltham Tenpin Croydon Tenpin Bexleyheath Tenpin Acton
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Bowling for adults

Lane7 is a unique, adult-oriented bowling experience originating in the UK  and steadily growing across the country. Alongside numerous ten-pin bowling alleys, the Lane7 venues feature an array of entertaining options such as crazy golf, an 18+ arcade area, darts, and beer pong. The diverse activities and vibrant atmosphere make these bowling alleys an excellent destination for a fun evening with friends.

  • Zig Zag, 70 Victoria Street, Westminster Water Ln, Camden Town
    Lane7 London Victoria
    Zig Zag, 70 Victoria Street, Westminster
    Lane7 London Camden
    Water Ln, Camden Town
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    Lane7 London Victoria
    020-392 409 18
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    019-126 161 61
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Bowl in the USA

There are multiple Hollywood Bowl venues around London, splashing a bit of Hollywood glamour and American flavour on the classic bowling alley experience. Film paraphernalia adorns the walls, and the branches include American diners serving hotdogs and other street food. In addition to the bowling lanes, you can try your hand at arcade games to win prizes, play pool, and take advantage of special offers.

  • Leisure Way, High Road, Barnet Surrey Quays Leisure Park, Surrey Quays Road Peninsula Square, Greenwich Cook Road, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham Charrington Bowl, Kingston Road, Surbiton The Chimes, Hillingdon
    Hollywood Bowl Finchley
    Leisure Way, High Road, Barnet
    Hollywood Bowl Surrey Quays
    Surrey Quays Leisure Park, Surrey Quays Road
    Hollywood Bowl at The O2
    Peninsula Square, Greenwich
    Hollywood Bowl Dagenham
    Cook Road, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham
    Hollywood Bowl Tolworth
    Charrington Bowl, Kingston Road, Surbiton
    Hollywood Bowl Uxbridge
    The Chimes, Hillingdon
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    Hollywood Bowl at The O2
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    Hollywood Bowl Dagenham
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    Hollywood Bowl Tolworth
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    Hollywood Bowl Uxbridge
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    Hollywood Bowl Finchley
    0144-276 87 60
    Hollywood Bowl Surrey Quays
    08-448 261 470
    Hollywood Bowl at The O2
    08-442 480 139
    Hollywood Bowl Dagenham
    08-442 482 364
    Hollywood Bowl Tolworth
    08-448 261 472
    Hollywood Bowl Uxbridge
    08-448 261 450
  • Hollywood Bowl Finchley Hollywood Bowl Surrey Quays Hollywood Bowl at The O2 Hollywood Bowl Dagenham Hollywood Bowl Tolworth Hollywood Bowl Uxbridge

Queens

A Central London classic

Queens is an iconic destination for family fun in Central London that sports a year-round ice rink and a bowling alley, as well as offering their crossbreed, curling, on select nights. Between that and retro arcade games, live sports and more, there's plenty of entertainment for kids and adults alike. Food and drinks are provided by the on-site branch of Meatliquor, and there's a rink-side bar too. The bowling lanes come with their own booth seating, and you can also book the VIP lanes with dedicated hosts and a private bar.

Lewisham Lanes

Budget-friendly option

Lewisham Lanes offers an affordable and family-friendly environment for bowling enthusiasts. Boasting no-frills vintage decor, this straightforward alley has 22 bowling lanes illuminated by multicoloured lights. With live DJs setting the mood on weekends and an array of packages and deals, it's an ideal spot for group events. Food and drinks are available as well.

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