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!
Where to go bowling in London
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The best bowling alleys in London
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1Rowans Tenpin Bowl An everlasting legend
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2All Star Lanes Timeless Americana
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3Ham Yard Hotel Five-star lanes
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4Bloomsbury Lanes Good times in the city
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5Strike Boutique bowling alley
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6Tenpin Engage hyperbowl!
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7Lane7 Bowling for adults
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8Hollywood Bowl Bowl in the USA
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9Queens A Central London classic
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10Lewisham Lanes Budget-friendly option
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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.
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10 Stroud Green Road
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Rowans Tenpin Bowl
020-880 019 50 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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95 Brick Lane, Shoreditch/Tower Hamlets Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Road, Newham Victoria House, Bloomsbury Place, Bloomsbury Westfield London, Ariel Way, Hammersmith and FulhamAll Star Lanes Brick Lane
95 Brick Lane, Shoreditch/Tower HamletsAll Star Lanes Stratford
Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Road, NewhamAll Star Lanes Holborn
Victoria House, Bloomsbury Place, BloomsburyAll Star Lanes White City
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All Star Lanes Brick Lane
allstarlanes.co.uk/locations/brick-laneAll Star Lanes Stratford
allstarlanes.co.uk/locations/stratfordAll Star Lanes Holborn
allstarlanes.co.uk/locations/holbornAll Star Lanes White City
allstarlanes.co.uk/locations/westfield-white-cityAll Star Lanes Holborn
020-702 526 76All Star Lanes White City
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All Star Lanes Brick Lane All Star Lanes Stratford All Star Lanes Holborn All Star Lanes White City
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.
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1 Ham Yard, Soho
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Ham Yard Hotel
020-364 220 00 - Read more on Thatsup
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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Tavistock Hotel, Bedford Way, Bloomsbury
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Bloomsbury Lanes
020-718 319 79 - Read more on Thatsup
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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74 Wandsworth High Street, Wandsworth
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Strike
020-302 616 00 - Read more on Thatsup
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.
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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, BexleyTenpin Acton
Royale Leisure Park, Western Avenue, EalingTenpin Kingston
The Rotunda, Kingston upon ThamesTenpin Feltham
Tenpin Feltham Leisure West Complex, Feltham, HounslowTenpin Croydon
Valley Park Leisure Complex, Hesterman Way, Croydon, CroydonTenpin Bexleyheath
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Tenpin Kingston
tenpin.co.ukTenpin Feltham
tenpin.co.ukTenpin Croydon
tenpin.co.ukTenpin Bexleyheath
tenpin.co.ukTenpin Acton
tenpin.co.ukTenpin Feltham
08-712 223 675Tenpin Croydon
08-712 223 675Tenpin Bexleyheath
08-712 223 675Tenpin Acton
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Tenpin Kingston Tenpin Feltham Tenpin Croydon Tenpin Bexleyheath Tenpin Acton
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.
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Zig Zag, 70 Victoria Street, Westminster Water Ln, Camden TownLane7 London Victoria
Zig Zag, 70 Victoria Street, WestminsterLane7 London Camden
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Lane7 London Victoria
lane7.co.uk/venues/londonLane7 London Camden
lane7.com/venue/london-camdenLane7 London Victoria
020-392 409 18Lane7 London Camden
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Lane7 London Victoria Lane7 London Camden
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.
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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, HillingdonHollywood Bowl Finchley
Leisure Way, High Road, BarnetHollywood Bowl Surrey Quays
Surrey Quays Leisure Park, Surrey Quays RoadHollywood Bowl at The O2
Peninsula Square, GreenwichHollywood Bowl Dagenham
Cook Road, Dagenham, Barking and DagenhamHollywood Bowl Tolworth
Charrington Bowl, Kingston Road, SurbitonHollywood Bowl Uxbridge
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Hollywood Bowl Finchley
hollywoodbowl.co.uk/finchleyHollywood Bowl Surrey Quays
hollywoodbowl.co.uk/surrey-quaysHollywood Bowl at The O2
hollywoodbowl.co.uk/london-o2Hollywood Bowl Dagenham
hollywoodbowl.co.uk/dagenhamHollywood Bowl Tolworth
hollywoodbowl.co.uk/tolworthHollywood Bowl Uxbridge
hollywoodbowl.co.uk/uxbridgeHollywood Bowl Finchley
0144-276 87 60Hollywood Bowl Surrey Quays
08-448 261 470Hollywood Bowl at The O2
08-442 480 139Hollywood Bowl Dagenham
08-442 482 364Hollywood Bowl Tolworth
08-448 261 472Hollywood Bowl Uxbridge
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Hollywood Bowl Finchley Hollywood Bowl Surrey Quays Hollywood Bowl at The O2 Hollywood Bowl Dagenham Hollywood Bowl Tolworth Hollywood Bowl Uxbridge
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.
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17 Queensway
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Queens London
020-722 901 72 - Read more on Thatsup
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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11-29 Belmont Hill, Lewisham
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Lewisham Lanes
020-885 266 88 - Read more on Thatsup