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Bowling in Manchester

Jessica Dellow, Content Writer UK, Thatsup Jessica Dellow, Content Writer UK, Thatsup
Jessica Dellow

Whether you're an experienced bowler, a casual player, planning a teambuilding event, or just looking for a bowling alley for a fun night out with friends and family, Manchester has its fair share of ten pin bowling spots to enjoy. We've handpicked the best bowling venues in the city for our ultimate guide to bowling in Manchester, from traditional tenpin lanes to places offering unique twists on the game. Here's our rundown of the top bowling alleys in Manchester so you can score your next strike in style.

  1. Where to go bowling in Manchester
    1. 1
      Lane7 Graffiti-filled games room
    2. 2
      Dog Bowl Retro vibes
    3. 3
      Tenpin Bowling and other games
    4. 4
      Roxy Ball Room Bowling and booze
    5. 5
      Hollywood Bowl Hollywood meets bowling
    6. 6
      Namco Funscape 18 lanes and American flair
    7. 7
      King Pins All kinds of games

Where to go bowling in Manchester

The best places to get your next strike

Lane7 Manchester Deansgate Lane7 Manchester Altrincham
Lane7 Manchester Deansgate
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Lane7 Manchester Altrincham
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Lane7 Manchester Deansgate Lane7 Manchester Altrincham

Graffiti-filled games room

Visit Lane7 for drinks, food, and all kinds of games in a vibrant neon and graffiti-clad space. Get stuck into a game of bowling, pool, darts, arcade games, beer pong, or karaoke. If all those games work up an appetite, tuck into burgers paired with cocktails, shakes, wine, and draft beer at the bar.

  • 235 Deansgate, Manchester City Centre 6 Stamford New Rd
    Lane7 Manchester Deansgate
    235 Deansgate, Manchester City Centre
    Lane7 Manchester Altrincham
    6 Stamford New Rd
  • Lane7 Manchester Deansgate
    lane7.co.uk/venues/manchester-deansgate
    Lane7 Manchester Altrincham
    lane7.co.uk/venues/altrincham
    Lane7 Manchester Deansgate
    016-151 000 34
    Lane7 Manchester Altrincham
    016-166 924 30
  • Lane7 Manchester Deansgate Lane7 Manchester Altrincham

Dog Bowl

Retro vibes

At Dog Bowl you'll find five state-of-the-art bowling lanes alongside a retro arcade. Dog Bowl have teamed up with Northern Quarter retro arcade bar NQ64 to bring a mini version of the neon games wonderland to the venue, which all operates on a token system. Tasty food, craft beer, and cocktails are also available thanks to Smash & Dash.

Tenpin Manchester Parrs Wood Tenpin Manchester Printworks
Tenpin Manchester Parrs Wood
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Tenpin Manchester Printworks
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Tenpin Manchester Parrs Wood Tenpin Manchester Printworks

Bowling and other games

The Tenpin entertainment venues across the country are more than just bowling alleys, though they take bowling seriously, especially at their branches in Manchester. Tenpin Printworks offers state-of-the-art bowling lanes, along with indoor games like pool, table tennis, and escape rooms, plus food and drinks. It's the ideal spot to take the kids or embrace your inner child for a few hours.

  • Parrs Wood Entertainment Centre, Wilmslow Rd, East Didsbury The Printworks, Hanover, 27 Withy Grove, Manchester City Centre
    Tenpin Manchester Parrs Wood
    Parrs Wood Entertainment Centre, Wilmslow Rd, East Didsbury
    Tenpin Manchester Printworks
    The Printworks, Hanover, 27 Withy Grove, Manchester City Centre
  • Tenpin Manchester Parrs Wood
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    Tenpin Manchester Printworks
    tenpin.co.uk/our-locations/manchester-printworks
  • Tenpin Manchester Parrs Wood Tenpin Manchester Printworks
Roxy Ball Room Deansgate Roxy Ball Room Manchester Arndale
Roxy Ball Room Deansgate
roxyleisure.co.uk/location/manchester-deansgate
Roxy Ball Room Manchester Arndale
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Roxy Ball Room Deansgate Roxy Ball Room Manchester Arndale

Bowling and booze

Roxy Ball Room in Deansgate is all about bowling and ball games and booze. This low-lit, buzzing venue offers a range of activities, including mini-golf, basketball, ice-free curling, shuffleboard, and ping pong. You can also enjoy food and drinks here, with comfort food options like pizza, hot dogs, wings, and fries, alongside beer, wine, and signature cocktails. They have branches in both the Arndale centre and Deansgate.

  • Withy Grove, Manchester City Centre 76-78 Deansgate, Manchester City Centre
    Roxy Ball Room Manchester Arndale
    Withy Grove, Manchester City Centre
    Roxy Ball Room Deansgate
    76-78 Deansgate, Manchester City Centre
  • Roxy Ball Room Deansgate
    roxyleisure.co.uk/location/manchester-deansgate
    Roxy Ball Room Manchester Arndale
    roxyleisure.co.uk/location/manchester-arndale
    Roxy Ball Room Deansgate
    016-169 653 00
    Roxy Ball Room Manchester Arndale
    016-169 653 01
  • Roxy Ball Room Deansgate Roxy Ball Room Manchester Arndale
Hollywood Bowl Ashton-under-Lyne Hollywood Bowl Bury
Hollywood Bowl Ashton-under-Lyne
hollywoodbowl.co.uk/manchester
Hollywood Bowl Bury
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Hollywood Bowl Ashton-under-Lyne Hollywood Bowl Bury

Hollywood meets bowling

Hollywood Bowl venues across the UK bring a touch of Hollywood glitz and glamour to the classic bowling alley. The Manchester branch features 22 tenpin bowling lanes, decked out with film paraphernalia. After a game or two, head to the bar for a drink or hit up the American diner. There are also arcade games with prizes as well as mini-golf. Keep your eyes peeled for regular special discounts.

  • Fold Way, Ashton Mass Leisure Park, Ashton-under-Lyne The Rock Shopping Centre, 11 The Rock, Bury
    Hollywood Bowl Ashton-under-Lyne
    Fold Way, Ashton Mass Leisure Park, Ashton-under-Lyne
    Hollywood Bowl Bury
    The Rock Shopping Centre, 11 The Rock, Bury
  • Hollywood Bowl Ashton-under-Lyne
    hollywoodbowl.co.uk/manchester
    Hollywood Bowl Bury
    hollywoodbowl.co.uk/bury-the-rock
    Hollywood Bowl Ashton-under-Lyne
    08-448 261 465
    Hollywood Bowl Bury
    08-448 263 043
  • Hollywood Bowl Ashton-under-Lyne Hollywood Bowl Bury

Namco Funscape

18 lanes and American flair

The Trafford Centre, one of the UK's largest shopping centres, hosts NAMCO Funscape where you'll find a whopping 18 bowling lanes. It also features over 100 arcade games, some of Europe's fastest dodgems, and an American pool table. There are themed nights for different age groups and great deals on bowling and other games. Live sports can be enjoyed, along with a whole range of food and drink options.

King Pins Trafford Palazzo – Bowling alleys
King Pins Trafford Palazzo
King Pins Trafford Palazzo – Bowling alleys
King Pins Trafford Palazzo
King Pins Trafford Palazzo – Bowling alleys
King Pins Trafford Palazzo
King Pins Trafford Palazzo – Bowling alleys
King Pins Trafford Palazzo
King Pins Trafford Palazzo – Bowling alleys
King Pins Trafford Palazzo
King Pins Trafford Palazzo – Bowling alleys
King Pins Trafford Palazzo
King Pins Trafford Palazzo – Bowling alleys
King Pins Trafford Palazzo
King Pins Trafford Palazzo – Bowling alleys
King Pins Trafford Palazzo
King Pins Trafford Palazzo – Bowling alleys
King Pins Trafford Palazzo
King Pins Trafford Palazzo – Bowling alleys
King Pins Trafford Palazzo
King Pins Trafford Palazzo – Bowling alleys
King Pins Trafford Palazzo
King Pins Trafford Palazzo – Bowling alleys
King Pins Trafford Palazzo
King Pins Manchester Arndale King Pins Trafford Palazzo
King Pins Manchester Arndale
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King Pins Trafford Palazzo
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King Pins Manchester Arndale King Pins Trafford Palazzo

All kinds of games

King Pins is a cool spot for a game of bowling, perfect for any occasion, from family days and kids' parties to corporate and group events. This spacious venue features state-of-the-art bowling lanes with booth service so you can enjoy refreshments as you play. Alongside bowling, there are various other fun activities, like American pool, shuffle board, ping pong, karaoke, wild west shooting, arcade games and more. You can also enjoy a range of food and drink, including cocktails and craft beer.

  • Market Street, Manchester City Centre Trafford Park
    King Pins Manchester Arndale
    Market Street, Manchester City Centre
    King Pins Trafford Palazzo
    Trafford Park
  • King Pins Manchester Arndale
    kingpins.co.uk/location/manchester-arndale
    King Pins Trafford Palazzo
    kingpins.co.uk/location/manchester-trafford-palazzo
    King Pins Manchester Arndale
    016-166 925 00
    King Pins Trafford Palazzo
    016-138 309 56
  • King Pins Manchester Arndale King Pins Trafford Palazzo

Where to go bowling in Manchester - Our guide to where to go bowling in Manchester is updated regularly. If you know of a great bowling place in Manchester that we haven't featured in our guide, feel free to get in touch. Please let us know if you see any mistakes in our guide to the best bowling alleys in Manchester. Have you visited any of the bowling alleys mentioned in the guide? Don't forget to write a review on Thatsup.

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