For an exceptional London experience, the vintage Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes is a must-visit. Open from noon every day, you can book one of the eight chic bowling lanes. More than just a place for bowling, this venue embodies the nostalgic allure of a 1950s American bowling alley. Savor their signature cocktails or milkshakes and choose from 16 different beers on tap at the bar, feast in a secluded booth, play darts, or belt out tunes in one of the five karaoke rooms designed for parties.
Visitors who don't bowl can still enjoy the bar, which boasts an extensive selection of spirits, wines, cocktails, and champagnes. The bar highlights local breweries with draft beers and features special imports like Germany's Bitburger. For those feeling peckish, the in-house classic American diner dishes out Ray's 26" pizzas along with scrumptious burgers and hot dogs.
The Kingpin Suite is perfect for grand private functions, perfect for groups of 30-250 with five bowling lanes, a ping-pong, pool and air hockey table, karaoke room and its own bar, and a stage.
Bloomsbury Lanes presents a distinctive London celebration spot, merging the amusement of an old-school bowling alley with the thrill of. It promises a full evening of enjoyment with food, bowling, karaoke, and performances all in one place.
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Wing Wednesday Deal
Bucket of 10 x Bitburger Bottles and 2 x portion of wings £50. This will need to be paid for after your booking is confirmed. |
Wednesday |
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Complimentary Birthday Bubbles (Sun-Fri 12-4pm).
Receive a complimentary bottle of prosecco/jug of beer to get the party started when booking the same week as your birthday (valid ID required). Sun-Fri 12-4pm. |
Monday 12:00 – 16:00
Tuesday 12:00 – 16:00 Wednesday 12:00 – 16:00 Thursday 12:00 – 16:00 Friday 12:00 – 16:00 Sunday 12:00 – 16:00 |
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Burger & Beer £10
Classic Cheeseburger with fries and a bottle of Bitburger or soft drink £10. This will need to be paid for after your booking is confirmed. |
Monday 12:00 – 17:00
Tuesday 12:00 – 17:00 Wednesday 12:00 – 17:00 Thursday 12:00 – 17:00 Friday 12:00 – 17:00 |
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National Girlfriend Day (free glass of prosecco for your girlfriend)!
Celebrate National Girlfriend Day with a fun date at Bloomsbury Lanes! Bowl - Sing - Eat - Dart and Make Memories Together! |
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Gift Voucher
£5 - £100
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| Day | Open | Close | Notes |
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| Monday | 9:00 | 3:00 | |
| Tuesday | 9:00 | 3:00 | |
| Wednesday | 9:00 | 3:00 | |
| Thursday | 9:00 | 3:00 | |
| Friday | 9:00 | 3:00 | |
| Saturday | 9:00 | 3:00 | |
| Sunday | 9:00 | 3:00 |
Address
Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes & The Kingpin Suite, Lower Level, Tavistock Hotel, Bedford Way, WC1H 9EU
Area
Kings Cross
Nearest Station
Russell Square (Tube)
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Min spend Weekend* |
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| The Kingpin Suite | Private Room | 100 | 250 | - | £500-£3000 per hour minimum spend (depending on day and time) | £500-£3000 per hour minimum spend (depending on day and time) | |
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The Kingpin Suite has 5 lanes of bowling, karaoke, pool table, air hockey, racing game, ping pong, dance floor, lounge, private bar & shoe exchange. You can take a video tour of the suite online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5O9ifPOsenY&t=8s OR www.thekingpinsuite.co.uk. The suite can hold parties of any number from 30 to 250 people. Groups of 100+ will required to pay for security.
RATES We charge an hourly rate for exclusive hire, with an additional minimum spend on food and drinks. Our prices vary accordingly to the day of the week and times of the event. All prices mentioned below are per hour Mon - DAY £500 / EVE £600 (MIN SPEND £1000) Tue - DAY £500 / EVE £600 (MIN SPEND £2000) Wed - DAY £600 / EVE £700 (MIN SPEND £2500) Thurs - DAY £600 / EVE £700 (MIN SPEND £3000) Fri - DAY £500 / EVE £600 (MIN SPEND £3000) Sat - DAY £500 / EVE £600 (MIN SPEND £3000) Sun - DAY £500 / EVE £600 (MIN SPEND £1000) Daytime bookings have a minimum spend of £500. All evening bookings require a minimum hire time of 4 hours and have the minimum spend specified above. We require full upfront payment of both the hire fee and minimum spend when booking to join us.
WE ARE OFFERING A SUMMER SPECIAL DISCOUNT - 50% OFF VENUE HIRE WHEN BOOKING TO JOIN US BETWEEN MONDAY 22 JULY - SATURDAY 31 AUGUST!
OUR DISCOUNTED RATES We charge an hourly rate for exclusive hire, with an additional minimum spend on food and drinks. Our prices vary accordingly to the day of the week and times of the event. All prices mentioned below are per hour Mon - DAY £250 / EVE £300 (MIN SPEND £1000) Tue - DAY £250 / EVE £300 (MIN SPEND £2000) Wed - DAY £300 / EVE £350 (MIN SPEND £2500) Thurs - DAY £300 / EVE £350 (MIN SPEND £300) Fri - DAY £250 / EVE £300 (MIN SPEND £3000) Sat - DAY £250 / EVE £300 (MIN SPEND £3000) Sun - DAY £250 / EVE £300 (MIN SPEND £100) Daytime bookings have a minimum spend of £500. All evening bookings require a minimum hire time of 4 hours and have the minimum spend specified above. We require full upfront payment of both the hire fee and minimum spend when booking to join us.
Our office hours are Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, any correspondence out of theses hours may have a delayed response. Feel free to respond to this email with any questions which will be picked up in office hours.
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| Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes - Full Venue Hire | Venue Hire | 150 | 250 | - | £5,000-£25,000 (day and time depending) | £5,000-£25,000 venue hire fee (day and time depending) | |
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Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes has 8 lanes of bowling, 5 karaoke rooms, a pool table, ping pong, dance floor, bar & shoe exchange. You can take a video tour of the space online or, view our 3D model. The lanes are perfect for groups of 250-450. We have a canape menu as well as a pizza kitchen, American style diner and multiple packages and drinks options which can be found on our website. |
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* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.
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