Bowling professional or not, we here at DesignMyNight know that few can resist a couple of rounds down the lanes. Us included. Whether you're naturally quite familiar with having the gutters up or can hit a strike on your lane with ease, we've found the ultimate places to get your bowl on in the city and take on the tenpin. From basement bowling alleys with a side of pizza to arcade venues with mega lanes that come as standard.
With a flagship location in New York City, Five Iron Golf has launched its first UK site in London to bring competitive virtual sports to the masses. Decked out with golf simulators, football and bowling, this interactive bar promises non-stop fun for all who enter.
While you're not showing off your aim, you can dig into stone baked pizzas and sharing plates – washed down with drinks from craft cocktails to beer and fizz.
Wing Wednesday - Bucket of 10 beers & 2 Portions of Chicken Wings
Lookin' for bowling in Central London? Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes & The Kingpin Suite is a private five-lane bowling alley including everything from bowling, karaoke, pool and air hockey to ping pong, a dancefloor, lounge, private bar and more. Boasting a fully stocked marble-topped bar serving various craft beers, cocktails and premium spirits, this venue also offers tasty American diner-inspired bites, such as handmade burgers and their famous Ray's 18-inch pizzas.
BrewDog Waterloo is coming in strong on the alley front with beer and bowling combined at their Duckpin offering, with six lanes, a restaurant, and an on-site microbrewery available. Not only is this one of London's best bowling alleys touting a top-notch space that's perfect for testing your skills with pals, but it's also home to an abundance of mouthwatering burgers, wings and ice-cold brews, we're talking 60 taps of draught beer spread over two floors. Go head-to-head with all your mates on their swish bowling lanes before indulging in a double-stacked, purebred wagyu beef burger with a side of truffle cheese loaded fries. P.S. You'll want to stick around for the indoor slide too.
Strike in Wandsworth is a premium Southwest joint that's got all your favourite ten-pin action, alongside electric shuffleboard, smart darts boards, and other bar games to boot. But that's not all, it also pays homage to the building's history as the oldest brewery in Britain with the best beers and ales, served at its modern restaurant and bar. Hungry? Their menu features delish sharers like baby back ribs with a BBQ bourbon glaze and juicy burgers such as the Candy Bacon Stack filled with double smashed beef patties, spiced bacon, caramelised onions and gherkins.
It's all systems go at QUEENS Skate Dine Bowl, one of the best (and funkiest) spots for bowling in the city. Tucked away in Queensway on a busy and bustling high street, not only are the lanes littered with neon signage but there's also awesome table service options for drinks and delish MEATliquor food combined; we're talking the Clustercluck burger topped with green chilli butter and cheddar cheese sauce as well as Southern-style slaw. And once you're done munching to your heart's content, you can enjoy arcade games and ice skating in the same adult-friendly complex. Visit on Mondays and you can bowl for as little as £8 per person. It's the perfect hangout spot for a fun-filled date night or energetic birthday party.
Head over to All Star Lanes for some retro-American bowling fun in Stratford, Holborn, Shepherd's Bush and Shoreditch. A swish boutique bowling alley with 14 lanes, delicious American-style treats served in an airy open-plan restaurant, and a cocktail bar, it's the perfect place to unwind with friends or family. Plus, they have a package for kids too, so you can bring the little ones along for a fun day out. Grab a buttermilk chicken burger or settle down with an espresso martini at the swish drinking den before (or after) you get ready for a bowling extravaganza with all your best mates.
A carnival-style adult playground bowling into London's list of best alleys, Lane7 on Victoria Street is the ultimate spot for those seeking a one-of-a-kind experience. Get ready for some top-notch bowling action with a mix of interactive and premium lanes, ensuring there's something for everyone's rolling style. What's more, the venue also offers two epic mini-golf courses, beer pong, and augmented reality darts.
