Over the last few years, bowling has become very trendy in London. No longer the domain of only families, London's bowling halls have a lot to offer for a fun night out. Check out these recommended bowling halls in London.
All Star Lanes: Bloomsbury Branch
All Star Lanes Bloomsbury, was the UK's first luxury bowling venue. There are four lanes downstairs and two lanes upstairs in the private room, which you can hire for parties. It's been designed in a 1950s American retro style and has an extensive cocktail list and a great diner.Address:
Victoria House
Bloomsbury Place
London
WC1B 4DA
Tel: 020 7025 2676
Nearest tube station: Holborn
Website: www.allstarlanes.co.uk
Opening Hours:
Monday - Wednesday: 5pm - 11.30pm
Thursday: 5pm - 12 midnight
Friday - Saturday: 12midday - 2am
Sunday: 12 midday - 11pm
All Star Lanes: Bayswater Branch
The second of the All Star Lanes luxury bowling venues opened in August 2007. It also has a cool 1950s American retro style and has an extensive cocktail list and a great diner.Address:
6 Porchester Gardens
London
W2 4DB
Tel: 020 7313 8363
Nearest tube stations: Bayswater and Queensway
Website: www.allstarlanes.co.uk
Opening Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 4pm - 11.30pm
Friday: 12pm to midnight
Saturday: 11am - midnight
Sunday: 11am - 10.30pm
All Star Lanes: Brick Lane Branch
Opened November 2008, All Star Lanes Brick Lane is 22,000sq ft of bowling, drinking, and eating fun. The largest All Star so far has nine lanes, a stylish drinking den, Luncheonette - a stand-alone classic American restaurant, and a 3-lane '80s penthouse-style private bowling room.Address:
95 Brick Lane
London
E1 6QL
Tel: 020 7426 9200
Nearest tube stations: Liverpool Street and Aldgate East
Website: www.allstarlanes.co.uk
Opening Hours:
From midday, everyday.
Food available in Luncheonette from 8am.
Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes
Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes have eight classic American-themed bowling lanes. They have cocktails and 'Lane Snacks' on offer as well as hanging out in the Swivel Bar or the full service Bloomsbury Diner. Uniquely, Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes offer the opportunity to bowl while looking out on their courtyard through the large windows which are opened in the summer. It makes a nice change from not knowing the time of day or the outside temperature in your average bowling hall. Check out the Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes myspace page to see what's on this week.Address:
Basement of:
Tavistock Hotel
Bedford Way
London
WC1H 9EU
Tel: 020 7691 2610
Email: info@bloomsburybowling.com
Nearest tube station: Russell Square
Website: www.bloomsburybowling.com
Opening Hours:
Monday - Wednesday: 12 midday - 2am
Thursday - Saturday: 12midday - 3am
Sunday: 12 midday - 12 midnight
Rowans Leisure
Rowans has 24 lanes and 19 pool tables. There are also late night bars, huge TV screens and live DJs at the weekend.Address:
10 Stroud Green Road
Finsbury Park
London
N4 2DF
Tel: 020 8800 1950
Email: info@rowans.co.uk
Nearest tube station: Finsbury Park
Website: www.rowans.co.uk
Opening Hours:
Sunday - Thursday: 10.30am - 12.30am
Friday - Saturday: 10.30am - 2.30am
