Where to go bowling in London - The 10 best bowling alleys 2024 (2024)

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.

• 10 Stroud Green Road

  10 Stroud Green Road
• Website•020-880 019 50
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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 co*cktails, 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.

• 95 Brick Lane, Shoreditch/Tower HamletsWestfield Stratford City, Montfichet Road, NewhamVictoria House, Bloomsbury Place, BloomsburyWestfield London, Ariel Way, Hammersmith and Fulham

  All Star Lanes Brick Lane
  95 Brick Lane, Shoreditch/Tower Hamlets

  All Star Lanes Stratford
  Westfield Stratford City, Montfichet Road, Newham

  All Star Lanes Holborn
  Victoria House, Bloomsbury Place, Bloomsbury

  All Star Lanes White City
  Westfield London, Ariel Way, Hammersmith and Fulham

• All Star Lanes Brick Lane
  allstarlanes.co.uk/locations/brick-lane

  All Star Lanes Stratford
  allstarlanes.co.uk/locations/stratford

  All Star Lanes Holborn
  allstarlanes.co.uk/locations/holborn

  All Star Lanes White City
  allstarlanes.co.uk/locations/westfield-white-city

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  The 7 Best Bowling Alleys in New York City - Newyorklines.comThe Best Places To Go Bowling In BerlinThe Complete Guide To Bowling Alleys In Dublin - Ramble DublinGet Ready To Spin, Score & Strike Your Crew's Fun Factor With The City's Coolest Bowling Alleys!
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  All Star Lanes Holborn
  020-702 526 76

  All Star Lanes White City
  020-316 724 01

• All Star Lanes Brick LaneAll Star Lanes StratfordAll Star Lanes HolbornAll 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 basem*nt. 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.

• 1 Ham Yard, Soho

  1 Ham Yard, Soho
• Website•020-364 220 00
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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. co*cktails, beers, wines, and other drinks are available as well.

• Tavistock Hotel, Bedford Way, Bloomsbury

  Tavistock Hotel, Bedford Way, Bloomsbury
• Website•020-718 319 79
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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 co*cktails, hard shakes, locally brewed beers, and more, while the food menu features sophisticated diner fare like indulgent burgers and pancakes.

• 74 Wandsworth High Street, Wandsworth

  74 Wandsworth High Street, Wandsworth
• Website•020-302 616 00
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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.

• Royale Leisure Park, Western Avenue, EalingThe Rotunda, Kingston upon ThamesTenpin Feltham Leisure West Complex, Feltham, HounslowValley Park Leisure Complex, Hesterman Way, Croydon, CroydonAlbion Road, Bexleyheath, Bexley

  Tenpin Acton
  Royale Leisure Park, Western Avenue, Ealing

  Tenpin Kingston
  The Rotunda, Kingston upon Thames

  Tenpin Feltham
  Tenpin Feltham Leisure West Complex, Feltham, Hounslow

  Tenpin Croydon
  Valley Park Leisure Complex, Hesterman Way, Croydon, Croydon

  Tenpin Bexleyheath
  Albion Road, Bexleyheath, Bexley

• Tenpin Kingston
  tenpin.co.uk/our-locations/kingston

  Tenpin Feltham
  tenpin.co.uk/our-locations/feltham

  Tenpin Croydon
  tenpin.co.uk/our-locations/croydon

  Tenpin Bexleyheath
  tenpin.co.uk/our-locations/bexleyheath

  Tenpin Acton
  tenpin.co.uk/our-locations/acton

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  Tenpin Feltham
  08-712 223 675

  Tenpin Croydon
  08-712 223 675

  Tenpin Bexleyheath
  08-712 223 675

  Tenpin Acton
  08-712 223 675

• Tenpin KingstonTenpin FelthamTenpin CroydonTenpin BexleyheathTenpin Acton

Bowling for adults

Lane7 is a unique, adult-oriented bowling experience originating in the UK, with this location being its inaugural one in London. Alongside numerous ten-pin bowling alleys, Lane7 London Victoria features an array of entertaining options such as crazy golf, an 18+ arcade area, darts, and beer pong. The diverse activities and vibrant atmosphere make it an excellent destination for a fun evening with friends.

• Zig Zag, 70 Victoria Street, Westminster

  Zig Zag, 70 Victoria Street, Westminster
• Website•020-392 409 18
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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.

• Leisure Way, High Road, BarnetSurrey Quays Leisure Park, Surrey Quays RoadPeninsula Square, GreenwichCook Road, Dagenham, Barking and DagenhamCharrington Bowl, Kingston Road, SurbitonThe Chimes, Hillingdon

  Hollywood Bowl Finchley
  Leisure Way, High Road, Barnet

  Hollywood Bowl Surrey Quays
  Surrey Quays Leisure Park, Surrey Quays Road

  Hollywood Bowl at The O2
  Peninsula Square, Greenwich

  Hollywood Bowl Dagenham
  Cook Road, Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham

  Hollywood Bowl Tolworth
  Charrington Bowl, Kingston Road, Surbiton

  Hollywood Bowl Uxbridge
  The Chimes, Hillingdon

• Hollywood Bowl Finchley
  hollywoodbowl.co.uk/finchley

  Hollywood Bowl Surrey Quays
  hollywoodbowl.co.uk/surrey-quays

  Hollywood Bowl at The O2
  hollywoodbowl.co.uk/london-o2

  Hollywood Bowl Dagenham
  hollywoodbowl.co.uk/dagenham

  Hollywood Bowl Tolworth
  hollywoodbowl.co.uk/tolworth

  Hollywood Bowl Uxbridge
  hollywoodbowl.co.uk/uxbridge

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  Hollywood Bowl Finchley
  0144-276 87 60

  Hollywood Bowl Surrey Quays
  08-448 261 470

  Hollywood Bowl at The O2
  08-442 480 139

  Hollywood Bowl Dagenham
  08-442 482 364

  Hollywood Bowl Tolworth
  08-448 261 472

  Hollywood Bowl Uxbridge
  08-448 261 450

• Hollywood Bowl FinchleyHollywood Bowl Surrey QuaysHollywood Bowl at The O2Hollywood Bowl DagenhamHollywood Bowl TolworthHollywood 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.

• 17 Queensway

  17 Queensway
• Website•020-722 901 72
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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.

• 11-29 Belmont Hill, Lewisham

  11-29 Belmont Hill, Lewisham
• Website•020-885 266 88
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