Boom Battle Bar Norwich
BEST FOR
Ages 0+
ENTRY
from £5
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Norwich
What it’s like
Axe throwing, mini golf and shuffleboard under one roof, with under-18s welcome before 7pm alongside the adults.
You come here for the daft competitive stuff: augmented reality axe throwing and darts, crazier golf, shuffleboard, beer pong and a private karaoke pod if you fancy embarrassing yourself in private rather than public. It's built for groups, so a family of four or a work do of ten both fit the format fine, and the games rotate between silly and genuinely competitive depending on who you bring.
The catch, and it's a proper one, is the 7pm watershed. Before that, under-18s are welcome as long as an adult's with them; after 7pm it's strictly over-18s only, which makes this an early-evening or weekend-afternoon trip if you've got children with you rather than a Friday night one. The £27.50 BOOM Bundle bundles a game with food and drinks, which is the easiest way to do a first visit without totting up separate costs, though shuffleboard on its own is a more modest £3 if you just want to dip in.
Walk-ins are fine for getting through the door, but if you actually want to play something rather than just eat and drink, book ahead. They're honest that walk-in game slots aren't guaranteed, and bookings are non-refundable, so it's worth being sure of your slot before you pay. It's card only throughout, no cash, and there's a street food menu with burgers and small plates alongside the mocktails for anyone not drinking.
Parking's a short walk away in the Castle Quarter car park, or it's about ten minutes on foot from Norwich station if you're coming by train. Birthday parties get a proper perk here: the birthday person goes free in groups of six to ten or more, which takes the sting out of organising one.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Under-18s welcome with an adult before 7pm; after that it's adults only
- Booking
- Online booking recommended for evenings, weekends and groups
- Parking
- Castle Quarter Shopping Centre, car park 1 at Market Avenue NR1 3DY
- Food
- Street food including small plates, burgers and sides
- Getting there by bus or train
- Norwich station, 10 minute walk
- Parties
- Birthday, hen and stag packages available
- Worth knowing
- Birthday person goes free in groups of 6-10+
- Strictly 18+ after 7pm, so plan a daytime or early-evening visit if children are coming
- Bookings are non-refundable, so only book the slot you're sure of
- It's cashless throughout, card or contactless only
- Happy hour cocktails are 2-for-1 Monday to Thursday, 4 to 7pm
Plan your visit
Can children come?
Yes, under-18s are welcome before 7pm as long as they're with an adult. After 7pm it's strictly over-18s only.
Do we need ID?
If you look under 25 you'll need valid ID, they run a Challenge 25 policy. Under-16s need to be with an adult the whole visit.
How much does it cost?
The BOOM Bundle with a game, food and drinks is £27.50. Individual games like shuffleboard start from £3.
Do we need to book?
You can walk in, but game slots aren't guaranteed without a booking. Weekends, evenings and larger groups should book ahead.
Can we get a refund if plans change?
Bookings are non-refundable. If it's an emergency, email at least 24 hours before your slot and they'll try to reschedule.
What's there to eat?
Street food including burgers, small plates and sides, plus a £10 meal deal. There's an allergen matrix on the food and drinks page.
Can we pay by cash?
It's card or contactless only, no cash accepted.
Is there parking nearby?
Car park 1 at Castle Quarter Shopping Centre on Market Avenue, which closes at midnight.
Can we get there by train?
Norwich station is about a ten minute walk away.
Do you do birthday parties?
Birthday, hen and stag packages are all bookable, and the birthday person goes free in groups of six to ten or more.
What are the opening hours?
Midday to 10pm most days, midday to 11pm on Fridays, and 11am to midnight on Saturdays.
What can we actually play?
Axe throwing, darts, crazier golf, shuffleboard, beer pong, American pool, ping pong and a private karaoke pod.
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