Lane7 Bristol
ENTRY
from £9.50
WHERE
Bristol
What it’s like
Ten lanes of bowling plus pool, darts and shooting pods for a family session before the evening crowd takes over.
Bowling's the anchor here, ten lanes that each hold up to seven people, so you can spread a big group across two or three lanes rather than squashing everyone onto one. Beyond that there's pool, darts, arcade games, shooting pods, beer pong and a back shuffle game, which is plenty to keep kids moving between frames if the bowling itself starts to drag.
It's £9.50 a head just for bowling, but the package deals make more sense if you're staying a while. £13 gets you bowling plus one other game, £18 adds a third, and £21 gets you the lot. For a family visit that's the bit worth doing the maths on before you turn up, since two games each will likely cost less per head than paying separately.
The catch is timing. Under 14s need constant adult supervision throughout, which is fair enough in a bar, and it's over 18s only after 7pm with ID checks, so daytime is your window. Weekday afternoons run from 3pm, but Saturdays open at 11am and Sundays at 11am too, and during school holidays and bank holidays the whole weekend shifts earlier, with Saturday to Monday from 11am. Own shoes are fine as long as there's no open toe or heel, and bowling shoes are free in every size if you'd rather not bring your own.
Food and drink cover snacks through to proper meals, with allergen info available if you ask staff before ordering. Walk-ins are welcome but booking's the smarter move, especially for bigger groups, since the site's clear that everyone in Bristol seems to have the same idea on a Saturday.
Facilities
Need to know
- Booking
- Walk-ups welcome but booking recommended to avoid waits
- Food
- Snacks, meals, and drinks including signature cocktails, draughts and craft options on site
- Dogs
- Only guide dogs allowed
- Package deals get cheaper per game the more you add, so work out your total before booking a single activity
- Big groups should book well ahead, not just turn up
- Only guide dogs are allowed inside
- Bookings can't be cancelled or rescheduled once the date's gone
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
Bowling alone is £9.50 a head. Packages bundling in other games run £13, £18 or £21 depending on how many activities you add.
Do we need to book ahead?
You can walk in, but booking's recommended since it gets busy, especially with a big group.
What time can we go with kids?
Daytime is the window, since it's over 18s only after 7pm with ID checks. Under 14s need an adult with them the whole time.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Thursday it's 3pm to midnight, Friday 1pm to 1am, Saturday 11am to 1am, Sunday 11am to 11pm. School holidays and bank holidays open earlier, from 11am Saturday to Monday and 1pm on Friday.
Can we bring our own bowling shoes?
Yes, as long as they're not open toe or heel. Bowling shoes are free in any size if you don't fancy it.
Is there food?
Snacks and full meals are on the menu along with drinks, and the kitchen can talk you through allergens before you order.
What else is there besides bowling?
Pool, darts, arcade games, shooting pods, beer pong and a back shuffle game, all part of the same building.
Can we cancel or move a booking?
Bookings are non-refundable and can't be rescheduled once the date's passed.
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