Lane7 Edinburgh
ENTRY
from £10.50
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Edinburgh
What it’s like
Bowling, crazy golf and pool under one roof at St James Quarter, with shooting pods and arcade games to fill the gaps.
Bowling's the obvious starting point, but the 14-hole crazy golf is the bit that'll actually eat your afternoon. Pool, darts, shuffleboard and shooting pods are all in the mix too, so a group can rotate through games for a couple of hours without anyone getting bored. It's inside St James Quarter, a short walk from Waverley Station, which makes it an easy add-on if you're already in town.
Bowling starts at £10.50 a head, but the package deals are where it gets interesting. Two games for £13, three for £18, four for £21 if everyone wants a go at everything, or the Family Bowling package at £25 if you'd rather bundle it. Bookings are non-refundable though, so it's worth being sure of your slot before you pay.
You don't have to book. Walk-ins are accepted, but they're upfront that Edinburgh gets busy and you might wait for a lane if you just turn up. Kids under 14 need an adult with them at all times, and it switches to over-18s only from 10pm here, which matters if you're eyeing a later slot with the family in tow.
There's a restaurant on site doing pizzas, hot dogs and street food, plus cocktails for the adults once the kids are settled into a game. It reads more like an activity bar than a soft play, with late hours and a drinks list to match, but during the day with a group of children who can handle some noise and a competitive round of crazy golf, it does the job.
Facilities
Need to know
- Best for
- Good for groups with children who can handle noise and a bit of competition
- Booking
- Walk-ups accepted but advance booking recommended to avoid disappointment and guarantee availability
- Food
- Pizzas, hot dogs and more. Cocktails, drinks and street food available
- Dogs
- Assistance dogs only
- Getting there by bus or train
- Short walk from Waverley Station
- Bookings are non-refundable, so lock in your slot before you pay
- You can wear your own shoes bowling as long as there are no open toes or heels; bowling shoes are free if you need them
- Under-14s must be supervised by an adult at all times
- Over-18s only from 10pm at this venue, later than most Lane7 sites
- Only assistance dogs are allowed in
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
Bowling starts at £10.50 a head. Packages bundle in extra games, £13 for two, £18 for three, £21 for four, or £25 for the Family Bowling package.
Do we need to book?
No, walk-ins are accepted, but it's popular in Edinburgh so you might wait for a lane. Bookings are non-refundable, so be sure of your slot before paying.
Is it suitable for children?
Kids under 14 need an adult with them the whole time. It switches to over-18s only from 10pm, so plan an earlier slot for a family visit.
What is there to do besides bowling?
Crazy golf with 14 holes, pool, darts, shuffleboard, shooting pods and retro arcade games.
What food is available?
Pizzas, hot dogs and street food, plus cocktails and other drinks. They say their kitchens handle allergens and ask you to flag any allergy before ordering.
Can we bring the dog?
Only assistance dogs are allowed in.
How do we get there?
It's inside St James Quarter in the city centre, a short walk from Waverley Station.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Thursday 11am to midnight, Friday and Saturday 10am to 1am, Sunday 11am to 11pm. School holidays and bank holidays open a bit earlier, from 10am Monday to Saturday and 11am on Sunday.
Can we book for a big group?
Bowling lanes hold up to 7 people and you can spread a group across several lanes. Book early for larger groups.
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