Lane7 The Gate (Newcastle)
ENTRY
from £13
WHERE
Newcastle upon Tyne
What it’s like
Four floors of bowling, karaoke, pool and arcade games in Newcastle city centre, but it's an evening venue after 7pm.
Bowling's the anchor here, twelve neon-lit lanes including some private ones, and from there you can bolt on darts, pool, shuffleboard, karaoke or a go on the cricket batting cages. Off-peak the pricing works in tiers: £13 gets you bowling plus one other game, £18 stretches to three games, £21 to four. If your crew can't agree on one activity, that ladder is the sensible way to do it rather than paying per game separately.
The arcade side is proper walk-up-and-play, no booking needed, just pay and go. Bowling, karaoke and pool are a different story though, the site is upfront that weekends fill up and booking ahead is the smart move if you don't want to be stood around waiting. Worth knowing before you commit: all bookings are non-refundable and can't be moved to a later date, so pick a day you're actually confident about.
Here's the one that catches people out with kids: it's over 18s only after 7pm, and anyone under 14 needs constant adult supervision throughout. So this is really a daytime or early-evening trip with children, not an after-dark one. Food's on-site, pizzas, burgers, hot dogs and sharing platters, so you're not having to leave for lunch between games.
It's slap in the middle of Newcastle city centre and easy to get to by Metro, bus or on foot, which matters if you're not driving in. Hours run late, 11am to midnight most nights and 1am on Fridays and Saturdays, though school holidays and Bank Holidays shift things around a bit.
Facilities
Need to know
- Booking
- Pre-booking recommended for bowling, karaoke, pool and private rooms
- Food
- On-site pizzas, burgers, hot-dogs and sharing platters
- Dogs
- Only guide dogs allowed
- Getting there by bus or train
- Easy to reach by Metro, bus, or on foot in Newcastle city centre
- Over 18s only after 7pm, so plan a daytime visit if you've got kids with you
- Arcade games need no booking, just pay and play
- Bookings can't be refunded or moved to another date once made
- Hours change in school holidays and on Bank Holidays
Plan your visit
How much does it cost?
Off-peak it's £13 for bowling plus one other game, £18 for three games, £21 for four. It's a tiered system so the more you play the better value each game gets.
Do we need to book?
Bowling, karaoke and pool are best booked ahead, especially at weekends. The arcade games are walk-in only, no booking needed.
Can children come?
Yes, but only until 7pm, after that it's over 18s only with ID required. Under-14s need an adult with them the whole time.
What's there to do besides bowling?
Darts, pool, karaoke, beer pong, shuffleboard, arcade games, ping pong and cricket batting cages, spread across four floors.
What if we need to cancel or change our booking?
Bookings are non-refundable and can't be rescheduled once made, so it's worth being sure of the date before you book.
Is there food?
Pizzas, burgers, hot dogs and sharing platters are on the menu, and they say they can handle allergy queries if you flag them before ordering.
What are the opening hours?
11am to midnight Sunday to Thursday, 11am to 1am on Fridays and Saturdays. Hours shift a bit during school holidays and Bank Holidays.
How do we get there?
It's in Newcastle city centre, inside The Gate, easy by Metro, bus or on foot.
Can we bring the dog?
Only guide dogs are allowed in.
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