World Of Bowling
ENTRY
from £5
SETTING
Indoors
WHERE
Edinburgh
What it’s like
Ten pin bowling and retro mini golf under one roof, with a stone-baked pizza menu to fuel the last few frames.
Bowling's the main event here, with lanes you can book by the game or take over by the hour if you've got a big group or a competitive streak. Monday to Thursday it's £7 a game for an adult and £5 for a child, which feels fair for an afternoon out. Fancy a whole lane to yourselves instead? That's £27.50 an hour midweek, £32.50 on a Friday and £37.50 at the weekend, which is a fair whack more if you're just after a quick game with the kids rather than a full lane booking.
There's also Retro Portal Mini Golf on site if bowling alone won't fill the visit, useful if you've got a mix of ages or someone who fancies a change of activity halfway through. No age restrictions apply for bowling, so it works whether you've got a five-year-old or a teenager who thinks they're a pro.
Food is stone-baked pizzas and milkshakes, plus a fully licensed bar for the grown-ups, and it's the only food and drink you're allowed to bring in or eat on site, so a picnic in the boot won't cut it here. Parking's free on site, and if you're coming by train Slateford Station is a two minute walk away on the Glasgow Central line.
Kids' parties are £15 a child, minimum ten children and ages six and up, with slots Friday 2:30 to 4pm or 4:30 to 6pm, and Saturday and Sunday mornings 10 to 11:30am. Parties come with themed bowling balls, tattoo transfers, candy floss and a photo booth, which should keep a room full of six-year-olds entertained between games. Worth knowing the deposit is 25% and non-refundable, and cakes have to be shop-bought or from a proper bakery with an ingredients list, not homemade.
Facilities
Need to know
- Booking
- Pre-booking recommended due to high demand
- Parking
- Free on site
- Food
- Stone-baked pizzas, milkshakes, and fully licensed bar
- Getting there by bus or train
- Slateford Train Station (Glasgow Central line) two minute walk away
- Parties
- Kids parties £15 per child (min 10 children, ages 6+) Fri 2:30-4pm/4:30-6pm, Sat-Sun 10am-11:30am
- Party deposits are 25% and non-refundable, so double check the date before booking
- Online lane bookings need to go in at least two hours before you want to play
- Corporate parties run Monday to Thursday at £20 a head with two games and a buffet
- Slateford Station is a two minute walk if you fancy leaving the car at home
Plan your visit
How much does a game of bowling cost?
Monday to Thursday it's £7 for an adult and £5 for a child per game. At weekends adults are £7 a game, and you can also book a lane by the hour for £27.50 midweek, £32.50 on Friday or £37.50 at the weekend.
Do we need to book?
Booking's recommended because it gets busy, and walk-ins are only let in if there's space. Online lane bookings need to be made at least two hours ahead.
Is there a minimum age for bowling?
No age restrictions apply, so it works for younger kids and teenagers alike.
What's there to eat?
Stone-baked pizzas and milkshakes, plus a licensed bar. You can't bring your own food or drink in.
Is there anything else to do besides bowling?
There's Retro Portal Mini Golf on site as well.
How much do birthday parties cost?
£15 per child, with a minimum of ten children and ages six and up. Parties get themed bowling balls, tattoo transfers, candy floss and a photo booth.
When can we book a birthday party?
Friday slots run 2:30 to 4pm or 4:30 to 6pm, and weekends are 10 to 11:30am on both Saturday and Sunday.
Can we bring our own cake?
It has to be shop-bought or from a proper bakery with an ingredients list, homemade cakes aren't allowed.
Is there parking?
Free parking on site.
Is it accessible for wheelchairs?
It's fully accessible.
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