Bloomsbury Bowling Lanes

Do you like sleek cocktails, flashy bartending, celebrity-spotting? Get thee to nearby bowling rival All Star Lanes. But if you prefer a pint while you bowl, the freedom to spill it on worn carpeting, and a joystick-jiggle on retro arcade games such as Galactica, this is your venue. With low-key decor, booths in the restaurant (burgers for £6.75) and swivel stools dotted around, this is a more authentic representation of Americana. Cocktails adhere to the theme; the list includes a white russian (£3.50), linked to bowling forever more thanks to The Big Lebowski. The beer selection features Bitburger, Bernard and the Meantime Brewery’s Kölsch on tap, plus a further 15 by the bottle. Two karaoke rooms have been added in the last year, and films are occasionally screened in the sloping entrance hall.

Time Out Bars, Pubs & Clubs Guide 2008

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Booking: Booking essential
Disabled: toilet
Other: No under-18s after 4pm

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Latest user reviews

The most unique venue in London. Bowling might be a bit of a fad in London at the moment but you get the feeling bloomsbury bowl will survive the long term. Great bar with excellent draft bitburger for £2.80, nice diner and relaxed atmosphere. Service can be a bit slow as it is very busy.... [More]
Alex Hunt  Apr 15 2008