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The Lanes

๐Ÿ“ City Centre, South West

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โ˜…4.2(2,167 Google reviews)

The Lanes offers five stringless bowling lanes, three boutique karaoke rooms, pool, table football, and a covered heated outdoor courtyard in central Bristol. No rush policy - your booked time is yours.

โœ“ Relaxed atmosphereโœ“ Multiple activitiesโœ“ Stringless bowlingโœ“ Helpful staffโœ“ Central Bristol

๐Ÿ† Funzaroo Verdict

Best for families with older children and teens who want to combine bowling with karaoke or pool in a relaxed setting. The no-rush atmosphere makes it a rare venue where a booked hour genuinely feels like an hour.

โ„น๏ธ What to Know Before You Go

๐Ÿ’กMultiple activities mean you can easily fill two to three hours across bowling, karaoke, and pool
โฐKaraoke rooms are upstairs - arrange drinks orders before heading up if mobility is a factor
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธThe outdoor courtyard is heated and covered, usable year-round
๐Ÿš—Check the events calendar before booking as live music and club nights change the atmosphere significantly

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Families Are Saying

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ian r

10 months ago

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โ€œBooked for 1 hour today and it was excellent, from first check staff where helpful and a good choice of beers behind the bar . Unlike the major chains there was no rush which made for a very enjoyable hour.โ€

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Drippy Boo

11 months ago

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โ€œGreat staff so helpful! Lovely selection of drinks, so much to do only did the karaoke but will definitely be back to bowl. Helped me find my bag the day after since I left it and the staff were so helpfulโ€

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Alicia de Haldevang

11 months ago

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โ€œGreat venue, one of my faves in Bristol. You can listen to music, play pool, or bowling, or just chat, without any of these impeding on each other.โ€

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Based on Google review tags

Live music

62 reviews

Karaoke

49 reviews

Cider

17 reviews

Smoking area

11 reviews

Photo booth

7 reviews

Overview

The Lanes in central Bristol combines five stringless bowling lanes with three private karaoke rooms, pool tables, table football, and a covered heated outdoor courtyard. Ray's Pizza and a full bar operate on-site. The venue hosts live music events and club nights alongside regular family-accessible sessions. Staff are notably unhurried - no pressure to vacate lanes early. Karaoke rooms are on an upper floor with sparse staff access for drink orders.

๐Ÿ• Opening Hours

Monday17:00-00:00
Tuesday17:00-00:00
Wednesday17:00-00:00
Thursday14:00-00:00
Friday14:00-03:00
Saturday12:00-03:00
Sunday12:00-00:00

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