Here's our top picks of ten pin bowling alleys in Cardiff.

Fancy a hit of nostalgia? Or maybe you’re just feeling a bit wound up and want something simple and fun to take your mind off things? Whatever the case might be, bowling might be right up your alley! Luckily, there are plenty of awesome bowling destinations in Cardiff that you could.

Hollywood Bowl

  • 26 bowling lanes
  • VIP lanes
  • Americana diner styled food
  • Cocktails & Mocktails
  • Located next to the ODEON Cinema

Hollywood Bowl is your go-to destination in Cardiff if you’ve been looking for a fun and exciting bowling experience that’s just a cut above the rest! Hollywood Bowl is also one of Cardiff’s biggest bowling alleys, with a massive total of twenty-six different lanes on offer. You’ll be spoiled for choice, that’s for sure!

The luxury American-themed style brings some glam to this built up part of town. So, if you fancy something with a touch of LA swag, Hollywood Bowl is the place for you!

Activity cost: from £6.65 pp per game

Top Tip… Two games and a drink for only £12 Monday to Friday all day

Play at Pins

  • Two highly interactive and vibrant boutique lanes
  • Each session lasts for 45 minutes and includes two games
  • Groups of up to twelve people
  • Cocktail bar (no food)
  • Located close to Cardiff Market

Without a doubt, if you’ve been looking for an awesome augmented reality bowling experience, Play at Pins could be an excellent destination to consider. Aimed primarily at adults, the Play at Pins bowling alley is often highly praised for its brightly coloured and exciting bowling alleys. Even better still, the Play at Pins bowling alley offers plenty of refreshments and cocktails on site to make your experience even brighter!

You can also do escape rooms, sing karaoke, play shuffleboard, pool and air hockey.

Activity cost: from £9.50 pp per game

Top Tip… Prebook to avoid disappointment and get the best prices on your lanes

Tenpin

  • 24 lanes including Cosmic Bowling
  • Live TV is played throughout
  • Groups of up to 30 are welcome
  • Midweek and seasonal deals
  • Open every day until 12 am or 1 am (Friday & Saturday)

It’s one of the busiest bowling alleys in Cardiff, but then again, that’s not necessarily a bad thing – after all, it just goes to show that you’re in for an fun experience when you visit the Tenpin bowling alley in Cardiff.

The alley features its own on-site snack bar with freshly cooked foods, including a delicious burgers, ultimate nachos and stone baked pizzas. Plus, with Cosmic Bowling the brightly coloured light shows give the lanes that party glow.

What’s more, Tenpin shows BT and Sky Sports so between turns you can put your feet up and chill. Tenpin Cardiff also has ping pong, pool, air hockey and an arcade.

Activity cost: From £7.55 pp for one game

Top Tip… Every Tuesday, after 6pm, it’s 50% off bowling and selected drinks