All Star Lanes

This is a really cool place to go bowling, very different from your edge of town megabowl type of experience. The atmosphere is more that of a trendy bar, and in fact the bar set off to one side of the bowling area is exactly that, with low level lighting and lots of red leather. Cocktails are excellent but don't come cheap, and the same has to be said of the beer (Coors at 3.00 a bottle) and food (I've not eaten here but plan to one day soon).

There are just 4 lanes (so book in advance or expect to wait) and everything is very clean, high tech and efficiently run by the friendly staff. You pay 8.50 per person for an hour's bowling - well this is central London and it is a glitzy setting, so I think it's worth it.

This is popular as an after work hangout. The location in Southampton Row halfway between Holborn and Russell Square tube stations is hard to beat - especially for me as I work right upstairs in Victoria House :)