Bloomsbury Lanes
A basement alley on Bedford Way
Below the Tavistock Hotel on Bedford Way, Bloomsbury Lanes is a public bar and alley rather than a hotel facility, with eight lanes, karaoke rooms, an American diner and a pizza kitchen. There are no bumpers, which makes it better suited to older children and adults. DJs play on Friday and Saturday, and the separate Kingpin Suite takes private groups of 30 to 250.
Lanes are hired by the hour for up to six players: £45 from Sunday to Tuesday before 17:00, £55 on those evenings and £65 at any time from Wednesday to Saturday. Walk-ins pay £10 a game when a lane is free, and students £6.50 on weekdays before 17:00, booked by email. Karaoke rooms cost £60 to £120 an hour, half price from Sunday to Tuesday. Shoes are free, payment is by card only, and under-18s must leave by 20:00 (19:00 on Friday and Saturday).
Tubes and parking near Bedford Way
Bedford Way, WC1H 9EU. Nearest tubes are Russell Square, Euston and Holborn; parking at the Royal National Hotel next door.
Tavistock Hotel, Bedford Way, London WC1H 9EU
Bloomsbury Lanes in numbers
Lane-hour rates in Bloomsbury
Lane rates cover up to six people for an hour; bigger groups book more lanes. No cash accepted.
Source: the venue's website (bloomsburybowling.com), read 11 Nov 2026. Rates change; confirm before you go.
Open to all, not just hotel guests
Not just hotel guests. ID is needed for entry and alcohol; under-18s must leave by 20:00 Sunday to Thursday and 19:00 on Friday and Saturday.
More bowling in central London
Karaoke rooms and the Kingpin Suite
- 8 lanes, no bumpers
- Karaoke rooms
- Diner and pizza kitchen
- Card payments only
Sources
- bloomsburybowling.com · lane count
- bloomsburybowling.com · venue details
- bloomsburybowling.com · venue details (archived)
Facts checked 11 Nov 2026 against the sources above. Not a live availability check.