Hollywood Bowl Finchley

Thirty years of bowling, and an uncertain future

Hollywood Bowl has run 26 lanes on the Great North Leisure Park since 1994, and by its own count the centre has hosted 15.4 million games and 449,000 birthday parties, with 46 people on the staff. That history may be nearing its end. Barnet Council refused Arada London's plan to replace the park with 1,485 homes, but the deputy mayor of London approved it in May 2026, and the leisure buildings, bowling included, would be demolished.

In July 2026 the operator said it supports the Our North Finchley campaign challenging that decision, and no demolition date had been given when this page was written. Meanwhile the centre keeps late hours, with Friday and Saturday sessions lasting until 01:00. The floor also has VIP lanes, pool, arcade games and a bar and diner, and its listed prices sit at the top of the chain's range, with students paying from £12.