Bugsy's Tenpin Bowling

Free-fall pins in Cliftonville since 1964

Bugsy's has been rolling in Cliftonville since 1964, and the two bowling families who bought it in 2008 have kept one thing many chains dropped: free-fall pinsetters, so no strings are tied to the pins. The British Tenpin Bowling Association lists its 12 lanes among its Gold-grade certified centres, and the centre runs leagues and a coaching scheme for children.

Around the lanes there is an American-style diner, Bugsy's Bar with local ales and in-house cocktails, four pool tables, a pro shop and an arcade with VR machines, while AR darts and shuffleboard are recent additions. Shoe hire is included in the bowling price, each lane takes up to six players, and the team suggests a minimum age of four because of the weight of the balls. A step-free entrance on Edgar Road leads by ramp to the concourse.