Hollywood Bowl Portsmouth
Bowling inside Gunwharf Quays
Gunwharf Quays, the shopping centre at postcode PO1 3TN, has 26 lanes under its roof, so a game can follow the shops or a meal. The Bar & Diner shows the biggest sporting events on several HD screens and sends food to the lane; bringing in outside food or drink is not allowed.
A block of VIP lanes, away from the main floor, comes with lounge seating, a dedicated server and priority check-in, charged as a per-person supplement at booking. Pool tables and an arcade fill the rest, and parents can ask for bumpers, lighter balls and a ramp for small children. The listed deals are pitched a little higher than at Hull: students from £12 and the two-drinks bundle from £16.50, while a teenage birthday costs £16.50 a guest and up.
VIP lanes, juniors and groups
Friday and Saturday evenings fill up well ahead. Juniors are under 16, and parties of more than 20 are arranged with the events team.
Late finishes at Gunwharf on Fridays and Saturdays
Gunwharf moved its Monday-to-Friday opening two hours later, to 11:00, during November 2026; school holidays bring different times again.
Source: the venue's website (hollywoodbowl.co.uk), read 11 Nov 2026.
Portsmouth in figures
Student and drinks deals at Gunwharf
Lane prices are revealed only in the booking system; a younger child's party (ages 5 to 10) is £11 a head and up.
Source: the venue's website (hollywoodbowl.co.uk), read 11 Nov 2026. Rates change; confirm before you go.
Finding the lanes at Gunwharf Quays
Inside Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth PO1 3TN; ask the centre team for parking and bus advice.
Portsmouth PO1 3TN
Other lanes near Portsmouth
Live sport, pool and an arcade
- 26 lanes plus VIP lanes
- Bar & Diner, order at the lane
- Open to midnight Fri-Sat
- Kids parties from £11 a head
Sources
- hollywoodbowl.co.uk · lane count
- hollywoodbowl.co.uk · current status
- hollywoodbowl.co.uk · venue details (archived)
Facts checked 11 Nov 2026 against the sources above. Not a live availability check.