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The Lanes
Bristol's ultimate entertainment hub: bowling, karaoke, live music, and great food all under one roof!
4.6(5 reviews)
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arts-entertainment
bowling
karaoke
Enjoy classic ten-pin bowling with modern lanes, shoe rental, and a relaxed, no-rush atmosphere perfect for groups and casual play.
Sing your heart out in our dedicated karaoke area with a wide song selection, great sound systems, and a fun, supportive crowd.
Experience weekly live performances from local and touring artists in an intimate venue with themed shows and creative entertainment.
Book our versatile space for private parties, corporate events, or themed nights, with catering options and customizable setups.
Sip on a curated selection of beers and drinks while enjoying fresh, appealing food options, from pizza to snacks, served throughout the venue.
Bristol's ultimate entertainment hub: bowling, karaoke, live music, and great food all under one roof!
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The Lanes is Bristol's premier entertainment destination, offering a vibrant mix of bowling, karaoke, live music, and event hosting in a lively, welcoming atmosphere. Located at 22 Nelson St, we're the go-to spot for fun nights out, group gatherings, and themed events. With a 4.2-star rating from over 2,100 reviews, we pride ourselves on creative entertainment, friendly staff, and a diverse selection of drinks and food. Whether you're here for a game, a show, or just to hang out, The Lanes delivers an unforgettable experience.
Play on high-quality pool tables in a social setting, perfect for casual games or friendly competitions.
Booked for 1 hour today and it was excellent, from first check staff where helpful and a good choice of beers behind the bar . Unlike the major chains there was no rush which made for a very enjoyable hour.
The place's atmosphere is out of this world, they host live music weekly, there are high quality pool tables and bowling alleys. Highly recommended place to hang out on a weekend
I went to The Lanes last night for the Buffy Ball event, and while the theme and the show itself were genuinely great, the overall venue experience left a lot to be desired. The performance was fun and well put together, but it was almost impossible to actually see what was happening on stage. There were only two chairs to stand on, and unless you were lucky enough to get one, your view was mostly blocked. A lot of people ended up trying to stand or shuffle around, and that created another issue—constant pushing and squeezing past from the front door to the back of the room during the show, which got pretty irritating. The projector was on, but the lighting in the room washed it out so much that it was hard to make out what was being shown. With a bit more control over lighting, it could have added a lot more to the event. Unfortunately, the toilets were the biggest downside. The smell of urine started at the stairway and continued all the way down to the bathroom itself. Two of the cubicles didn’t even have toilet seats, one corner toilet had a flickering light, and there was a stray loo roll just sitting on top of a cubicle. It didn’t feel clean or maintained at all, which really took away from the night. On a positive note, the food being carried around looked great—fresh, appealing, and definitely one of the better aspects of the venue. Overall, The Lanes puts on creative, enjoyable events, and the entertainment side of the night delivered. But the viewing setup, crowd flow, and especially the state of the toilets could use serious improvement. With some adjustments, it could easily be a fantastic place for themed nights like this
Great venue, one of my faves in Bristol. You can listen to music, play pool, or bowling, or just chat, without any of these impeding on each other.
Great staff so helpful! Lovely selection of drinks, so much to do only did the karaoke but will definitely be back to bowl. Helped me find my bag the day after since I left it and the staff were so helpful
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