Hollywood Bowl at The O2 North Greenwich, bowling in North Greenwich

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Hollywood Bowl at The O2 North Greenwich: Bowling in London

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Hollywood Bowl at The O2, Peninsula Square, North Greenwich, London · SE10 0DX

Hollywood Bowl at The O2 is a big ten-pin bowling alley tucked inside the entertainment district at The O2 in North Greenwich. It suits groups, families and anyone rounding off a night at the arena, with 13 lanes and a separate mezzanine for the smaller-ball duckpin game. The most useful thing to know: you pay for the lane by the hour, not by the game, so a 60, 90 or 120 minute slot lets you fit in as many rounds as you can manage, with up to 8 people per lane.

Beyond the bowling there is an arcade, American pool tables, a diner doing burgers and salads, and a bar with cocktails, draught beer, slushies and Costa coffee. It is a paid, bookable venue, so reserve your lane ahead, especially around O2 event nights.

The bowling setup

There are 13 ten-pin lanes on the main floor, each holding up to 8 people, so it copes well with big groups and birthday crowds. Upstairs there is a mezzanine level running duckpin bowling, a shorter game with smaller balls and squatter pins that is easier on the arms and good for kids or anyone who finds full ten-pin a slog. The same level has its own bar and lounge plus a shuffleboard table. Add in the arcade and American pool tables and you can easily fill a couple of hours without touching a lane between games.

Good to know

You book and pay by the lane per hour rather than per game, choosing a 60, 90 or 120 minute slot, which works out better value the more games you cram in. Adult games start from £8.65 and under 16s from £7.65, with cheaper rates at off-peak times in the week. Booking ahead is the safe move, particularly when there is a concert or event at the arena and the whole district fills up. The on-site Hollywood Diner does burgers and salads, and the bar covers cocktails, draught beer and soft drinks.

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Common questions

What is Hollywood Bowl at The O2?
It is a ten-pin bowling alley inside the entertainment area at The O2 in North Greenwich, with 13 lanes, duckpin bowling, an arcade, pool tables, a diner and a bar.
Is bowling at Hollywood Bowl The O2 free?
No. It is a paid venue. Adult games start from £8.65 and under 16s from £7.65, with lanes booked by the hour.
How much does it cost?
Adult games are from £8.65 and under 16s from £7.65. You pay by the lane per hour in 60, 90 or 120 minute slots, and off-peak weekday rates are cheaper. Duckpin starts from around £6.67 per person.
Do I need to book or can I walk in?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially on O2 event nights. You reserve a lane by the hour for up to 8 people.
How many lanes are there?
There are 13 ten-pin lanes, plus a separate mezzanine level for duckpin bowling and shuffleboard.
What is the nearest station?
North Greenwich, on the Jubilee line, sits right beside The O2 and Peninsula Square.

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