Hollywood Bowl Dagenham, bowling in Dagenham

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Hollywood Bowl Dagenham: Bowling in London

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Cook Road, Dagenham, East London · RM9 6UQ · Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr 11:00-00:00; Sa 10:00-00:00; Su 10:00-23:00

Hollywood Bowl Dagenham is a 20-lane ten-pin bowling centre on Cook Road, a short hop from the Merry Fiddlers and handy if you are out east. It suits families, big groups and anyone after a low-effort night out, with bumpers and rails for the kids and VIP lanes if you want a bit more space and your own seating.

The most useful thing to know is that it is more than just bowling. There are pool tables, an arcade with play-for-prizes machines, plus the Hollywood Diner for burgers and hot dogs and a bar pouring cocktails, draught beer and coffee. Parking is free, there is step-free access via a lift, and you pay per game rather than per hour. Adults start from £7.20 a game, under-16s from £6.20.

The bowling setup

Twenty lanes give you a decent shot at walking up and getting on without a long wait, though weekends and school holidays fill quickly. Younger players get bumpers and lightweight ball options, so it works for mixed-age groups. If you want to make more of it, the VIP lanes come with private seating and table service, which is the move for birthdays or a bigger crowd. Pricing is per game per person rather than per lane, so a couple of games is the usual plan. Adults start from £7.20 a game and under-16s from £6.20, with family deals bringing the cost down.

Good to know

Book ahead online for weekends and evenings to lock in a lane, but quieter weekday daytimes are fine for walk-ins. Look out for the early-bird deal before 10am if you are an early riser. Beyond the lanes there are pool tables and an arcade with prize machines, so there is something to do if you are waiting for a lane or the kids want a break. The Hollywood Diner does burgers, hot dogs and vegan options, and the bar covers cocktails, draught beer and coffee. Parking is free and there is a cash machine on site.

Getting there

It sits on Cook Road in Dagenham, RM9 6UQ, with free parking on site which makes driving the easy option. If you are coming by public transport, Becontree on the District line is the closest Underground station, with buses running along the nearby main roads. The centre is on the first floor with a lift and slopes for step-free access, so it works if you have a buggy or need level access.

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Common questions

What is Hollywood Bowl Dagenham?
It is a 20-lane ten-pin bowling centre on Cook Road in Dagenham, with VIP lanes, pool tables, an arcade, a diner and a bar.
Is Hollywood Bowl Dagenham free?
No. You pay per game. Adult games start from £7.20 and under-16s from £6.20, with family deals from around £25.
How many lanes does Hollywood Bowl Dagenham have?
Twenty bowling lanes, including VIP lanes with private seating that you can book for groups.
Do you need to book or can you walk in?
You can walk in at quieter times, but booking online is wise for weekends, evenings and school holidays when lanes fill up.
What else is there besides bowling?
Pool tables, an arcade with play-for-prizes machines, the Hollywood Diner for burgers and hot dogs, and a bar with cocktails, draught beer and coffee.
What are the opening hours?
Roughly 11am to 11pm Monday to Thursday, 11am to midnight Friday, 10am to midnight Saturday and 10am to 11pm Sunday. Call ahead to confirm as hours can change.

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