Lewisham Lanes, bowling in Lewisham

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Lewisham Lanes: Bowling in London

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11-29 Belmont Hill, Lewisham, London · SE13 5AU · Mo-Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 09:00-22:30

Lewisham Lanes, now run as Discobowl, is a 22-lane ten-pin bowling alley on Belmont Hill, a couple of minutes from Lewisham station. It is built for a proper night or afternoon out rather than a quiet game, so it suits families, groups of mates and birthday crowds who want bowling plus extras in one place. The single most useful thing to know: bowling is cheapest before 5pm on weekdays, at £6 a game.

Alongside the lanes you get an arcade, pool tables, karaoke boxes and a full bar, so you can keep going long after the bowling. Food runs to pizzas, loaded fries and chicken, and the kitchen and bar stay open late. It is open seven days, late every night, and you can book lanes online or chance a walk-in.

The bowling setup

There are 22 lanes here, which is a lot for a south London venue, so you have a decent shot at a lane even on a busy Saturday. It is standard ten-pin bowling with bumpers available for younger kids, and juniors count as 15 and under. Lanes are sold by the game rather than by the hour: one game or two-game deals, with family packages built for four to six people. If you want the cheap rate, aim for a weekday before 5pm when a game drops to £6.

Beyond the lanes

This is more than a bowling alley. There is an arcade zone for redemption games and machines, pool tables if you fancy a frame, and private karaoke boxes you can hire by the half hour (£15) or hour (£30). Laser Quest is also on site, with a minimum age of 6 and a height limit over 1.1m. It is an easy place to spread a group across a few activities, especially for birthdays or a long afternoon when one game of bowling will not fill the time.

Good to know

Booking online is the safe move for weekends and evenings, though walk-ins are possible when it is quiet. Peak bowling is £10 for adults and £8.50 for juniors or students with valid ID; daytime weekday games are cheapest. The bar and kitchen cover pizzas (around £9.50 to £11.25), nachos, mozzarella sticks and cocktails (about £9.50), so you can eat and drink without leaving. It is open late seven days a week, with the latest closes at 23:00 Monday to Saturday.

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Common questions

What is Lewisham Lanes?
It is a 22-lane ten-pin bowling alley on Belmont Hill in Lewisham, now run under the Discobowl brand. Alongside bowling it has an arcade, pool tables, karaoke boxes, Laser Quest and a bar.
How much does bowling cost at Lewisham Lanes?
Bowling is from £6 a game on weekdays before 5pm. At peak times it is £10 per game for adults and £8.50 for juniors (15 and under) or students with valid ID. Two-game deals and family packages are available.
Is Lewisham Lanes free?
No. It is a paid, bookable venue. Bowling, karaoke and other activities are charged per game or per session.
Do I need to book or can I walk in?
You can book lanes online and that is wise for evenings and weekends. Walk-ins are possible when it is quieter, but a busy Saturday may sell out.
How many bowling lanes are there?
There are 22 lanes, which is large for a south London bowling alley.
What time is Lewisham Lanes open?
It is open Monday to Friday 11:00 to 23:00, Saturday 10:00 to 23:00 and Sunday 09:00 to 22:30. The nearest station is Lewisham.

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