EAT. DRINK. PLAY.

You’re invited to East Street Lanes – Leicester’s premier boutique bowling alley.  Step into a world of endless entertainment and get ready to experience the thrill of bowling, the excitement of arcade games, and the joy of making memories with friends and family.

We’ve got 8 Brunswick lanes available for teams of 6 per lane – the perfect number for your whole crew. Eat, play and drink with us.

As if bowling wasn’t enough, we have an incredible gaming arcade – a blast from the past with loads of retro classics. Plus we’ve got pool, air hockey, basketball, giant screen Space Invaders, superbike and Nintendo Cruis’n Blast racing machines and heaps more.

Ready to roll?

Book now

Opening Times

Mon – Thurs 2pm – 11pm
Fri 2pm – late
Sat 11am – late
Sun 11am – 9pm

Open from 11am Monday – Friday during Leicester school holidays

Off peak: Sunday - Friday
Peak: Saturday


During the month of December, we offer no discounts.

Adult

Online/Off Peak £ Walk In/Peak £
1 game 9 10
2 games 15 18

Junior

17 year olds and under Online/Off Peak £ Walk In/Peak £
1 game 8 9
2 games 12 15
Under 18's must be accompanied by an adult (over 21 years of age) at all times and must leave the premises by 7pm

Packages

These packages are only available when booked online in advance.

£
Bowl and golf 14
1 game of bowling and 1 round of golf
Strike 16
1 game of bowling and a drink

Family Packages

Book online and bowl your way to savings with our discounted family packages! Fun, strikes, and laughter are just a click away

£
1 adult 1 junior 15
1 adult 2 junior 21
1 adult 3 junior 27
1 adult 4 junior 31
2 adult 1 junior 26
2 adult 2 junior 31
2 adult 3 junior 36
All of the above are valid for one game of bowling per person. Discounts are not available for walk-ins.

Discounts

£
Students 5
Available Sunday to Friday. Price is only valid with the presentation of a valid physical ID. Acceptable forms of ID include university photo IDs and Unidays student accounts (graduate accounts are not accepted). Photocopies or photos of ID are not accepted.
NHS / Teachers / Armed Forces / Blue Light / Industry 5
Available Sunday to Friday Price is valid upon presentation of proof of occupation. We do not accept emails as proof, and non-photo ID must be verified with additional photographic identification, such as a driver's license or passport.

pizza buffet

£25 per person
This package consists of 1 game, 1 drink & handmade margherita and pepperoni stone-baked pizzas with skin-on fries arriving hot and fresh on a rolling buffet

Minimum 13 people per booking. Email hello@esl.arch-dev.co.uk to book!

Under 18s Welcome

Hey kids, you’re more than welcome to come knock down some pins, drink some shakes, and shoot some hoops at East Street Lanes Leicester. If you’re under 18 you will need to be with an adult at all times (over 21 years old) but we’re afraid you must leave the venue by 7 pm (we don’t want the grown-ups to spoil your fun).

We operate a Challenge 25 policy and anybody lucky enough to look under 25 will be asked to produce physical authorised photographic ID.

Do you accept cash?

We are a cashless business and payment can only be made inside the venue by card

I can’t make my booking. Will I get a refund?

Unfortunately we operate a no refunds policy but if we have 48 hours notice, subject to management discretion, we can reschedule your booking within the next 6 months.  Please email hello@esl.arch-dev.co.uk to arrange this.

Why haven’t I received an email confirmation?

A confirmation email is sent out automatically to every online booking. If you haven’t received this, please check your junk folder and that the email address you gave us is correct. Alternatively, send us an email to hello@esl.arch-dev.co.uk with the time, date and the name of the booking and we will reissue the confirmation.

Do I need to show any documentation on arrival?

If you booked online, you must be in possession of the payment card and the confirmation email that you received. Without both, you will not be permitted to bowl.

Can I bring children or babies?

Children are very welcome but must be off the premises by 7pm (due to a condition on our Premises License). Please bear in mind that you are responsible for the behaviour of your younger guests.

Are you wheelchair accessible?

We have a step at our front door but have an access ramp at reception to assist entry. There is a fixed disabled ramp up to the lanes, low access to one side of the bar and an accessible toilet on ground level

Can I visit just for drinks?

East Street Lanes has a fully-stocked bar serving draught, canned and bottled beers, cocktails, mocktails, milkshakes, soft and hot drinks.

Do you have parking?

We are located next door to a large NCP carpark on East Street. Accessible 24-hrs daily Monday-Sunday cashless payment via NCP App or on exit at ticket machines.

https://www.ncp.co.uk/find-a-car-park/car-parks/leicester-east-street/

Do I have to book in advance?

Booking in advance isn’t absolutely necessary as we welcome walk-in customers throughout the week. However, we do recommended you book for a Friday and Saturday as we are usually very busy.

How long does it take for 1 game of bowling?

We allot 10 minutes per player per game, so 2 bowlers will have a 20 minute slot, 6 bowlers a 60 minute slot, etc. This is slightly longer than the average time it takes to play and allows us a few minutes to prepare the lane for the party following you.

Can you accommodate a large party?

You can email us at hello@esl.arch-dev.co.uk with your requirements. Please include date and time requested, numbers of bowlers and games, a contact number, and any additional requirements, ie. food and drinks.

I have a booking but want to add more players. How do I do this?

Send the information to hello@esl.arch-dev.co.uk quoting the booking name, date and a contact telephone number. We will then add your extra guests and call you to take a card payment. Guests not paid for will not be shown on the reservation.

What is the dress code?

We are a family venue so all we ask is that you dress appropriately and remove any caps, visors, hoods or helmets so we can see your wonderful smiles.

How many people can bowl on one lane?

A maximum of 6.

Can you decorate our lane for my birthday party/event?

As a considerable proportion of our visitors are celebrating, we ask that you arrange to do this yourselves. Please do not place any decorations beyond the white line for reasons of safety.

Can I bowl in my own shoes?

Flat-soled and closed-toe shoes are perfectly fine although this is at the discretion of the duty manager.

What is the lightest ball available?

We have 6lb (XS) balls available to small children. We also have ball ramps and can raise the barriers to assist little ones bowl

How old do you have to be to bowl?

We welcome bowlers of all ages as long as they are strong and fit enough to safely enjoy time on the lanes.

How much does bowling cost?

All prices and packages are available to view on our Prices page.

Do you offer any discounts?

Students, teachers, NHS, emergency services and Armed Forces pay £5 per game from Sun 11am – Friday 11pm. During that same period, the price of 2 games is reduced from £18 to £15

Can I buy a gift voucher?

Please email us at hello@esl.arch-dev.co.uk to request these.

Can I make a booking and pay on the day?

I’m afraid not. All bookings must be paid for in full at the point of reservation.

Do you have age restrictions?

We have a licensing condition which states that anybody under the age of 18 must be off the premises by 7pm. There are no exceptions to this condition and must be adhered to whether you have finished bowling or not.