Number 10 is located in the Romford Brewery which makes it really convenient for parking, eating,…read moredrinking & laughing at the age old pastime of bowling. Is anyone really very skilled at bowling? In some sports, the older you get = the better and more skilled you get... in the case of bowling, the older you get = the more you goof off and drink up which is actually perfectly convenient here because of the large, fully stocked bar area. Bowling at Number 10 is a multifaceted event applicable to family fun, a great kids party, a preteen flirt fest or an adult's drinking game so Number 10 can be filled with a variety of different people on different agendas which I think adds to the charm. They have bowling specials like "buy 2 games get one free", the ever popular Blacklight Bowling and there are special discounts during certain hours on odd days. My best advice would be to check the website before you go~ there might be a coupon! All the screens are bright & modern and there are lane bumpers and ball slides available for those novice bowlers not confident in their follow through. Also, if you decide to forgo the challenge altogether, there are many arcade games to enjoy, no dance floor but a good mix of music playing and always some sort of sport viewable on the TVs in the bar area. One of the best features I find is the security at the door. The guard does not allow great big groups of youngins to come and loiter around without adult supervision. I know that makes me sound like a mean old lady but that's a risk I'm willing to take because I loath anarchy and they are usually the culprits. Definitely a great way to fill a few hours with friends, family or for a fun birthday idea!

I haven't actually been here yet, but I've just been advised that it's one of only two places in…read moregreater London that has Big Buck Hunter. The other is the Galaxy Centre in Luton.

The City Pavilion is literally a stones throw from my husband's parent's house but for whatever…read morereason we had never been in there. We had to fill the agenda of a triple date on Friday night so I suggested this place before dinner (instead of the Number 10 in the Brewery that we ALWAYS go to) and off we went! Because I was with my hunnie, I have no idea what we paid as he takes care of that stuff while I chat it up with the girls but I looked up the pricing online and it is as follows: Monday - Friday (off peak 10am to 6pm) 1 Game Package: adults £4.20 - U12 £3.50 2 Game Package: adults £7.80 - U12 £6.40 3 Game Package: adults £10.00 - U12 £8.40 Monday - Friday (peak 6pm to close) Saturday, Sunday, Bank Holidays & School Holidays (all day) 1 Game Package: adults £5.20 - U12 £4.60 2 Game Package: adults £9.80 - U12 £8.60 3 Game Package: adults £13.00 - U12 £11.00 I love this place for the following reasons: 1 - Free PLENTIFUL parking out front! 2 - The building houses more than just bowling - people even get married here! 3 - There are like 30 family-oriented lanes when you first walk in but there is an adults only section off to the right where a triple date like us can enjoy a drink and a dance and a general 18+ "good time" in a separate area so parents don't have to shield the eyes of their children/get jealous. We played 3-4 games in the adults only section and had a blast. Because it was Friday, the bar was busy and the DJ was really quite good. I love bowling but I also loved the opportunity to drink and dance in between frames so I was having just about the best night ever! lol I would highly recommend this place for a fun change of pace!

Rollerbowl? City Limits? Nobody really knows what this place is called anymore. It was Rollerbowl…read moreback in like 1989 or something. Then they changed it to something like Grand Central (something like that) -- and then it was something else, and then it was City Limits. A few months back I saw a flyer pinned up in front of me in the urinal by the bowling which had a 'Rollerbowl Deal' but the sign on the entrance to the building didn't say rollerbowl. I was so confused I nearly wet myself. Lucky I was already in the toilet. Anyways, whatever it's called I don't really know anymore and I don't really care. If I was voting on their naming abilities I'd give them 0 out of 5. But I guess to please you guys I should stick to reviewing the actual place. The bowling is great. They have lanes, they have balls, they have a button you can press to get some air onto your hands. Actually, that last point is a negative. Have you noticed how you always have one friend who gets really obsessive about using the air thing on their sweaty hands? Very annoying. My advice is don't let that person come bowling with you anymore. Anyways, they have this section cut off from the main bowling area which is actually really nice. If you head down the steps to the bowling alley just turn right and head through the doors. I'm not sure that this bit is actually any more 'exclusive' but, y'know, there are doors to pass. It feeeeeeeeels more exclusive. And it tends to be nicer and more popular and it has it's own bar, and pool tables. I can't remember the exact times and deals - but they do have certain deals on certain nights, where you get three games for the price of two and stuff like that. And they tend to be open pretty late too. They also have a hall you can rent out upstairs for events - I think people have wedding receptions and parties here. They have a gym-- and various other facilities but I only really feel qualified to talk about the bowling. Actually, I'm not really qualified at all - I mean, you should see me bowl. A good place to head out to for a fun night out. There were some troubles a few years ago - I think the wrong people were hanging out there; fights and bottles smashing on heads and all that sort of thing. In fact, last year I went to watch a football match in the bar and a West Ham fan started a fight with me; and was seconds away from smashing me to pieces but luckily had a change of heart at the last moment. But y'know, you can get these people anywhere - and I tend to attract them towards me. So don't be put off heading to RollerGrandLimitCitys or whatever they call it.

Good fun bowling place that is reasonably price with a bowling deal that includes food…read more Conveniently located in Stratford also means people can easily get home after the many beers! Decent food and in particular loved the fish burger!

Not only is the All Star Lanes' bottomless craft beer brunch curated by Melissa Cole, award-winning…read morebeer writer and sommelier, but it amalgamates Americana brunch staples with a selection of craft beers. Each dish has been paired with a different beer to harmonise with its sweet or savoury notes, but diners are not restricted to this suggestion. Given that one of London's pet beers, Gamma Ray from Beavertown, was included in the package, it's probable that diners will only opt for this. But they're welcome to work their way through the drinks menu. Other drinks available in the offer include Steven's Point Amber Lager, Cerveza Pacifico Clara, Boulevard Brewery Single Wide IPA and a syrupy beer cocktail, the Brooklyn Breakfast. The dishes are on a pretty typical spectrum, including pancakes, salt beef hash and eggs and avocado on toast. We booked a table for a large group over a month in advance at the Westfield Stratford location, but we were advised on the day that there was no reservation under our name. After some confusion, staff pulled a cluster of tables together to accommodate us. We were placed adjacent to an overexcited group of children in the front of the restaurant, which wasn't ideal for a group of childless adults who were boozing. The atmosphere was fairly disordered towards the back of the venue, where the bowling take places, and diners have to snake through groups (again, primarily children) who are changing their shoes in the path of the washrooms. Our waiter was very accommodating and lively, making efforts to ensure that we were never without libation. The food was commendable as well- I had the chicken and waffles, which arrived in a shallow dish with a jug of maple syrup on the side. The fried chicken was on point with a crispy buttermilk shell and a moist centre, piled on several sections of fluffy golden waffle. I asked for the treacle-cured bacon on the side, and frankly didn't miss it- I pawned the two shrivelled slices on to my boyfriend. The chili butter didn't add anything for me either, but another diner professed to enjoy the subtle heat that it contributed to the dish. This was the most popular dish across the group, but the salt beef hash prompted equally positive reviews and looked great. The pancakes were reported to be slightly dry, but were still happily eaten. The bottomless craft beer option costs the price of a meal (approximately £10 per dish) and an additional £19 for the drinks package. It isn't a cheap brunch option, but bearing in mind that a single can of Gamma Ray is listed at £5 each in the menu, it proves good value if you have more than 4 rounds. The drinks option is valid for a period of two hours only, so there's plenty of time to work through 4 x 330ml cans. With the heartier plates worked in, that amount of drink won't go to your head and we didn't feel rushed to imbibe, but there's always intense pressure to get value from a bottomless package. I think we managed about 5 or 6 cans each across two hours. The environment is predictably frenzied and diners should expect a high proportion of children during the earlier brunching slots, but the package is available until 4pm. Be prepared to hail over waiters at any given opportunity to get another round, but they will happily oblige. The food is satisfying and I approve the concept of the beer brunch- I did try all of the drinks on offer and was happy to revert to Gamma Ray for most of the session. The Brooklyn Breakfast was much too sweet for my palate and I'd advise to stick to the beer.

This venue has changed name and ownership at least 3 times since i have known it! But have to say…read morethis one has got to be the best. Although the outside still needs to be done up i think, and looks slightly run down from the outside signs, the actual venue is great. A wide range of different things to do, with a great athmosphere all through the day, have to admit i didnt like the old management, wasnt very impresse dby their changes from roller bowl, but now i think this is a good friendlier place. Caters for all, from bowling to drinking and eating - defo a good place to enjoy a day/night out - and even a function room to hire for your parties!

This ten pin bowling venue has changed names (and presumably ownership) a number of times; hence it…read moremay not be familiar to locals. Everything is offered here that one would expect from a bowling alley, including a fast food facility and a bar for grown ups. There is a function room for hire, and this has been utilised in the past for comedy events and psychic fairs. Not the most interesting or imaginative bowling alley but it certainly serves its purpose and is quite adequate for the young and old alike.

Somewhat off-putting how stingy Brooklyn Bowl is with their bowling time allowance as their 30…read moreminute slots are timed to the limit and you're told to pay extra if you run over the allotted time even if your game hadn't finished. The food is presented well and quite nice actually but in retrospect, it's probably not a good idea to eat while you have a game of bowling since you are under timed conditions. Tip: make sure you arrive early to collect your bowling shoes and know which lane you have been booked onto before your 30 minute run down of the clock starts.

We found this venue a little sad. We were here around 11pm on a Saturday, and they had an…read moreadvertised Michael Jackson vs Prince "dance-off" with a DJ. Well, the floor was deserted, and the music/video combination didn't make sense. The screen would show a minute of MJ, minute of Prince, minute of MJ again, but no connection with the music, which was occasionally by either of them (but not matching the video) and occasionally something else. I didn't get it. The Nutella milkshake is delicious, but even though we were the only people at the bar, it took them a good ten minutes to make our shakes. The bartenders were all just standing around talking, doing nothing. Is this place meant to be American themed? Didn't feel American at all. Would not return either.