I am a serious fan of bowling and karaoke and the thought of going to a venue where they have both…read morewas very exciting! The Kingpin Suite provides exactly that and I had such a great night here. I hired the venue for a work event so we had sole use for the evening but on most nights it is open to the public (you will need to book ahead). The food was great and very American style with mini burgers, hot dogs, pizzas and canapes. The bowling lanes are great fun and the karaoke room is sound proof meaning that it does not disturb the live music in the main room. The karaoke system is also of a high quality and has the largest collection of songs I have ever seen! There is also a hot tub which seems like a bit of an unusual addition - I didn't try that one out! The bar staff are friendly and at around £3.50 for a glass of wine the prices are reasonable. The venue is actually very difficult to find however as is also located in the same building as the Bloomsbury Lanes so it can get quite confusing when trying to locate the place. Kelly dealt with my booking and was fantastic - she made the day run as smoothly as possible and everyone had a great time. This would make a great venue for a Christmas Party.

We rented out the kingpin suite for our daughter's 6th birthday. It was an incredible day and I…read morecan't recommend this place and their staff highly enough. Besides bowling there is karaoke, ping pong, foosball, good sound system and a surprisingly good bar. Good was great and as I mentioned the staff was fantastic.

Fun place!! Date night or out with friends! Theres plenty to do! Pool tables, darts, tables…read moretennis! The service is great! The bartender was really cool, down to earth, chill!! Pizza pizza!!! Pizza it's a must!!

We stopped in here for the FIFA World Cup...Sweden vs.Switzerland. Sweden won! Yeah. We had sweet…read morepotatoe fries, pizza, burgers and chicken sandwiches. Pizza was delicious.....it was one of the best I have ever had. Service was great. Waitress was wonderful.

Zoe H, you are a wonderful wonderful lady. The burgers are indeed very good. I ordered the entire…read moreburger menu and ate it all. Ok well I didn't but I could have, you bet you behind I could have... ish! I went for the house cheese burger which is made with prime Angus beef, cooked perfectly and served on a slate with a small side salad bowl and the most amazing wedges. They were huge, like half a potatoe huge (see photo.) The upstairs are of 1920 is home to number of pool tables and downstairs is the second bar and the more cozy drinking are. It had a rather good vibe and I think I'll be going back to sink a jug or five.

1920 is a great cocktail and American pool bar. You can book a pool table for £12 an hour, great…read morefor meeting up with friends or going for after-work drinks. The cocktails were great, staff were nice and the place wasn't too busy. There's a bit of outside seating just on the street. I thought this place was quite trendy, nice and clean interior and felt comfortable here. The music was to my taste, they had some good tunes and it wasn't too loud either. I'll definitely be coming back, this might become my new usual stomping ground!

Very rude staff, made remarks on my appearance that were uncalled for…read more Won't be going here again.

Entry fee of about £3 each if not a member. In a good location which is nice as time to spend here…read moreof waiting for train as just by the Scala outside of station not far. Good choice of American and English pool.' All same price of £10.90 for an hour. Nothing special in terms of decor inside at all. Screens (tv) for sport though no music playing which makes for silent ambience. About £3.90 for a pint of Carling. Not a great range of beers at all. Pitcher of 4 pints is about £13.90 though. Peanuts about £1. All in all its get three rating because it has a convenient location, quite reasonable rates considering the first point. Nothing special at all compared to a Rowans or Riley's tho I noticed a few students and what seemed to be regulars so has some popularity.

We found ourselves steps away from the Covent Garden Cocktail Club after dinner last night so I…read moresuggested we stop in, thinking I might get to sample the strawberry daiquiri on their menu made with Bacardi gold, pressed lime and strawberry jam. As we descended the stairs we fell into an alternate universe where people were singing Ace of Base at the top of their lungs and dancing like "All That She Wants" was going to save us all. As if that wasn't awesome enough, the DJ followed it up with "The Sign" and the crowd roared. Talk about knowing your target audience! The bar was several people deep so ordering cocktails seemed pretty out of the question (not to mention rude) so the four of us drank Japanese beer instead. Too loud to converse with one another we had an amazing time watching everything going on around us: the super tall bloke with a popped collar polo shirt who had at least one arm in the air the entire time who knew the words to every song played, the folks attempting swing dancing in too small an area, the gigantic wall-size mirrors that made the place feel so much bigger than it was and several times confused us into thinking that the place had multiple rooms. The crowd consisted of folks ages twenty to fifty and had a large portion of young women who had, clearly, put in loads of effort for their big night out. More surprising to me, the older dudes in the striped shirts who appeared to have come into central London from a fairly far off exurb seemed just as at home here as the early twenties ladies in mini dresses and carefully applied makeup and super done hair. And me in my climate-appropriate outfit? I sensed the possibility of this place. I'll be back to sample the cocktails some weeknight soon.

I mean I couldn't even use the restroom without being harassed by security, for what reason?…read moreLiterally none. They think they're posh, but they are quite trashy and judge mental in fact. No reason to wait in the que. Over "hyped".

Came here on a date in spring and actually really enjoyed it!! Was a really cool place…read more First off, it's really cheap for game rentals. Wait time was half an hour or so but that's fine. They have a bar downstairs as well, and basically anything you wish for - some nice couches where we sat, pool, ping-pong, foosball, arcade games and more! Definitely an entertaining fun place :D Ambiance was really fun as well - pretty popular place with everyone out to have fun :)

Went here for a bowling event organized by my local alumni organization. I always get a little…read morenostalgic because bowling reminds me of birthday parties in the 90's.. and each time, I'm reminded that I haven't improved my bowling skill since then either! The venue is cute and clean, and they were pretty good about making sure everyone adheres to the booking times. The hour we booked flew by - with six people on our team, we only managed to squeeze in one game. But that's a pro and a con: it's a busy venue, so we were always checking the clock to see how much time we had left. It was actually a bit of a killjoy. It's a nice experience, but I felt that everything -- including the food and the cocktails -- were overpriced. I know that's the trade-off you make for having a central location, but I would have preferred to have a more old-school bowling alley experience, even at the cost of having to travel farther out... you know, the kind where you goof around with a few close friends while putting away onion rings and beer into the wee hours of the night while "Roxanne" plays for the fifth time over the speakers. I don't need my bowling to be glamorous, but I suppose that's a personal preference.

Bounce Is The New Rock and Roll - Not !…read more Having spent an hour in the car, curtesy of an extensive scenic route gifted to us by our cab driver, we were getting more than a little tetchy about getting to our destination. Pulling up outside a tiny doorway, still not knowing what we were going to be doing, we headed downstairs into Bounce. By the time I hit the second flight of stairs, I knew I hated everything about it. A heaving, crowded,noisy sea of people, swirling around the bar, ping pong tables and mini tables covered with pitchers, cocktails and beers; all set against a pounding 'musical' bassline. In fact, that bassline was so loud and distorted, that you were forced to shout at even your closest buddy. We had a booked at the back of Bounce, on a raised stair platform, that faced onto the restaurant which was just starting to get busy. Right about now, in one of my regular Yelp reviews, I'd usually run you through the decor, food and drinks, but as I stayed precisely 30 minutes before leaving, so repelled was I by the people sardine/boom box effect, I don't have much else to say about the place. If you're a 20something who wants a great lively joint to hangout with friends or meet your buddies after work, then Bounce is just for you. If you're over 30 and want a chilled beer or three in fun surroundings, that allow you to hear what your buddies are sayng, then unless you like shouting, I'd give Bounce a miss.

This place just amazes me - I had to stop a minute to take it all in when I arrived last Friday…read moreeve. I just loved the atmosphere (the gin probably helped with that) - the place is huge and heaving and everyone seems to be having a great time whether they're on a table or not. I have particular love for the DJ who I wanted to hi-five for the excellent old school tunes they were playing, and also whoever it is that flips the on the UV lights later in the eve. As if it wasn't tricky enough playing table tennis when you can see the ball! I have to say I actually surprised everyone (mostly myself) by being pretty good on my first go. My later performance at the table showed it was a bit of a fluke though! I didn't think much of the cocktail I ordered but switching to (strong!) G&Ts was a good decision. A couple of us also shared a goat's cheese and caramelised onion pizza later in the eve to line the stomach which was delicious - I'd eat goat's cheese off just about anything but I especially enjoyed this lovely light dough. Your only issue is going to be getting a table - make sure to book ahead to avoid disappointment, and I recommend a later slot in the evening than you think you'll need in order for everyone to get warmed up at the bar. Other than that, my tips would be to use the cloakroom (it's free, hurrah!), watch out for flying balls heading into your drink and avoid white underwear for when the UV lights come on. Enjoy!

The pub is cool. Lots of space. The bartender and waitress were very friendly and knowledgeable on…read morethe menu. The steak pie was delicious. Their sauce in the pie was amazing. The mashed potatoes are fantastic; superb in make and flavor. The roasted carrot was cooked well but too much for me. Definitely a spot to check out.

Lovely pub and a quiet oasis away the crowds at Leicester Square. Great selection of cask…read moreconditioned ales. Also had their IPA, delicious. Don't sit near the door as the smoke from the smokers outside will drift in. I have not yet tried their food but it looked good. No table service, you order and pay at the bar and carry your own drinks to your table which is typical here. If you order food it does get delivered. Nice atmosphere and friendly staff.

A lovely locals pub. You wouldn't know that you were in very Central London!…read more The layout isn't that great, it feels like there is less seating than there should be in a pub this size. It is particularly awkward if you are in a group. They are very big on darts, with a couple of boards on different sides of the pub! Just Doom Bar and Cornish Coaster to drink. I don't think Sharps own the pub!

This pub is a solid 3, and only because it looks like a speakeasy in the prohibition period…read more If you love darts, you will love this place, if you like to be left alone from the world you will love this place, if you are looking for craft beers and hipster finger food you better go to the Brewdog down the road.

a member's club that actually welcomes you, with great food service and drinks - well worth trying…read moretrying to find a friend who's a member to invite you!

I was brought here as a guest for dinner on a Tuesday night. The place was packed--the bar, the…read moredining rooms, and the fun outdoor smoking area. I loved the eclectic assortment of art, and the fun vibe. The food was excellent. I had the fish & chips, with asparagus as a starter--both delicious. And all 3 desserts we tried were great (pudding, posset, crumble) and i'm not even really a dessert person. Our waitress was the sweetest, very professional and quite warm and friendly too. It's not cheap, but I think the pricing was fair and in line with other restaurants I went to during that visit. Highly recommend!