A family entertainment centre right in the middle of Irvinestown, with ten-pin bowling, a three-level soft play, mini go-karts and an American-style diner all under the one roof — a proper rainy-day stop in the Fermanagh Lakelands.
What you'll do — three things in one building: Yankee Alley, a six-lane ten-pin bowling alley; Little Rambo's, a three-level soft play with a ball pool, slides and a separate toddler area; and Mini Monte Carlo, a set of mini go-karts for ages three and up.
Don't miss — the soft play's ball pool and the mix of bowling and go-karts means you can spread a visit across all three, so it suits a range of ages in the one group.
How long — most families make an hour or two of it; longer if you bowl, play and race and stop for food.
Cost — prices vary by activity and change over time, so check the current rates when you book. Reported examples have included a soft-play "play & eat" deal and a bowling package by the hour — confirm the up-to-date prices with the centre.
Food — there's an American-style diner (the Rambling House Diner) and Mary's Coffee Shop on site, so you can eat without leaving. Handy if you're making an afternoon of it.
Booking is essential. The centre asks you to book ahead rather than just turn up — call before you travel on 028 6862 1115 to check availability and current opening times.
Soft play closes earlier than the rest. The soft play area typically shuts around 6pm with last entry before that, even when bowling runs later — so aim for earlier in the day if the soft play is the main draw.
Plan your visit
Call ahead — booking is essential
Johnny Rocko's is open seven days a week, with reported hours in the region of late morning to early evening on weekdays and a bit later at weekends — but hours shift between term-time and holidays, so check the day before you travel. The centre states that booking is essential and that it can open outside normal hours by prior arrangement, so a quick phone call is the safe way to lock in a lane, a soft-play session or the go-karts. Prices differ by activity and are best confirmed when you book. Everything is indoors, which makes it a reliable option on a wet Fermanagh day.
Six-lane ten-pin bowlingThree-level soft playMini go-karts (age 3+)Diner & coffee shopFree parking at the rear
Worth knowing:
Opening hours and prices change between term-time and school holidays, and the soft play closes earlier than the rest of the centre. Booking is essential — always call ahead on 028 6862 1115 or check johnnyrockos.co.uk before you set off.
Before you set off
What to bring
🧦Clean socks for soft playShoes come off for the soft play frame and ball pool, so a spare pair of socks keeps little feet happy.
📞Book before you goBooking is essential — a quick call locks in a lane or a soft-play session and saves a wasted trip.
👕Comfy clothesPlenty of climbing, bowling and racing, so something they can move (and get a little grubby) in.
💳A way to pay on the dayPrices vary by activity — handy to have the means to add on a game or a snack if the visit runs long.
Good to know
Everything before you go
What's here
Three main attractions under one roof: Yankee Alley, a six-lane ten-pin bowling alley; Little Rambo's, a three-level soft play with a ball pool, slides and a toddler section; and Mini Monte Carlo, mini go-karts for ages three and up. Party rooms are available for special occasions.
Cost
Prices vary by activity and change over time, so confirm the current rates when you book. Reported examples have included a soft-play "play & eat" deal and a bowling package priced by the hour — treat these as a guide only and check with the centre.
Season & hours
Open seven days a week, with hours differing between term-time and school holidays. Reported times run roughly from late morning to early evening on weekdays and a little later at weekends, but the soft play closes earlier than the rest of the centre. Always check the day before travelling.
Booking
Booking is essential. The centre can also open outside normal hours by prior arrangement, and exclusive openings can be arranged for larger or special-needs groups. Call ahead to confirm.
Ages
Best for toddlers up to around twelve. The soft play suits the younger end, while bowling and go-karts stretch the fun to older children and the whole group.
Food
There's an American-style diner (the Rambling House Diner) and Mary's Coffee Shop on site, so you can eat without leaving the building.
Getting around
Everything is indoors on the one site in the centre of Irvinestown, which makes it an easy, weatherproof stop.
Parking
Free car parking at the rear of the building.
How long
Allow an hour or two; longer if you combine bowling, soft play and go-karts with food.
Questions
Before you go
Do I need to book?
Yes — the centre says booking is essential rather than just turning up, so call ahead on 028 6862 1115 to check availability and current times, especially for a bowling lane or a soft-play session at busy times.
What's actually there?
Three things under one roof: six-lane ten-pin bowling (Yankee Alley), a three-level soft play with a ball pool and slides (Little Rambo's), and mini go-karts for ages three and up (Mini Monte Carlo). There's also an American-style diner and a coffee shop.
What ages is it best for?
Toddlers up to around twelve get the most from it — the soft play suits the younger end, while bowling and go-karts work for older children and grown-ups too.
Is it good in the rain?
It is — everything is indoors, so it's a dependable stop on a wet Fermanagh day when the outdoor spots aren't an option.
Is there food?
Yes — there's an American-style diner (the Rambling House Diner) and Mary's Coffee Shop on site, so you can eat without leaving the building.
Is there parking?
Yes — there's free car parking at the rear of the building, just off Main Street.
Getting there
35 Main Street, Irvinestown, Co. Fermanagh, BT94 1GJ — right in the centre of the town, a short drive north of Enniskillen and the Lough Erne shore, with free parking at the rear of the building.
Johnny Rocko's sits on Main Street in Irvinestown, a market town on the edge of the Fermanagh Lakelands between Enniskillen and Lough Erne. It bills itself as the area's triple-play centre — bowling, soft play and go-karts — and the appeal is exactly that: three different days out packed into one building, with an American diner theme running through it.
Behind the front you'll find Yankee Alley, six lanes of ten-pin bowling with the star-and-pin styling you can see on the walls; Little Rambo's, a three-level soft play with a ball pool, slides and a toddler section; and Mini Monte Carlo, a track of mini go-karts for the younger drivers. When they've worn themselves out, the Rambling House Diner and Mary's Coffee Shop are there to refuel before the drive home.
For families in the west of the province — or anyone caught by Fermanagh weather — it's a genuinely useful indoor option: everything under cover, everything in the one place, and enough variety that a range of ages can each find their thing.