King Pins Belfast — Days Out NI

The bowling: full-size lanes and a gentler duckpin option

There are 15 full-size tenpin lanes here, plus duckpin bowling that uses shorter lanes and lighter balls. That duckpin setup is a kinder introduction for young children and anyone who finds a standard bowling ball a handful. The venue recommends booking the games you want in advance, particularly at busier times. Bumpers and ramps for very young children are standard at most alleys but not confirmed for this venue, so check when you book. Shoe hire arrangements are not confirmed either, so ask at the desk.

15 tenpin lanes Duckpin bowling Big arcade Pool, darts, curling, karaoke Diner on site Book ahead for weekends

Good to know before you go:

Bowling complexes like King Pins run birthday parties, group bookings and seasonal and school-holiday offers throughout the year. Check their own pages for current dates, deals and prices before you plan a visit.

What to bring

🎳A bit of friendly rivalryBumpers up, it’s anyone’s game — perfect for a family leaderboard.

🧦Comfy socksYou swap into bowling shoes, so no bare feet or open sandals.

💷Pocket moneyFor the game, and nearly always an arcade, diner or treats too.

📱A quick bookingLanes fill fast on wet days, weekends and school holidays.

Everything before you go

Lanes

15 full-size tenpin lanes plus duckpin bowling (shorter lanes, lighter balls)

Booking

Walk in when quiet, but book ahead for popular games and weekends

Cost

Varies by day and time - check current prices on the King Pins site

For little ones

Duckpin bowling uses lighter balls; bumpers and ramps not confirmed - check with the venue

Also on site

Large arcade, American pool, crazy pool, shuffleboard, tech darts, ice-free curling, karaoke rooms

Food

Marvin's restaurant - pizza, fried chicken, wings, loaded fries, kids menu; licensed bar with cocktails, wines and craft beers

Parking

City centre site at The Keep, Castle Lane - use nearby city centre car parks

How long to allow

Around 2 hours for bowling plus arcade and food

Address

The Keep, Castle Lane, Belfast, BT1 5DG

Questions

Before you go

How much is a game?

Varies by day and time - check current prices on the King Pins site

Is it good for young children?

Duckpin bowling uses lighter balls; bumpers and ramps not confirmed - check with the venue

Do I need to book a lane?

Walk in when quiet, but book ahead for popular games and weekends

Is there food?

Marvin's restaurant - pizza, fried chicken, wings, loaded fries, kids menu; licensed bar with cocktails, wines and craft beers

What else is there to do?

Large arcade, American pool, crazy pool, shuffleboard, tech darts, ice-free curling, karaoke rooms

Getting there

King Pins Belfast is at The Keep, Castle Lane, Belfast, BT1 5DG. City centre site at The Keep, Castle Lane - use nearby city centre car parks. Tap below for directions.

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The story

About the venue

King Pins Belfast opened in December inside The Keep, the retail and leisure development on the site of the former BHS on Castle Lane. The 30,000 sq ft complex spans two floors and was a multi-million-pound investment creating more than 50 jobs.

The brand was founded in 2023 and already runs venues in Manchester, Leeds, Bristol and Glasgow. Belfast is its first Northern Ireland location.