Number 10

Have had a few good nights here but you do get checked for ID as some nights are over 18 even though the website doesn’t show this!

Number 10 is located in the Romford Brewery which makes it really convenient for parking, eating, drinking & 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 greater London that has Big Buck Hunter. The other is the Galaxy Centre in Luton.