QUEENS Skate Dine Bowl
A high-energy competitive socialising venue in Bayswater combining London's oldest indoor ice rink, 17 bowling lanes, interactive darts, curling, arcade games and food and drink.
About QUEENS Skate Dine Bowl
QUEENS Skate Dine Bowl is an activity-led entertainment venue on Queensway in Bayswater, home to London's oldest surviving all-year-round indoor ice rink, 17 bowling lanes, six interactive darts oches and London's only on-ice curling experience. Multiple competitive entertainment zones sit under one roof, with bars and food running throughout.
The venue supports everything from casual group bookings and kids' parties through to corporate socials, team-building events, private room hires and full venue takeovers of up to 1,000 guests. Its strongest fit is for bookers looking for an informal, activity-led London venue with several different things to do in one place.
QUEENS become an 18+ venue from 8pm daily, with the last under-18 entry at 7pm, so it works equally for daytime family entertainment and evening adult socials.
Why bookers choose QUEENS Skate Dine Bowl
Multiple competitive activities under one roof
QUEENS combines ice skating, bowling, curling, interactive darts, pool and retro arcade games in one central London venue. That makes it particularly useful for groups with mixed interests who want an event that feels active rather than seated.
The ice rink gives the venue a rare point of difference
The indoor ice rink has been open since 1930, is the oldest surviving rink in London, and runs all year round. It gives QUEENS a stronger seasonal and experiential edge than standard bowling or bar-based venues.
It works for both small groups and large takeovers
The venue can handle small group bookings, semi-private areas, private hires and full venue takeovers up to 1,000 guests. This flexibility makes it useful for office parties, team socials, brand events and Christmas bookings.
Ruby Lanes offer a more private bowling experience
Ruby Lanes provide a dedicated VIP bowling area with five full-length lanes, a private bar, luxury seating and host support. It gives larger groups a more contained event environment while keeping the wider QUEENS atmosphere close by.
Food and drink are built into the experience
Food and drink are provided, with burgers, wings, vegan and gluten-free options referenced by the venue. The bar setup supports casual socials, party bookings and activity-led events.
Spaces
Full Venue Hire
A 1,000-capacity competitive socialising takeover
Full venue hire gives bookers access to QUEENS' activity-led environment across bowling, ice skating, interactive darts, curling, arcade games, bar and diner areas. This is the best option for large office parties, Christmas events, brand activations and high-energy corporate socials where the whole guest experience is built around movement, competition and informal entertainment. The venue can absorb a large crowd while giving guests several different activities rather than one fixed event format.
17 bowling lanes (12 standard plus 5 Ruby Lanes); 6 interactive darts oches; indoor ice rink; curling on real ice; retro arcade; bar and diner; pool tables; photobooth options referenced for some areas.
Ice Rink
A rare all-year indoor ice rink for large-scale events
The ice rink is one of QUEENS' strongest differentiators and can be used for public skating, private skating events, corporate activity sessions and large group bookings. It is particularly suited to winter parties, experiential events, team-building formats and event concepts that need a memorable activity beyond standard drinks and food. A year-round indoor rink in central London, open since 1930, creates a distinctive event experience that standard activity venues cannot easily match.
Public skating sessions available; skate hire available; penguin skate aids for children up to 1.4m tall (ÂŁ6 per hour, not pre-bookable); warm clothing hire; ice marshals on hand during sessions; private ice hire available for large groups. Cleaning and resurfacing breaks may affect timings.
Main Bowling Lanes
Large group bowling space for socials and team events
The Main Bowling Lanes form the largest bowling area at QUEENS and support larger activity-led bookings. The space is best suited to casual corporate groups, birthday parties, team socials and group competitions where bowling is the main event. The main lanes allow larger groups to play together while keeping the event informal and energetic.
12 standard lanes, split across the East and West Wings; neon lighting and music; food and drink can be added. Bowling shoes are free to hire and not compulsory if suitable flat footwear is worn. Online booking is usually cheaper than walk-in pricing.
East Wing Main Lanes
A smaller private bowling zone for group events
The East Wing Main Lanes provide a smaller bowling hire option within the main bowling setup, with access to six lanes. It suits smaller corporate groups, team socials and birthday parties booking a private lane hire with food and drink.
Six standard lanes within the main bowling setup; private lane hire with food and drink.
West Wing Main Lanes
A smaller private bowling zone for group events
The West Wing Main Lanes mirror the East Wing as a smaller bowling hire option, with access to six lanes. Both wings can be combined for groups taking all twelve lanes. It suits smaller private parties, corporate socials and group bowling with food and drink.
Six standard lanes within the main bowling setup; combinable with the East Wing for all twelve lanes; private lane hire with food and drink.
Ruby Lanes
A VIP bowling space with private bar and host support
Ruby Lanes are the venue's newest private bowling space, inspired by The Big Lebowski and fitted with signature blood-red bowling lanes. The area includes five full-length bowling lanes, a private bar, luxury seating and a dedicated host, making it the strongest fit for private bowling events and premium group bookings. Ruby Lanes give groups a private event environment without losing the energy of the wider QUEENS venue.
Five full-length lanes; private bar; luxury seating; dedicated host; private photobooth available at additional cost; English pool table available at additional cost; AV equipment referenced; day delegate packages for up to 60 guests. This is an adult-oriented area, with children restricted outside limited daytime booking windows (confirm with venue).
Back Alley Darts
A private interactive darts lounge for team socials
Back Alley Darts uses AR technology, motion tracking and interactive game formats to turn classic darts into a group activity. The space includes six interactive darts oches, neon lighting, seating and standing space, and a private bar for exclusive hire. It gives groups a structured activity that works well with drinks, food and informal networking.
Six interactive darts oches; four interactive games (Halve It, Robin Hood, Killer QUEENS and Disco Wall); AR game technology; motion-tracking gameplay; private bar; neon lighting; comfortable seating and standing space. Darts available for ages 13+; one adult aged 18+ required per six players.
Curling on Ice
London's only real on-ice curling experience
QUEENS offers curling on real ice, with public sessions and private corporate/group options available. The activity works particularly well for team-building events because it is easy to learn, competitive and distinctive. Curling gives corporate groups a rare activity that feels different from standard competitive socialising options.
Up to 10 curling lanes; available every Thursday and Friday from 7pm for public sessions; private ice hire available; off-schedule availability for large groups; structured team competitions available. Flat shoes required; over-shoe ice grips provided free; curling is for over-18s only. Typical format: briefing, team tournament, around 45–50 minutes of play within a 60-minute slot.
Arcade Den
A retro gaming add-on for informal entertainment
The Arcade Den adds nostalgic gaming and informal entertainment to the wider QUEENS offer, with games including air hockey, basketball, and classic titles such as Street Fighter II, Donkey Kong and Tetris. It works well as a party add-on, for informal networking, kids' visits and mixed activity events.
Arcade games from ÂŁ1 per game; most machines are contactless, some take coins.
Bar & Diner
Casual food and drink space powered by MEATliquor
The bar and diner support the activity offer with burgers, chicken, cocktails, shakes and drinks. The food and drink offer is particularly useful for groups who want a simple all-in-one event with activities, drinks and casual dining.
MEATliquor food offer; bar service with cocktails, beer and wine; Happy Hour Monday to Friday, 12pm to 7pm; kids' menu available; dogs welcome, subject to behaviour policy. Halal chicken confirmed in FAQs; vegan and gluten-free options referenced by venue.
All spaces at a glance
| Space | Best for | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Full Venue Hire | Full venue takeovers, Christmas parties | 1,000 full venue hire |
| Ice Rink | Skating events, Team building | 200–500 guests |
| Main Bowling Lanes | Corporate socials, Group bowling | 60–140 guests |
| East Wing Main Lanes | Smaller corporate groups, Team socials | 36–60 guests |
| West Wing Main Lanes | Smaller private parties, Corporate socials | 36–60 guests |
| Ruby Lanes | Private parties, VIP bowling | 40–120 guests (the venue's bowling page cites 60–80 for private hire; confirm with venue) |
| Back Alley Darts | Corporate socials, Private parties | 36–80 guests (the venue's darts page describes this as a 100-capacity space; confirm with venue) |
| Curling on Ice | Team building, Corporate socials | 4–18 guests; groups of 19+ should enquire directly |
| Arcade Den | Party add-ons, Informal networking | Confirm with venue |
| Bar & Diner | Group dining, Pre-activity food | Confirm with venue |
Facilities & amenities
Catering
Approach
In-house and the venue bar. Burgers, chicken, wings, fries, shakes, kids' menus, vegan and gluten-free options, drinks packages and event food pre-orders.
External caterers
External catering is not stated on the website (confirm with venue).
Bars
Bar service available, with private bars in selected event spaces — Ruby Lanes and Back Alley Darts each include a private bar. Happy Hour runs Monday to Friday, 12pm to 7pm.
Dietary
The venue references vegan and gluten-free options, and confirms that chicken is halal. Full allergen procedures should be checked directly before booking.
Is it right for your event?
Great for
- Corporate socials
- Team-building events
- Christmas parties
- Birthday parties
- Kids' parties
- Informal networking
- Brand activations
- Competitive socialising events
- Full venue takeovers
- Mixed-age family entertainment before evening restrictions
- Casual group dining with activities
Less suited to
- Formal conferences requiring seated plenary sessions
- Quiet board meetings
- Luxury fine-dining events
- Events requiring step-free access throughout
- Traditional weddings or civil ceremonies
- Events needing detailed published AV specifications before enquiry
- Under-18 events running later than 8pm
Accessibility
The venue states that it does not currently have a wheelchair lift. Guests with specific access requirements should contact the venue before visiting or booking, especially because activity areas may have different access routes and operational restrictions.
Weddings
Location & getting there
QUEENS is located at 17 Queensway, London, W2 4QP, in Bayswater and close to Hyde Park.
Sustainability
QUEENS references vegan and gluten-free options and a in-house food offer, but no formal sustainability accreditation was identified. Confirm with the venue.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. QUEENS is designed for corporate socials, team-building events, office parties and full venue takeovers, with a stated total venue capacity of up to 1,000 guests.
QUEENS offers ice skating, bowling, interactive darts, curling on real ice, pool, retro arcade games and food and drink through MEATliquor.
Yes. The venue offers full venue hire as well as private and semi-private event spaces.
Ruby Lanes are the dedicated VIP bowling area, with five full-length lanes, a private bar, luxury seating and dedicated host support.
Yes. QUEENS offers kids' bowling parties, kids' ice-skating parties and bespoke kids' party options. The last under-18 entry is at 7pm, and QUEENS become an 18+ venue from 8pm daily.
QUEENS is on Queensway, right by Queensway Underground station, around two minutes from Bayswater Underground station and nine minutes from Notting Hill Gate.