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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.

Bayswater, London · Queensway Underground Station — right by the venue; Bayswater ~2 min
1,000 guests
10 spaces
Exclusive hire
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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

Basement venue Full venue takeovers Christmas parties Brand activations Large corporate socials Large group celebrations

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.

Capacities
1,000 full venue hire
Facilities & AV

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

Main ice rink Skating events Team building Winter socials Christmas parties Brand activations Large receptions

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.

Capacities
200–500 guests
Facilities & AV

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

Main bowling area Corporate socials Group bowling Team building Birthday parties Informal celebrations

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.

Capacities
60–140 guests
Facilities & AV

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

Bowling area Smaller corporate groups Team socials Birthday parties

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.

Capacities
36–60 guests
Facilities & AV

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

Bowling area Smaller private parties Corporate socials Group bowling

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.

Capacities
36–60 guests
Facilities & AV

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

Bowling area Private parties VIP bowling Corporate socials Brand activations Day delegate packages Christmas events

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.

Capacities
40–120 guests (the venue's bowling page cites 60–80 for private hire; confirm with venue)
Facilities & AV

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

Darts lounge Corporate socials Private parties Team building Birthday parties Competitive group activity

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.

Capacities
36–80 guests (the venue's darts page describes this as a 100-capacity space; confirm with venue)
Facilities & AV

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

Ice rink area Team building Corporate socials Winter parties Group competitions

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.

Capacities
4–18 guests; groups of 19+ should enquire directly
Facilities & AV

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

Arcade area Party add-ons Informal networking Kids' visits Mixed activity events

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.

Capacities
Confirm with venue
Facilities & AV

Arcade games from ÂŁ1 per game; most machines are contactless, some take coins.

Bar & Diner

Casual food and drink space powered by MEATliquor

Bar and diner area Group dining Pre-activity food Post-activity drinks Informal parties

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.

Capacities
Confirm with venue
Facilities & AV

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

SpaceBest forCapacity
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
Popular combinations
Ruby Lanes + Back Alley Darts
Corporate socials and competitive group events
Ice Rink + Curling
Winter team building and Christmas parties
Main Bowling Lanes + Bar & Diner
Office parties and birthday celebrations
Full Venue Hire + All Activities
Large corporate takeovers and brand activations
Kids' Bowling + In-houseDining
Children's parties
Kids' Ice Skating + In-house Dining
Children's parties and family celebrations

Facilities & amenities

On-site Parking
Near Train Station
Licensed Bar
In-house Catering
Exclusive Hire

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

Carers may attend free when accompanying someone in their care
25% off the activity price from Wednesday to Sunday under the venue's Accessibility Policy (Monday and Tuesday are already discounted)
Accessible toilets appear on the venue floor plan
Guests advised to contact the venue before visiting for current access information

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.

Right by Queensway Underground station
Bayswater Underground station approximately two minutes away
Notting Hill Gate Underground station approximately nine minutes away
Queensway Q-Park directly opposite the venue; on-street parking and an additional open-air car park to the rear referenced (check restrictions and tariffs before travel)
Opening times: Mon–Thu 10:00–23:00, Fri–Sat 10:00–00:00, Sun 10:00–23:00

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.