Bowlplex Birmingham

It’s the only bowling venue I’ve been to in Birmingham, or in the UK for that matter, so I guess I can only compare it to bowling alleys in the U.S. — but it holds up! I think it’s a nice place to go, not too expensive and very clean. I believe it’s been around for a while now but it feels quite ‘new’ (not sure if there’s been a refurbishment or something…)
Plenty of lanes, friendly staff, and a really nice, open bar/​lounge area and sizeable gaming arcade. There’s not really any crazy theming or anything special about the place, but if your intention is to bowl, methinks this Bowlplex is a solid choice.
It was pretty busy even for a Sunday afternoon so I’d definitely book in advance if you’re with a large group.

I’m no pro, I only bowling four or five times a year, as bowling lanes go I thought this place was ok. There’s nothing amazing or unique, it’s one of those modern chain type bowling joints. On a Monday afternoon in half term we didn’t need to book, staff were friendly, everything worked, you could wear your own trainers, it was clean, they had some funky lights and Halloween decs above the lanes. Free parking would have been nice. So in summary I’d say it’s a bit better than average, but lacks anything truly unique to set it apart from the competition.

I’m rubbish at bowling so I rarely go to these places but I found myself at Bowlplex in the Broadway Plaza recently so I thought I’d review.
It’s a much bigger place than I thought it would be from the outside, with an arcade, bar, restaurant, pool area and, of course, bowling lanes. There’s 20 lanes so it should be pretty easy to get a game, even at the weekend.
If Bowling isn’t your bag and you’ve been dragged along by others (like me) you can park yourself in the bar or go and play some pool upstairs. Drinks are very reasonable, a pitcher of beer around £11. Of course, if you have kids with you the bar isn’t the best place but there’s a decent sized arcade area to keep them busy.
All in all it’s a good enough place for a Saturday afternoon if this kind of thing is your bag, definitely good for the family.

If there’s one activity that my friends and family are mutually fanatic about, then its bowling! We often head down to Bowlplex, which is in the Broadway Plaza complex. Underground paid parking is available, although you could be cheeky and look for side-​street parking.
Bowlplex isn’t limited to just bowling. There’s a restaurant area, bar, arcade and American Pool upstairs. So, in general there’s something to keep all ages engaged. Parties can be booked here too, so don’t be surprised to find a whole load of balloons and excited kids if you go at the weekend!
They usually have offers available during the holidays, although it gets very busy at this time. Generally, the more games you play, the cheaper it is. There is also a «Munch and Play» deal where you can eat from the grill and bowl (although not simultaneously!) for £13.50 for adults.
It’s a fun-​day out for the family, especially when it’s too cold to be outdoors!

Who loves Bowling? Then if you do, Bowlplex is somewhere you should go. It’s situated in the same Broadway complex where AMC cinema, Frankie & Benny’s, Subways and more are located. Bowlplex (Broadway Complex) is situated just before you get to Hagley Road and just after the big six ways roundabout near Broad Street.
Bowlplex is a great place to take kids if you have any because of the fun factor. It’s a brilliant way to entertain the family but also as a parent enjoy and relax in the bar area which they have– you can even treat yourself to a cold beer or maybe just stick to a J20 which your kids play.
They also serve food in the restaurant/​bar area but if I remember rightly there is an age restriction in the bar area, so you’ll need to be aware of this. I don’t have kids so it’s something I didn’t enquire about when I last went.
Not to worry about that though, as there’s plenty of activities kids can do; not just bowling. There are arcade type games which the small and the big kids will all enjoy.