Full Venue Hire at All Star Lanes Holborn

All Star Lanes Holborn puts an event inside a 1950s American bowling alley — retro lanes, cocktail bar, diner food, and a private suite that turns a party into something guests actually talk about afterwards. Based in Victoria House on Bloomsbury Place, this is the original All Star Lanes, and the venue that set the template for boutique bowling in London. Full venue hire takes 300 standing across the main hall and private areas, with the four retro bowling lanes as the social centrepiece. For smaller groups or a more contained event, The Lodge offers something genuinely different.

The Lodge at All Star Lanes Holborn

The Lodge is a self-contained private suite themed as a Canadian hunting cabin — hunting memorabilia, playful animal art, and its own dedicated cocktail bar with a resident mixologist. It holds 80 standing with two private bowling lanes and a state-of-the-art karaoke system. The combination of unlimited bowling, karaoke, and a private bar means the entertainment runs itself. Corporate groups, birthday parties, and team celebrations all work here without needing additional programming. The suite is fully enclosed, giving events genuine privacy while the dedicated bar means no queuing at the main venue. It’s a format that works particularly well for groups wanting both activity and atmosphere in one contained space.

How Full Venue Hire Works

Full venue hire opens the entire ground floor — main hall accommodating 270 standing, The Lodge with its 80-capacity private space, the 90-cover restaurant, and the speakeasy-style cocktail bar. Together that gives a 300-standing capacity across multiple zones, each with a different feel. The main hall provides the core social space with bowling lanes as the anchor activity. Seated dining works for up to 90 guests when a more structured format suits the programme. All events include access to the classic arcade games alongside bowling, and the venue supports own-music playlists or can arrange a DJ through their preferred supplier.

Food, Drink and Practicalities at All Star Lanes Holborn

All catering is handled in-house — an American menu built around burgers, hot dogs, loaded tater tots, and shareable plates. Cocktails lean into the retro theme with both classic and house-crafted options. Drinks packages can be tailored to budget, and the dedicated mixologist in The Lodge adds a personal touch for private events. The venue is licensed until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays, with earlier closing midweek — Monday to Wednesday until 11:30pm, Thursday until midnight, and Sunday until 10:30pm. Holborn station is a five to six minute walk, served by the Central and Piccadilly lines. A dedicated events team manages all bookings and can advise on packages, layout, and timing.