Venue at a glance
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 choose this venue
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 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.
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 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 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.
Planning details
Best 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
Catering
- Model 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 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.
Accessibility
- Features Carers may attend free when accompanying someone in their care
- Details 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
- Details Guests advised to contact the venue before visiting for current access information
- Caveat 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.
Sustainability
- Details QUEENS references vegan and gluten-free options and a in-house food offer, but no formal sustainability accreditation was identified. Confirm with the venue.
Pricing notes
- Bowling
- Off-peak, one game from £7.95
- Off-peak, two games £12.95
- Peak from £9.95
- Monday/Tuesday Madness, per game from £8.00
- Ice Skating
- Off-peak from £11.75
- Peak from £13.75
- Late Skate sessions from £10
- Interactive Darts
- Off-peak, 30 minutes from £7.95
- Peak, 30 minutes from £8.95
- Arcade
- Per game from £1
- Note Large group bookings of 30+ may be subject to room or activity hire and minimum spend at MEATliquor. Prices should be reconfirmed directly with the venue.
Space 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
Compare event 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.…
Pairs well with Ice Rink, Main Bowling Lanes, Ruby Lanes, Back Alley Darts, Arcade Den, Bar & Diner
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…
Pairs well with Back Alley Darts, Arcade Den, Bar & Diner
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…
Pairs well with West Wing Main Lanes, Arcade Den, Bar & Diner
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.…
Pairs well with East Wing Main Lanes, Arcade Den, Bar & Diner
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…
Pairs well with Back Alley Darts, Arcade Den, Bar & Diner
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.…
Pairs well with Main Bowling Lanes, Ruby Lanes, Bar & Diner
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…
Pairs well with Ice Rink, Back Alley Darts, Bar & Diner
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…
Pairs well with Main Bowling Lanes, Back Alley Darts, Bar & Diner
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…
Pairs well with Main Bowling Lanes, Ruby Lanes, Back Alley Darts, Arcade Den
Capacity matrix
| Space | Full Venue Hire | Private Hire | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Full Venue Hire | 1000 | - | Ask |
| Ruby Lanes | - | ) | Ask |
| Back Alley Darts | - | ) | Ask |
Facilities and services
Facilities & Amenities
Getting there
QUEENS is located at 17 Queensway, London, W2 4QP, in Bayswater and close to Hyde Park.
AddressBayswater, London
PostcodeW2 4QP
AreaLondon
Nearest stationQueensway Underground Station — right by the venue; Bayswater ~2 min
Good forParties, Private dining
- 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
Frequently asked questions
Is QUEENS London good for corporate events?
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.
What activities are available?
QUEENS offers ice skating, bowling, interactive darts, curling on real ice, pool, retro arcade games and food and drink through MEATliquor.
Can it be hired exclusively?
Yes. The venue offers full venue hire as well as private and semi-private event spaces.
Which space is best for private bowling?
Ruby Lanes are the dedicated VIP bowling area, with five full-length lanes, a private bar, luxury seating and dedicated host support.
Is QUEENS suitable for kids' parties?
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.
How close is transport?
QUEENS is on Queensway, right by Queensway Underground station, around two minutes from Bayswater Underground station and nine minutes from Notting Hill Gate.