Lane7 prepares to open six new bowling bars

Lane7, the competitive socialising brand, plans to launch six additional locations across the UK in the coming months, with one introducing an innovative 'self-serve' games concept.

Since its debut in Newcastle in 2013, Lane7 has expanded to 20 locations across the UK and Europe, with venues in London (Victoria and Camden), Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Liverpool, Berlin, and Dublin.

The bowling bar brand is now aiming to accelerate its growth, with plans to open two new locations in Newcastle in June and July. These will feature its signature Lane7 concept as well as the newly developed ML7 concept, an arcade bar that will offer games such as pool and duckpin bowling.

The openings will extend into the summer under Lane7’s Gutterball brand, which features family-friendly bowling alleys. New locations are planned for Lincoln in July, Ealing Broadway in London in August, and Edinburgh in September.

In early 2026, Leeds is also set to welcome its first Lane7 location.

The expansion drive comes as competitive socialising experiences continue to surge in popularity. Lane7 credits its core audience to '18 to 35-year-olds seeking something a bit different for a night out,' along with post-work groups looking for a more relaxed, non-corporate venue.