All Star Lanes

All Star Lanes is an indoor bowling venue in Stratford, and the reviews here are very much about the bowling rather than any grand family day out. People mention a clean, modern space, well-maintained lanes and a more spacious feel than the Holborn branch. It sounds like a straightforward, reliable place for a game, with the added bonus of being in the shopping centre rather than some faffy destination venue. The main strengths are value, service and general ease. Reviewers call the bowling affordable for London, drinks fairly priced, and staff warm, energetic and attentive. For parents, that matters: if you’re dragging children or a mixed-age group out for an activity, a place that runs smoothly and doesn’t feel like a rip-off is doing a lot of the heavy lifting. There’s also food and drink on site, so you’re not immediately ushering everyone elsewhere after an hour. The downsides are fairly predictable: it can be loud, and the reviews don’t tell us much about practical family details like pram access, baby changing or how well it works for very small children. Booking ahead is recommended, which is sensible but slightly annoying. In short: best for school-age children and tweens, decent for adults, and not really a soft-play substitute unless your idea of fun involves bowling shoes and background shouting.