Hollywood Bowl Worthing
Worthing, Sussex · Indoor Activity
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Our verdict
Kids
7.3/10
Fun Factor 8 · Age Fit 7
Parents
5.8/10
Seating 6 · Sanity Preservation 6
Good fun if you keep expectations modest; the bowling’s fine, the extras can sting.
The long read worth saving for nap time
What’s it actually like?
Hollywood Bowl Worthing is a family bowling venue with lanes, arcade games, pool and a bar/food offering. Reviewers mention VIP lanes, so there are a few ways to dress it up beyond a basic game of ten-pin. The bowling itself seems the main draw: lanes are generally well maintained, pin reset works, and several reviewers found the staff friendly and helpful. Families liked the atmosphere, and the arcade gives children something else to do before or after a game. One reviewer also felt the pricing was reasonable, and parking was described as convenient. The downsides are the usual chain-bowling suspects: arcade spend can feel money-sapping, food quality is inconsistent, and one family had a frustrating experience with missing ramp availability, limited balls and extra charges for cheese. It sounds like a solid rainy-day option, but not one to approach with rose-tinted glasses or a skinny wallet.
Two-minute orientation
Quick read
A standard indoor bowling alley with arcade games, pool and food on site. Best for school-age kids and mixed-age family groups rather than toddlers. Fun enough for a one-off treat, but watch the add-ons: food, drinks and arcade spend can mount up.
Best for ages
Strong score for mixed-age siblings
The boring brilliant stuff
Need to know
Indoor vs outdoor split
Mostly indoor
Parking detail
Full parking wording is landing soon — meanwhile check Maps plus the venue’s own FAQs.
Dog-friendly?
Probably not
Most indoor venues don't allow dogs. Worth confirming if you'd need to bring one.
Pram-friendly?
Likely yes
Indoor venues like this are typically pram-friendly.
Baby change?
Likely yes
Venues this size usually have baby change facilities.
Food on-site & BYO
Yes: Food available on-site — cafe or kiosk.
Locate it
Worthing, Sussex
THINGS PARENTS ASK
Common questions
Is it good for a family outing?
Yes, especially for school-age children and mixed-age families. Several reviewers had a good time together.
What else is there besides bowling?
There are arcade games, pool, and food and drinks on site.
Is it suitable for younger children?
Somewhat, but it sounds better for ages 5 and up. One review mentioned needing a ramp for a 9-year-old.
Is the food worth having?
Mixed. One reviewer said the food was good, but another found the extras and add-ons poor value.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Real review quotes
"What a great, fun place Hollywood Bowl is!"
"Absolutely bog standard bowling alley with money-sapping arcade area."
"Great fun in the 2 VIP lanes with 3 generations of family."