Hollywood Bowl Group strengthens UK presence with multi-million pound investment in second Northern Irish centre

• Hollywood Bowl Banbridge will have multi-leisure activities including ten-pin bowling, Bandai Namco amusements and pool tables.
• The latest investment brings cutting-edge entertainment to The Boulevard in Banbridge, making it the brand’s second site in Northern Ireland.
• The centre is due to open to guests from autumn 2026.

 May 2026: Hollywood Bowl Group, one of the UK’s leading leisure operators, has announced that work has started on its newest multi-entertainment centre in Banbridge.

The multi-million-pound, state-of-the-art experience will be located inside the town’s popular outlet destination, The Boulevard. The new centre will be its second site in the Northern Ireland, alongside the popular Hollywood Bowl Belfast near the SSE Arena.

Hollywood Bowl has built a strong reputation for delivering affordable experiences across the UK, and the new centre, welcoming guests from autumn 2026, will bring a mix of competitive socialising activities.

Taking up a 23,000 square foot space, Hollywood Bowl Banbridge will feature 21 lanes of ten-pin bowling, 4 of which will be VIP lanes. It will also include a large arcade packed with the latest Namco games as well as pool tables and quality diner-style food and drink that the brand is famous for. 

Stephen Burns, CEO of Hollywood Bowl Group, said:

“We are pleased to announce that work has begun at our new multi-entertainment centre, at the popular retail destination, The Boulevard. This marks a key step in our strategic growth and expansion across the UK. This new location reflects our commitment to enhancing our presence and offering high-quality entertainment facilities.

“Located in the heart of Northern Ireland, this will be our most exciting new centre opening yet. Banbridge has a thriving leisure culture, and we are excited to be able to deliver a second site in Northern Ireland, creating more local employment enjoyable and affordable experiences. Our ongoing commitment to investing in communities and innovating in the leisure industry continues to drive our success and strengthen our position in the market.”

Paul McCann, Asset Manager at Lotus Property added:

“We’re thrilled to see work begin behind the scenes on the new Hollywood Bowl at The Boulevard. The first-of-its-kind entertainment centre is a bold step in further enhancing our unique mix of brands, eateries and immersive experiences for guests, positioning The Boulevard as a leading destination for shopping, dining and leisure in Northern Ireland. We’re looking forward to their debut this Autumn and welcoming both new and returning customers through the doors.”  

Hollywood Bowl Banbridge will open this autumn with customers being able to pre-book from summer 2026.

The Boulevard is owned by Lotus Property, supported by joint agents Johnstone Property Consultants and KLM Real Estate.

For more information or to sign up to the VIP mailing list for updates and exclusive offers visit the Hollywood Bowl website at https://ni.hollywoodbowl.co.uk/banbridge.

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For further information and images please contact Rhia Arden at Hollywood Bowl on [email protected]

Notes to Editors: 

About Hollywood Bowl Group

Hollywood Bowl is part of the Hollywood Bowl Group, the UK’s leading ten-pin bowling and competitive socialising business with 77 centres operating under the Hollywood Bowl, and Putt & Play mini golf brands in the UK, and fifteen bowling centres in Canada operating under the Splitsville brand.

Specialising in modern, high-quality bowling centres, Hollywood Bowl has built a reputation for delivering outstanding family entertainment in venues that, due to their unique nature, are also aspirational leisure destinations for young adults and perfect for corporate parties and events.

Hollywood Bowl has modernised the customer bowling experience. Centres offer state-of-the-art booking systems, premium American diners, licensed bars, Costa Coffee outlets and exclusive pre-bookable VIP lanes.

The company employs 2,500 team members, 100 of whom are based at its central support centre in Hemel Hempstead. Customers can save money by booking early and online at www.hollywoodbowl.co.uk

About The Boulevard

Northern Ireland’s only premier designer outlet, The Boulevard is home to over 60 brands and employs over 500 people.

Located along the main A1 motorway between capital cities, Belfast and Dublin, The Boulevard has a strong roster of household name brands including kate spade ny, French Connection, M&S Outlet, Radley, GUESS, Joules, Dune London, IKEA, Kurt Geiger, Levi’s, Nike, Adidas and more.

The out-of-town outlet has cemented itself as the one-stop-shop destination for retail, leisure and community in Northern Ireland, with Hollywood Bowl set to join Omniplex Cinema and an extensive range of food and beverage retailers.​​​​