Hollywood Bowl Reading opens its doors following a £4.5 million investment

●       The new £4.5 million family entertainment centre is ready to bowl over fans, as it officially opens its doors and brings 50 new jobs to the area

●       Brand new Sports bar showing the latest in live sports from TNT and Sky Sports

July 2025: Hollywood Bowl Group has announced the grand opening of its latest state-of-the-art bowling and family entertainment centre in Reading, following a £4.5 million investment. Situated in The Oracle by Reading’s Riverside Area, the new Hollywood Bowl is set to deliver unparalleled entertainment experiences for visitors of all ages.

Hollywood Bowl Reading has unveiled a major investment in a next-generation entertainment venue, featuring 24 cutting-edge bowling lanes inspired by modern LA style with a retro twist, including a stylish sports bar showing Sky Sports and TNT. The sleek space blends high-tech scoring with standout design, setting a new benchmark for bowling in the UK.

Stephen Burns, CEO at Hollywood Bowl Group, commented:

“We're excited to finally launch our new Hollywood Bowl centre in Reading. This new location reflects our larger goal of providing the best entertainment venues to communities throughout the UK and just in time for the summer holiday – and a summer of sport. Our investments in the UK not only enrich the local leisure options, but they also show our dedication to boosting the region's economic development."

Guests can dive into an action-packed arcade with games like Mario Kart and air hockey, enjoy pool tables, or catch live sport. With an all-American diner serving up burgers, hot dogs, shakes and cocktails, plus the added ease of bowling in your own flat shoes and encourages online pre-booking 7 days in advance for the best prices.

To enhance customer engagement, Hollywood Bowl Reading invites fans to sign up for their VIP mailing list, which provides updates and exclusive offers. Pre-booking information and additional details can be found at www.hollywoodbowl.co.uk/Reading

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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 75 centres operating under the Hollywood Bowl, and Putt & Play mini golf brands in the UK, and fourteen 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 2,200 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 hollywoodbowl.co.uk  ​