Booking online was easy, staff were welcoming and efficient when we arrived. Me and my son had 2 games of bowling and we had burger and chips as well. Couldn’t fault the food and was a surprise how... See more
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Staff were lovely and helpful, the food & drinks service was good, we had plenty of free parking time to enjoy our afternoon. It was fun to have some arcade machines to play after we had done the lase... See more
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More like a teenagers night club with half price booze than a family entertainment facility. Woman walking around with hardly any clothes on, swearing around children. No care from staff when approac... See more
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We are regular weekly players and the staff are always so welcoming,friendly and efficient when booking in our lanes. They accommodate any changes we might request and provide lovely selection of d... See more
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Tenpin Colchester is easy reach from Colchester town centre, Chelmsford, Ipswich and across Essex and Suffolk. With modern bowling lanes and lane lighting, we’re a top destination for families and groups looking for something fun to do in North Essex. And it’s not just bowling. We’ve got karaoke rooms, laser tag in our 4D arena, escape rooms for the problem-solvers and a full arcade. Hungry? Our kitchen serves burgers, loaded fries and pizzas, with a fully licensed bar pouring cocktails and pints while Sky Sports and TNT play live. Family days out, birthday parties, student nights, work socials, cheap weekday bowling deals — fun for kids big and small. Bowling in Colchester, sorted.
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Cowdray Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1YH, Colchester, United Kingdom
- 0333 034 6100
4.3
Excellent
98 reviews
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Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hello Fern,
Thank you for taking the time to rate Tenpin Colchester 5 stars. We're so glad you found our place clean and friendly and that your family had a great time with us. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another 5 star experience. All the best ~ Laura
Ladies toilets always smell absolutely…
Ladies toilets always smell absolutely disgusting , every single time we visit
Everything else is ok but the smell in toilets is very bad
May 13, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hello
We're very sorry the ladies' toilets' odour is consistently unpleasant. We appreciate your feedback and will address this urgently to improve your experience. Best wishes - Clare
The bowling was great but unfortunately…
The bowling was great but unfortunately the food was a let down, we had to get another pizza as the first was burnt and the burgers were very disappointing
May 13, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hi Lana, thank you for taking the time to review Tenpin Colchester! We're pleased that you enjoyed the bowling but are sorry to hear that there had been issues with the food and for any disappointment caused. We will ensure your feedback is passed on for future improvements to be made. If you would like to discuss this further, please send an email to customer.feedback@tenpin.co.uk with the subject as 'Review - Colchester'. We hope to see you again soon! Best wishes - Adelaide
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hi Aisha, thank you for leaving a lovely 5* review of Tenpin Colchester! We are so happy to hear your family enjoyed your visit and you found us good value for money! We do hope you will visit us again soon and we can't wait to see you for some more bowling fun! Best wishes - Mel
Easy booking friendly staff
May 6, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hi Jonathan, what a fabulous 5* review of Tenpin Colchester! We are delighted you found our booking process easy and team friendly and we hope to welcome you back again very soon for another 5* experience! Best wishes - Mel
Staff were really friendly and lovely
Staff were really friendly and lovely. Welcomed all my friends in and made our overall experience better
May 6, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hi Nuria, thank you for taking the time to leave such a fabulous 5* review of Tenpin Colchester! We are so pleased you had the best time and you were made to feel welcome and we can't wait to see you again soon! Best wishes - Mel
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hi Deniyi, thank you for the wonderful 5* review for Tenpin Colchester! We're so pleased that you enjoyed your visit and the service from our team. We hope to see you back again soon! Best wishes - Adelaide
We had very bad experience
We had very bad experience. Someone stole my kids money £20 in the arcade. Management said, they can't help. There is only one cctv in the arcade area that doesn't cover many parts in the arcade. My kids were playing in the arcade with money in the box. With fraction of secs someone stole it when they turn their heads on other side. It was very disappointing and frustrating
May 4, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hello Santhosh,
Thank you for taking the time to rate Tenpin Colchester 1 star. We are very sorry to hear about the unfortunate incident with your children's money in the arcade. We regret that the CCTV coverage was insufficient and that we couldn't provide more assistance. Thank you for bringing this to our attention; we will investigate the situation. All the best ~ Laura
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hello Mary,
Thank you for taking the time to rate Tenpin Colchester 5 stars. We're glad the students had a great time playing laser tag! Thank you for sharing this positive experience with us; we appreciate it. All the best ~ Laura
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hello, Thank you for taking your time to leave us a great 5* review! We are so pleased to hear that you had a wonderful time at our Tenpin in Colchester. We do hope to see you again very soon. Many Thanks - Kimberley
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hi there
We appreciate your positive feedback and are so glad you enjoyed the karaoke and found our staff attentive and friendly during your visit. Best wishes - Clare
The lanes worked really well
The lanes worked really well, and the drinks and food service using QR codes meant that everyone could stay and socialise without needing to go to the bar. Only not so great part is that the toilets were filthy and staff didn’t seem to be bothered about it,,,sort those out and it would be 5 stars!
April 21, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hello Peter,
Thank you for taking the time to rate Tenpin Colchester 4 stars. We're glad you enjoyed the lanes and QR code service. We appreciate your feedback and are sorry the restroom cleanliness was not up to standards. We will address this immediately with our team. Thanks for bringing this to our attention. All the best ~ Laura
the deal was great value for money
we came in the easter school holidays and used one of the deals to get a game of laser tag and food, the kids really enjoyed the laser tag ( it was a fairly small arena but still fun ) , the food was good for what we paid but the choice was a little limited.
April 9, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hello Benjamin,
Thank you for taking the time to rate Tenpin Colchester 4 stars. We're glad the kids had fun with laser tag! We appreciate your feedback regarding the arena size and food choice limitations. We'll consider this as we improve our offerings. Thanks for your review and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon. All the best ~ Laura
Girls had great fun
Girls had great fun. When the ball got stuck a few times they come n sorted it quickly. Staff helpful n friendly. They liked the food n get good amount. Warm n tasty. Booked on line so easy to sort when we arrived.
April 15, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hi Anne-marie, thanks for leaving Tenpin Colchester a lovely 5* rating and review! We're happy to hear the girls had great fun! It's great to hear the team sorted the ball issues quickly and were helpful. We're also pleased they liked the tasty food and that booking online was easy. Thanks for the 5* review! We hope to welcome you back again soon! Best wishes - Rosie
Staff were great
Staff were great. Food was good. Bowling was excellent. Great value. Thank you.
April 8, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hi Mary, thank you for the excellent 5* rating for Tenpin Colchester! It's lovely to hear that you enjoyed the service, food and the bowling, and we can't wait to see you again soon! Best wishes - Adelaide
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to review Tenpin Colchester! We're sorry to hear that you didn't enjoy the food and we will ensure your feedback is passed on. If you would like to discuss this further, please send an email to customer.feedback@tenpin.co.uk with the subject as 'Review - Colchester'. Best wishes - Adelaide
it’s okay tbh
April 8, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hi Bibi, thank you for leaving feedback for Tenpin Colchester. We appreciate any other comments you have so we can make your next visit 5 stars! We hope to welcome you back soon. Best wishes - Kaylee
Absolutely loved it here
Absolutely loved it here! The prices were very reasonable, and the pizza deal was such good value (and super tasty!). We had loads of fun in the arcade too. The whole place was clean and well looked after, and the staff were really friendly. Can’t wait to come back and try the karaoke next time!
April 8, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hi Daniela, thank you for leaving Tenpin Colchester an outstanding 5* review. We are so pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit to us! We can't wait to welcome you back soon to sing your heart out. Best wishes - Kaylee
Easy reserve booking on line and…
Easy reserve booking on line and checking in .
Polite accommodating staff.
April 8, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hi Beverly, thanks for leaving Tenpin Colchester a great 5* rating. We are thrilled to hear you found it easy to book online and that our staff had a positive impact on your visit. We hope to welcome you again soon! Best wishes - Kaylee
Our grandchildren had a great time.
Lane ready on arrival, our grandchildren had a great time. Good value for money relative to current rising prices and compared to Tenpin's competitors.
Small request, more larger sized bowls please.
April 8, 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Colchester
Hi Keith, thanks so much for rating Tenpin Colchester 5*! We're so glad to hear your grandchildren had a great time. We take on board all of the feedback given which we will be sure to pass on to the team! We really hope you will visit us again soon and we look forward to welcoming you back! Best wishes, Jade
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