FAMILY INSIDER
FAMILY INSIDER
Hollywood Bowl Get the full star treatment by booking a Hollywood VIP lane. Extra comfy lounge seating and customised bowling balls will make everyone feel special. Puttshack Over-7s can put their putting skills to the test here but at 7pm the grown-ups take over. Hi-tech balls track GAME TIME Play with all the family or get together with just the grown-ups
FAST FOOD HITS Quick fixes for hungry broods
We love a group get together – but deciding on a place to eat that everyone’s happy with? Not so much. That’s where the Eatery comes in. Just grab your fave dish and sit together to rehash the games! You’ll find our full restaurant list on P31. MEET AND EAT
Five Guys This US joint has one mission: ‘burgers and fries cooked to perfection’. Plus, you get two patties as standard in all burgers and free peanuts while you wait. Nandos Head to the Eatery or the Boardwalk for your chicken fix. Taking the kids to the latest Pixar movie? The Nandinos menu is only £6.95 for a main, two sides and a drink or pud. Mowchi With bao buns, ‘bao-gers’ and zingy bubble tea, this is the place to... be. Wimpy Don’t let faffing with breakfast stop you getting out of the house!
You can grab a proper brekkie here. Think the Full English (with veggie options too). Taco Bell Spice up your screen day with Californian-inspired Mexican food – the burritos are brilliant. Pali Kitchen Discover more sizzling spice with on-the-go Indian food. Fridays It’s not just about one weekday here. Get the gang together after gaming, and Sun to Thurs the Downtown menu with an appetiser and mains is just £13.99. Greggs Sometimes, only a hot sausage roll hits the spot.
your score so you can just relax. Live DJs at the weekend mean if your golf game fails, you can bring your dance game. Boom Battle Bar After 8pm it’s over-18s only. And with Beer Pong, Axe Throwing, Augmented Reality Darts and more – you may well need to stay until the 2am close on Saturdays! Escape Hunt This is the hottest ticket in town. Dive into virtual reality adventures (age 12+) and escape room games (8+) and experience what one visitor called, ‘the Rolls Royce of escape rooms’.
SCREEN TIME Make it social with movies and games
Immersive Gamebox Discover heaps of games that are perfect for families with little ones. Think Shaun the Sheep: Championsheeps where players age 5+ help the sheep solve puzzles and pit their wits against those cheeky pigs. For grown-ups, games based on cult TV shows, like Black Mirror and Squid Game are a blast for work outings and date night alike. Surround sound, 4K picture quality and the smell of fresh popcorn – this is how films should be watched! You can catch 2D and Get stuck in! Vue Cinemas
3D films, and if it’s a celebration, book VIP seats with a wider chair and the best viewing spot. Whether you’re holding someone’s hand through a romcom or hiding behind them at a horrorfest, it’s a thrilling night out for everyone.
BOOK A TABLE AND RELIVE YOUR WINS! Our A-Z for a family lunch or an evening gathering to review what went down Ask Italian If your family
CAFE CULTURE
Roll up, roll up for your caffeine fix. Caffe Rizzoli does fresh coffee plus prosecco and cocktails. Or get your fave regular pick-me-up at Caffe Nero, Starbucks or Costa. Peckish? Try Cafe Giardino’s famed toasted paninis – or sit in for terrific toasties at Pret A Manger or M&S Cafe . Sorted!
Coco Asia Luxuriate over your victories in the Opium Den where you can take part in a premium shisha experience and feast on the finest fusion dishes. Gourmet Burger Kitchen Tired but happy after your gaming? Chomp down on a juicy burger here and refuel. Las Iguanas Latin American food always feels like a celebration.
your bambini (aka kids) eat for free every Thursday and for just £1 Sun-Wed, 4pm-6pm. Busaba This Thai dining concept started life in Soho and now Lakeside gamesters get to enjoy its spicy specialities! Casco Lounge With any two cocktails for £12.75 (Sun-Thurs, 5pm-8pm), we suggest the winners cheer up the losers with a fruity tipple (or two).
And even if your gang don’t share equal wins, they can share platters. Pizza Express Two words: dough balls. And we love the pizzas too! Pizza Hut The buffets here are bursting with flavour – and great value. Prezzo Tasty set menu options give your brain a breather from decisions – and save your wallet. Wagamama Superb sides and sharing plates mean
love all the classics – think juicy bolognese and creamy carbonara – this place is a winner. Bella Italia The Italians are well known for their generosity, and here
everyone has a chance to pick a delicious dish. Zizzi At lunch or dinner the Italian-inspired delights and Bambini kids menu put a smile on every face!
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