The staff were absolutely brilliant, helpful and went the extra mile. It was not to over crowded and although nothing spectacular, the food offered was perfect for a family, bowling night
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Switch locationBroadwater Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9PZ Eastbourne, GB
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The bowling was good but.. The lane was not clean and clear of food and drink, from the previous users. Could not get hot drinks, because machine not working for the bar staff. Could not get nacho... See more
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Enjoyed the bowling with my granddaughter and husband. The reason I dropped a star was the wait for our food, our granddaughter was very hungry after beating her grandparents!
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It was a new experience for me as I have not been bowling for 40 years . There were other things there to do games and karaoke which we did . Great atmosphere and great that you didn’t have to f... See more
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Tenpin Eastbourne is easy reach from Eastbourne town centre, Bexhill, Hailsham and across East Sussex. With modern bowling lanes and lane lighting, we’re the top indoor entertainment spot on the East Sussex coast — whatever the weather. And it’s not just bowling. We’ve got laser tag in our 4D arena, karaoke rooms, 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, work socials, cheap weekday bowling deals — fun for kids big and small. Bowling in Eastbourne, sorted.
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Broadwater Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN22 9PZ, Eastbourne, United Kingdom
- 0333 034 6100
4.4
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179 reviews
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The accessibility getting into the…
The accessibility getting into the Tenpin is frankly shocking. I live in Hampden Park and visited Tenpin in my wheelchair. We travelled on foot, and myself in my chair as we are very local. Does every company assume visitors arrive by car if they use a wheelchair? There are no dropped kerbs leading up to the Tenpin, and one pavement where I think there may have been one was completely overgrown. In order to access the Tenpin I had to go on the road! Obviously this isn't a safe option and is completely unacceptable. What makes it more frustrating is I phoned to check about accessibility first.
The actual Tenpin was great, the staff helpful and the Karaoke was fun. But as a big company with lots of sites this needs to be looked at as a matter of urgency. The two stars reflect this.
20 August 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Eastbourne
Hi Clare, thank you for your review of Tenpin Eastbourne. We understand and appreciate your concerns regarding accessibility and we are sorry that you felt it wasn't of an acceptable standard. If you would like to discuss this further, please could you send an email to customer.feedback@tenpin.co.uk with the subject 'Review-Eastbourne' for somebody to contact you regarding this. Best wishes-Leila
Reply from Tenpin - Eastbourne
Hi Anish, thank you for your 5* review of Tenpin Eastbourne! We're so glad to hear this positive feedback. See you again soon! Best wishes-Leila
Good Bowling, bad pizza!
Good deal for 1 hour bowling for 6 people for £40. But the pizza included was awful. Cheap and tasteless.
12 August 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Eastbourne
Hi there, thank you for your 4* review of Tenpin Eastbourne! It's lovely to hear that you found our Bowl n N Pizza package such a great deal but we are sorry to hear that the pizza was not up to a good standard. We will ensure that this is passed across to the relevant team for future improvements to be made. Regardless, we hope you'll give us another chance at some point in the future! Best wishes-Leila
Reply from Tenpin - Eastbourne
Hi there, thank you for leaving a 5* review of Tenpin Eastbourne! This is wonderful news and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best wishes-Leila
Went in to tenpin eastbourne for a…
Went in to tenpin eastbourne for a booked bowling game there was a que of 3 people and 6 members of staff just standing around whilst 1 member served the games the food and the drinks why would you employ that many incompetent people to just stand around
12 August 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Eastbourne
Hi Ashley, thank you for taking the time to leave a rating and review for Tenpin Eastbourne. We're sorry for any disappointment caused at your recent visit. We will be sure to pass your comments on. Best wishes, Jade
Easy party everything went smoothly and…
Easy party everything went smoothly and kids all
Had 🤩
12 August 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Eastbourne
Hello Cassie, Thank you for taking your time to leave us a brilliant 5* review. We are so pleased to hear that all players attending enjoyed the birthday celebrations with us! We do hope to see you again soon. Many Thanks - Kimberley
Reply from Tenpin - Eastbourne
Hi Jameel,
Thank you for your lovely 4* review at Tenpin Eastbourne! We are delighted to hear that you found the staff to be so helpful and friendly whilst on your recent visit to us. We love to hear all about it and hope to welcome you back again for hopefully a 5* experience. Best wishes- Steph
Staff were very helpful and were happy…
Staff were very helpful and were happy to give assistance if needed.
12 August 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Eastbourne
Hi Carina, thank you for your lovely 5* review of Tenpin Eastbourne. We will be sure to pass this brilliant feedback on regarding our staff. We hope to see you again soon. Best wishes, Jade
Reply from Tenpin - Eastbourne
Hello Kaz, Thank you for taking your time to leave us a wonderful 5* review. We are pleased to hear that you found our team members friendly and helpful throughout your stay with us. We do hope to see you again very soon. Many Thanks - Kimberley
Nice place and both the bowling and the…
Nice place and both the bowling and the bar service were good.
6 August 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Eastbourne
Hello Luana, Thank you for taking your time to leave us a fantastic 5* review for our Tenpin at Eastbourne. We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your recent visit and were pleased with our bar staff. We do hope to see you again in the near future. Many Thanks - Kimberley
Birthday Party!
Had a booking for 6, but once we realised the original time wasn't going to work, the team were super accommodating and helped us reschedule hassle-free. The customer service was brilliant throughout, and a special shout-out to Aaron, who looked after our group and really elevated the vibe of the day. If I had to nitpick, the food could've come out a little quicker, but overall we had a fantastic experience and would definitely come back!
6 August 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Eastbourne
Hello
Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review! We are so pleased to hear that our team was super accommodating with your rescheduling request and that you experienced brilliant customer service throughout your visit. It's fantastic to know that our team member elevated the vibe of your day. We appreciate your feedback regarding the food service speed and will certainly take this into consideration. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best wishes - Clare
Really helpful staff and quick service.
Really helpful staff and quick service.
All facilities were clean and tidy.
Great value for money.
4 August 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Eastbourne
Hi Nicola
Thank you for your fantastic 5-star review! We are so pleased to hear that you found our staff helpful, our service quick, and our facilities clean and tidy. We're also delighted that you felt it was great value for money. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Best wishes - Clare
We had a brilliant date night...but I…
We had a brilliant date night...but I lost again 🤣
30 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Eastbourne
Hi Claire
We're so glad you had a brilliant date night with us! Better luck next time! Best wishes - Clare
Reply from Tenpin - Eastbourne
Hey Jackie, thank you for the 5* rating of Tenpin Eastbourne. We're pleased to hear you had a good time and that the team provided friendly and helpful service. Hope to see you again soon!
Take care,
Kirsty
Looks great now
Looks great now. Much better seating.
Staff were not amazingly helpful. Stood chatting while we waited to be served.
Unfortunately our lane did not have any medium balls,all large,small or extra small so found it difficult to play well. We even checked on other lanes, that were not in use but no more reasonable weight balls. Apart from that we had a good time for my birthday.
6 August 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Eastbourne
Hi Mandy
Thank you for your 4-star review! We're glad to hear you enjoyed the updated seating and had a good time celebrating your birthday. We're very sorry to hear about the issues you experienced with staff attentiveness and the limited ball selection on your lane. Your feedback is important to us and will be shared with the team for improvement. We hope to welcome you back again soon for an even better experience. Best wishes - Clare
The staff work so hard at David Lloyd…
The staff work so hard at David Lloyd Eastbourne, always happy to help. My daughter had a great time with her friends.
29 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Eastbourne
Hi Charlotte, thank you for taking the time to leave us this rating. We believe this was written for a different company to Tenpin, but we'll ensure that your comments are shared with them. We hope to welcome you to Tenpin Eastbourne in the future! Best wishes - Rosie
Lovely staff and really fun experience…
Lovely staff and really fun experience with the kids
29 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Eastbourne
Hi Rob, what a fabulous 5* review of Tenpin Eastbourne! We are so happy the best time was had and you found our team lovely and we can't wait to see you again soon! Best wishes - Mel
Dried Food, Good Service
Unfortunately since the last experience, things have further declined, the staff for the most part were friendly and great, however the food arrived with the burger buns almost stale, dried up as a whole. Again nothing wrong with the staff, still not the biggest fan of the layout change compared to what it was last year, overall it's an okay option to take your kids out once in a while but not really a place for consistent outings, best to break it up with other places.
29 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Eastbourne
Hello Lee,
Thank you for taking the time to rate Tenpin 3 stars. We're pleased to hear that our staff were friendly and great during your visit. However, we are very sorry to hear about the quality of the food and your disappointment with the layout change. We appreciate your honest thoughts and will share this with the relevant team for consideration. We hope that your next experience is the 5 star experience we wish to give all our customers. All the best ~ Laura
Staff were brilliant!
I was working with a young autistic client and the staff were very cheerful and helpful especially Myles.
25 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Eastbourne
Hi Tina, thanks for leaving a rating and review for Tenpin Eastbourne! We appreciate your feedback regarding our staff member! We will be sure to pass your kind comments on. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Best wishes, Jade
Polite and friendly staff
29 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - Eastbourne
Hi Rachael, thank you for the 5* review for Tenpin Eastbourne! It's great to hear that our team provided a friendly service, and we hope to welcome you back again soon! Best wishes - Adelaide
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