Lovely fresh look so all nice and clean and a bit more open so feels less cramped. New machines. No queuing, managed to get our lane a few minutes early too. Deducted one star as the keypad didn't... See more
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Switch locationStirling Road, Clifton Moor Centre, Clifton Moor, York, YO30 4WZ York, GB
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Excellent service from the staff checking us in for our Ten pin bowling experience....loving the new look of the York location..not been in over a year. Only thing I would improve is the selection of... See more
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We were attracted to Tenpin by the competitive price available which was around 50% cheaper than the local competition. Checking in was no problem and the venue seemed to have been upgraded since our... See more
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We had a lovely time bowling and then playing on some of the arcade games. There was a slight mishap with one of the balls getting stuck and there were a lot of staff milling about, but seemingly unav... See more
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Tenpin is one of the UK's biggest bowling and indoor entertainment providers, with over 1000 bowling lanes across 58 venues. Alongside bowling Tenpin offers an unrivalled range of indoor activities including karaoke, escape rooms, laser tag, arcades, interactive darts, pool, table tennis, as well as a fantastic food and drinks menu. From date nights, days or nights out with family, friends or work colleagues, or kids' birthday parties, there's fun for kids big and small in Tenpin. There's incredible value to be found with bowling, karaoke, escape room and laser tag deals available every day of the week. Check out our offers on our website today.
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Stirling Road, Clifton Moor Centre, Clifton Moor, York, YO30 4WZ, York, United Kingdom
- 0333 034 6100
4.3
Excellent
177 reviews
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Great time
Great time, equipment has been refreshed and the team there couldn't do more for us. Thanks very much.
29 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - York
Hi Andy, thank you for the brilliant 5* review for Tenpin York! We're pleased to hear that you had a great time and that our team were able to help during your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Best wishes - Adelaide
Clean tidy and friendly staff
27 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - York
Hi Mathew, thank you for the 5* review for Tenpin York! We're so pleased to hear that you found the venue clean and tidy and that our team provided a friendly service. We hope to see you again soon! Best wishes - Adelaide
reasonable price
reasonable price
friendly staff
only really grip would be time from ordering on app to arriving on lane however place was busy and staff were looking busy so can be forgiven
22 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - York
Hi there, thank you for rating Tenpin York 5*! We're thrilled to hear that you found the venue to be reasonably priced and that staff were friendly. We will be sure to pass your feedback on regarding wait times. We hope to see you again soon for another 5* experience. Best wishes, Jade
Fantastic family outing
Fantastic family outing, ten pin bowling and food. Will definitely go again!
22 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - York
Hey John, thank you so much for the amazing 5* rating and review of Tenpin York. We're delighted to hear you had a fantastic time out as a family and enjoyed bowling and food. We look forward to your return!
Take care,
Kirsty
Bowling & Clown Bash Game stood out to me:)
The place was newly renovated and had some great new features, such as a self-service machine that lets you get your own card to tap on the game machine and play. This is quite handy because you can easily top it up when you run out. However, it can be tempting to overspend, but if you are disciplined, it won't get the better of you. Overall, the space was clean and spacious, and we enjoyed our day. My 2 sons and I had a fantastic time! Bowling was great for coordination and getting active, and I liked the clown bash game was so much fun and really tested my reaction time, focus, and hand-eye coordination. A brilliant way to exercise both the body and the brain. Highly recommend! Thank you
22 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - York
Hey, thank you so much for the 5* rating and review of Tenpin York. We are so pleased to hear that you and your sons had such a fantastic day with us! It's wonderful to know that our newly renovated space and the self-service card system enhanced your experience. We're glad that you enjoyed the bowling and the clown bash game, finding them both fun and great for coordination and reaction time. We hope to see you again soon for another fun time!
Take care,
Kirsty
A lot of works going on that wasn’t…
A lot of works going on that wasn’t warned about prior to our visit and very loud which my toddler hated so ruined the visit slightly as it was her first time there
22 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - York
Hello Sophie,
Thank you for taking the time to rate Tenpin York 1 star. We are truly sorry to hear that ongoing works impacted your visit, especially as it was your toddler's first time. We understand how disruptive noise can be. We hope that we get the opportuntity to welcome you back again soon and that your next visit is a 5 star experience. All the best ~ Laura
Reply from Tenpin - York
Hi there, thank you for your 5* review of Tenpin York! We can't wait to welcome you back again shortly. Best wishes-Leila
son’s 6th birthday party
We booked a party for my son’s 6th birthday and it was brilliant from start to finish! Excellent value for money and the staff helping with the parties were so accommodating.
14 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - York
Hi Kerri, thank you for your 5* review of Tenpin York! We're so glad to hear how brilliant your party experience with Tenpin was and that you found it to be fantastic value for money and that our staff couldn't do enough! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Best wishes-Leila
It was good atmosphere & good arcade
It was good atmosphere & good arcade. I was with my family & we all had fun games. Loved the screen to take a photo of us all with our names
11 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - York
Hi Dawn, thank you for you 5* review of Tenpin York! We're so glad to hear that you enjoyed the arcade games and the atmosphere at our venue. See you again soon! Best wishes-Leila
Very disappointing visit
Very disappointing visit. It was a treat for my son. We arrived to what can only be described as a building site, a narrow walkway taped off, not even sure the place was open.
Once we found our way to a reception no warm welcome or explanation/apology for the building site that was going on around us. I was looking forward to a large draught Pepsi max with ice but oh no, there was no explanation just told the draught drinks weren't available so had to settle for a warm bottle of Pepsi max, no cup, no ice.
The place shouldn't be open until.the refurbishments are done!
13 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - York
Hi there, thank you for taking the time to review Tenpin York! We are very sorry to hear that the refurbishments had impacted your visit, that some of our drinks had not been available, and for any disappointment caused. Please send an email to customer.feedback@tenpin.co.uk with the subject as 'Review - York', and we can pass this on to be looked into. We hope to welcome you back again soon for a better experience. Best wishes- Adelaide
No aircon extremely uncomfortable and…
No aircon extremely uncomfortable and hot but staff were nice particularly the bar staff
1 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - York
Hi Ryan, thank you for taking the time to leave a review of Tenpin York! We are very sorry to hear that your recent experience was not as enjoyable as we would have liked! However, we are pleased to hear that the staff, particularly in the bar were nice. Your feedback is very important to us as this will help us to make improvements for future visits so please be assured all will be passed on! In the meantime, we do hope you will give us another chance and we look forward to welcoming you back! Best wishes, Jade
Absolutely fabulous children's party
Absolutely fabulous children's party. The staff were amazing and very accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
1 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - York
Hi there, thank you for rating Tenpin York 5*! We're so glad you enjoyed the party! We love to receive this kind of feedback and will be sure to pass your kind comments on! Thanks again. Best wishes, Jade
Aircon not working during heatwave
Aircon not working during heatwave - should have been advised before arrival
1 July 2026
Reply from Tenpin - York
Hello KS,
Thank you for taking the time to rate Tenpin York 1 stars. We sincerely regret the air conditioning issue during your stay and the discomfort this caused. We are reviewing our procedures to ensure better communication regarding such matters. The air conditioning should be working from the second week of August. All the best ~ Laura
Amazing friendly and professional…
Amazing friendly and professional service! Really helpful :)
I can’t remember their name exactly, sorry but Kara/Kayla was amazing!
23 June 2026
Unprompted review
Reply from Tenpin - York
Hi there,
Thank you for your fantastic 5* review at Tenpin York! We are delighted you've had such a great time whilst on your recent to us. It's great to hear you found the staff so friendly and we look forward to welcoming you back again very soon! Best wishes- Steph
Good game of bowling but the…
Good game of bowling but the overpowering smell of paint was not good. I understand this is all part of the upgrade to tenpin and cant be helped so not a major issue. Disappointed that there are no gluten free options on the menu, this could easily be sorted by having a seperate fryer for the fries and offering something like cheesy chips rather than nothing
17 June 2026
Reply from Tenpin - York
Hi Amy, thank you for leaving Tenpin York a 3* rating and review! We appreciate your feedback regarding your recent visit. We acknowledge your comments about the paint smell and the lack of gluten-free options. We will ensure that your feedback is shared with the correct teams for future improvements to be made. We hope to welcome you back again in the future for a much better experience! Best wishes - Rosie
Son's birthday…made fun
We had a fun time for my Son's birthday treat after school. The atmosphere is always good here. Never feels overcrowded or busy. Toilets always clean, staff are always welcoming and on hand to help. The prices are really good too. The kids all enjoyed it and we will always come back here. Easy to book. Parking is great.
5 June 2026
Reply from Tenpin - York
Hello Samantha, Thank you for taking your time to leave us a wonderful 5* review. We are so pleased to hear that you and your son enjoyed the birthday celebrations at our Tenpin at York! We appreciate your lovely comments regarding our facilities and staff. We will pass your feedback on to our team. We do hope to see you again very soon. Many Thanks - Kimberley
Good birthday party
Booking process could have been clearer with direct contact with the venue rather than a centralised phone centre but can't fault communication with the venue itself following the booking -- prompt and very responsive.
On the day, there was a small muddle with the food order but that was the only issue. Otherwise it was well-organised with some very nice thoughtful touches to the decorations. The kids had a great time. Food was decent and the kitchen very kindly helped out with the cake.
10 June 2026
Reply from Tenpin - York
Hi there, thank you for sharing your feedback for Tenpin York! We are pleased to hear that the communication with our venue was prompt and responsive, and that the children had a great time. We appreciate your comments regarding the muddle with the food order, and we will certainly review these points. We are glad our kitchen could assist with the cake, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future! Best wishes - Rosie
Very helpful staff
10 June 2026
Reply from Tenpin - York
Hi Ronan, thank you for leaving Tenpin York a lovely 5* rating! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your visit and found our staff to be helpful too. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon! Best wishes - Rosie
Clean and tidy friendly staff.
10 June 2026
Reply from Tenpin - York
Hi Ian, thank you for your positive feedback. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed our clean venue and friendly staff. We hope to see you again soon! Best wishes - Rosie
Reply from Tenpin - York
Hello
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit. We appreciate your 5* rating and hope to see you back soon. Best wishes - Clare
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