Village Bowl

We went with a group of friends here and it did not disappoint. It was on a friday night so it was packed and we had to wait for about two and a half hours to get our turn. We paid for two rounds each which costs us KES1000 each. I round goes for KES500. This comes inclusive of the bowling shoes. Remember to carry your socks or you’ll be charged separately for that. They whole experience was amazing. We got so competitive. This place has 11 bowling aisles and it made it easier because we got two for us only. They also have air hockey and a few other games on sight to keep you busy while you wait your turn. They sell a few snacks here that were very yummy. I don’t remember the prices though. I’d recommend reserving or going early enough to avoid waiting for such a long time. This place is perfect for groups of friends.

Bowling is something we’ve always wanted to try as a group of friends so when one of us suggested checking out the new bowling place, we were all in. We took an Uber from town to village market which was 840KES. The mall itself is such a beautiful place. It was such a vibe. We found our way to the bowling alley soon after going through the stores around. There were quite a number of people so we waited for out turn. We waited so longgggg. I got the vibe that they let the white people go first. That was just my experience though some of my friends who have gone have had the same. We then paid 500KEs per person and were given our shoes. And the game begun. The village bowl has about 11 lanes. It was so much fun we even forgot the kind of service they had. Each person got a turn and their score was recorded on the screen above us. It got so competitive. My team managed to win The place is so much fun. A great place for family game nights since the have an option for children. It was a fun experience especially when you are with a great group of friends. This place has ample parking at a fee, numerous restaurants in the mall with a wide variety of food from different cultures to choose from.

I was at the bowling alley in March this year. It is located in village market on Limuru road in Nairobi. The village bowl has about 11 lanes and definitely accommodates a large number of people in groups per hour. Bowling is such a fun activity that can be done for any occasion from birthday, to hanging out with friends and also spending time with family. We went to celebrate a friend’s birthday at village market and then decided to first have fun as part of the celebration. We got to the place at around 5pm and had to book for a chance to play. Turns out the line was longer than expected so the earlier you get there the better. So we had to wait for about 2 hours before we were able to play. We decided to use this time to do the celebrations and cake cutting during this time. When it was our time to play we had to get shoes for bowling. The cost of the shoes is part of the payment done for the sport which is ksh500 per person but I would advise you to carry your own socks. The game was so fun and since most of us were learners we opted to raise the barriers along the gutter in the start and with time we lowered them to create a more challenging experience. For the children there is a kiddie bowl-roller for them and they will definitely have fun too. At the bowling center you can purchase drinks and they have a sitting area for those who don’t want to bowl but can watch. There is also a pool table for those who would rather play pool or as one waits their turn for bowling. I loved that the bowling shoes are disinfected immediately a player returns them after their game. It is an amazing chill spot to have fun and make memories at the same time. An experience I’ll definitely redo!

Any activity that involves work or actually requires me to use any amount of energy is generally a no for me.I prefer to stay indoors or when I go out sit somewhere probably a nice little restaurant and just dine. This activity located in the heart of Village market is for people who like adrenaline filled experiences. Personally I felt I over exerted myself when I visited (okay not really ).I went here with my friends for their student Thursday deal and we got to save 100/= off which as pretty fair. It actually wasn’t my first time because I’d already been to the village bowl before it was closed for renovation. When we entered it was such a vibrant and lively space perfect for friends and families to hang out. The decor made the background very beautiful and the whole vibe on entry instantly gives you a shot of energy. They gave us shoes which were quite fitting and for the 400/=we paid we got to play one round. My friends who were there like looked like they had such a thrill out of it and you could hear the loud laughing and mocking of those who lost several rounds . Personally I sat down on their little couches(which are perfect btw) after one round. I ordered food and drinks from their menu as I lazed around.Other people kept themselves busy by playing a game or two of pool.This place gets really full on some occasions and you have to wait for a while before any of the bowling alleys can be free.Even with this, you’d probably not feel inconvenienced because Village market on it’s own is full of so many activities.The attendants are really friendly and I remember on one occasion they saw me losing so much and decided to add supporting rails just to give me some face . Overally,a very fun filled activity.

Sitting in your house watching Netflix can get boring, especially during a pandemic. To break the monotony, my crew decided to try out something new, and the Village Bowl at the Village market was where we ended up. Adrenaline junkies always mischaracterize bowling as a boring sport for wimps. But I was pleasantly surprised by the competitiveness of the two matches we played. Village Bowl is a large bowling alley with 11 lanes, pool tables and foosball tables. The price for bowling is KSh500 per person and pool is KSh200 per round. The facility provided clean bowling shoes in all our sizes. Remember to carry socks when you visit though. You won’t be given shoes if you don’t have socks. And without bowling shoes you aren’t allowed to play. Waiting times were quite long, but we entertained ourselves by playing pool. I suck at pool, so I lost all rounds. But when it came to bowling, I was pretty good. Finishing 3rd in both rounds isn’t that bad for a novice. I also managed to get a few strikes, and there is no better feeling in bowling than getting a strike, it’s exhilarating. Am pretty confident with practice I might become the next world bowling champion?. The top two players were getting strikes throughout, they are honestly wasting their potential if they don’t go PRO soon. Food and alcohol are usually sold in the bowling alley. However, when we were there alcohol wasn’t being served, as it was against COVID-19 Guidelines. Fast Wi-Fi is also available for you social media junkies out there. The staff were friendly and really helpful. Pool tables and bowling balls were sterilized after every round to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission. By the time I was done my fingers were numb. My advice for bowling novices out there is, “go for the lightest ball”. The heavy balls messed up my fingers for a week?. It was a fun experience and I look forward to bowling there again, hopefully alcohol will be available next time.

I went here on a casual Wednesdays with some friends to let loose and relax.It has a very relaxed ambiance,very casual and chill. There were so many families present and it’s definitely one of the things to do with your family in the vast mall that is Village market. The Village bowl actually also had some games other than bowling present and a Hangouts lounge where you can sit and relax in case the bowling gets too exhausting. It usually costs around Kshs 350 per person per game(Mon to Friday 10a.m to 4p.m) From 4p.m it Kshs 500 per person per game, as well as weekends.I found this price fair enough and even went for a couple of rounds.I had never gone for bowling before and that was my first time.There was so much adrenaline on my part and I couldn’t get enough. Probably because I kept winning. All the sore losers were too tired after 1 round. You also get to enjoy all the other amenities that Village Market has to offer which trust me ,are alot.There’s several food stalls , restaurants ,bars ,wineries ,supermarkets, shops and even art galleries They offer you shoes for bowling and they are available in varied sizes so that shouldn’t be a point of concern.