Hollywood Bowl XL Cardiff St. David's Opening 20 July!

FAQs

• Is there go-karting in Cardiff city centre?

  Yes! Hollywood Bowl XL Cardiff St David's is home to Cardiff's only indoor electric go-karting track. Located in the heart of the city at St David's Dewi Sant on Hills Street, our track is exclusive to the XL centre and open to families, groups, and thrill-seekers of all ages. It's fast, electric, and unlike anything else available in Cardiff city centre.

• What is Hollywood Bowl XL?

  Hollywood Bowl XL is our biggest and most ambitious centre format yet. Compared to a standard Hollywood Bowl, an XL centre offers a wider range of activities across a much larger space. Our Cardiff St Davids's XL centre spans two floors and 45,000 square feet, featuring ten-pin bowling, electric go-karting, interactive darts, arcades, pool tables, a Hollywood Diner and a Hollywood Bar, all under one roof.

• When does Hollywood Bowl Cardiff St David's open?

  Hollywood Bowl XL Cardiff St David's is opening in Summer 2026. SIgn up to our VIP mailing list to be the first to hear about the grand opening date, exclusive offers, and competitions ahead of launch.

• • What's the difference between Hollywood Bowl Cardiff St David's and the Red Dragon Centre?

    Hollywood Bowl Cardiff Red Dragon Centre will remain open and continue welcoming guests as normal. The new Hollywood Bowl XL at St David's is an entirely seperate and much larger venue, introducing our biggest centre format to Cardiff for the first time. While the Red Dragon Centre offers a fantastic bowling experience, the XL centre at St David's adds electric go-karting, interactive darts, and a significantly expanded entertainment offering across two floors and 45,000 square feet.

  • Is Hollywood Bowl Cardiff St David's suitable for children?

    Absolutley. Hollywood Bowl XL Cardiff St David's is designed with families in mind. From bowling and arcades to go-karting and the Hollywood Diner, there's something for children of all ages to enjoy.

  • Can I book bowling in Cardiff Online?

    Yes. Bowling at Hollywood Bowl XL Cardiff St David's can be booked online in advance, and we'd recommend booking ahead to secure your preferred time slot, particularly at weekends and during school holidays. Simply click book now to check availability and get your game locked in.

  • What entertainment is there in Cardiff city centre?

    Hollywood Bowl XL at St David's is Cardiff's most exciting new entertainment destination. Under one roof. you'll find ten-pin bowling, indoor electric go-karting, interactive darts with 9 game modes, classic arcades, pool tables, a Hollywood Bar and a Hollywood Diner. Whether you're after a family day out, a night out with friends, or a group event, we have it all right in the heart of Cardiff city centre at St David's Dewi Sant.

  • Is Hollywood Bowl Cardiff good for a birthday party?

    Hollywood Bowl XL Cardiff St David's is a brilliant birthday party venue for all ages. We offer children's parties, teen parties, and adult birthday packages, with a fantastic mix of activities to keep everyone entertained. Our Hollywood Diner and Hollywood Bar are on hand to make sure the celebrations go on long after the bowling is done.

  • What will happen to the existing Hollywood Bowl at Red Dragon Shopping Centre?

    As the UK’s leading ten-pin bowling and competitive socialising business, we operate multiple centres in towns and cities under the Hollywood Bowl, and Putt & Play brands across the UK. Our popular Hollywood Bowl centre in the Red Dragon Centre is trading well and will continue to remain open, welcoming friends and family to make memories together this summer and ongoing

  • What kind of development will Hollywood Bowl Group open in Cardiff?

    Hollywood Bowl Group has announced it will open a state-of the-art family entertainment centre at the popular St David’s Centre in the heart of Cardiff. The new centre will feature multi-leisure activities including ten-pin and duckpin bowling, classic arcade games, interactive darts and the brand’s premier of electric go-karting.

  • Why choose Cardiff for Hollywood Bowl’s biggest new centre opening?

    Cardiff is a thriving city with a rich leisure and hospitality culture. Opening a second centre in the city is an exciting opportunity for Hollywood Bowl and will create new employment opportunities for the local community. We’re delighted to call Cardiff the home of our new family entertainment and competitive socialising offer, where guests will be able to enjoy ten-pin and duckpin bowling, play arcades, pool, interactive darts, and race on electric go-karts, all under one roof

  • Why is this development significant for Hollywood Bowl Group?

    The new facility at St David’s Centre will be Hollywood Bowl’s biggest new centre opening in the UK. The multi-million pound project will deliver quality and affordable family entertainment in a state-of-the-art centre, providing an exciting opportunity for the brand to scale-up what we’re famous for with mix of competitive socialising activities and attractions under one roof.

  • How Many People Can I go bowling with?

    In all our centres there is no limit on the number of people who can bowl together in a group.

    We have installed full height dividers between the lane seating areas. The maximum capacity we allow on each lane is 8 players.
    

  • Can I Get Food and Drink Whilst Bowling?

    Yes, of course, you can get food and drink whilst at Hollywood Bowl. Food and drinks can be ordered using the QR code on tables and menus, at selected centres, or from the bar and Diner.

    We recommend that you pre-order food and drink when booking your game. If you do wish to order and pay in centre, contactless payments are preferred.
    

  • Do you have disabled access?

    Yes, our centre has been built to ensure it is accessible for people with disabilities.

  • Is there parking available?

    St David's is a 2,000-space contemporary 24-hour car parking facility, which for shoppers, will be one of the best priced places to park in the city centre. The car park is safe and secure with a 24-hour CCTV system monitoring the 6-storey facility, to ensure after a long-day shopping you don't forget on which level you've parked, our car park is colour coded, uses easy to read and re-call icons and each level is named after a Welsh river! 

    Accessible parking is located on most levels. Only level that doesn’t have accessible parking is level 8.

    A second car park of 550 spaces can be found underneath John Lewis. The same benefits apply, only from here you can exit directly into the John Lewis department store in addition to into the centre.

  • Do you have concession rates?

    Yes, we offer a concession rate of around 50% for disabled guests and their carers, as well as seniors.
    This rate is available every weekday before 6pm, for 48 weeks out of 52, including the summer and Easter holidays.
    Find out more about our concession rates here.
    

  • Is there an Admissions Policy

    Yes. No under 18s are allowed in the premises without a responsible adult after 8pm and no under 18s in the bar area without a responsible adult at all times. For further details please see our Admission Policy.

  • How long does a game of bowling take?

    We allow 10 minutes per person, per game. Therefore, 1 game for 2 guests is allocated a 20 minute time slot.
    2 games for 2 guests would be allocated a 40 minute time slot, etc.

  • Do I have to pay to watch someone else bowl?

    No. If you want to watch someone bowl without playing then there is no charge for this.

  • Do you have free wifi?

    Yes, you can access free wifi in our centre using the cloud.

  • Is there a cashpoint nearby?

    Yes, we have a cash machine within our centre for guests to use. Cash withdrawals are free.

  • Do you have a change machine for the amusements?

    Yes.

  • Do you have play for prizes?

    Yes. Find out more about play for prizes here.

  • Do you have VIP lanes?

    No

  • Is there disabled parking available?

    Yes, there is disabled parking available within the Leisure park.

  • Do you have air conditioning?

    Yes.

  • Is Hollywood Bowl dog friendly?

    With the exception of trained guide or assistance dogs, no animals are permitted into our centres. Trained guide or assistance dogs must be well-behaved at all times when supporting a customer in our centres.