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North City Tenpin

📍 Kenepuru, Wellington

★4.3(394 Google reviews)đŸ‘ļAll ages

Family-owned tenpin bowling venue in Porirua with 20 professional lanes, full kitchen and bar, arcade games, and a pro shop. Specialises in birthday parties and group functions with glow and party lighting effects on weekends.

✓ 20 professional lanes✓ Weekend glow and party lighting✓ On-site pro shop✓ Full kitchen and bar✓ Groups of 250+ catered
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★★★★★Featured review by Samantha Moffat

Millar and Mary absolutely stand out women. I felt I was quite demanding as we arrived, and we had a few issues while there. Nothing but accommodating. I also noted an issue with our lane company, which was promptly fixed. My husband and I hadn't been on a date in a long time. This place made me want to go again. The staff should be highly recommended on their performance. Incredible! We'll be back when the beers are allowed to flow again!

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Staff responsiveness stands out — requests are fixed promptly and owners are hands-on. One long-time bowler says it's "probably the best lane I have ever been to — well maintained, with a pro shop on site. The owner Chris is very nice and never shy from giving good tips." Food cooked on premises is praised by kids at group events.

â„šī¸ What to Know Before You Go

💡Booking by phone is recommended — call (04) 237 4428 for fastest response
⏰The pro shop is available by appointment — contact Chris at the centre
đŸŽŸī¸Weekend sessions include glow and party lighting effects
🚗The venue can accommodate groups of 250 and over

đŸ’Ŧ What Families Are Saying

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4.3
★★★★★

394 Google reviews

Lane quality and maintenance45%
Staff and owner service35%
Party and group event capability20%
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Samantha Moffat

11 months ago

★★★★★

“Millar and Mary absolutely stand out women. I felt I was quite demanding as we arrived, and we had a few issues while there. Nothing but accommodating. I also noted an issue with our lane company, which was promptly fixed. My husband and I hadn't been on a date in a long time. This place made me want to go again. The staff should be highly recommended on their performance. Incredible! We'll be back when the beers are allowed to flow again!”

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S Chan

7 months ago

★★★★★

“I have been doing bowling in quite a few places. As someone who started bowling for just a few months, this is probably the best lane I have ever been to - well maintained, with a pro shop on site. The owner Chris is very nice and never shy from giving you some good tips on bowling! Though bit far from the City, if you love bowling, this is the place to go.”

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Vera Te Taite

2 years ago

★★★★★

“Had the best time at the Norths junior Red rugby breakup. The kids really enjoyed themselves. They also loved the food which was cooked on the premises.”

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Anaci du Plessis

11 months ago

★★★★★

“My daughter and I used to come on Wednesday evenings for a chill game and a bit of bonding time. I love the venue and the staff are great. However with the new pricing model it's not viable for us anymore. I hope you'll adjust it so that it makes sense for 2 people. We would like to have a chill game while chatting about things and not time-limited. I unfortunately can't afford $25 per person with half an hour limit. That being said, the new prices are fantastic for larger groups and is great value for money.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

North City Tenpin is owned and operated by Chris and Ally Haynes, with over 20 years of tenpin bowling experience. The venue features 20 well-maintained lanes, a full kitchen and bar, arcade games, 18 gaming machines, and an on-site pro shop. Weekend sessions include glow effects, party lighting, and curated music. Groups of 250 and over are catered for, with birthday parties a speciality.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday12:00 – 21:00
Tuesday12:00 – 21:00
Wednesday10:00 – 21:00
Thursday10:00 – 21:00
Friday10:00 – 22:00
Saturday10:00 – 21:00
Sunday10:00 – 21:00

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