North City Tenpin
📍 Kenepuru, Wellington
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.
🏆 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.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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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!”
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.”
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.”
💬 What parents mention
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.
