Lane7 Leicester

You'll find this sprawling entertainment venue tucked inside the old Great Central Railway building, where exposed brick and industrial fixtures create an unexpectedly stylish backdrop for ten-pin bowling. The cocktails are properly made – their espresso martinis have developed a bit of a cult following – and the craft beer selection runs deeper than you'd expect from what could easily have been another generic bowling alley. The kitchen turns out American-style comfort food that actually hits the spot: loaded nachos piled high enough to share, proper burgers that don't fall apart, and wings with a decent kick. It's the kind of place that works whether you're planning a mate's birthday, a surprisingly decent date night, or just fancy rolling some balls after a few pints. The staff keep things moving smoothly even when it's rammed on weekends.