Lane7 Manchester

You'll hear the satisfying crash of pins before you even step inside this polished entertainment venue on Deansgate. The bowling lanes are gleaming and modern, but it's the food that'll keep you here longer than planned. Their burgers are genuinely excellent – thick, juicy patties with toppings that actually make sense together, not the usual throw-everything-at-it approach. The atmosphere strikes that tricky balance between date night and mates' night out perfectly. You can grab a booth for dinner and drinks without touching a bowling ball, or make a full evening of strikes, spares and sharing plates. The cocktails are surprisingly decent too, which isn't always a given at these combo venues.