Tenpin Northampton

You wouldn't necessarily come to Sixfields just for a drink, but if you're already at Tenpin throwing strikes (or more likely, gutter balls), their bar area is actually a pleasant surprise. The drinks selection goes beyond the usual bowling alley fare, and the atmosphere manages to feel more like a proper bar than an afterthought. The space works well whether you're grabbing a pint between frames or settling in for a proper session after your lanes finish. It's particularly busy at weekends when the whole complex buzzes with families and groups of mates, but even on quieter weekday evenings, it's a decent spot for a casual drink without the trek into town centre.