Tenpin Plymouth Barbican

You're after a proper night out that doesn't involve standing around in some cramped city centre bar, and the bowling alley tucked into Barbican Leisure Park delivers exactly that. The lanes are spot-on, the atmosphere's buzzy without being mental, and crucially, they know how to pour a drink that won't leave you skint. What sets this place apart from your typical bowling experience is that they've actually thought about the bar side of things. The drinks menu goes beyond warm lager and sticky cocktails, and staying open until 1am on weekends means you can properly make a night of it. Perfect for birthday parties, dates that need an icebreaker, or just when you fancy doing something different on the Barbican without trudging into town.