About Bowl & Social
Hamilton's only full-sized bowling alley — world-class lanes, arcade games, and food and drinks delivered straight to your lane, on Level Two of SkyCity Hamilton.
The action never stops at Bowl and Social, located on Level 2 of SkyCity Hamilton. With world-class lanes and stunning views of the Waikato River, it's the perfect place to play, relax, and have fun.
Order tasty refreshments like pizzas, fries, hot dogs, nachos and more — delivered straight to your lane via your game screen. And when you're not bowling, there's plenty more to enjoy, with arcade games and air hockey on offer.
We've got great package deals for friends, families, and groups. Looking for the perfect gift? You can purchase a Gift Certificate by emailing us at bowlandsocial@skycity.co.nz.
Packages & Offers
Team Builder Package — two games plus pizza & fries, $48pp (min 8)
All The Lanes — exclusive venue hire, $1,900 (80–120 guests)
Bowl & Bites Package — a game, a drink and a pizza, $44pp
Family Package — bowling, pizza & fries for a family of four, $125
Birthday Parties
Planning a birthday? Let Bowl and Social take the mess and stress out of the celebration! We've got two awesome party packages to choose from:
Our Kids Party Package is perfect for kids aged 5-9, where they'll enjoy a fun game of bowling and delicious bites to share
Our Tweens Party Package is ideal for the 9-14 years crew, with a game of bowling and tasty choice from our party menu
Download our free party invitation here!
Email our friendly team at bowlandsocial@skycity.co.nz to get you party planning underway!
Standard Pricing
Games | Child | Student | Adult | Senior |
|---|---|---|---|---|
One Game | $16 | $18 | $20 | $18 |
Two Games | $26 | $30 | $34 | $30 |
Prices are correct as of 26 Mar 2025 and are subject to change. Child is 14 years and under. Students must show valid secondary or tertiary identification. Seniors 65+.
- Bowling
- Arcade
- Air Hockey
- Family Friendly
Opening Hours
Hours during school holidays and public holidays may vary.
What's On at Bowl & Social
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Weekday Family Bowling
Every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Monday to Thursday, a family of four can enjoy a game of bowling together for just $55.
All The Lanes
Get exclusive use of all the lanes and the bar area with the All The Lanes package.
Birthday Packages
Let Bowl & Social take the mess and stress out of your next party — Kids and Tweens party packages, each with a free downloadable invitation.
Bowl & Bites Package
Strike, snack and sip — one game of bowling, a drink and a small pizza for $44 per person.
Family Package
Spend family time on the lanes — bowling, pizza and fries for a family of four.
Player of the Day Certificates
Celebrate kiwi kids' excellence in junior sports — Player of the Day certificates earn a free game of bowling at Bowl & Social.
Team Builder Package
Don't organise another boring work event — book a Team Builder Package at Bowl & Social.
Location & contact
Level Two, 346 Victoria Street, Hamilton Central, Hamilton 3204Level Two, SkyCity Hamilton
Get DirectionsFrequently Asked Questions
Bowl and Social is located on Level Two of SkyCity Hamilton and is accessible via the stairs and lifts (mobility access via the lifts).
No. Children under the age of 14 cannot be left unattended anywhere within the SkyCity Hamilton precinct, including Bowl and Social.
Yes, there are toilets available within the Bowl and Social outlet.
Bowl and Social is fully wheelchair accessible. Mobility access to Level Two is via the lifts, and there is ramp access to the bowling lanes.
No, use of bowling shoes and balls is included in the game pricing and packages.
SkyCity Hamilton does not offer free parking when you dine. We offer discounted parking rates if you spend a minimum of $25 at any of the outlets. You will be required to validate your ticket at the outlet in order to get the discounted rates. You can find out more about our parking options here.
Yes, you can purchase a Bowl and Social Gift Certificate by emailing us at bowlandsocial@skycity.co.nz.
Yes, most SkyCity Hamilton outlets will allow customers to bring their own cakes, when they have made a booking. Please discuss with the relevant manager of the outlet about bringing your own cake.
While most of our meat suppliers are Halal certified, all meat preparation is completed in a SkyCity Hamilton central kitchen so we cannot guarantee that meat is Halal.
No, unfortunately not someone celebrating their birthday does not bowl for free at Bowl and Social.
Unfortunately, no. Because Bowl and Social is a licensed premise, no outside food or drink may be brought in.
If you have any specific dietary requirements, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Please note that our environment does contain gluten and we cannot guarantee that it will be 100% gluten-free.