Bowling in Melbourne's South East

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Bowling across the South East means a carnival setting: Archie Brothers Chadstone fits its lanes into a circus-themed arcade bar in The Social Quarter, on level 1 of the Chadstone shopping centre.

Around the lanes, the floor is packed with arcade and ticket games, dodgem cars and virtual reality rides, all running off one game card, so a group can drift between a frame and a dodgem lap without anyone paying an entry fee.

Putting together an Archie's bowling party:

Hour-long starter: one game of bowling, served with mixed pizzas and fries for the table – or swap the lanes for an hour of arcade play.
Two-hour versions: either length of drinks package – one hour or two – with house beer, wine, cider and soft drinks and a choice of finger food.
Who it fits: packages are built for groups of 10 to 30.
A base for the group: a reserved area comes with every function.
Extra snacks: nachos, onion rings, lollies and thick shakes can be added.

Packages start from $23 per person. Kids are welcome, but under-18s can stay until 8pm every day, so a children's bowling party needs an early slot.

The Circus Sour arrives topped with fairy floss.
The Candy Stand is a boozy strawberry shake.
House beer, wine and cider come with the two-hour packages.
Thick shakes cover anyone skipping the bar.

Sorting the details for Chadstone

Outside food is not allowed; plan to order from Dazzler's Diner.
Carpark B on level P4 is the closest place to park.
After 8pm the venue is 18 and over with valid ID.
Guests can load as much or as little credit onto their game card as they like.

Ten-Pin Bowling, Explained

Is Archie Brothers Chadstone suitable for a kids' bowling party?

Kids are welcome until 8pm every day. After that the venue is 18 and over, with valid ID required.

Can we bring food or a platter to the party?

No, outside food isn't allowed. Packages include pizzas and fries or finger food, and extras such as nachos and onion rings come from Dazzler's Diner.

Which Chadstone car park is nearest Archie Brothers?

Carpark B on level P4. The venue is on level 1, in The Social Quarter.

What can non-bowlers do at Archie Brothers?

Play arcade and ticket games, drive the dodgem cars, try the virtual reality rides or sit at the cocktail bar.

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