Bowling in Chatswood

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Chatswood makes bowling easy to organise for a group, because trains and the Metro stop in the middle of it and the shopping centres mean paid parking is never far away. Strike Bowling Chatswood is on level 4 at 65 Albert Avenue and is the largest of Strike's Sydney venues, with 10 lanes alongside a laser tag arena, two escape rooms, two private karaoke rooms, a cocktail bar and an outdoor terrace. That mix is the appeal for a party: bowl a game, move on to laser tag or karaoke, and finish at the bar without changing venues.

The practical details for bowling in Chatswood:

Getting there: Chatswood station is about five minutes' walk via the Albert Avenue exit. If you drive, the Mandarin Centre off Victor Street gives the first three hours free when your ticket is validated at the venue.
The experience: bowling shoes are provided, or you can wear your own closed-toe, flat-soled shoes. Packages can be topped up with a second game or a round of laser tag.
Group size: Strike's party packages are priced per person, so they scale with your guest list, and the two-hour packages include a reserved area for an hour to keep the group together.
Booking: bowling starts from $22 per person and party packages from $52 per person. Choose a package and confirm numbers early, especially if you want a Friday or Saturday night.
Food and drinks: the kitchen serves pizzas, burgers, share plates and snacks, and the functions menu adds finger food such as sliders, chicken bruschetta and corn ribs. Dietary needs can be catered for.

Teen packages start at $40 per person, so the venue works for a younger birthday as well as a work party or a bucks night. Anyone who looks under 25 should bring ID. For a group that can't agree on one activity, having bowling, laser tag, escape rooms and karaoke on the same floor settles the argument.

Let the Good Times Roll is $52 per person for an hour, with a game of bowling, shared pizza and fries, a party host and a cocktail or drink on arrival.
The $80 per person package runs for two hours, with shared food, a reserved area for an hour and a one-hour beverage package.
At $108 per person you add five finger-food items and a two-hour beverage package.
You can also build your own package, and teen packages start at $40 per person.

More than bowling under one roof

A laser tag arena for a round between or after games.
Two escape rooms for smaller teams who want a puzzle as well.
Two private karaoke rooms for when the group wants its own space.
A fully stocked cocktail bar and an outdoor terrace to finish the night.

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Where should we park for bowling in Chatswood?

The Mandarin Centre off Victor Street is the best option, with the first three hours free when your ticket is validated inside the venue. That covers even the two-hour party packages.

How much is bowling at Strike Chatswood?

Bowling starts from $22 per person. Party packages run from $52 per person for an hour with food, a host and a drink on arrival, up to $108 per person with finger food and a two-hour beverage package.

Do we need to bring bowling shoes?

No, bowling shoes are provided. You can wear your own instead as long as they are closed-toe and flat-soled.

Is Strike Chatswood suitable for a teenager's birthday?

Yes, Strike offers teen packages from $40 per person. Any adults in the group who look under 25 should bring ID.

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