North City Tenpin

North City Tenpin

Visit North City Tenpin in Porirua, Porirua. This venue has an average rating of 4.3 out of 345 reviews, with the latest ratings ranging from 1 to 5. It appears there are mixed reviews for the North City Tenpin.

This venue has 18 machines.

35 Kenepuru Drive, Kenepuru, Porirua 5022, New Zealand

Opening hours

Monday: 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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Opening hours

Monday: 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 09:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 09:00 PM
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Latest reviews

Jack Law
20/08/2023
Amazing staff, top class service from Will and Devan, thanks for the help, tasty food and a quality bowling experience. Easy 5 stars.
Lakeshia Livapulu
20/08/2023
We were a group of six and we enjoyed it. The music was great and the manager was very helpful and good to us.
kenny king
19/08/2023
Friend & I had Awsome time there 2day drinks were great aswell๐Ÿ˜ staff very friendly ??'???'?too
Jay Gibb
01/07/2023
Great place for bowling. Atmosphere is awesome with the disco lights and music. Always pretty busy when I've gone. A little bit expensive in my opinion, cost us around $40 for 2 adults and 1 toddler to play 1 game of bowling. Still, a lot of fun for the family.
Christina Pemerika
17/06/2023
Beautiful family night out & dinner. 5 kids & 5 adults. 2 rounds of bowling, two platters and 2 fountains of drinks. It was abit expensive however it was lovely that we could reserve two lanes prior to heading in and it wasn't as busy as most other bowling places in wellington. The music was lovely and the lights were dimmed so it seemed like a disco part to the kids. Awsome selection of balls for the kids & alternatives to help them. We are looking forward to our next family night out here ??'?๐Ÿพ
Grant Roberts
07/05/2023
My only suggestion here, you have a revolving screen with the menu & prices but even with my speed-reading can't keep up, sure i could ask for a menu, I was more curios than anything. Great service & friendly
Taleen Stretton
17/04/2023
In addition to my first review and in order to respond to the manager, it was not "several weeks ago", it was on 1 April and I don't think it is too late to change your music videos or speak to your staff about their lack of customer service. I'm not the only one who has mentioned this in their reviews so sort it out.
Taleen Kassabian
16/04/2023
Had my son's birthday party here a few weeks ago. There seemed to be just one worker running around doing everything. She ignored me for about 3 minutes at the bar while I waited to get a drink - all she had to do was to look up from her paperwork and acknowledge me. She also looked at me like I had 3 heads when l asked for another top up of the kids' drinks. She was pretty curt with us the whole time and needs some education in customer service. Also didn't appreciate the inappropriate music videos playing - not suitable at all for the time of day and clientele (mostly kids). Would not recommend for a party.
Ginjay NZ
06/03/2023
This place is on the precipice of being great. With some TLC is could easily be modernized to attract a wider crowd or even converted into the retro 80s bowling centre that it once was. In the current state, it's got a feeling of abandonment towards the general community while keeping the local pro and rec leagues at it's core. But what would I know ๐Ÿ˜‚

Prices seem steep (for the lack of atmosphere)... Only benefit is that there is nothing really around to compete against.

Excited to keep an eye on this place and see if any of this feedback is implemented ๐Ÿ™

Best of luck
Janice Sturmey
05/02/2023
I was out with my family and we thought it would be nice to pop in and play a couple of games. A member of staff told me I was rude not to reserve first and it is only good manners to book ahead.
Monica Janse
25/01/2023
Good fun with friendly group. Very hot, but good with fans going.
Mark Mataipule
28/12/2022
It's OK, needs a lot of repairs. Has lost a lot of its soul these past few years but it still is a decent place for bowling. Probably only visit if you have to or on a budget for lanes. Food and drinks are a bit pricey and kinda average.
Paul Pettit
24/09/2022
Not only a great place for a birthday party or corporate event but if you or any kids want to get into the sport of bowling North City Tenpin in Porirua is the place.

They have leagues to bowl in from fun doubles through to more serious leagues. You don't have to be a pro.

And for the kids there's Bowl Patrol for beginners, then Ally Cats for when they get the hang of it through to the elite level of National Champion and New Zealand representatives. There's a place and coaching available for all kids.

Harry's pro shop there is the best for all your bowling gear too from balls to shoes. And, Harry himself is the best ball driller in the land.

A fantastic place with awesome owners.
Will Pettit
16/07/2022
Should've written this a long time ago. It's the best bowling center in the country, there's no debate about it. As a tenpin bowler, it's the best facility I could ask for. The best owners, incredible coaches, and great coaching programs such as Bowl Patrol for young kids, as well as leagues to get people to the same position I'm in today. North City Tenpin made it possible for me to travel internationally representing New Zealand for the first time this month. It's a shame only 5 stars is the limit for reviews, I would go higher.
Teina Rota
15/07/2022
To the elderly person on tonight I found she was very rude and looked like she couldn't be bothered serving anyone. I felt sorry for the young girl serving customers for bowling as she was so busy. I'm not racist or anything but your worker whom seemed liked she was Indian served who she wanted. I waited a good 10 minutes to be served for a pint of beer. She wasn't serving anyone at the time but kept walking an ignoring her customers. Unfortunately I found she was damn rude not only to me but other customers an I hope they place a comment. If u gonna treat customers like that woman u need to find another job. We maybe Pacific Islanders u need to treat us all da same. My family is there to have a fun night not to be treated that way. Bowlarama find better staff that relates to all cultures. This happened at Kenepuru tonight.by the way the young girl did more work than the older lady
Barry Hudson
18/06/2022
Great place to spend time with mates and friends. Friendly and great staff. Awesome facilities for bowling ๐ŸŽณ and kicking back having fun. Drinks and food available there
Greg Milne
14/04/2022
Bowling isn't really my thing. Didn't really enjoy the venue and also a bit pricey for 2 adults and a 4 year old. $70 for 2 games not really worth it.
Friendly team there which made it a little bit better.