Livingston shopping centre's new state of the art Hollywood Bowl venue opening date revealed
New West Lothian attraction coming soon
The countdown is officially on as Hollywood Bowl prepares to open a new, 26,500 sq ft multi-million-pound venue at The Centre in Livingston.
Opening on Saturday, November 21, at 9am, the state-of-the-art venue will feature 22 bowling lanes, including four exclusive Hollywood-themed VIP lanes complete with leather sofas, velvet drapes and dedicated lane hosts, alongside pool tables and an amusement area showcasing “some of the UK's latest arcade games”.
Hollywood Bowl's signature bar and diner will be serve a menu of favourites, from burgers and hot dogs to milkshakes and cocktails. Guests can also order food and drinks directly to their bowling lane.
The chain currently has no other venues in Lothian, with the closest Hollywood Bowl located in Dunfermline.
Pre-bookings are now open on the Hollywood Bowl website, giving visitors the chance to secure their lanes ahead of the big launch in West Lothian.
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Simon Eatough, director at LCP, part of M Core and asset manager to The Centre, Livingston, said: "The opening of Hollywood Bowl will bring a much-anticipated new entertainment experience to The Centre, Livingston, giving visitors even more choice when it comes to enjoying quality time with family and friends.
"This investment reflects our long-term commitment to The Centre, Livingston, and our confidence in Livingston as a thriving destination for retail and leisure.
"We will continue to remain focused on enhancing our offer and strengthening its position as a leading shopping, leisure and entertainment destination in Scotland, with even more exciting plans in the pipeline."
To mark the opening and expansion into the leisure sector, which also coincides with The Centre, Livingston's 50th anniversary, various activities will take place on the weekend prior to the launch and on the day.
These include the installation of a 3ft x 22ft inflatable bowling lane to help hone your skills before the opening, roaming performers dressed as bowling pins handing out branded badges, appearances from 'Livi the Unicorn' mascot in a Hollywood Bowl shirt, face painting and a bowling-themed face-in-the-hole board for photo opportunities.
Laura MacDougall, centre manager at Hollywood Bowl Livingston, said: "We're really excited to be opening at The Centre, Livingston and can't wait to welcome our first guests.
"The team has worked hard to get everything ready, and we're looking forward to bringing a fantastic new entertainment experience to Livingston, giving families and friends even more ways to have fun and make memories together."
A live musician will also perform a specially curated playlist of iconic American classics to welcome the venue's very first guests, with the first five people in the queue receiving a £50 Gift Card courtesy of The Centre to mark the occasion.
Patrick Robbertze, centre director at The Centre, Livingston, added: "With the countdown now on, it's exciting to see Hollywood Bowl taking shape as the team puts the finishing touches to this fantastic new, state-of-the-art venue.
'Its arrival will bring a fresh dimension to our 'shop, eat and play' offering, giving visitors even more ways to enjoy their time at the shopping centre."