Bowling alleys have long followed a tradition of being cheap, shabby and uninspiring. Thankfully Lane7 is a major outlier in this terrible trend. You will be blown away by the retro yet very clean cut styling throughout the venue. First things first, you are met with a small but stunning bar, that leads on to an open restaurant and a modest but very funky four lanes. Not to worry though, there are another 4 lanes upstairs as well as a decent pool hall and a few ping pong tables. Although small, the range of drinks they offer is excellent and covers all bases; including commercial lines, some local real ales & stouts, a great wine collection and some wondrous "hard shakes". The draught options are available by the half, pint and by the "Growler" - again another very cool feature. But onto the important stuff.....the food. Although relatively simple, the American diner menu offers all of the classics, topped off with a shed load of sheer sexiness. They have blown the few competitors that they have completely out of the water. Highlights include the smoked pork ribs, barbecued lamb belly and smoked chicken liver pate....and they're only the starters! Expect expertly balanced dishes that offer a real taste of American cuisine, fair finer than what you would usually come across. The pricing is fair given the calibre of the venue. A few teething problems exist within the serving and kitchen staff, but that's inevitable when you're brand new. What Lane7 can't be denied of, is their outstanding concept...a true stroke of genius. For now they're getting a solid. 85%
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