The Planet Cork

Lanes among laser tag and a 9D cinema

On the Old Mallow Road in Blackpool, The Planet is the Cork branch of a four-centre chain that also runs venues in Athlone, Ennis and Galway. Bowling shares the building with laser tag, American pool, interactive darts, shuffleboard, an arcade, a soft play area and a 9D cinema. Tenpin Ireland's centre list records 16 lanes here, although the operator's own pages give no figure.

Booking works two ways. A lane can be taken for one, one and a half or two hours for up to six people, or each player can pay per game. Over-18s can add a drink from the bar through the Bowl'n'Beer and Bowl'n'Cocktails deals. Food comes from Big Al's, which serves burgers, wraps, chicken tenders, loaded fries and kids' meals.