A NEW bowling venue is open for business in Bournemouth town centre.

Bowl Central in Westover Road offers six black walnut lanes and an urban cocktail bar.

It is situated inside the Fun Central family entertainment venue opposite the Pavilion and food and drink on offer includes pizza, paninis, beer, wine and a huge range of cocktails.

The venue is operated by Tracy Standish, the former owner of the Bowlplex brand, and Alec McQuin.

There will be an official opening party on Thursday January 30.

"Bowl Central boasts a great urban feel bar area in which to relax and incorporating six lanes for bowling in a great atmosphere" said the operators.

"It’s nothing like anything else in the area, so really is worth visiting and whether you’re thinking of taking your staff out for an evening, a corporate event for your clients or simply taking the family or your friends for a fun evening out, Bowl Central is the ideal place."