Tenpin Sheffield: Major bowling, karaoke and laser tag complex set to open on Angel Street

A major new bowling and entertainment complex in Sheffield city centre could open at the end of this year and create 50 jobs.

Bosses at Ten Entertainment have shared their ambitions for the huge former Argos store on Angel Street after submitting plans for a a bowling alley, laser tag, escape rooms, karaoke, restaurant and bar.

A spokesman said: “Ten Entertainment is excited to be opening in Sheffield, most likely at the end of 2023 or Quarter 1 2024. Whilst the investment will not be disclosed you can be assured that it is a significant sum which will deliver a state-of-the-art venue and a great experience for our guests.

“It will bring a good number of jobs to Sheffield, approximately 50 people. Sheffield is a city that Ten has wanted to operate in for a long time and now we have the perfect site in Angel Street which has excellent transport links and is close to Hallam University”.

Tenpin Ltd, part of Bedford-based Ten Entertainment Group, has submitted plans to Sheffield City Council but workers are already busy on site.

The firm has 49 sites in the UK, including in Leeds, Doncaster and Castleford, with more than 1,100 bowling lanes.

It also boasts the UK’s first ‘Hyperbowling’ experience, Sector 7 laser arenas, Houdini’s escape rooms, karaoke, state-of-the-art arcades, American pool tables, table tennis, soft play and a ‘great food and drink offering’.

Sheffield already has ten pin bowling venues at Lane 7 on Matilda Street, just off The Moor, and Clubhouse in Meadowhall. 

The application follows a string of entertainment-focused venues in the city centre including Boom Battle Bar, Roxy Ball Room, Billy Big Balls and Glory Holes.