Canberra Centre’s level one food court is going to be revamped into Kingpin. Photo: Supplied.
Canberrans are set to be bowled over by the arrival of a bowling alley, escape room and arcade at the Canberra Centre as huge multi-attraction venue Kingpin is set to open its doors next year.
Located on level one near Rebel, Kingpin will come with fully licensed bars, escape rooms, karaoke, bowling lanes, huge projection screens, pool tables and over 100 arcade games covering everything from classic games through to the latest high-tech experiences.
Kingpin, which is set to open early 2020, will be in the area previously utilised by the level one food court.
Canberra Centre’s retail manager Gary Stewart said there are currently no plans for the affected food retailers to reopen at the Centre but reminded customers they can still enjoy food from Ali Baba, Sumo Salad and Touch of India in their secondary locations on the lower ground food court.
Mr Stewart said the arrival of Canberra’s first Kingpin will provide a perfect location for birthdays, office parties, hen’s and buck’s nights, team building, year-end functions and launch parties.
“The arrival of Kingpin is an exciting moment for the Centre and our community, and we are very pleased to be able to deliver such a lively entertainment offer that will excite and engage customers of all ages and
backgrounds,” Mr Stewart said.
“Kingpin at Canberra Centre will be a multi-attraction experience with eight bowling lanes and four escape rooms among other exciting entertainment options including arcade games, pool tables, Kingpong and
karaoke.
“By welcoming Kingpin, we will be able to further position Canberra Centre as the ACT’s leading destination for dynamic retail, entertainment and dining experiences.”
Kingpin Canberra, with a contemporary new fit-out including upscale furnishings and modern artworks, will offer an impressive food and drinks menu to satisfy all customers, including healthy, vegetarian and child-friendly options.
There will also be a selection of small plates, specially designed to be easily shared by groups, with standouts including the Kingpin Signature Burger, Vegetarian Nachos and the Salted Caramel Smore’s Waffle.
The tenpin bowling chain already has eight locations across Australia including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Darwin and Townsville.
It is believed Kingpin will create jobs for 68 Canberra residents, covering areas across food and beverage, technical assistants and guest services.
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Ante, Tom, Tony bring on some Friday night Foosball and beers!!🤣😂
Bob Susic this sounds like a new take on the old wide world of sport bar at intensity. Miss that place.
Tom Zar yep was thinking same! Was good having footy on big screen, drifting in Daytona all with a beer in hand 🤣😂
Bob Susic Daytona!
Bob Susic wow how we need this
Bob Susic Bonzai Bobby. This does sound Like a nice Friday evening with 2, 3 or maybe even 10 beers
Tony Pavkovic definately!
Bob Susic I’ll start practicing with the beers now so when I get back to Australia I will be ready
All I hear is that KFC is going. @change.org
Noooooo.......what happened to kids space 😔!!!
Maria... fully licensed bar... tuesdays could get interesting 😜
Sarah we could take turns caring for the kids 😝!!!
Brenda Sutton ... so no more accidently going to KFC for lunch
Karen Sloane they had me at licensed bar.😂😊😊😊
Kalvin Sloane Maybe you will take me to lunch more often!!
Karen Sloane consider it done. Friday
Brett Carey well there you go... Answered.
Ben Kowalick 😮 ok!should be interesting!
Melissa Cook well that answers that
Jessica Pemberton I'm not mad about it
Then you missed the part of no plans to relocate the closed stores. Is this really worth no KFC?
I could have predicted that food court would fail much like the down stairs food court has. Given the amount of cafes and food offers in the area, with basically 90% of the north quarter area serving up some sort of Asian fusion food, it will be interesting to see how many other doors close! Hopefully kingpin do well and families make use of the new space.
Good place for a MacDonalds instead of the Chisholm shopping Centre.......
Amy Linden yessssss
i was about to tag you in this! 😍
Yessssssssss
Mag Em... that's what's happening to that food court
Ah, that's great! We can do movies and bowling afternoons.
Jone Carswell Gabriel Navarro Palma but can it ever truly replace a Nug-a-lot from KFC? 😢
boiiissss we’ve got to sus this place out when it opens cheeky drinks and bowling challenge
Jarad Ursich this is what you were telling me about.
Hayley I guess this is why all the foodcourt is shut?
Brad O'Dowd is this where those meters are from?
James Kwan let's gooooo
Kevin Zhang but do they have karaoke?
Nvm- they do!
Jess Bennett we were on to something!!! We just needed the space remember
Bianca, this is what i was telling you about
Yep thanks for the heads-up