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The top bingo venues in and around Bath
Bingo is a fun and simple game that is enjoyed by adults across all generations. The game has been around for centuries and is played across the world.
Bingo is a fun and simple game that is enjoyed by adults across all generations. The game has been around for centuries and is played across the world.
Whether you prefer to play bingo online, at a land-based venue or a combination of the two, there are plenty of options for where to find and enjoy this classic game. In the United Kingdom, there are around 600 premises where bingo can be played and although these numbers are decreasing there are still a number of great bingo venues in and around Bath.
The popularity of bingo in the United Kingdom
In the United Kingdom, bingo has been around for decades and became hugely popular in the 1960’s. Following updates to betting and gambling laws, licenced venues began to spring up in most towns and cities around the country.
By the 1980s there were over 1600 commercial bingo venues. However, as options for evening entertainment increased and the internet became accessible to most households, offline bingo began to decline.
Many young people still opt to visit land-based bingo halls
While the stereotypical image of a bingo player may be that of an older woman, in actual fact people of all ages and genders are fans of the game. There are many more young bingo players than people might expect.
But why are bingo halls popular with younger people? One compelling reason is the social aspect of the experience, players can meet with their friends and enjoy having fun and socialising while they play.
Bingo halls are good for all-around entertainment, they have music and other casino type games, as well as a bar and provision of food. There are not many other places where you can enjoy all of these things under one roof.
Party themed bingo nights have helped attract a younger audience to a game of land based bingo.
The best land-based bingo venues in and around Bath
Whether you are a local to the area or somebody that is visiting Bath and the Somerset area for a short break, playing bingo is a great way to have an afternoon of fun at somewhere with a lively and energetic atmosphere. Luckily, this area has a great selection of licensed venues where you can enjoy the game.
Here are just a few of the best locations for playing bingo in and around Bath:
Club 3000 Bingo - Bristol, BS4 2QU Club 3000
Bingo is nearby in Bristol and describes itself as being far more than just a bingo venue. Club 3000 offers first class bingo, delicious food, and a great selection of drinks at the bar. The flat floor venue has been designed specifically for bingo and is vibrantly decorated throughout.
The venue is open Monday to Saturday 10:30 until midnight and on Sundays it is open from 11:30 until midnight. There are multiple bingo sessions on throughout the day with exciting prizes. The club runs offers throughout the year with large giveaway prizes.
There is a real sense of warmth from the locals in this venue and both regulars and first time players are welcome to play.
Bingo Lingo at Komedia - Bath, BA1 1EP
Looking for a less traditional bingo experience to enjoy with friends? Bingo Lingo is far from traditional and is a wild night out experience that is particularly popular with the younger generation of players.
At Bingo Lingo, you will experience dance offs, twerking contests and plenty of on-stage entertainment. The prizes are also just as fun and comical as the experience itself.
The event takes place regularly and tickets can be purchased in advance. It is advisable to get there early as tables are given on a first come first served basis. Additionally, there is balcony seating with a great view of the main stage where all the action takes place.
Komedia is Bath’s first community owned venue for live entertainment and hosts over 400 events a year, with Bingo Lingo being one of its most popular.
Drag Bingo at The Cork - Bath, BA1 1EB
On the last Thursday of every month opens up for Drag Bingo with the wonderful Cynthia Road and Spank. Between rounds of bingo, guests are wowed with spectacular performances and there is the opportunity to win £100 of city club points.
The Cork is located on Westgate Buildings so is in an ideal location for some site seeing in the city and is close to the train station and coach park. Food is served at the venue from 12pm to 9pm and there is a great selection of drinks on offer too.
This event is the perfect all-around entertainment for an afternoon out with friends or even a special celebration, such as a birthday or hen party.
So, whether you are looking to play the classic bingo game in a traditional bingo hall, or experience something new, Bath and the surrounding area has plenty to offer for fans of the game.
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