New newcastle city centre venue promising ‘self-serve chaos’ with opening soon

THE NEWCASTLE SUBTERRANEAN ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE IS THE FIRST OF TWO BEING OPENED BY THE RENOWNED COMPANY IN NEWCASTLE THIS SUMMER 17:07, 30 May 2025 Boutique bowling company Lane7 has teased

details of its newest venue which it says will deliver ‘self-serve chaos’ in the city centre. The fast-growing entertainment group, which first launched in Newcastle in 2011, revealed last

year how it was planning to open another two sites in the city centre, starting with a second Lane7 at The Gate, set over two floors at the former nightclub and bar The Lofts and The Hustle.

Plans then emerged for a subterranean gaming centre in the former Sports Direct store at Monument Mall. The prime Northumberland Street building is also being transformed to become the new

home for Lloyds Bank. Site plans showed how the basement area will be divided up, with everything from pool tables, air hockey and arcade games to duckpin bowling lanes, which is similar to

ten pin bowling but the pins are shorter and lighter, making it more difficult to get a strike. Now it can be revealed that the venue is weeks away from being opened in the basement of the

building under the name ML7 - the first under its new brand which stands for mini Lane7. A spokesman for the company said: “The concept is ‘self-serve chaos in the city centre’ and this is

basically the Gen-Z sibling to Lane7’s millennial. ML7 is Lane7’s rebellious younger sibling, and it’s going to be faster, scrappier, more spontaneous. It’s the ‘sling your bag down, grab a

cue, and figure it out as you go’ kind of night out. Where Lane7 is the destination, ML7 is the detour that becomes the plan. WE HAVE A DEDICATED NEWSLETTER FOR WHAT’S ON NEWS AND REVIEWS.

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continues below “It’s built for drop-ins, short bursts of chaos, mid-week fun, and Monument locals who just want something different without needing to make a night of it. You don’t need a

big group, a big budget, or big plans. Just show up.” The company said there won’t be a formal check-in area at ML7 and even the bar will be a self-serve area. The firm added: “Serve

yourself at the bar – you don’t need us to pour your pints. We’ll just hold you up. "Whether you’re swinging by after shopping, starting your night out, or escaping the office for a

post-work pool session, ML7 makes play instant. No faff, no queues, no bar tab required. CHRONICLELIVE HAS CREATED A DEDICATED WHATSAPP COMMUNITY FOR WHAT’S ON NEWS AND UPDATES. YOU CAN JOIN

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first self-serve games space: duckpin bowling, arcades, darts, and more – all wrapped up in one bold, neon-lit playground. You won’t miss it.” An official opening date has yet to be

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