Restaurant
The Keys
Unit 1/188 Plenty Rd, Preston VIC 3072, Australia
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Unit 1/188 Plenty Rd, Preston VIC 3072, Australia
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Right on Plenty Road, this sprawling converted factory pairs retro tenpin bowling with a massive beer garden and elevated pub feeds. Free entry means you can pop in just for a pint or stay for hours. Regulars head straight for the chicken parma or buffalo wings before staking out the pool tables and arcade cabs. Mid-century timber lanes give way to vintage neon and a courtyard made for sunny afternoons, with a cold schooner in hand.
- Retro Amusements: Classic timber bowling lanes, pool tables, and vintage arcade cabinets housed in a former warehouse.
- Elevated Pub Grub: Hearty chicken parmigiana, buffalo wings, and steaks paired with beers on tap and cocktails.
- Free Entry, Pay-Per-Game: No door charge to enter, dine, or drink, with fees charged solely per bowling game.
- Beer Garden & Lounge: Sprawling layout featuring an outdoor courtyard, multiple bar areas, and indoor fireplaces.
What's On at The Keys
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
Why Choose The Keys
Why guests choose The Keys for social entertainment, classic bowling, and elevated pub dining.
Quality Pub Dining & Craft Drinks
Guests enjoy generous pub favourites, share-friendly snacks, and craft drinks that far exceed typical bowling alley fare.
generous pub classics and share-friendly snacks that do exactly what they’re meant to do between frames
Debi Slinger Free Entry Pay-Per-Game Flexibility
The venue welcomes patrons with free entry, allowing guests to visit purely for dining or drinks without cover fees.
To enter The Keys there is no admission fee however if you want to partake in a game of bowling, there is a game fee.
Normandy C Jr All-in-One Gathering Spot
A multi-activity layout keeps friend groups, dates, and families engaged together across bowling, pool, and arcade games under one roof.
The Keys is a great spot for date nights, double dates or catching up with friends. We came for the bowling but ended up spending a few hours there with the arcade games, pool tables and dining in.
Foodie Queen21 Spacious Social Environment
The expansive venue provides ample room for social groups of all types to gather comfortably for hours.
What a great family and social place to spend on a Saturday night with family and friends.
Miles Sikic Vintage Bowling Aesthetic
Mid-century timber bowling lanes and period decor evoke a classic, immersive retro atmosphere.
The Keys gives the older style bar with bowling feel but with a very modern take.
wattaman Multi-Zone Leisure Spaces
A versatile venue layout featuring distinct indoor lounges, a cosy fireplace, and an outdoor beer garden tailored to any outing.
There is a beer garden out the front and a cosy fire place inside.
Michael Jones
Most popular items
Hearty pub favourites and elevated classics to fuel your session on the lanes
Buffalo Wings
far and away the BEST buffalo wings I've ever had in Australia
Dan Johnson Steak
We tried the steak and chicken schnitzel, both were excellent.
Slow Swagin Chicken Parmigiana
Chicken parmigiana is huge
Jorge Acevedo Eggplant Parma
I tried the eggplant parma and it was so good!
Serena
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful service details and playful touches that elevate your time at The Keys
Hassle-Free Dietary Replacement
Waitstaff promptly and seamlessly remade a dish without extra cost or hesitation when a guest realised an unmentioned dietary requirement upon arrival.
Personalised Cocktail Guidance
Bar staff provide tailored recommendations to guide guests through cocktail selections to match individual tastes.
Vintage Zoltar Fortune Machine
A vintage Zoltar fortune-telling machine sits among the arcade games, offering a nostalgic and whimsical interactive highlight.
Cosy Open Fireplace Lounging
Welcoming amenities feature indoor open fireplaces that create a cosy lounge setting alongside the venue's active entertainment zones.
Before you head over
Practical pointers on lane bookings, parking, and venue admission to make the most of your visit.
Book Bowling Ahead
Bowling lanes can fill up quickly during peak evenings, so book your lane in advance online to secure your preferred slot while leaving time for dining and arcade games.
Check Parking Limits
On-site parking is available at the rear of the building, but be sure to check posted street signage and time limits when planning a longer visit.
Pay Only Per Game
General venue entry to the bars, diner, and beer garden is free with bowling charged separately per game, giving you flexibility to drop in just for drinks or food.
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