Strikez at Westgate in Westlands, Nairobi: Tickets, Hours and Family Guide
Amusement and family entertainment in Westlands, Nairobi
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Strikez is a 10-lane bowling alley and arcade on the 1st floor of Westgate Mall in Westlands. Bowling costs KSh 500 per person per game on weekdays before 4pm, and KSh 800 evenings, weekends and holidays; it's open daily 10am to midnight. Plan 1 to 2 hours.
What is Strikez at Westgate?
Strikez is a ten-lane bowling alley and gaming arcade on the first floor of Westgate Mall, open since February 2021. Alongside bowling it has pool tables, air hockey, foosball, arcade games, a resident DJ and a full restaurant.
Families are welcome — there are bowling ramps and lighter balls for young children, and staff help first-timers get set up. Bowling shoes are provided in all sizes; socks are required and sold at the counter. Off-peak bowling (weekdays before 4pm) is KSh 500 per person per game, rising to KSh 800 in the evenings, on weekends and public holidays.
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Strikez at Westgate ticket prices 2026
| Visitor type | Adult | Child (Not confirmed) | Not confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard rate | KES 500,800 | KES 500,800 | Free |
No entry fee — pay per game/activity. Bowling KSh 500 off-peak, KSh 800 peak. Pool KSh 500/20 min, air hockey KSh 400, foosball KSh 100
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💡 Money-saving tips for families
- Bowl before 4pm on weekdays Games cost KSh 500 instead of KSh 800 | Share one lane
Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 3–5 years | Okay | Ramp and lightest ball with an adult's help | 6–9 years |
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Key details
- Address
- Westgate Mall, Mwanzi Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Nairobi
- Opening hours
- Daily 10am to midnight
- How long to plan
- 1 to 2 hours
- Suitable ages
- 4 years and up (best from 7)
- Setting
- Indoor
- Phone
- 0768 517 236 (alt. 0716 274 798)
What to expect when you visit
Check in at the counter, pay per game and swap your shoes for bowling shoes — wear or bring socks (mandatory, sold on site).
Staff help you pick ball weights and can fit bumpers and ramps for kids. Games are scored automatically on the lane screens.
Between games, play air hockey (KSh 400), pool (KSh 500 per 20 minutes) or foosball (KSh 100), or grab a meal at the restaurant.
Family essentials
- Minimum age
- No strict minimum; ~4+ can bowl with ramp and adult help
- Facilities
- Toilets
- Bag storage
- Access and parking
- Stroller friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Ramp access
- Paid parking
- Public transport nearby
- Safety notes
Socks required for bowling shoes; young children should use ramps and lightweight balls with adult supervision.
Tickets and costs
- Free entry rules
- No (pay per game)
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Socks (~KSh 100–200), food at restaurant
Plan your visit
- Best time to visit
- Weekday afternoons before 4pm — cheapest and quietest
- Busiest times
- Friday–Sunday evenings
- How to get there
Westgate Mall is on Mwanzi Road off Ring Road Westlands, ~10 min from Nairobi CBD without traffic
- By car
- ~4 km from CBD, 10–20 min depending on traffic; mall parking on site
- Uber / Bolt estimate
- KSh 400–600 one way from CBD
- Public transport
Matatus along Waiyaki Way or Ring Road; short walk to the mall
- Combine with
Westgate Kids Club (same mall) | Westgate Cinema (same mall)
- What to bring
Socks, M-Pesa or card
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Mall lifts reach the upper floors | ♿
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Resident family of 4 estimate for all three stops: ~KES 6,500
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does it cost to visit Strikez at Westgate?
- Adults pay KES 500,800 and children (ages Not confirmed) pay KES 500,800. Children not confirmed enter free. No entry fee — pay per game/activity. Bowling KSh 500 off-peak, KSh 800 peak. Pool KSh 500/20 min, air hockey KSh 400, foosball KSh 100
- What are the Strikez at Westgate opening hours?
- Daily 10am to midnight. Busiest: Friday–Sunday evenings.
- Is Strikez at Westgate suitable for toddlers and young children?
- Minimum age: No strict minimum; ~4+ can bowl with ramp and adult help. Socks required for bowling shoes; young children should use ramps and lightweight balls with adult supervision.
- How long do you need at Strikez at Westgate?
- Plan for 1 to 2 hours.
- Is Strikez at Westgate accessible, and is there parking?
- Access and parking: Stroller friendly, Wheelchair accessible, Ramp access, Paid parking, Public transport nearby.
- What is the best time to visit Strikez at Westgate?
- Weekday afternoons before 4pm — cheapest and quietest. It is busiest Friday–Sunday evenings.
- How do you get to Strikez at Westgate?
- ~4 km from CBD, 10–20 min depending on traffic; mall parking on site. Ride-hailing: KSh 400–600 one way from CBD. Public transport: Matatus along Waiyaki Way or Ring Road; short walk to the mall Westgate Mall is on Mwanzi Road off Ring Road Westlands, ~10 min from Nairobi CBD without traffic
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