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Strikez at Westgate in Westlands, Nairobi: Tickets, Hours and Family Guide

Amusement and family entertainment in Westlands, Nairobi

Strikez at Westgate

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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.

📍 Location
Westgate Mall, Mwanzi Road, Westlands, Nairobi, Westlands, Nairobi

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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Family cost snapshot: KES 2,003,200 for 2 adults + 2 childrenadults KES 500,800 each. children (Not confirmed) KES 500,800 each. Not confirmed: free. Food, activities and rentals are extra.

Strikez at Westgate ticket prices 2026

Visitor typeAdultChild (Not confirmed)Not confirmed
Standard rateKES 500,800KES 500,800Free

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 groupVerdictWhat 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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🛗 Lift access

Mall lifts reach the upper floors | ♿

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Strikez bowling Morning game at off-peak price 1st floor | Lunch at the mall

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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