1 / 2Archie Brothers Melbourne Docklands
π Docklands, VIC
Large entertainment complex at Docklands with ten-pin bowling, arcade games, bumper cars, laser tag, and VR rides. Sensory-friendly sessions available. Venue becomes 18-plus only from 20:00.
My partner and I have been coming to Archie Bros in Docklands for the past 7 years and we absolutely love it! Its always the first place we choose when we go out on dates and usually the last too( weβll go out to dinner then come here to finish off the night) The vibe is always amazing, the games are super fun, the drinks are awesome and the staff are some of the friendliest people you will ever meet! Weβve been here with friends, family and co-workers and it is always a super fun evening, and I love the fact it becomes an over 18 venue after 8:00pm! As I mentioned before we have been coming here for a long time and saving many, many, MANY! tickets earned. Well last Saturday (valentines day) we decided to go out to dinner then end the night at Archie Bros, we have been saving up for years for one of the grand prizes worth 18,750 tickets! Last Saturday was the night we finally earned enough to claim the prize after years of saving!!! Not only were the staff super excited with us to finally see one of the grand prizes leave the case, the manager (George) made the super awesome decision to give us a free date!!!! This included 2 free games of bowling, 2 free drinks, 2 free food options & $100 added to our game card!!! We were both shocked and ecstatic! Literally the best business in Docklands / Melbourne hands down. (probably the best in all of Australia) We are soo grateful and cannot wait to come back and have many more great experiences at this fantastic venue!! Love, David & Clara
π Family Action Verdict
Best for families with kids aged seven and up who want a high-energy indoor entertainment day. The sensory-friendly sessions make it accessible for children with additional needs. Plan arrival well before 20:00 to maximise family time β the energy and variety of activities keep older kids and teens engaged for two to three hours easily.
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David
a month ago
βMy partner and I have been coming to Archie Bros in Docklands for the past 7 years and we absolutely love it! Its always the first place we choose when we go out on dates and usually the last too( weβll go out to dinner then come here to finish off the night) The vibe is always amazing, the games are super fun, the drinks are awesome and the staff are some of the friendliest people you will ever meet! Weβve been here with friends, family and co-workers and it is always a super fun evening, and I love the fact it becomes an over 18 venue after 8:00pm! As I mentioned before we have been coming here for a long time and saving many, many, MANY! tickets earned. Well last Saturday (valentines day) we decided to go out to dinner then end the night at Archie Bros, we have been saving up for years for one of the grand prizes worth 18,750 tickets! Last Saturday was the night we finally earned enough to claim the prize after years of saving!!! Not only were the staff super excited with us to finally see one of the grand prizes leave the case, the manager (George) made the super awesome decision to give us a free date!!!! This included 2 free games of bowling, 2 free drinks, 2 free food options & $100 added to our game card!!! We were both shocked and ecstatic! Literally the best business in Docklands / Melbourne hands down. (probably the best in all of Australia) We are soo grateful and cannot wait to come back and have many more great experiences at this fantastic venue!! Love, David & Claraβ
Benben Qian
5 months ago
βThis venue is my favourite to grind out DDR sessions as the pads are very solid and is my favourite white cab in all of Melbourne. I think one thing that could be improved is to provide a fan for DDR. Places like Archie Chadstone and QV have now recently got one. I think having one here would be beneficial as I typically sweat way more compared to other places with DDR. (One that could be turned off and on could help save electricity) Also, the placement of the cab could be considered to be moved to be in the corner as the two walkways can be very distracting at times, and sometimes you get randoms hopping on the pad while you are mid game. But this doesn't occur too often, and the current spot is great for spectators. Overall, I'm very satisfied as I have set so many perfect full combo scores here in 2024 and 2025 so I think these two changes could make it even better!β
Aman Deep
4 months ago
ββοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ 5/5 βArchie Brothers Melbourne Docklands is such a fun spot! The bowling lanes, arcade games, and bright neon vibes make it the perfect place to unwind and have a laugh. The whole atmosphere is electric β great music, great energy, and something to do in every corner. Whether youβre going with friends or on a date, itβs an amazing place for a good time. Highly recommend!ββ
Vera Wilson
a month ago
βHad an awesome time here. The place has a fun, vibrant atmosphere woth plenty of games and activities to keep everyone entertained. Staff were friendly and the venue was clean and well-organized! Perfect spot for casual hangout.β
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Overview
Archie Brothers Docklands runs ten-pin bowling, a full arcade floor, bumper cars, laser tag, and VR rides across multiple levels. Sensory-friendly sessions offer reduced music and adjusted lighting for children with sensory sensitivities. Kids' pricing applies to most activities during family hours. The venue is 18-plus only after 20:00 on most nights.




