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Archie Brothers Cirque Electriq Bowen Hills

Circus-themed arcade bar on King Street with an arcade gallery, six Strike Bowling lanes, two karaoke rooms and a full cocktail bar and diner, two minutes' walk from Fortitude Valley station.

Bowen Hills$$

  • Big group
  • With the kids
  • Late night
  • Special occasion
Book a session

Bowling can be booked online or at the front desk. There is no minimum age — the venue states "Under 18's are permitted at Archie Brothers Bowen Hills until 8pm, 7 days a week", and asks that pre-teens and younger children are accompanied by a responsible adult before that time. Photo ID is required to buy alcohol or to be in the venue after 8pm. The venue also runs Sensory Friendly Sessions with reduced or no music and adjusted lighting.

Booking via direct · checked 2026-08-24

The story

Situated in the heart of Bowen Hills, Archie Brothers have brought the magic of the Big Top to Brisbane! Flaunting x6 bowling lanes, x2 karaoke rooms, and of course our famous arcade gallery jam-packed with games, Archie Brothers Bowen Hills is your next go-to for a night full of fun, friendly competition, and amazing beverages and bites. Our arcade floor at Bowen Hills is the best place to get your fix of classic and modern arcade games. From carnival style classics like skee ball and basketball hoops, to state-of-the-art virtual reality simulators. Everyone's favourite Strike Bowling has landed at Archie Brothers Bowen Hills. With six shiny new lanes, comfy couches, window seating, and table service.

In their words, from their site· checked 2026-08-24

What you can do a sample

  • Bowling — 1 Game (Monday to Wednesday)$22 per game
  • Bowling — 2 Games (Monday to Wednesday)$30 per game
  • Bowling — 1 Game (Thursday to Sunday)$25 per game
  • Bowling — 2 Games (Thursday to Sunday)$46 per game
  • Bowling — Kids$14 per game
  • Bowling — PWD$10 per game

    Listed by the venue as "PWD" alongside the kids and family bowling rates.

  • Bowling — Family (1 Game)$50 per group
  • Karaoke — 1 Hour (Monday to Wednesday)$100 per group
    • 60 min

    One of two private karaoke/party rooms. Order to the room by scanning the QR code on the room table.

  • Karaoke — 2 Hours (Monday to Wednesday)$175 per group
    • 120 min
  • Karaoke — 1 Hour (Thursday to Sunday)$150 per group
    • 60 min
  • Karaoke — 2 Hours (Thursday to Sunday)$300 per group
    • 120 min
  • Arcade games

    The venue states "Our Arcade Games cost between $2 - $5" per game. All activities require a Bank of Archie Bros game card, bought on arrival or online. No single price is published, so none is shown here.

  • Game Card — pay $35$35 pp

    Get 25% off: a $45 Game Card plus 75 redemption tickets.

  • Game Card — pay $50$50 pp

    Get 30% off: a $70 Game Card plus 100 redemption tickets.

  • Game Card — pay $100$100 pp

    Get 35% off: a $150 Game Card plus 150 redemption tickets.

Prices as at 2026-08-24. They change —the venue's own pricing is the authority.

Good to know

  • Licensed
  • Paid parking nearby

Located around Many Bus Stops next to RNA Showgrounds, as well as Fortitude Valley station a 2 minute walk from the venue.

Only what the venue states itself. Anything not listed here we haven't verified — worth a call if it matters.