Base - Bowling in Maynooth?

Atomic Pineapple

I've noticed from the motorway that there seems to be a place just outside Maynooth called "Base" that has a restaurant, bowling, dodgems and laser tag, I'm new to the area so not sure how long this has been there but I can't seem to find anything about it on the Internet.

I was wondering if its even still open? If so has it been there long and has anybody been?

If anybody has been would they be kind enough to let me know if there's enough there to keep a 13 year old entertained for a few hours?

L1011

http://www.basecelbridge.ie/

That area is generally seen as Celbridge even with the number of businesses calling themselves Maynooth [Something] around there.

Atomic Pineapple

Thanks MYOB!

Moonbeam

ooh I had never heard of it and it looks awesome!

Joe Public

Opening soon https://www.facebook.com/pages/Base-Celbridge/168978966638391?fref=ts

Orion

Cool. Can bring the kids there

mcgov72

Has anyone been there yet? it looks great from the website, thinking of having my 4 year olds bday there in March.

Staplor

I was there over the Christmas schools holidays the place was mental. (in a good way).

There's a massive kids play area. There's a coffee shop (with decent coffee), you can either sit in the play are or beside it.

They've got bowling, arcade games, pay as you play pool tables, laser tag etc.

We only used the kids play area which was fantastic by all accounts (especially the kids). The place beside Apple Green will really suffer. The coffee shop bit is at the side, so the kids can run over to you.

It's basically the Leisureplex mixed with a play centre. I thought it was well worth a visit. The following day Pirate Village in Liffey Valley was the destination, we won't be back to Pirate Village, will defo be back to Base though.

mcgov72

Whats the craic with Pirate village that bad??

thanks for the reply rang Base there, booked up for the next two weekends for kids parties but got the following weekend anyway.

unkel

We did the bowling a few weeks ago. There were some hiccups with the automated bowling machines, but I'm sure they'll be sorted by now. Plenty to do for kids of all ages, also the refreshments at the bar beside the bowling were very reasonably priced (apple juice, drinks €1.25 iirc)

mloc123

The bowling is great, finally something to do locally.

Staplor

Pirates Village was just not as ..... Organised perhaps.

CinSoots

Was there today and the kids loved it so I'd say its our new place to go with them. Didn't try the diner but it looked OK so will try the food next time.

A negative though and its more for the owners is that signage to get to the place is pretty much non-existant which is pretty much par for the course for most Irish businesses I suppose but its very frustrating. There doesn't seem to be one sign on the Maynooth or Naas roads even when you get to within 1km of the place!!

granturismo

CinSoots wrote: »

A negative though and its more for the owners is that signage to get to the place is pretty much non-existant which is pretty much par for the course for most Irish businesses I suppose but its very frustrating. There doesn't seem to be one sign on the Maynooth or Naas roads even when you get to within 1km of the place!!

Signs need planning permission.

Moonbeam

We have not been yet but friends have said the kids play area was way too over crowded wehn they went down and they lost another friends birthday party booking.
My little girl will be 3 next week and I have promised her that we can go.

The competition seems to have improved Playzone too:)

Joe Public

CinSoots wrote: »

Was there today and the kids loved it so I'd say its our new place to go with them. Didn't try the diner but it looked OK so will try the food next time.

A negative though and its more for the owners is that signage to get to the place is pretty much non-existant which is pretty much par for the course for most Irish businesses I suppose but its very frustrating. There doesn't seem to be one sign on the Maynooth or Naas roads even when you get to within 1km of the place!!

As already said "signs need planning permission" even though most signs are erected without planning permission. Reputable places will apply for permission.

mcgov72

Thanks for the feedback, had a look over the fb page aswell there doing loads of competitions I better win one! heading this weekend anyway to check out the bowling and grub.

SQ2

Was there last week, bowling was good, had lunch there also one day and that was surprisingly decent too!

Cons- No bar license just yet, no racks to choose a ball - only whatever is on your lane, and music was quite loud on the lanes, so wasn't great for conversion.

Very impressed overall though

2011abc

Base is as good as any of the many 'climbing frame' type venues in Kildare .BUT it gets very dear , VERY quickly if you partake of the extra facilities .Bowling in particular has a very high minimum spend even if only two want to play (if I remember correctly) .It does have comfy sofas and free wifi which is all I require of these venues !I wouldnt be so quick to bury Playzone ,its a quality venue -good for kids parties if you dont fancy the clean up after!
Id be wary of the capacity for blowing 100 euro in Base on a small group of kids(maybe even 2 or 3) without even realising in no time at all.The 'basic' climbing frame 'package' is grand but the rest is priced at annual treat /birthday party type rates .Would be significantly dearer than an amusement arcade Id reckon and THEY can be dear enough!

mcgov72

Ah to be honest that playzone is a bit of a kip, dont trust the place! Rang base earlier and they said they are doing bowling prices for €6 a game during the week which isnt too bad I dont think. anyway thanks for all the responses. this boards thing is pretty good dunno why I didnt use it before.

angeldelight

Just seen on FB that Base have launched a One Direction party room - genius idea imo.

Moonbeam

They also introduced some new pricing which makes bowling a bit cheaper for a small group.
Play Zone is fine when it is not crowded,I don't find the staff there very good and assessing risk and dealing with it eg big kids playing in the baby area or kids throwing the vtech walkers down the toddler slide but it is not the worse either.

nicknackgtb

Went bowling the other day, got a strike, then one of the pins miraculously stood back up again cause they're attached to strings so only got score of 9! Which is brutal tbh. I think there was some cost saving going on there but it's terrible and would much prefer to go up to Palmerstown for bowling.

Paranoid Mandroid

nicknackgtb wrote: »

Went bowling the other day, got a strike, then one of the pins miraculously stood back up again cause they're attached to strings so only got score of 9! Which is brutal tbh. I think there was some cost saving going on there but it's terrible and would much prefer to go up to Palmerstown for bowling.

That's kinda funny. Cheering followed by WTF? Mind you, if I was into the sport I'd be raging.

mcgov72

anybody done the lazer maze yet??

Giuseppe90

Been to Base a few times and in general found it quite good for our two small kids. The overall facilities for all ages impressed me plus the catering/food is decent. However the last time we were there it was extremely crowded in the play area with some older kids causing havoc - tbh I've experienced this in Playzone especially with multiple parties being held.

mcgov72

Rang today and its only €10 during the week for two games of bowling thats pretty good in my opinion, and on the plus side there serving beer in a few weeks!!!!

dobsdave

mcgov72 wrote: »

Rang today and its only €10 during the week for two games of bowling thats pretty good in my opinion, and on the plus side there serving beer in a few weeks!!!!

Great! where did you hear that?

CinSoots

dobsdave wrote: »

Great! where did you hear that?

He works there

SQ2

They said on FB that they've changed something to do with the food side of things, anyone know what they've done?

Mrs Fox

Moonbeam wrote: »

The competition seems to have improved Playzone too:)

How so? Not only has Playzone got rid of their free-6th-visit loyalty card, they've increased the toddler price by a euro. And there were times when complimentary tea/coffee was not offered.
The only reason I go back to Playzone is because of Tina the lovely staff who entertains the kids.

Went to Base on a miserable Sunday last week, mad packed but my two kids enjoyed the soft play. Brought them again midweek when it was quieter.
I'd love to try out bowling some evening.

Mrs Fox

One other thing, I wish the diner is more inviting. When you enter the main door there's only a flimsy sign for the diner, and the place is tucked away behind a post and under the stairs. You'll only see it properly if you're standing at the bowling area above.