Apollo Bingo Halls
With the threat of closure narrowly avoided, Apollo Bingo halls have found a home in the Real Fun family. These venues are local favourites that draw a steady crowd, known for friendly teams, great games, and a strong sense of community.
Best Apollo Bingo Halls
Apollo Bingo is the place to be for classic bingo in a proper bingo hall setting. The players and staff bring a lively atmosphere which is a major part of Apollo Bingo’s appeal.
Part of the Real Fun Group, Apollo is one of the UK’s largest independent bingo club operators. There are currently four Apollo Bingo venues (Rhyl, Caernarfon, Camborne, and Lowestoft), each serving its local community with the same love of the game. But behind the fun is a story that’s worth telling.
Real Fun Group was formed in late 2023 to rescue eight bingo clubs that had fallen into administration following the collapse of Majestic Bingo. To do this, the group acquired an existing licensed bingo operator and brought the clubs back into operation, all within just three months. Real Fun essentially helped rescue almost 200 jobs and kept the doors open for thousands of loyal customers. (The boss tells us some teams were hugging and crying with appreciation).
Unlike many bingo operators that trade under a single national brand, Real Fun Group runs each club under its own identity. Today, the rescued venues operate under names including Apollo Bingo, Globe Bingo, and Judges Bingo. United but different. Got the history? Great. Now let’s get on with the Apollo Bingo review!
Apollo Bingo Hall Locations
The four Apollo Bingo halls can be found in various locations in England and Wales. To find the nearest bingo halls to you, check out the WhichBingo bingo hall directory.
Apollo Bingo Rhyl
A popular local bingo hall serving the North Wales coast. It is known for its fantastic community, 90 ball bingo games, and regular players. Enjoy convenient town centre access for both daytime and evening bingo sessions.
Address: 6 Brighton Road, Rhyl, LL18 3HD
Phone: 01745 331805
Apollo Bingo Lowestoft
Close to the glorious Suffolk seafront is where you will find Apollo Bingo Lowestoft. Enjoy classic bingo entertainment with a friendly feel. This venue is huge, with a bar, diner, cash machine, and disabled access.
Address: 3 Battery Green Road, Lowestoft, NR32 1DH
Phone: 01502 573216
Apollo Bingo Camborne
A well-established venue in beautiful Cornwall offering easy-to-follow bingo sessions in a sociable setting. Classic 90 ball bingo games are available with comfortable facilities including a bar and a diner. The focus is on evening rather than daytime sessions.
Address: 24 – 26 Chapel Street, Camborne, TR14 8ED
Phone: 01209 712269
Apollo Bingo Caernarfon
Situated in the heart of Caernarfon, Northwest Wales, Apollo Bingo welcomes players for bingo in a convenient location. This is another Apollo Bingo venue that draws the crowd of an evening.
Address: Crown Street, Carnarforn, LL55 1SY
Phone: 01286 672230
Apollo Bingo Session Times and Promotions
Most Apollo Bingo venues offer afternoon and evening bingo sessions from Monday to Sunday. You can expect afternoon games to start at around 12.00pm while evening games start at around 6.15pm. Games vary by price, but you can expect to pay anywhere from £2 to £10 a session (it can go up to £12 a main book on Sundays).
Every month, Apollo Bingo venues run various promotions that attract the crowds. Promotions (and food and drink, actually) are focused on affordable, and may include:
- Free bingo games
- Half price games
- Cheaper ‘Nifty’ games
- Cheaper ‘Bargain’ bingo games
- Holiday games such as Burns Night and Festive Nights
Each bingo hall offers different and unique promotions that are regularly updates. We would always recommend checking out the Apollo Bingo venue page you’re thinking of going to before visiting.
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What to Expect at Apollo Bingo Halls
What can you expect at Apollo? Bingo (obviously). A social atmosphere. A warm welcome. Extra games. Whether you’re a newbie or a regular, we say give it a go at Apollo!
The action at Apollo Bingo is about traditional 90-ball bingo fun and fantastic value. You get that authentic club feel whether you prefer the original paper books or electronic tablets.
To make sure you get the most out of your visit, keep an eye on each venue’s dedicated page. They are constantly updating their promos and ways to play.
Amenities vary from club to club, but all Apollo Bingo halls offer disability access (the Rhyl venue also provides hearing loops), parking (on-street or pay and display), good transport links such as local train stations usually just minutes walk away, and cash machines should you need.
Of course Apollo Bingo will take care of your tummy rumblings and thirst, offering a good variety of hot or cold food and drink options. Classic Sunday roast, anyone?
There’s no joining fee at Apollo Bingo, so new players can visit and get started as soon as you’ve created a membership account.
Why Choose Apollo Bingo Halls
Apollo Bingo and its parent company Real Fun Group are widely respected in the UK bingo community. This is a hero brand that saved the day, known for friendly staff, fun and fresh bingo games, promotions, and the cherry on top – that ‘je ne sais quoi’ community feel!
Don’t just take our word for it.
Apollo Bingo Rhyl has a 4.3 star rating from over 360 online reviews.
“Staff are really great”.
“The staff were very helpful, pleasant, and made us feel welcome”.
Mobile Experience at Apollo Bingo Halls
Apollo hasn’t built an “Apollo Bingo mobile app” that players can download on either iOS or Android devices. However, the clubs continue to use the Majestic Bingo app which serves many of the Apollo Bingo venues.
While you can’t play bingo on the app, it’s designed to support your in-person experience, so you can check session times, peruse the food menu before ordering, and more:
- use it to manage your account
- it’s a membership card that you can swipe when you arrive at your bingo hall for a quick check-in
- you can receive personalised promotions and deals.
Enquire at your desired Apollo Bingo hall if you can use the app there for all or any of the above (and don’t forget that WhichBingo recommends some of the best bingo apps around if you want to play bingo online).
Find Your Local Apollo Bingo Hall
To find the nearest Apollo Bingo halls to you, check out the WhichBingo bingo hall directory.
Apollo Bingo FAQs
What age do you need to be to play?
Players at Apollo Bingo must be at least 18.
Are there any joining or membership fees?
There are no joining or membership fees at Apollo Bingo.
What are the session start times?
Bingo sessions at Apollo Bingo usually start at 12.00 pm.
What facilities are available for accessibility?
Disabled facilities are available at all Apollo Bingo venues. Hearing loops are available at Apollo Bingo Rhyl.
Is there parking on site?
Pay and Display or on-street parking is available at many Apollo Bingo sites.
Spotlight on Apollo Bingo Rhyl
One of the most notable Apollo Bingo halls is the venue in Rhyl. There really is something special about it. Maybe it’s the seaside setting or the iconic Art Deco building, or perhaps it’s just that this venue is a nod to the past. Decades of memories are special to the locals.
Once a cinema, this Grade II listed venue has always brought crowds together.
Situated on Brighton Road, in 2015/2016, the club underwent a £500,000 renovation. This included brand new seating, new carpets, a stage makeover, new foyer entrance, a larger arcade area, and upgrading of the building’s exterior.
Visitor Info & Accessibility
Apollo Bingo halls, including Rhyl, are well-located and easy to get to. The Rhyl train station is located just a few minutes walk away from the venue. Pay and display car parking is also available for those driving to the venue.
All Apollo Bingo venues provide disability access and facilities. At the Rhyl venue, hearing loops can also be provided.
We would always recommend arriving early to Apollo Bingo. That way, you have time to grab a drink, food if you want it, and get a great seat ready for the game to start.
Final verdict: Apollo Bingo is a success story. As supporters of both online bingo and land-based bingo halls, bingo clubs, however you refer to them, we’re happy that Real Fun steered Apollo to safely away. Long may this bingo brand continue!
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