Ten-pin bowling operator All Star Leisure is investing £5m to open two further All Star Lanes venues in London.

Construction has commenced on a site in Whiteleys in Bayswater, which is due to open in May.

Lease negotiations are at an advanced stage for the proposed venue in the Truman Brewery on Brick Lane in East London, which could open as early as October this year.

Group co-managing director Mark von Westenholz said: “We feel that the time is right to roll out the brand, as demand at our existing Bloomsbury venue suggests that the London market can sustain two further venues with ease.

“We have been extremely selective in choosing these sites – both will attract a balanced mix of local residents and corporate clients.”

The roll out will be extended to further sites in Manchester, Newcastle, Glasgow and Edinburgh from 2008. Details: www.allstarlanes.co.uk