The Keys
Leagues, Pro-Am and trivia nights
The venue runs leagues, Pro-Am events and trivia. Call or check its website for lane reservations and current prices.
Reclaimed-timber lanes in a Plenty Road warehouse
The Keys is at Unit 1/188 Plenty Road, Preston, in a restored warehouse about 110 years old and roughly 2,000 square metres. Its 12 lanes are built from upcycled timber and trimmings from old bowling alleys in America and Australia.
Three bars pour from 48 beer taps, and there is also a bistro, an arcade, pool tables and a beer garden. League bowling, Pro-Am events and trivia are on the program, and tram 86 stops outside. Google rates it 4.4 from about 740 votes. Hours are from the Google listing. The centre does not publish a bowling price list online.
Preston: the key facts
Saturdays from 10am, Sundays to 10pm
The venue's own site also publishes opening times.
These are the general opening hours on the venue's Google listing, not a lane timetable; lanes can close earlier or be booked out.
Source: the venue's Google business listing (updated 2026-09-12), read 11 Nov 2026.
Bars, bistro and beer garden
- 12 lanes
- 3 bars and a bistro
- Arcade and pool tables
- Tram 86 outside
Plenty Road and the tram 86 stop
The venue is at Unit 1/188 Plenty Road, Preston, and tram 86 stops outside.
Unit 1/188 Plenty Rd, Preston VIC 3072
Around Preston
Sources
- thekeys.com.au · lane count
- thekeys.com.au · venue details
- tenpin.org.au · venue details
Facts checked 11 Nov 2026 against the sources above. Not a live availability check.