Why do group bookings at competitive socialising venues like Spinners UK sometimes get fully booked weeks in advance, even outside peak seasons?
So I’m trying to plan a chill group hang at Spinners UK for my birthday, nothing wild, and somehow every decent slot for group bookings is snapped up like weeks in advance… and it’s not even peak season?!
I’m low‑key baffled and kinda stressed because I thought off‑season meant easier planning, not a full-on battle for lanes and games. Is this normal? Are companies block-booking stuff? Do I just have the worst timing ever? Any insights or hacks would be massively appreciated because I’m tired of refreshing the booking page like a clown.
I’ve found they fill up early because big groups and office teams often block-book whole chunks. I usually call them directly or split the group into smaller slots to snag space.
Yeah, it's more common than you'd think—lots of companies do block-book events months ahead, even off-season, especially for team socials or early Christmas do’s. I had the same issue and found that midweek afternoons can sometimes free up last minute, though you've gotta be quick. Also, keep an eye on https://spinnersuk.com/ since they sometimes drop extra slots or limited-time packages that don’t get flagged on booking sites.