A brand new leisure venue has opened its doors in Romford and we paid it a visit.

BUNKERS!, located in the Brewery shopping centre, immediately grabs your attention with its neon-lit entrance and energetic music.

Ilford Recorder: The entrance to the venue The entrance to the venue (Image: Riddhi Kachhela)The crazy golf section on the upper floor above is large, with two 12-hole courses to try your hand at.

It has some very creatively designed set-ups, with a retro and other-worldly vibe. Disco, playing cards, space, traffic lights and the Nevada desert were some of the themes that added to the lively ambience.

Ilford Recorder: The disco-themed golf holes at the venueThe disco-themed golf holes at the venue (Image: Adventure Leisure Ltd.)The courses transport players into imaginative worlds filled with twists, turns, and challenges at every hole.

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There is a good mix of difficulty levels for every kind of player - from a total novice to a crazy golf aficionado, and the games are best enjoyed with a group of friends.

We went through a roller coaster of emotions while trying to hit the ball into the right spots - frustration, anger, wild enthusiasm and loads of laughter.

One of our party even managed a hole in one!

Ilford Recorder: Traffic lights were among the themes for the golf holesTraffic lights were among the themes for the golf holes (Image: Olivia Carter)A ball got lost in one of the obstacles and the sequencing of the holes could have been clearer, but barring these minor hiccups, it seemed like a great place to share some good times with friends and family.

Ilford Recorder: The venue offers a range of gaming options over two levelsThe venue offers a range of gaming options over two levels (Image: Adventure Leisure Ltd.)Spanning over 20,000 square feet, the sprawling site has a host of other fun games on the lower level - pool, shuffleboard, ping pong, virtual reality games and electro-darts.

There is a photobooth and several spots perfect for a good selfie for Insta-obsessed visitors.

Ilford Recorder: There are many picture-perfect spots at the venueThere are many picture-perfect spots at the venue (Image: Olivia Carter)The food menu has a mix of pizzas, hot dogs, nachos, fries and other munchies. While our margherita pizza was well-sized and delicious, the vegan hot dogs left much to be desired for the price.

Ilford Recorder: Pizzas and hot dogs are among the main items on the menuPizzas and hot dogs are among the main items on the menu (Image: Riddhi Kachhela)There are some funky cocktails and mocktails on offer on the drinks front served at the two bars, along with beers, wines and prosecco. The staff seemed knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic about ensuring guests have a wonderful time.

London is home to several gaming and crazy golf spaces, with plenty of options for fans of this type of activity.

Ilford Recorder: BUNKERS! Romford is open seven days a weekBUNKERS! Romford is open seven days a week (Image: Adventure Leisure Ltd.)BUNKERS! treads the space with its own touch of modern and classic in Romford and could easily be a go-to hangout spot for young people looking for a night-out or a perfect spot for a date night.

The loud music could however be a bit overwhelming for young children or those wishing for a quieter time.

The venue is open between 4pm and 12am from Monday to Thursday, from 12pm to 12.30am on Fridays and Saturdays, and 12pm to 10pm on Sundays.