industry-leading, multi-brand, experiential leisure business.
We are the brains behind Roxy Ball Room, Roxy Lanes, King Pins and Star Pins and have been redefining the competitive socialising landscape since 2013.
OUR JOURNEY SO FAR...
2013
Roxy Leisure is founded in Leeds by 2 brothers; Matt and Ben Jones.
December 2013
The first Roxy Ball Room opens on Boar Lane, Leeds city centre.
2014
The Roxy Lanes brand is developed and the first Roxy Lanes opens on Bond Street, Leeds city centre.
2017
The first Roxy outside of Leeds opens. Roxy Ball Room Hanover Street in Liverpool city centre swings open its doors!
JANUARY 2020
Foresight acquires shares in Roxy Leisure.
2020
Roxy demonstrates resilience and flexibility, adapting to regulations during the Covid pandemic. Roxy Ball Room Arndale also opens in Manchester city centre.
NOVEMBER 2022
First venue outside of England opens. Roxy Lanes Rose Street, in Edinburgh city centre opens.
2023
The King Pins brand is developed and plans begin to launch across the UK.
JULY 2023
First King Pins venue opens; King Pins Trafford, Manchester.
DECEMBER 2023
Roxy Leisure Ltd celebrates 10 years of trading!
End of Play 2023
The whole business finishes the year having successfully opened 6 new venues across the UK.
JANUARY 2024
Pins Leisure Ltd and Professionals at Play is formed.
February 2024
Roxy Leisure Ltd launch own-branded lager; Arc Shot Lager.
March 2024
Matt and Ben Jones, founders of Professionals at Play, are awarded the ‘Special Achievement Award’ by the Northern Restaurant and Bar Hospitality Power List.
May 2024
Roxy Leisure Ltd is awarded Multi Site Operator of the Year prize at the Competitive Socialising Awards 2024.
November 2024
The Star Pins brand is developed and its first venue opens in Coventry.
2013
Roxy Leisure is founded in Leeds by 2 brothers; Matt and Ben Jones.
December 2013
The first Roxy Ball Room opens on Boar Lane, Leeds city centre.
2014
The Roxy Lanes brand is developed and the first Roxy Lanes opens on Bond Street, Leeds city centre.
2017
The first Roxy outside of Leeds opens. Roxy Ball Room Hanover Street in Liverpool city centre swings open its doors!
JANUARY 2020
Foresight acquires shares in Roxy Leisure.
2020
Roxy demonstrates resilience and flexibility, adapting to regulations during the Covid pandemic. Roxy Ball Room Arndale also opens in Manchester city centre.
NOVEMBER 2022
First venue outside of England opens. Roxy Lanes Rose Street, in Edinburgh city centre opens.
2023
The King Pins brand is developed and plans begin to launch across the UK.
JULY 2023
First King Pins venue opens; King Pins Trafford, Manchester.
DECEMBER 2023
Roxy Leisure Ltd celebrates 10 years of trading!
End of Play 2023
The whole business finishes the year having successfully opened 6 new venues across the UK.
JANUARY 2024
Pins Leisure Ltd and Professionals at Play is formed.
February 2024
Roxy Leisure Ltd launch own-branded lager; Arc Shot Lager.
March 2024
Matt and Ben Jones, founders of Professionals at Play, are awarded the ‘Special Achievement Award’ by the Northern Restaurant and Bar Hospitality Power List.
May 2024
Roxy Leisure Ltd is awarded Multi Site Operator of the Year prize at the Competitive Socialising Awards 2024.
November 2024
The Star Pins brand is developed and its first venue opens in Coventry.
2013
Roxy Leisure is founded
DECEMBER 2013
Roxy Ball Room Boar Lane Opens
2014
First Roxy Lanes opens: Roxy Lanes Bond Street
2017
First Roxy outside of Leeds Opens; Roxy Ball Room Hanover Street Liverpool
JANUARY 2020
Foresight acquires shares in Roxy Leisure
2020
Roxy demonstrates resilience and flexibility adapting to regulation during the Covid pandemic. Including the opening of Roxy Ball Room, Arndale.
NOVEMBER 2022
First venue outside of England opens; Roxy Lanes, Rose Street, Edinburgh
JULY 2023
First King Pins opens; King Pins Trafford Centre, Manchester
DECEMBER 2023
Roxy celebrates 10 years of trading!
End of play 2023
Roxy Leisure Team successfully open 6 new venues across the UK
january 2024
Pins Leisure and Professionals At Play is formed.
February 2024
Launch our own-branded lager; Arc Shot Lager.
MARCH 2024
Ben and Matt Jones awarded the ‘Special Achievement Award’ by the NRB Hospitality Power List.
MAY 2024
Ben and Matt Jones awarded the ‘Special Achievement Award’ by the NRB Hospitality Power List.
2024...
First Roxy Ball Room site in London set to open in late 2024.
OUR JOURNEY SO FAR...
2013
Roxy Leisure is founded in Leeds by 2 brothers; Matt and Ben Jones.
2014
The Roxy Lanes brand is developed and the first Roxy Lanes opens on Bond Street, Leeds city centre.
DECEMBER
2013
The first Roxy Ball Room opens on Boar Lane, Leeds city centre.
2017
The first Roxy outside of Leeds opens. Roxy Ball Room Hanover Street in Liverpool city centre swings open its doors!
January
2020
NOVEMBER
2022
First venue outside of England opens. Roxy Lanes Rose Street, in Edinburgh city centre opens.
2020
Roxy demonstrates resilience and flexibility, adapting to regulations during the Covid pandemic. Roxy Ball Room Arndale also opens in Manchester city centre.
2023
The King Pins brand is developed and plans begin to launch across the UK.
JULY
2023
First King Pins venue opens; King Pins Trafford, Manchester.
END OF PLAY
2023
The whole business finishes the year having successfully opened 6 new venues across the UK.
DECEMBER
2023
Roxy Leisure Ltd celebrates 10 years of trading!
JANUARY
2024
Pins Leisure Ltd and Professionals at Play is formed.
NOVEMBER
2024
The Star Pins brand is developed and its first venue opens in Coventry.

FEBRUARY
2024
Roxy Leisure Ltd launch own-branded lager; Arc Shot Lager.
MAY
2024
Roxy Leisure Ltd is awarded Multi Site Operator of the Year prize at the Competitive Socialising Awards 2024.
MARCH
2024
Matt and Ben Jones, founders of Professionals at Play, are awarded the ‘Special Achievement Award’ by the Northern Restaurant and Bar Hospitality Power List.
Meet Our Team
Matt Jones
Chief Executive Officer
Ben Jones
Chief Development Officer
MATT BARKER
Chief Financial Officer
Ben Warren
Managing Director
Joel Mitchell
Sales and Marketing Director
Ben Turnock
Financial Director
OUR REASON FOR BEING
Our guests budget for good times – they know their city inside out. They’re looking for much more than just boozing to satisfy a fun, memorable night out
playful side, WE bring the playground to the bar,
with a huge variety of games.
AWARD WINNERS
Professionals at Play are honoured to have received seven awards, which reflect our unwavering pursuit of excellence and our ability to consistently exceed expectations.Professionals at Play are honoured to have received seven awards, which reflect our unwavering pursuit of excellence and our ability to consistently exceed expectations.

NATIONAL PUB & BAR AWARDS 2019
Best Bar In Yorkshire & Humber
Roxy Leisure

NATIONAL PUB & BAR AWARDS 2019
Best Bar In West Yorkshire
Roxy Ball room Boar Lane

NATIONAL PUB & BAR AWARDS 2019
MARSTON’S TELECOMS TECH SAVVY PUB AND BAR OF THE YEAR
Roxy Ball room Boar Lane

BEST BAR NONE AWARDS 2022
Best EnterTainment venue
Roxy Ball Room Thurland Street Nottingham

BEST BAR NONE AWARDS 2023
Best Entertainment Venue
Roxy Ball Room Cornerhouse Nottingham

COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING AWARDS 2024
MULTI SITE OPERATOR OF THE YEAR
Roxy Leisure

NORTHERN RESTAURANT & BAR AWARDS 2024
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Matt and Ben Jones

NATIONAL PUB & BAR AWARDS 2019
Best Bar In Yorkshire & Humber
Roxy Leisure

NATIONAL PUB & BAR AWARDS 2019
Best Bar In West Yorkshire
Roxy Ball room Boar Lane

NATIONAL PUB & BAR AWARDS 2019
MARSTON’S TELECOMS TECH SAVVY PUB AND BAR OF THE YEAR
Roxy Ball room Boar Lane

BEST BAR NONE AWARDS 2022
Best EnterTainment venue
Roxy Ball Room Thurland Street Nottingham

BEST BAR NONE AWARDS 2023
Best Entertainment Venue
Roxy Ball Room Cornerhouse Nottingham

COMPETITIVE SOCIALISING AWARDS 2024
MULTI SITE OPERATOR OF THE YEAR
Roxy Leisure

NORTHERN RESTAURANT & BAR AWARDS 2024
SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Matt and Ben Jones