Arcades in London worth going out for.

I pay more attention to the east and the south than anywhere a tourist map would send you.

I keep track of arcades in London and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Top picks

Zombie Games Cafe & Bar

Zombie Games Cafe & Bar

Cricklewood Broadway

Retro gaming hangout

DNA VR

DNA VR

N7 9LR

Immersive VR escape rooms

Platform Shoreditch

Platform Shoreditch

Worship St • $$

Retro gaming bar with tournaments

NQ64 Arcade Bar - Soho

NQ64 Arcade Bar - Soho

Berwick St • $$

Arcade games & cocktails

Loading Bar

Loading Bar

Stoke Newington High St • $$

Games & themed cocktails

Swingers West End

Swingers West End

John Prince's St • $$

Vintage carnival games & cocktails

Moonshine Raceway

Moonshine Raceway

Lavender Gardens

Indoor rc car racing

Gravity MAX Wandsworth

Gravity MAX Wandsworth

Wandsworth High St

E-karts, golf & bowling

Namco Funscape Romford

Namco Funscape Romford

RM1 1AU

Arcade games & bowling

Bromley SEND Local Offer Live!

Bromley SEND Local Offer Live! One-time only

Thu, Oct 29 · 10:00 AM

Magpie Hall Ln

Inclusive family discovery day

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Activate at The O2

Activate at The O2

Peninsula Square

Active gaming arena

Crazy Boules

Crazy Boules

Newington Causeway

Retro arcade boules game

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Frequently asked questions

How are these arcades in London chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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