Base Arcade | The original Free play Retro Arcade Experience in Belfast | Banana Block Belfast

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Base Arcade is a pop-up freeplay retro arcade in Belfast running ticketed sessions featuring classic arcade cabinets, pinball machines and a dedicated retro console area spanning games from the 1970s–1990s. Events are held at the Banana Block (Portview Trade Centre) with family-friendly early sessions, an on-site bar, merch and occasional private/corporate hire.

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Pop-up freeplay arcade sessions

Pinball machines

Retro console area

Ticketed session bookings

Private / corporate hire

On-site bar (venue)

Event merchandise

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