The Retro Directory

ABOUT — Glasgow Synth Guild

Glasgow, Glasgow

Glasgow Synth Guild is a boutique Glasgow-based maker of eurorack synthesiser modules and accessories. They sell compact modules such as the oct tōne 8‑step sequencer and the Procyon stereo morphing filter (inspired by the MS-20 filter core), plus patch cables and merch. The Guild also offers specialist manufacturing services — parts procurement, module assembly, testing, QC and packaging — and ships worldwide from Scotland.

Airon Services | HiFi Repairs

Chester, Cheshire

Chester-based AV repair specialist established in 1989. Airon Services carries out home assessments and workshop restorations of vintage and modern audio‑visual equipment — specialising in hi‑fi (turntables, cassette decks, CD players, amplifiers, reel‑to‑reel), DVD/VHS/video players, and TV repairs. Offers component‑level servicing, parts guaranteed, and collection/delivery where required.

Arcade Arena London | The New Dimension in Gaming

London

Arcade Arena London is a ticketed immersive arcade venue (opening September 2026) where classic arcade favourites and new, themed experiences come to life. Features include the PAC‑MAN™ Live Experience, Chaos Karts and an exclusive Alien Invasion world. The site offers standard and multi‑play tickets plus group, corporate, school and party/venue hire bookings.

Arcade Bar Sunderland - Spacebar Arcade

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear

SpaceBar Arcade is an arcade bar in Sunderland featuring over 50 arcade machines and consoles, cocktails, food and bookable events/private hires. Open late most nights and located at Waterloo Place, it welcomes visitors (under-18s accompanied until 6pm).

Arcade Games in Aberdeen | Retro + Modern Fun at Lane7

Aberdeen

Lane7 Aberdeen is a games bar and entertainment venue featuring a public arcade with retro favourites alongside modern machines. Located on Shiprow, the venue combines classic arcade gameplay with bowling, mini-golf, shuffleboard, darts, pool and private-hire options — suitable for casual drop-ins, group events and parties.

Arcade Machine & Retro Gaming Hire | The Fun Experts®️ | The Fun Experts

Preston, Lancashire

Nationwide UK event hire specialist supplying retro arcade and gaming machines for corporate events, parties and fun days. Offers classic arcade cabinets (Pac‑Man, Space Invaders, Mortal Kombat, Tekken), Atari Pong tables, Sega Rally, World's Largest Pac‑Man and other retro favourites, plus logistics, staffing and nationwide delivery.

Arcade Machine Hire Hire in Brighton & Throughout Sussex

Brighton, East Sussex

Brighton Bouncy Castles is a Brighton-based party and event hire company serving Brighton & Hove and Sussex. They offer arcade machine hire featuring classic titles such as Pac‑Man and Street Fighter, plus retro game options like air hockey, table football and games packages for parties, fetes and corporate events. Bookings can be made online or by phone/email.

Arcade Machine Repair

Preston

Retro Arcade Spares (Preston, UK) supplies and services classic arcade cabinets across the UK. They offer nationwide collection, full repair and refurbishment (controllers, monitors, motherboards), custom cabinet work, event hire (short- and long-term) and an online store for used machines and spare parts.

Arcade Machine Restorations – Lakeside Arcade

Independent arcade restoration specialist documenting hands‑on restorations and PCB repair logs for classic arcade machines. Services shown include PCB diagnostics and repair, cabinet and control‑panel refurbishment, CRT/monitor work, cosmetic restoration and MAME cabinet builds covering titles such as Donkey Kong, Centipede, Joust, Asteroids, Ms. Pac‑Man and Star Wars.

Arcade Room | Replay Northampton

Northampton, Northamptonshire

Replay Northampton is a bar and public arcade in central Northampton featuring a mix of classic (retro) and modern arcade games, retro pinball machines, pool tables, drinks and occasional food pop-ups. Walk-ins are welcome, reservations and private bookings are available, and the arcade runs family-friendly hours earlier in the day.

Audio Relics - Vintage Audio Equipment Repair in Cardiff

Cardiff, Cardiff

Cardiff-based specialist offering servicing, repair and restoration of vintage and classic audio equipment. Works on valve and solid-state radios, car radios, radio-cassette units and other classic hi‑fi gear. Provides diagnostics, local collection/delivery and a postal/courier option for out-of-area repairs.

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

Belfast

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.