The Retro Directory

UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration - Recent Repairs

UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration (site by Paul Stenning) documents specialist repair and restoration work on pre‑war, wartime and post‑war valve radios plus vintage transistor sets and related audio equipment. The site lists numerous recent restorations across many British and European makes, demonstrating expertise in period radio servicing and restoration.

Underground Retrocade

West Dundee

Underground Retrocade is a public arcade in West Dundee, Illinois, offering 200+ classic arcade cabinets and pinball machines from the golden era. Open for walk-in unlimited play sessions and a la carte pinball, they also host private bookings, adjudicate high scores (Aurcade/Twin Galaxies), and maintain a large vintage-game collection.

Up A Level | Play Together. Level Up.

York, York

Up A Level is a public gaming lounge in central York combining retro and next‑gen console booths (PS1, Mega Drive, SNES, Game Boy, N64 alongside PS5/Xbox), arcade‑style games, a large board‑game library, tabletop RPGs (including D&D), LEGO, darts, regular events and party/venue hire. Walk‑in sessions and online bookings available; on‑site café snacks provided.

Valve Radios - Home

Southampton

Independent specialist based near Southampton offering repair, safety servicing and full restoration of vintage valve and transistor radios (circa 1930–1970). Provides free initial assessment when sets are brought to the workshop, written fixed-price quotes and hourly labour repair work backed by 35+ years' experience.

Vectis Auctions | Retro Gaming Toys & Collectables Specialist Auction

Vectis Auctions is a UK-based collectable toy and retro gaming auction specialist. They buy and consign retro games, consoles, vintage PCs, arcade and pinball machines, provide valuations and catalogue services, run online and in-house auctions and handle international packing and shipping for sold lots.

Vintage & Modern Arcade Machines UK | Restored Classics & Multi-Game Cabinets – Games Room Company – The Games Room Company

Virginia Water, Surrey

The Games Room Company (Virginia Water, Surrey) supply and restore vintage arcade machines, pinball tables and jukeboxes alongside new multi‑game cabinets. They operate workshops that carry out full restorations, offer showroom visits, UK delivery & installation, ongoing service/warranty and bespoke commissions for collectors and venues.

Vintage Arcade & Event Hire UK | Pinball Alley London

London

Pinball Alley (London) is a specialist vintage arcade and event-hire company offering original, restored pinball machines, classic arcade video games (Pac‑Man, Space Invaders, Out Run, Defender, Sega Rally, etc.), penny-arcade machines and traditional fairground stalls. They supply bespoke vintage arcades and single-machine hires for weddings, festivals, corporate activations and film/TV, and also provide repair, restoration and sales of pinball machines.

Vintage Electronics Repair

Tukwila

FixToGet (Vintage Electronics Repair) is a Seattle-area repair specialist handling vintage audio and video gear — from turntables, receivers and tube amps to cassette decks, reel‑to‑reel machines, radios, vintage TVs and VCRs. They provide diagnostics, restoration and repairs for classic hi‑fi brands, offer free estimates and a 90‑day warranty on work.

vintage games arcade

Wolverhampton

Dive Wolves is a late-night vintage games arcade on the 3rd Floor of Exchange Vaults, Wolverhampton. The venue offers over 1,000 classic arcade games, pinball and racing cabinets, foosball, drinks and music, and is available for events and venue hire.

Vintage Hi-Fi & Audio Repairs in Wallington, Sutton

Wallington, Surrey

Excell Audio Services is an independent Hi‑Fi and vintage audio repair specialist in Wallington (Sutton) with 40+ years' electronics experience. They repair and service turntables, tape decks, CD players, amplifiers, speakers, guitar amps and DJ/PA equipment, offering diagnostics, restoration and routine servicing on classic brands.

Vintage HiFi and Accessories – Mullard Antiques and Collectibles

UK-based online dealer of vintage hi‑fi and accessories specialising in turntables, cartridges, amplifiers, speakers, valves/tubes and restoration parts. Stock includes original manuals, NOS cartridges and components from heritage brands such as Quad, Decca, Garrard, SME, Leak, Wharfedale and Tannoy. Operates an online shop with shipping.

Vintage pinball & amusement machine restoration & repair north east - Retro pinball and amusement repair and restoration

North East England

North East England-based specialist offering servicing, repair and full restoration of vintage and retro pinball and amusement machines. Works on pinballs, Allwins, penny arcade games, vending and electro-mechanical fruit machines. Can visit on-site or accept machines by drop-off or by post for workshop work.