The Retro Directory

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 Machines UK | 3,500+ Sold | UK Built Not Imports | £995+

Hertfordshire

Bespoke Arcades is a Hertfordshire-based UK manufacturer of hand-built arcade cabinets (since 2004). They produce a wide range of custom and ready-to-ship machines — GT/Play/Media/Elite editions, stand-up, sit-down, cocktail and tabletop styles — preloaded with thousands of classic arcade and console titles. Machines use genuine Sanwa/Happ controls, include CE certification and a 12-month warranty, with showroom visits available and free UK mainland delivery.

Astrocity Southend on sea | Arcade Games & Kids Birthday Parties

Southend on Sea, Essex

Astro City Amusements is a free‑play arcade in Southend‑on‑Sea with over 60 machines (including Pac‑Man, Street Fighter, Daytona USA and rhythm games). They run regular public free‑play sessions, host children's and adult/private parties and offer exclusive venue hire plus an on‑site snack bar.

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.

Buy an Arcade Machine in Bristol | Arcade Mania

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Arcade Mania (Arcade Mania Gaming Ltd) hand-builds and sells bespoke retro arcade machines across the UK — from classic bartops to full-size and ‘mega’ cabinets preloaded with thousands of arcade titles. They also supply JAMMA boards and harnesses, sell flat-pack kits and coin-pusher machines, provide custom artwork/branding, and offer repair and maintenance services for arcade equipment.

C Stick Arcade - Retro Arcade Popup in Bath!

Bath, Somerset

C Stick Arcade is a pop-up retro gaming venue in Bath offering hands-on play across a wide range of classic consoles (NES, SNES, N64, Mega Drive, Master System, Dreamcast, PS1 and more). They run public sessions, events and competitive tournaments for retro gaming fans.

Continue Arcades | Free-Play Arcade, Pay Once Play All Day

Plymouth

Multi-location free-play arcade chain offering unlimited play on a mix of classic/retro and modern arcade machines, pinballs and skill games. Continue Arcades operates high-street venues across the UK with party and corporate hire options, food & drink, gift cards and family-friendly events — a good stop for nostalgia and arcade enthusiasts.

daverepairs.co.uk - Oviedo, FL

Small repair specialist offering restoration, maintenance and repair services for retro arcade machines and pinball machines. Website emphasises returning arcade and pinball hardware to full functionality and improving longevity.

Freelance Arcade Technician Work Manchester

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Arcade Machine Rental provides nationwide arcade machine hire and venue installations with a large catalogue including retro classics (Pac-Man, Space Invaders). They offer event and long-term rentals, profit-share placements, and provide installation, fault-finding, routine maintenance and repair services — currently recruiting freelance arcade technicians for work across Manchester and surrounding areas.

Game Vault - Market Place Bolton

Bolton

Game Vault is an indoor arcade and family gaming venue on the 3rd floor of Market Place Bolton. It offers a mix of retro arcade games, VR experiences and roller-coaster simulators, all operating on token-operated machines.

Game Vault – Bolton based Arcade

Bolton, Greater Manchester

Game Vault (Bolton) is a town-centre family arcade blending retro and modern machines — from pinball and classic arcade titles (eg. SEGA Rally, Superbikes) to VR experiences and roller-coaster sims. Open to walk-ins with token play, the venue also has a bar and offers exclusive private-hire for parties and events.

Games | Joe Joe Jims

Cofton Hackett, Birmingham

Joe Joe Jim’s is a pub and live-venue in Cofton Hackett (B45) that hosts a rotating collection of retro arcade machines and classic video games. Their on-site arcade spans eras from early classics like Space Invaders and Pac‑Man to driving cabinets such as Sega Rally and Daytona USA, alongside pinball and coin-pusher machines — all available to play while you enjoy food, drinks and events.