The Retro Directory

Games- Kongs - Table Tennis and Retro Arcade Classics

Bristol

Kongs is a bar group in Bristol and Cardiff offering retro arcade machines and pinball alongside social games like table tennis (Cornilleau tables), pool and darts — a casual venue for arcade classics and competitive nights out.

Hand-Built Retro Arcade Machines With Custom Artwork - arcadecity

London

London-based family-run shop building and selling hand-built retro arcade cabinets and consoles. ArcadeCity supplies classic upright, bartop, cocktail and 4-player machines, preconfigured Hyperspin/RetroPie units, light-gun packs and fightstick consoles, offers bespoke artwork/custom builds, short UK lead times, machine hire and worldwide delivery.

Home - Arcadia Bar & Games Aberdeen

Aberdeen

Arcadia Bar & Games is a retro arcade bar in central Aberdeen featuring classic arcade machines (including Pac‑Man), skee‑ball, air hockey, American pool and AR virtual darts. The venue offers a bar with local beers and cocktails, Big Manny’s pizza, contactless 'Playment' cards for game credit, and bookable group packages and events.

Homepage - Classic Arcade | Retro Arcade Machines

Glasgow, Glasgow

Family-run UK retailer (based in Glasgow) selling hand-crafted home arcade machines and bartop consoles pre-loaded with thousands of classic arcade and retro video games. Offers an online shop, free mainland UK delivery and a 1-year manufacturer warranty. Ideal for collectors and anyone wanting a plug-and-play arcade experience at home.

Lancaster Silverball - Retro Arcade - Lancaster Silverball

Lancaster, Lancaster County

Private retro arcade venue in Lancaster offering over 60 pinball and classic arcade machines (including skeeball and arcade sports games) on unlimited free play. Hosts birthday parties, corporate events, anniversaries and private hires in skybox suites at Penn Medicine Park, with food and bar service and capacity from small parties up to full-venue rentals for ~200 guests. Booking by phone or online form.

Level Up Entertainment | Nottinghamshire derbyshire leicestershire | Derby, UK

Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Level Up Entertainment is a 2,500 sqft private-hire arcade in Nottingham offering exclusive party and corporate event packages. The venue hosts over 40 machines including retro arcade cabinets, pinball, pool, air hockey and a range of VR racers and free-roam experiences — suitable for children’s parties, adult events and group bookings.

London Games Room - Machines

London, Greater London

London Games Room runs retro multi-game arcade cabinets and foosball tables across London pubs and venues. Their machines feature 1980s/1990s arcade favourites (Street Fighter II, Pac‑Man, Metal Slug, Mortal Kombat II, Neo Geo titles and more) and they list specific venues where cabinets and branded table‑football models (Bonzini, Tornado, Garlando, Leonhart, Roberto Sport, Fireball) are available to play. Bookable for visits and events via the site.

Milton Keynes - Retro Arcade Machine Hire

JM Entertainment is a UK-based event hire company offering retro arcade machine hire for corporate events, weddings, exhibitions and private parties. Their fleet includes classic arcade cabinets (Pac‑Man, Space Invaders, Donkey Kong, Street Fighter, Atari Pong, Defender), pinball/virtual pinball, skee‑ball, air hockey, claw machines and more. They provide nationwide delivery, professional setup, on-site support and bespoke branding for events.

North Shields - The Arcade Warehouse

North Shields

Free-play arcade in North Shields featuring a mix of retro arcade machines alongside modern VR and e‑sports setups. Open to the public with timed sessions, party packages and private hire; also offers pool, air hockey and basketball machines.

Original Retro Arcade Games Machine Hire for any event

East Midlands

Ghost Retro Arcade (based in the East Midlands) hires original, restored arcade machines and large retro gaming attractions for weddings, parties, corporate events and conventions. Their fleet includes authentic CRT cabinets from the 1970s–1990s (Pac‑Man, Galaga, Defender, Gauntlet, Street Fighter II, Mortal Kombat, etc.), a giant NES controller rig, a 4‑player big‑screen arcade and DDR dance machines. Free‑play hire, delivery, setup and collection are offered; machines are refurbished to working condition.

Playback Arcade – The Galleries

Bristol, Bristol

Playback Arcade is a pay-once, freeplay retro arcade located on the lower floor of The Galleries in Broadmead, Bristol. Run by long-term gamers, the venue offers a rotating selection of arcade and pinball machines, classic consoles, Japanese rhythm and party games, plus board games — bookings and single admission tickets are available.

Playback Arcade | Bristol ARCADE| FREEPLAY | RETRO CONSOLES

Bristol, Bristol

Playback Arcade is a freeplay retro arcade in The Galleries, Broadmead, Bristol. The venue offers 35+ dedicated arcade machines, Neo Geo/JAMMA cabinets, 7 consoles displayed on CRTs (NES, SNES, N64, GameCube, Mega Drive, Master System, PSX, etc.), a selection of pay-to-play pinball machines, and a library of 100+ board games. Entry is ticketed with regular opening hours and private hire options.