The Retro Directory

Retro Arcade Machines for Sale UK | 15,000 Games | Arcade WOW

Stockport, Greater Manchester

Arcade WOW is a UK-based maker and retailer of full-size, commercial-grade retro arcade cabinets preloaded with 15,000+ classic arcade and console games. They build bespoke and themed machines (Space Invaders, Defender, Asteroids, Bubble Bobble, Street Fighter II, etc.), offer rentals and commercial contactless options for pubs/bars, provide delivery and setup across the UK, and operate a Stockport showroom by appointment.

Retro By Ronnie

Worthing

Retro By Ronnie is a large vintage toys and collectibles shop in Goring (Worthing) housed in an old Barclays bank. The store specialises in 1970s–1990s toys, handheld electronics, LEGO, Pokémon, Star Wars and other pop‑culture memorabilia across seven rooms of displays. They buy collections from the public (in‑store or by post after photo review), host regular themed events and in‑store signings, and operate an affiliated online fine art/shop presence.

Retro Gaming Arcade - Retro Games Machines For Hire

North West England

Warble Entertainment's Retro Arcade Gaming hire provides event packages featuring a 300‑in‑1 retro arcade cabinet (including NES, Master System, Mega Drive, SNES and original PlayStation titles) plus options such as air‑hockey and table‑football. Suited to weddings, corporate events and parties across the UK, machines are safety‑tested, insured and can be branded for corporate bookings.

Retro Gaming Consoles | Retropia

UK-based online specialist selling prebuilt retro gaming consoles (RetroBOSS mini-PC) and retro handhelds (e.g. RG353PS), accessories and a postal 1UPgrade/update service. Product pages and detailed game/system lists show support for dozens of 1970s–1990s platforms (Commodore, ZX Spectrum, Amiga, NES, SNES, Mega Drive, PlayStation, PS2, Dreamcast, Game Boy, N64, etc.). Offers UK shipping, one-year warranty and after-sales support via email, forum and social media.

Retro Gaming in Edinburgh | Arcade Games & Entertainment

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Marco's (Grove Street, Edinburgh) is a gaming bar and pool hall that features on-site retro console play — including a free-to-play Nintendo 64 and an SNES Classic Mini with a selection of classic SNES titles. The venue also offers American pool, interactive darts, karaoke, pizza and group/party bookings (stag/hen events).

Retro Replay - Arcade, Gaming Lounge & Bar - Reviews, Photos & Phone Number - Updated November 2025 - Specialty Shops in Mancroft, Norwich - Wheree

Norwich

Retro Replay is an arcade and gaming lounge in Norwich’s Castle Quarter offering a mix of vintage arcade cabinets and modern consoles, a bar with drinks and snacks, and all-day pass wristbands that allow re-entry. Suited for groups and retro-gaming fans seeking classic arcade experiences in a social venue.

Retro Replay | Arcade, Gaming Lounge & Bar | Norwich

Norwich, Norfolk

Retro Replay is a walk-in arcade, gaming lounge and bar in Norwich offering nearly 100 original arcade cabinets (80s–90s classics and later), a console gaming lounge, an on-site Pokémon cards & collectables store, trade-in/buying services, memberships, private hire and all-day wristband entry.

Retrodome Freeplay Arcade - Retrodome

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Retrodome is a freeplay arcade and bar in central Barnsley featuring a large collection of coin-op arcade cabinets, pinball machines and home consoles (from Mega Drive and SNES up to modern systems). Entry is by wristband for unlimited play; the venue also hosts events and offers a licensed bar and snacks.

Retropolis Amusements Arcade Southend Review

Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Retropolis Amusements is a public retro arcade on Southend’s Eastern Esplanade specialising in classic British fruit machines and coin‑op cabinets from the 1960s through the 2000s. The venue showcases rows of JPM, Maygay and Barcrest machines, Astra coin pushers and various Bar‑X style cabinets, offers a bar with snacks, and recreates an authentic 80s/90s arcade atmosphere with large jackpots and wheelchair access.

Roxy's Arcade | 292 MASS AVE, CENTRAL SQ CAMBRIDGE

Cambridge

Speakeasy-style arcade bar in Central Square, Cambridge offering token-operated arcade machines, food and drinks, and private events. Open evenings for 21+ and family-friendly sessions on Saturdays; hosts events, sells gift cards and operates a game list and token machines on site.

The Arcade Exeter | Exeter Gaming Bar – Arcade Bar in Exeter offering up the best in retro gaming.

Exeter

The Arcade Exeter is a cosy arcade-themed bar in Exeter offering a selection of retro coin-operated arcade machines and games consoles for customers to play, seating for about 20, regular gaming contests and fortnightly tournaments (in partnership with Respawning), plus a full drinks and cocktails menu. Suited to gaming groups and retro gaming nights.

The Centre for Computing History Museum – Cambridge

Cambridge

The Centre for Computing History (Cambridge) is a hands-on museum dedicated to preserving and exhibiting computing and gaming hardware from the 1970s–1990s. Displays cover classic home computers, early consoles and arcade history, with interactive exhibits (eg. Big Trak), an education room and a visitor café/snack bar.