The Retro Directory

NQ64 | Retro Gaming & Arcade Bar in Birmingham

Birmingham, West Midlands

NQ64 Birmingham is an 18+ neon-lit arcade bar in Digbeth combining a drinks menu and themed cocktails with a large collection of arcade machines, pinball and retro consoles. The venue lists 33 arcade machines, 2 pinball machines and multiple classic consoles (SNES, Mega Drive, N64, PS1, Neo Geo, original Xbox, GameCube), plus an adults’ Laser Quest and private bookings for groups and events.

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.

Pinball & Arcade Repair - The Pinball Factor - Repair, Service and Expertise Pinball UK coverage South Wales

South Wales

The Pinball Factor (South Wales) offers specialist repair, restoration and maintenance for pinball machines, classic coin-op arcade cabinets (70s–90s titles), jukeboxes and pool-table re-cloths. Services include PCB and amplifier repair, playfield cleaning and restoration, cabinet refurbishment and component upgrades; nationwide visits or workshop work/collection available (covers UK up to the Scottish border).

Pinball Machine service | Majestic Pinball Restorations | South Woodham Ferrers

Chelmsford, Essex

Essex-based pinball specialist offering mobile callouts and a dedicated workshop for servicing, repairs, restorations and custom upgrades. Works on electro-mechanical and solid-state machines from manufacturers such as Gottlieb, Bally, Williams, Stern, Sega and Zaccaria — services include playfield overhauls, board repairs, cosmetic restorations and LED/display/upgrades.

Pinball Pixels Pints | Retroids Arcade Bar | Worcester | England

Worcester, Worcestershire

Retroids Arcade Bar (Pinball • Pixels • Pints) is a Worcester arcade bar featuring two floors of classic arcade machines, pinball tables and retro consoles (SNES, Mega Drive, PlayStation One and more). The venue operates as a licensed bar, runs free-play days, pinball league nights and hosts private parties and full-venue hire for groups.

pinball repair and pinball service

Pinball Pleasure is a UK specialist in pinball machines offering repair and on-site servicing, full refurbishments, parts, delivery/installation and relocation. With 40+ years' experience the owner also supplies refurbished and used machines, provides a machine-finding service and offers warranties and courier delivery across many UK counties.

Pinball service Maidstone pinball refurbishment repair Maidstone

Maidstone, Kent

GO PINBALL (Pinball Machine Repair) provides pinball repair, refurbishment and restoration plus hire, sales and parts for owners in Maidstone and the South East of England. Services include on-site repairs, collection/workshop restorations, playfield cleaning, rubber and bulb replacement, flipper rebuilds, microswitch and NVRAM work, DMD/LED upgrades and cabinet refurbishment. They also hire machines for events and buy/sell pinball machines.

Pinballia | Virtual Pinball Machine Manufacturer

Stoke-on-Trent

UK-based maker of hand-built virtual pinball machines and retro-style arcade cabinets. Pinballia builds and tests machines in its Stoke-on-Trent workshop, stocks models from bartops to full-size 4K/OLED virtual pinball, preloads hundreds of classic arcade and pinball tables, offers a public showroom, UK delivery and a one-year warranty with direct after-sales support.

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.

Re:Wired Museum & Arcade — Play the Past, Power the Future

Middlesbrough, Teesside

Volunteer-run community museum and playable arcade in Middlesbrough preserving and restoring vintage computers, consoles and arcade machines (ZX Spectrum, C64, Amstrad CPC, Atari 2600, Dreamcast and more). Open at weekends with hands-on exhibits, workshops and school outreach; accepts tech donations, runs volunteer-led restoration and offers private hire for events.

RECOLLECT - BUY - SELL - TRADE

Chester, Cheshire

Chester games shop buying, selling and trading trading-card games and collectibles, with an in-store selection of retro consoles and games. Runs Magic: The Gathering events (prereleases, FNM, Commander), sells singles online and accepts collections for purchase. Operates a public shop at Watergate Row South and an online store.