The Retro Directory

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Hull

Hull-based maker of handcrafted classic arcade and media cabinets inspired by 1980s–90s gaming. Kingcade builds bespoke home arcade machines in multiple sizes (32–55") fitted with Samsung screens and HDMI inputs for consoles and media devices. Contact for pricing and custom orders.

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.

Level Up! - Retro Game Shop (Liverpool, UK) | Flickr

Liverpool, Merseyside

Independent Liverpool shop specialising in retro video games, consoles and vintage computer titles. Photographs show a wide selection of Nintendo, Sega, Sony, Atari and older computer software and boxed/unboxed items. Located at Quiggins @ Grand Central, Renshaw Street.

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.

London Toy Shop

Enfield, Greater London

London Toy Shop is a vintage toy and comics specialist based in Crews Hill (Brown's Garden Village), Enfield. The shop is open to the public (Fri–Sun 12–4), runs monthly retro toy fairs and buys vintage toys and comics for cash. Follow @LondonToyshop on Instagram/Facebook or call to book a stall or sell items.

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.

Modern and Vintage Toys and Collectables

Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough-based toy & collectables retailer specialising in vintage action figures and pop-culture toy lines from the 1980s and 1990s. Stock includes Masters of the Universe, Thundercats, Star Wars, TMNT and other retro franchises. Operates from a stall/shop in Dundas Shopping Centre with online product listings.

Mr Tech Guy – Audio Visual Repair, Upgrade and System Setup

Godmanchester

Mr Tech Guy (Resolute AV Limited) is a UK hi‑fi and pro‑audio specialist based in Godmanchester. An authorised Meridian and Anthem service centre, they repair and upgrade legacy audio equipment — CD players, amplifiers, tuners, phono stages, DACs and loudspeakers — and offer product health checks, system setup, room calibration and component upgrades. Workshop appointments and postal repairs accepted.

MWES | Audio Repair Manchester

Rochdale, Greater Manchester

MWES is a Manchester/North West audio repair specialist with a large Rochdale workshop. They repair and refurbish vintage audio (record players, 1960s–1980s hi‑fi, valve guitar amps) and pro/DJ equipment including Technics SL1210 turntables and Pioneer/Numark kit. MWES are authorised service centre for several brands and offer fixed‑price repair and refurbishment services.

Nerd Base – Nerd Base buys and sells a wide collection of vintage and modern action figures and toys.

Wickford

Nerd Base is a UK-based buyer and seller of vintage and modern action figures and collectibles. Their stock ranges from classic 80s/90s lines such as Star Wars, Masters of the Universe, Thundercats and TMNT to modern Marvel, DC, Harry Potter and NECA items. They operate an online shop and list a Wickford address for the business.

Newcastle - Four Quarters Arcade Bar

Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Four Quarters Newcastle is a central arcade bar mixing restored original arcade cabinets and pinball with bookable console booths, craft drinks, pizza and private‑hire for parties and events. The venue runs classic games (Space Invaders, Street Fighter II, Tekken 3, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, etc.), operates original coin‑op cabinets maintained by an in‑house team, and hosts tournaments, film nights and live sport screenings.