The Retro Directory

Arcade Machine Restorations – Lakeside Arcade

Independent arcade restoration specialist documenting hands‑on restorations and PCB repair logs for classic arcade machines. Services shown include PCB diagnostics and repair, cabinet and control‑panel refurbishment, CRT/monitor work, cosmetic restoration and MAME cabinet builds covering titles such as Donkey Kong, Centipede, Joust, Asteroids, Ms. Pac‑Man and Star Wars.

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.

Retro Arcade & Bowling — Decades

Lancaster

Decades is a downtown Lancaster restaurant, bar and events venue with a retro arcade of 40+ token-operated classic arcade machines and a six-lane boutique bowling alley. Visitors can play games like Pac‑Man, Donkey Kong, Galaga and NBA Jam, buy Decades tokens on-site, enjoy full-service food and drinks, and book events or parties.

Retro Gaming near Ipswich

Colchester, Essex

Urban Xtreme (Colchester) is an indoor entertainment venue with a dedicated retro gaming arcade of five classic two-player machines loaded with 1970s–1990s favourites (Pac‑Man, Donkey Kong, Space Invaders, Street Fighter, Sonic, Super Mario, Tekken, etc.). Sessions are bookable (typically £10 for 1–2 hours) and can be combined with axe throwing, rage rooms and airsoft as multi-activity packages — suitable for families, parties and corporate/group bookings. On-site café and viewing areas available.