What if we told you there was a way of transporting back to a time when all your worries and troubles were non-existent? These mega arcade bars in Cardiff city centre (and beyond) are the answer. Get up to all sort of competitive fun with everything from interactive bowling alleys to pool tables and retro consoles. And make your experience even better with themed cocktails and pig-out eats to enjoy late into the night.
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Last updated on 30th November 2023
One of the best indoor arcades in Cardiff, NQ64, is made for quirky nights out, from the neon-lit decor to the game character-inspired cocktails. Go crazy with a big selection of machines and retro consoles while enjoying happy hour drinks and making the most of the bar's 3am weekend license.
Sports bar Gassy's is the place for a fuss-free retro arcade in Cardiff. Pop in for a nostalgic gaming session on the old-school machines while keeping an eye on the TV, screening all the unmissable matches featuring your favourite teams. There's also a pool table for friendly contests fuelled by beer and cocktails.
Play at Pins is a gaming arcade in Cardiff that doesn't hold back. Famed for doing things a little differently, experience their one-of-a-kind bowling alley that combines pin-knocking with virtual escape rooms. Or take on the official Batman racing game, Skill Shooter and more.
Notorious activity bar Roxy Lanes is a UK favourite, as one of the top arcades in Cardiff city centre. Bringing non-stop antics to the Welsh capital in the form of neon-lit bowling, shuffleboard, coin-operated basketball and air hockey, with a side of cocktails or quirky shots, this is the spot to forget your troubles and enter into some pure unadulterated fun.
