Best Arcades In The UK

It's 'game over' for boring nights out, as we've rounded up the ultimate list of the best arcade bars in the UK. Swap pints at the pub for giant interactive race tracks, retro machines installed with 1000s of games, VR experiences and a bunch of throwback activities. You'll also be able to get your hands on cocktails and some incredible food like quirky pizzas or loaded burgers. 

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Birmingham: F1® Arcade

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Sports fans of Birmingham should be racing to F1® Arcade: the world's first official Formula 1® simulation bar. Through cutting-edge tech, their full-motion simulators are as close as you'll get to driving like Lewis Hamilton. Get fully immersed in the action, with cocktails and tacos waiting for you at the pit stop. You can also satisfy your need for speed in London.

Manchester: 1UP

Game geeks in Manchester are going to want to pay 1UP a visit. Thanks to arcade and pinball machines aplenty, you won't know where to start. Electronics more your thing? There are consoles installed with all your favourite two-player games. Top it off with a themed cocktail and something from the chicken-dedicated menu that also has vegan options.

Nottingham: Penny Lane

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Inspired by the vintage arcade bars of UK pleasure beaches, Penny Lane has brought true childhood nostalgia to Nottingham. Enter the fun zone for ski ball, air hockey, claw machines and donkey derby, to name a few. There's even an old-school whipped ice cream machine and hot dogs to really round off your trip back in time to the 90s seaside. 

London: The Four Thieves

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One of the best amusement arcades in the UK lies within fun-loving bar The Four Thieves. Retro games include Time Crisis, Point Blank and even Dance Dance Revolution. You'll also find a VR station, as well as a huge interactive race track. Break off to the gin garden between rounds and refuel on daring pizzas topped with duck, calamari and everything in between. 

Bristol, London & Newcastle: Four Quarters

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Four Quarters is one of the best arcades in the UK for adults, with sites in Bristol and London's Peckham, as well as Newcastle. Its northern outpost consists of classic gaming consoles and retro machines for a super nostalgic night out. The quirky pizza menu is full of surprises, with toppings featuring green pesto, pulled pork and bourbon infused mayo.