Arcade Club
Arcade Club
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Points of Interest & Landmarks • Bars & Clubs • Game & Entertainment Centers
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Thursday
4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday
6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Arcade Club is the Largest Video & Pinball Arcade in the UK, once you have paid for entry, All the Video Games & Pinball Machines in the Arcade are Free to play as much as you like! :) Entry prices are from £16 for Adults and £8 for under 16's, Family pass is available for £40 (2 Adults & 2 Children - saving £8) we are a family run business and take pride in being helpful and honest and being fairly priced for families. The games in Arcade Club are all original machines (some being over 40 years old!) and are in original condition and maintained to their original specifications wherever possible! we have over 400 machines to play on and rotate the games to keep the Arcade fresh - they'll always be something new you've not seen before when you visit! ;) Hope to see you Soon, Andy
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csgohan4
London, UK578 contributions
Jan 2023
They have retro games to the latest games, from pinball, pool to shooting games. Hell they even have clay pigeon shooting as well.
They even have xbox and PS consoles to play with as well, with Fifa and mario kart among the offerings
The food here is not a rip off and very decently priced. They were also not bad and quite delicious, was pleasantly surprised
At the time of writing they even did a NHS discount
Would definitely come here again
They even have xbox and PS consoles to play with as well, with Fifa and mario kart among the offerings
The food here is not a rip off and very decently priced. They were also not bad and quite delicious, was pleasantly surprised
At the time of writing they even did a NHS discount
Would definitely come here again
Written January 27, 2023
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FallGuy
Dudley, UK6 contributions
Feb 2023 • Family
We visit Arcade Club as a family every chance we get. Mainly half term holidays. We try and go on the days they open 11:00 til 11:00 just to maximise our time there. It sounds like a long time but 12 hours flies by in this place, it is that good. The arcade games are from every era, and keep me (53 year old who remembers playing Pong as a kid!) my kids and even my Wife who isn't normally into games, but loves it at Arcade Club. Food is great and inexpensive, which negates the need to leave the building to look for refreshments, staff are polite and helpful and the toilets are plentiful and kept really clean. I honestly can't recommend this place enough.
Written February 25, 2023
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Stacey
Ince-in-Makerfield, UK2 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
Absolute bargain at £40 for a family of 4 my husband and two biys 11 and 12 loved it, really friendly helpful staff, they do bag search on entry if you have a back pack as soon as I explained my bag and the boys bum bags were to carry their diabetic supplies they were more than happy to let them go in with us.
We had food 2 pizzas and 2 burgers which were amazing and all for £20. Will 100% be back.
We had food 2 pizzas and 2 burgers which were amazing and all for £20. Will 100% be back.
Written August 20, 2021
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Jess P
St Helens, UK73 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
This would have been so much better if it wasn’t so utterly overbooked! Fair, it was a Saturday night but the place was absolutely crawling with children who would just step right in front of you - and their parents didn’t give a damn whether you were queuing for something, walking towards them as they stood in the middle of a corridor. I even had one woman push in front of me just to go down the stairs.
There are quite a cool variety of games (hoops, skee-ball, pinball) but a lot of them are retro so I’d still recommend Arcains in Liverpool for a better experience.
As for the pinball machines, they really are a must do. A few were missing their balls which was a shame but there’s such a cool collection!
A highlight of our experience was seeing this guy on the Dance Dance Revolution machines who I feel like had to be at least a UK champion! He was so fast!! Incredible stuff.
There are quite a cool variety of games (hoops, skee-ball, pinball) but a lot of them are retro so I’d still recommend Arcains in Liverpool for a better experience.
As for the pinball machines, they really are a must do. A few were missing their balls which was a shame but there’s such a cool collection!
A highlight of our experience was seeing this guy on the Dance Dance Revolution machines who I feel like had to be at least a UK champion! He was so fast!! Incredible stuff.
Written January 22, 2023
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iscWon
1 contribution
Feb 2020
Everyone praises Arcade Club, but it seems to me a passing fad with people currently fawning over the retro machines. Maybe I just exhausted my enjoyment with those games whilst playing emulators decades ago and for the price of entry at £16.00 when you just want access to the modern games or PC's it's not for me. They should organise a system like gaming cafe's where you can pay a lesser price or hourly rate for say wanting to visit and play for just an hour. I don't want to feel like I have to hang around for 3-4 hours just to get my money's worth.
Written February 29, 2020
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Hi, thank you for your review
I'd like to respond if I may :)
"Arcade Club" is an Arcade (The biggest in Europe and one of the best in the world)
we are not "PC Club" if you want to play solely PC games then please visit Belong or a similar PC lounge venue where you can pay by the hour and be secure in the knowledge that everyone one else visiting "Arcade Club" is mostly playing "Arcade Games".
The PC's are provided (as is the VR) so people can experience something different if they want to...
Andy Palmer
Written February 29, 2020
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Jamie S
2 contributions
Feb 2020
I am a big gamer and a fanatic of retro machines so I wanted to visit for ages. I brought my gaming kids and we had a good time, the only issue being it was particularly busy so we definately didn't get our moneys worth. At £32 for us all to get in, it became increasingly annoying as we spent most of the visit stood waiting for machines to be free. I know its the same for everyone, but I think they should look at a price change for busy periods to reflect this.
The food in the canteen is god awful. Cheap and cheerful but really not good. The kids had burnt pizza and I got a cheeseburger which looked, and tasted like a microwave rustlers burger. I didn't expect much more to be honest.
All in all the kids loved it and want to go back, but I'll be going at a quieter time!
The machines collection is INCREDIBLE
The food in the canteen is god awful. Cheap and cheerful but really not good. The kids had burnt pizza and I got a cheeseburger which looked, and tasted like a microwave rustlers burger. I didn't expect much more to be honest.
All in all the kids loved it and want to go back, but I'll be going at a quieter time!
The machines collection is INCREDIBLE
Written February 24, 2020
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HEE77
Cheshire, UK126 contributions
Aug 2021
This place is fantastic!
It was our first time here and we were blown away. Three floors of absolute great games, it really took my husband and I back to when we were growing up. Our kids totally loved it and enjoyed every minute and instantly asked "when can we go back?".
The staff were friendly and helpful. The food, snacks and drinks are very reasonably priced as is the entrance fee seeing that all games are then free to play and you can stay for however long you want.
You have to try this place, you wont be disappointed.
It was our first time here and we were blown away. Three floors of absolute great games, it really took my husband and I back to when we were growing up. Our kids totally loved it and enjoyed every minute and instantly asked "when can we go back?".
The staff were friendly and helpful. The food, snacks and drinks are very reasonably priced as is the entrance fee seeing that all games are then free to play and you can stay for however long you want.
You have to try this place, you wont be disappointed.
Written August 5, 2021
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Rik
Manchester4 contributions
Apr 2022
A huge amount of gaming machines, old and new, and fun when you are on them.
You can expect a lengthy wait before getting your turn on the larger and more up-to-date games.
Quite a few of the older games were not working properly but I guess that is to be expected when they have so many. A lot of the games with chinese instructions.
Don't rely on getting your lunch there. We had to queue for 15 minutes for a lunchtime meal only to be told they were closing the kitchen because they were overwhelmed and it was a 2 hour wait. So we had to go out for lunch which was far from ideal because there isn't anywhere close by.
You can expect a lengthy wait before getting your turn on the larger and more up-to-date games.
Quite a few of the older games were not working properly but I guess that is to be expected when they have so many. A lot of the games with chinese instructions.
Don't rely on getting your lunch there. We had to queue for 15 minutes for a lunchtime meal only to be told they were closing the kitchen because they were overwhelmed and it was a 2 hour wait. So we had to go out for lunch which was far from ideal because there isn't anywhere close by.
Written April 14, 2022
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Kirsty
Worcestershire, UK32 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
I felt compelled to write this review because the Arcade Club exceeded all my expectations and I wanted to say just how friendly and brilliant all the staff were.
We drove for several hours to get here after seeing reviews online and it was totally worth it! Every level is jam packed with games and there really is a game for everyone.
The added bonus of being able to purchase food and drink means you can stay here all night. We arrived just before 6pm and left around 10.30pm and could've stayed longer had we not needed to get somewhere.
I paid £5 for a pizza and it was one of the best pizzas I've ever had!
I can't recommend this place enough for a fun, nostalgic night out. I wish we lived closer!
We drove for several hours to get here after seeing reviews online and it was totally worth it! Every level is jam packed with games and there really is a game for everyone.
The added bonus of being able to purchase food and drink means you can stay here all night. We arrived just before 6pm and left around 10.30pm and could've stayed longer had we not needed to get somewhere.
I paid £5 for a pizza and it was one of the best pizzas I've ever had!
I can't recommend this place enough for a fun, nostalgic night out. I wish we lived closer!
Written September 18, 2021
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MelisaG93
Bolton, UK49 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Absolutely brilliant place. You could spend hours upon hours here going from floor to floor. There's so many games that I absolutely adore (soulblade. They have soulblade! 😍).
The drinks are great and cheap (there's malibu, amaretto, sourz and WKD among others so a lot more than what the website says which was a nice surprise)
The one thing I'd say is please get more guitar hero. There's one game and we never saw it empty for like 3 hours 😂. Also my husband wants wave race haha
The drinks are great and cheap (there's malibu, amaretto, sourz and WKD among others so a lot more than what the website says which was a nice surprise)
The one thing I'd say is please get more guitar hero. There's one game and we never saw it empty for like 3 hours 😂. Also my husband wants wave race haha
Written October 15, 2022
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madsmum72
Manchester12 contributions
Does the arcade club offer cea card discount/ free entry?
Jessica S
Lancaster, UK
Is there enough here for a day out for two 12 yos? They love arcade games and it's their birthday, but it's quite a way from where we live. I know they can only access floor 3, is it quite big? Is there a lot to do?
LokiNoodle
10 contributions
Yes, there is plenty for two 12 year olds! There’s lots of arcade games, pinball games, dance machines and even a VR bit for them :)
187053Ali
Bolton, UK20 contributions
Hi, I am wanting to take my 16 year old nephew, please can you explain what areas he is entitled to go in and confirm if we'd be restricted to certain days of the week or times. Thanks
pkappa1
manchester64 contributions
Sorry can’t remember what days of the week and times it open but we took our 2 sons aged 12 and 7 and they had access to all facilities.Hope this helps.
Grace C
23 contributions
Is the food vegan friendly or can you bring your own?
Catherine Y
Manchester, UK128 contributions
There are vegan nachos and a burger I think!
christopherkenyon1
Burnley, UK
What is the recommended age? I want to bring my 12 year old brother
Jake
6 contributions
I think your brother would be fine visiting! he might just prefer the VR games rather than the older machines
Curious236754
Manchester, UK1 contribution
What beer is for sale?
Adam C
13 contributions
Punk ipa, proper job, a few lagers. Quite a few others that I can’t remember
cjmurphyuk
Preston, UK29 contributions
Is there a lift?
ArcadeClub
Bury, UK1 contribution
Yes, please ask at reception and a member of staff will help you :)
Arcade Club (Bury) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Arcade Club
- Arcade Club is open:
- Sun - Sun 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- Thu - Thu 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Fri - Fri 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Sat - Sat 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
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