Arcade Club

Arcade Club, video arcades with unlimited play in the UK

Arcade Club is a British company dedicated to operating video arcades and pinball machines. Its model is based on a single entry fee that gives access to all machines without the need for coins or tokens: once inside, games are free and unlimited. The company presents itself as Europe's largest arcade and operates three venues in England, in Bury (Manchester), Leeds and Blackpool.

More than a thousand machines and five hundred unique games

The company's catalogue exceeds 1,000 machines in operation, including classic arcade cabinets, pinball machines, consoles and modern titles. The collection brings together more than 500 unique games, featuring classics such as Frogger, RoboCop, Chase H.Q. and Hatsune Miku: Project DIVA Arcade, as well as current offerings. The company maintains a continuously expanding game library.

Services for groups and private events

In addition to general admission, Arcade Club offers rental of its spaces for private events and celebrations. Among the options it offers are birthday parties, stag and hen parties, corporate events, company celebrations, Christmas parties and location filming. The company states that it has packages tailored to both large and small groups, with a licensed bar and in-house kitchen that prepares food to order.

Family-friendly atmosphere and complementary services

The venues are presented as family-friendly spaces, with classic and modern games for all ages. Each venue has a bar and dining area, and the company highlights the availability of free on-site parking. It also offers monthly passes and gift vouchers, and has a membership programme with member profile and high score tracking.

Three venues in England

The company operates three locations: the Bury venue, at Ela Mill, Cork Street, which the company describes as Europe's largest arcade; the Leeds venue, at Abbey Retail Park, presented as the second largest; and the Blackpool venue, at 74 Bloomfield Road, advertised as the city's only free play arcade. All three venues share the single entry fee model with free games.

Opening hours and operation

The venues open Thursday to Sunday, plus bank holiday Mondays and special seasonal events. The company recommends booking in advance, as its reviews mention that entry is refused to visitors without a booking when capacity is reached. It also schedules extended opening hours and themed events, such as Halloween week and Christmas parties.

Visitor ratings

The company displays on its website aggregate ratings of 4.8 out of 5 with more than 7,500 reviews, 4.7 with more than 600 and 4.5 with more than 6,500, corresponding to different platforms. Comments highlight the variety and condition of the machines, the value for money of the entry fee and the food and drink offering, and the family atmosphere. Several reviews mention the layout by themed floors and the possibility of spending several hours on site.

Complementary activity

The company also sells spare parts, components and accessories for arcade machines through Arcade Parts UK. It also publishes content on a blog and live streams related to its activity.

Venues and locations

Bury venue: Ela Mill, Cork Street, Bury

Leeds venue: Abbey Retail Park, Leeds

Blackpool venue: 74 Bloomfield Road, Blackpool