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Las Vegas Arcade Soho

Amusement center Video arcade

Japanese multiplayer video game machines, including dance simulators, in a busy, colorful arcade. People often mention games, machines, arcade, play, machine, good, small, game, dance, rhythm,


Address

Basement, 89, 91 Wardour St, London W1F 0UB, United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 7287 2157

Rating on Google Maps

4.10 (1.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: 12 to 2 am
  • Monday: 9 am to 2 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 2 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 12 pm
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: games (39) machines (22) arcade (19) play (14) machine (13) good (12) small (8) game (8) dance (7) rhythm (7)
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  • 4/5 David L. 2 years ago on Google
    Las Vegas Soho is quite convenient and close to access around Soho as many restaurants are nearby. The arcade is easy to spot and has an underground play area, I wwnt on a Monday and it was not too busy, can be quite small and limited to space. There isn't too much apart from dance games, driving, pool and other small games but the vibe is fantastic. Beautiful neon lights and friendly atmosphere. One thing is that it can be very humid and stuffy!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Savvag44 9 months ago on Google
    Great selection of rhythm games, machines in pretty good condition, although there were no staff whatsoever and a few machines out of service. List of rhythm games: 2x pump it up anniversay pump it up prime 2015 pump it up infinity ddr a20 plus 2x jubeat museca groove coaster wadaiko master taiko another older taiko game sound voltex nostalgia op. 2 guitar hero arcade
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rafael Olguin Riddle F. 1 year ago on Google
    Hard to express the love and hate I have for this place, many many hours of fun and entertainment, but it always seems like the machines are broken in random orders, and the costumer service feels more like a battle between the staff and the several kids around there, still I keep passing by everytime am in the area, this place has the potential to be amazing
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Formula Fan D. 2 years ago on Google
    Mario Kart, Dead Heat and GRID are amazing! I wish I could play Dead Heat and GRID on TeknoParrot PC in the future. ( Well, GRID is already on there in Teknoparrot UI. So, I can download it and play it again!) Mario Kart I got that as well and I wish that it can get a big update for Teknoparrot with Pac Man Stadium and Namco Circuit on Teknoparrot UI. But FANTASTIC RACING GAMES!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 X L. 1 year ago on Google
    Review for the downstairs Arcade part - some good machines to play around and generally you get to play for a few minutes (max 10mins maybe depends on choice) with £1/2. Can be a little crowded when busy but good fun overall!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Tamara L. 2 years ago on Google
    We came here on a spontaneous trip and was very excited to see some old retro games. It was a little fun but overall, you likely wont stay there too long. Some of the machines are quite old and not working properly. Not the best arcade we've been to but was ok. Theres no toilet to use whilst you're there.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 paIedoIl 1 year ago on Google
    Used to be much better before COVID. When we came, a lot (and I mean ~7) of the machines were broken with nobody there to fix them. However, a good thing is that they've put air conditioning in (+1 star for that). Overall, a bit disappointing. I am glad this wasn't the main reason I went here.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 June A. 4 months ago on Google
    Eek. I was initially happy to see the Japanese game selection, but this place is so tiny, cramped, hot, LOUD, and overall provided a pretty nightmarish atmosphere. The game machines I tried were old and janky, the Groove Coaster one is near inaudible and the controls were barely responsive. Overall, a disappointing experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Trefor J. 1 year ago on Google
    Great location, but some of the games need urgent maintenance now. Terrible drums on both Taiko games and unresponsive buttons on Groove Coaster and others. Volume is set too low on some games after the move around. Used to be amazing, but getting worse every time I come. Such a shame.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alsu 7 months ago on Google
    Great arcade, also has an atm to get coins to play. Loved the dance and Mario Cart!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Duane F. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to spend an hour or two if ever around Central London/Soho area. Clean and friendly atmosphere good range of games; Mario Kart, Dance Dance Revolution and some more obscure Japanese games as well as the usual fare of Pool, Air Hockey, Fighter games and on rail shooters. A vending machine and perhaps a toilet and this place would be perfect
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jan 10 months ago on Google
    The best arcade in London for selection of games in my opinion! They don't really have many amusement style games (I'd recommend Camden's Babylon Park for that) but lots of rhythm/music games if you like that kind of thing. It can get really crowded and hectic with all the different games fighting to be the loudest, but it's part of the experience and you can always visit at less busier times too! I wish they would install some AC or something since it is underground and very tiny, so it can get really stuffy. A lot of the games tend to become faulty for different reasons but if you put money into the machine, you can always get something sorted out by the staff if you ask them nicely. *I've heard from the staff that there are a lot of thieves about, and many people have had their purses/wallets stolen, so definitely be careful about that* Overall a really fun place to go with your friends or on a date and kill some time, without needing to commit to buying tickets or prebook anything.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Matt M. 8 months ago on Google
    I’m a rhythm gamer and was really looking forward to playing games like Taiko, pump it up, and DDR. Unfortunately, every single change machine was down so there was no way to break down my cash. The machines only take £1 coins. I was only able to play one game of pump it up. :(
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Babs R. 8 months ago on Google
    While the atmosphere was buzzing, it was a bit small and lacking in arcade machines.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 SM 6 months ago on Google
    A decent variety of options to pick from, pretty enjoyable in my opinion. Great place to visit if you want to just have fun. But can be pretty busy.

  • 4/5 Robert W. 9 months ago on Google
    Nice place! Most of the arcade games were running, although some weren't functioning. The staff were friendly, and helped me when a machine took my coin. My primary criticism is there is no ATM machine for cards - you have to get money out elsewhere. You can convert cash notes into coins, but the machine can be a bit funny if the note is wonky. Overall, fun place!

  • 5/5 João Paulo Apolinário P. 4 months ago on Google
    The place looks great, but don’t trust the 24 hour open for the arcade games - we went 2am and it was closed - only the casino part was open.

  • 5/5 Andre D. 3 months ago on Google New
    5/5 would recommend! Wide variety of games, clean, good vibes, inexpensive, and great customer service. First, the main attraction: there are a good amount of games, especially for the size of the building; a lot of the best rhythm games (think DDR, Taiko, and of course Guitar Hero), as well as some more rarer Japanese machines. As for the venue itself, it was very clean, well-organized, not too cramped, and had a really nice sociable, chill vibe, especially as more people came in throughout the day. And then finally, I only had one issue with one of the machines eating a couple of my coins, but management was really approachable, and immediately went over to check out the machine. He told me that the coin mechanism needed to be looked at by a technician, but gave me to option to either get my money back or put in credits manually into the machine. I chose the latter option, and he even gave me some bonus credits for the trouble. An hour later, I noticed that they had actually immediately brought someone in and they fixed it right then and there. I would easily recommend this place to anyone: from families, people looking for a casual place to hang out, and of course, to those looking to burn lots of calories on DDR 😂

  • 4/5 Laura L. 7 months ago on Google
    It's great that there is a hidden arcade in Soho. It was quite small which is fine, there were decent choices of games to play plus the price was good. Most of the games were £1. I only gave it a 4 stars because you have to have cash to get tokens in the machine since the one were you use the credit card is not working. And there were no atm machines near the place so we only got to play few games. Plus there is a water dripping in the claw machine area, right under the drum game.

  • 1/5 Kyle 3 months ago on Google New
    I go here whenever I'm in london. After last time, never again. One racing machine wouldn't accept any money, the one next to it had broken steering, no self centering. Then I went in the one singular lightgun game they had left and the calibration was so off you literally couldn't shoot half the screen. So that was three games in a row broken. Didn't bother losing another quid, I just left. Total waste of an afternoon going there.

  • 3/5 OdnetninI 1 year ago on Google
    A good place with typical arcade style. It is small but pretty good. However is missing a card-to-cash machine and some more games. The Tyco machines have the sticks broken :( If you are near visit it, is fun.

  • 4/5 Penn P. 1 year ago on Google
    Funkiest arcade in Central Really cool dancegame community here + Racing games, Shooting games and Japanese rhythm games Not as good as it used to be but still a solid arcade

  • 4/5 Charlotte W. 1 year ago on Google
    Really cool little place. Couple of issues with some of the machines but couldn't find anyone to help with them. Most machines worked well though. Cash only.

  • 3/5 Harry A. 1 year ago on Google
    A lot of variety when it comes to rhythm games, but Groove Coaster is too quiet that you should bring your own head/earphones to plug in. Tekken 7 arcade has a 2-3 second delay when you press anything, stuck in FR and doesn't seem to be an official cabinet. Still a very nice play if you wanna have fun with friends

  • 1/5 Mr r. 2 years ago on Google
    Thought this was a good arcade, seemed big and great but they show the CASINO which is 18+ and down in the arcade there isnt much. In the arcade there are only like 9 or 10 games. AND you have to pay with coins.

  • 4/5 Mari M. 1 year ago on Google
    Fun place to go with friends if your into neon lights and gaming. Has a VR experience game and air hockey table and pool if you’re into more physical games. Quite a small space so does get quite busy at peak times and make sure you have change on you before you go as there isn’t anywhere to change cash

  • 5/5 RJ 1 year ago on Google
    It was quite empty but there were so many options for us to play. My friends and I enjoyed it thoroughly. The owner is very nice and was very welcoming. I will definitely be going back when I’m in Soho.

  • 4/5 Bhargav R. 2 years ago on Google
    Very cool aesthetic! The security guard was really nice and friendly, which you don't often see, so that was a positive! It's much smaller than you expect from the outside but there's plenty of games to play! Our favourites were the Mario kart and the air hockey tables!

  • 5/5 Joanne R. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent choice of Rhythm, dance, driving etc. games. This arcade is about getting physically involved. I like the fact there are no gambling type machines. Majority of machines were a £1. This is unmanned but there are change machines. Also a bell to press if you needed help. If you're into interactive gaming this is definitely worth a visit!!!

  • 3/5 Jackie S. 2 years ago on Google
    I love visiting this place but it is just so cramped. I love watching players on the dance games and the general atmosphere in the place is always nice. The pool table is an absolute joke as you have absolutely no room to move around and take a shot without poking someone in the eye.

  • 5/5 Chloe D. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing, can't wait to go back! But shame the change machines only tank cash.

  • 4/5 Matteo 2 years ago on Google
    Modest size arcade in central London with games for all the tastes. Quite clean, but noisy as a proper arcade. It would be handy if toilets were present.

  • 4/5 Temi O. 2 years ago on Google
    It was really fun and lots of game to play. Thought I was going to get a heart attack on the dance machine, even though I score zero. Would definitely recommend.

  • 1/5 César R. 2 years ago on Google
    The arcades look and feel like they don't get any maintenance at all as long as they can be turned on and take coins. Some of the dance machines have panels that straight up can't be pressed, the drumsticks on the taiko look like a beaver had been chewing on them for the past decade...

  • 3/5 Minsol L. 2 years ago on Google
    Slightly small and not the greatest range of games but it's a nice place to stop by in Central London. 4 Mario kart machines you can play multiplayer, multiple dance machines (limited songs) and more.

  • 3/5 Zenani S. 2 years ago on Google
    It was not too bad, it was just a little small. And a lot of the games didn't have language options so you didn't really understand what the rules were. Other than that it was alright and I'd probably go back to casually chill out.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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