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  • 5/5 Jamie M. 2 years ago on Google
    Such an amazing place! We spent six hours here and still had loads left to do! We made our way up the three floors to the cafe at the top to eat, and then played our way back down. Food and drink was very nice and very reasonably priced; a notification system allowed us to keep playing until the food was ready. There's a great mix of old classic games, tons on the usual arcade games from the 80s & 90s like Sega Outrun, Star Wars, etc. Alongside a great mix of Pinballs (I found Dr Who to be one of the best Pinballs I've ever played!) and such a range of Japanese games that were fun to try. None of the machines were out of order and relatively quiet for a Friday night - very little waiting and we played on everything we expected. Just didn't have time to get everything in. Already can't wait to go back!!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Danny F. 9 months ago on Google
    Amazing place to be if you enjoy video games especially retro games. There are 4 floors for you to enjoy I mostly enjoy going to the Third floor because of all the retro arcade machines you can play and theres a dining area on the third floor as well. Second floor has pinball machines, Japanese arcades and PC gaming. First floor has console gaming, ice hockey table and basketball and Ground floor has a snooker table and random arcade machines and merchandise store. I love coming here there so many things to do to keep you busy and have fun. Also there is free parking with no restrictions so you don't have to worry about getting a parking fine for staying in the car park which is good so you can stay in arcade club as long as you like. Entry fee- £17 Absolutely 100% worth the price with the amount of activity you can do inside Arcade Club Bury. 5 star out of 5.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephen B. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is great. So chilled, good food and drink, staff are awesome. The array of games is massive. Parking on site is brilliant. I Enjoyed a few favourites from back in the day. The people range through all ages and it was so friendly. Great day had.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Earl B. 1 year ago on Google
    Unbelievable! Took me an hour or so to try and take it all in. Flashback to my youth. An incredible place that blew my mind, sensory overload! 100s of machines across 3 floors with the top floor being my favourite as that was my era of video gaming in my youth. So many games I had forgotten about. We went on a Saturday and it was £16 for 12 hours with all the machines set to free play. The lower 2 floors have a lot of games your younger kids so it's a great day out for all the family. A bar on each floor with a limited menu but enough. Highly recommended.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shaun 2 years ago on Google
    Visited here today with my wife and our children aged 4 & 5 and its brilliant!! There are 3 floors of game machines with floor 3 being the most retro. It got extremely busy by 2pm but! We still managed to play pretty much anything we wanted because people jump on and off things all day long so chances are you will only have to wait a couple of minutes for popular things. The console area unfortunately gets very busy so id get on them early if you wanted to. We thought it was pointless queuing and spending money to go and play on a console somewhere when we have them at home but i get it for big parties of blokes playing against each other on the big screens. I must add that free parking here is great because most places would abuse that luxury and charge! And finally the food!!! What a bargain it is and i was very shocked at how well it tasted! I was just expecting that cheaper ham burger tasting meat on my burger but nope! It tasted great and beefy and was glad i grabbed a double cheese burger!! We will defo return here again.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tom 8 months ago on Google
    Me and my son visited the arcade at the weekend and had an absolutely brilliant time. I've previously visited the Arcade Club in Leeds and really wanted to try the one in Bury too, so we made the journey from Derby to visit. We arrived for opening and there was loads of free parking. When we left mid-afternoon there were people driving round looking for spaces, but this was a busy bank holiday Monday so it's probably to be expected. It was easy to find, although the front of the venue looks a bit run down and uninviting. There's rubbish all around, discarded wristbands, and general waste all around. The sign is a temporary banner. The entrance could do with tidying up and making it look bit nicer. When we entered we were blown away by the variety and sheer number of arcade machines. It's split across 4 floors and there's something for everyone. It was just insanely fun, a proper blast form the past with so many games to play. The atmosphere was great with people of all ages playing the games. There was always something to play even on a busy bank holiday Monday. We always got to play what we wanted even if it meant waiting a couple of minutes. All the staff were friendly and helpful. There's food available on the top floor which I brilliantly priced and tasty. I've photographed the menu and I'm sure you'll agree how reasonable the prices are. The pizzas were fresh and we got them quickly. We were given a buzzer which meant we could carry on playing games whilst it was prepared, but it only took about 10 minutes anyway. There's also bars on floors 2 and 3 which are great too. Having recently been to the Leeds Arcade Club can say that this is definitely bigger and has more machines. But there are a few things that Leeds have done better that would make the Bury site a 5 stars rather than 4: - Some TLC with the furniture and walls in the restaurant - Menu boards on the walls for food and drinks - Some machines were out of order and weren't being worked on. The Time Crisis 2 machine was completely missing a button. The junior Sonic basketball machine didn't work along with some others. We saw no issues like this in Leeds. In fairness this would be a small percent of the total machines, the overwhelming majority were perfect - In the Xbox and TV section there were some obviously broken controllers (Thumb sticks sideways) and TVs just not on in the couch gaming area - The exterior needs cleaning up These issues do not detract from an amazing day out, do not be put off at all. This place contains hundreds of amazing arcade machines and we had a brilliant day out. Thank you for all the hard work in preserving arcade culture for the next generation. My only last feedback and request would be to open an Arcade Club in the Midlands ( Derby or Nottingham, you'd make a fortune!) so we don't have to drive so far to visit! Thank you so much Arcade Club for running this amazing establishment! Highly recommended for anyone who lives video games & arcades.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tiffany V. 1 year ago on Google
    Really great experience. Could literally stay all day, which we kinda did. A lot of people during a Saturday though but we got to play all the games we wanted to play. There are 4 floors full of games and staff are really nice and helpful. Worth a visit for any geeky individuals out there 😄 £17 for adults, all games are free to play. The food there are ok, very cheap and quite a good portion.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah C. 1 year ago on Google
    Brilliant place, four floors of every kind of arcade machine you can remember from the 80's up to today. Loads of other weird and wonderful games including basketball, air hockey and pool. The food and drinks were good value, although they could do with a menu displayed on the wall. Parking was easy and free. We would definitely recommend visiting, a great day was had by all.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mr D. 1 year ago on Google
    What a place this is! Wow, theres 4 floors of nothing but arcade machines, pinball machines and more! £17 for adults and £9 for children under 15. Every machine is free to play and you can stay all day! We also got some food which is on the top floor. We got pizza, a double cheeseburger and two drinks costing £11. Definitely be going back in the future. I might even just go on my own!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Stanze S. 1 year ago on Google
    A great speakeasy! When you enter the theatre it's not obvious how to get to the bar, only when you find the elevator will you be welcomed into the Library. This venue is well decorated and has very attentive staff. The food is mediocre, but we liked the drinks. The bar is well staffed and stocked. There was a cover band the night we went, no need to pay the $15 to listen, just sit in the side rooms and you can listen. We were a bit disappointed in the choice of music as the band chose to play only a few songs from the 20s and a majority of music from the 50s and 60s.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Katie H. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely loved it! Went on an adult only night. We arrived early so was still quiet but it soon got busy. Toilets on all floors and bar on 1 2 3. Lots and lost to play on and a bargain for £17 per person. Food was perfect for where you are and cheap. The cheesy nachos were amazing drinks and other beverages I consider cheap. Perfect for friends, date nights or family nights. Really enjoyed it and will visit again. On site parking
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tom K. 6 months ago on Google
    Love it here. As a guy in my 30s reliving my childhood by playing arcade games is amazing fun. Time crisis 2 completed it mate. Kids had great fun too. Covers everything from 80s to vr
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Matthew C. 5 months ago on Google
    Went during October half term. We turned up at opening time and there was a line outside. It took around 30 minutes to get in as there was only one person taking payments. As expected, it was very very busy. The popular games you had to queue for but there was plenty of things to try that didn’t require waiting. We also had food, two pizzas and nachos and they were tasty and good value for money. We would definitely return but perhaps not during school holidays.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matt S. 11 months ago on Google
    Great price for a family ticket. The kids loved it went on a Saturday afternoon and we didn't have to wait long, if at all for games. Food was good for the price. Kids had blast. I relived some old school games on the top floor. I was blown away by their wide range of games as well.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charlotte R. 8 months ago on Google
    This place is an absolute gem. We went as 2 adults and a 6 year old. It was busy and the queue to get in took a little longer than I thought it would but once in, there's so much space that it didn't seem as busy as it was. We could get straight onto games we liked, there was a wait for the consoles by the sofas but after a bit of waiting we managed to get on, but you had to be ready to pounce! We will be returning for the Friday night adults only session for my dad's birthday. It's a place fit for many ages with hundreds of games spanning a range of decades. We had lunch here and bought a £5 pizza not expecting much for the price but my goodness it was big and it was very good, restaurant quality. They also have a bar and snacks. Excited to go back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steven F. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved it. So much to do and 3 floors of fun. Very affordable food and drink which was nice and tasty. Will return again sometime in the future or visit the new Blackpool site when that opens. Thanks all for a great day.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 MarkMCFC 1. 2 years ago on Google
    Incredible place.Love it.As a gamer for many years,it’s an absolute treat to come here to play many games from my youth as well as some fantastic new sit in cabinets. Most recent visit spoilt slightly with far too many kids left to run riot and do as they please.Of course that’s not the venues fault but I can’t help but cringe by how some of the cabinets are treated by kids not old enough to appreciate them.Especially the classics on floor 3.If you really need to bring your kids along,can you please respect the place. That aside,to all the staff and owner,keep up the fantastic work and thank you.I do hope to be back very soon.Oh and I’m over the moon with the amount of pinball tables there are now.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rezwan H. 7 months ago on Google
    Great place to relive childhood memories! Lots of games to play. Could easily spend most of a day in there for both young and old! Was hoping to see a few more classics, but wasn't meant to be.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Adam S. 5 months ago on Google
    An amazing place to go to if you love old or quirky arcade games. There is so much to do and play on there, you will never get bored. The food and drink here is also very good value and tasty, so you get more time to play the games you want.

  • 5/5 alana l. 6 months ago on Google
    Amazing place for both adults and adolescents. My family loved it, my youngest is 3 and oldest 10! It is a noisy place, if busy so ear defenders may be a requirement if hyper sensitive to noise. 😊

  • 3/5 Damien W. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a 3.9 start review. 🌟 A great place for kids and Adults alike. We visited the club as a group of 4 adults (maybe behaving like children) for a birthday evening on a Saturday night. The Arcade club is situated in an old mill and split up over several floors. It has a number a car parking spaces and is easily accessible from Bury town centre. The Arcade has a large number of retro arcade machines which are free to play once you pay an entrance fee. It is a real retro experience! When entering the mill there is an old musty smell that adds to the ambience of going back in time. The machines are pleanty full and of good variety. The atmosphere is dark and has a retro club feel. You will find all the classic games you were hoping for and feel like an excited kid when you first enter. The club has toilets on every floor and number of bars serving food and drink including alcohol drinks. One section has a large number of pinball machines which I was personally looking forward to as I really liked pi ball machines as teen and still do l, although they are few and far between these days. I was however disappointed that the vast majority where switched off or in operable due to faults. I appreciate machines break down but only 2 were working out of all of them. The drinks were also very poor quality and did not taste good. I tried both larger and cider and both were disappointing. I didn't personally have food but 2 of our group did and they said it was very poor and couldn't finish it all. All in all this was a good experience and this club is a great place to have great fun as an adult, I would recommend you visit despite the negatives of the poor food and drink. This is the reason why I didn't give it a 4 star plus. I will be visiting again in the future where I will update the review.

  • 4/5 adam k. 9 months ago on Google
    Still the best retro arcade around. Can get busy in there and strongly recommend booking online as they only take so many walk ins. Any game from your childhood that you can think of is there. Nicely stocked bar and food is really good. If a machine is faulty just report it to a staff member No two visits are the same when I go every couple of months as they are always adding old machines to the floors.

  • 5/5 Zoe N. 9 months ago on Google
    Very busy/popular place for children and adults. Also hot with all the game machines, well ventilated with air fan's. Food & drink good priced. Staff friendly would definitely recommend for family outing,


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