Arcades in London
London, England has 41 arcades on the map. That's 41 arcades mapped around London. Machine condition varies wildly between venues, so the one with the best-maintained cabinets wins regardless of size. Bring a friend — everything's better head-to-head, and most of the best cabinets are built for two.
This guide covers every arcade we could verify in and around London (within about 40 km), built from OpenStreetMap's community-maintained data. Names you'll run into include The Heart of Gaming and Novelty Automation, plus Amity Boardwalk Games. If an arcade's missing from London's list, it probably just hasn't been mapped yet.
The London arcade lineup
41 mapped within about 40 km:
The Heart of Gaming
Arcade
The Heart of Gaming — Arcade, found on 42-46 North End in Croydon. Also worth knowing about The Heart of Gaming: it has a website with more detail.
42-46 North End, Croydon, CR0 1UG
Novelty Automation
ArcadeRun by Tim Hunkin
Novelty Automation is Arcade run by Tim Hunkin on 1a Princeton Street, London. Novelty Automation also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu,We,Fr,Sa 11:00-18:00; Th 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00; it has a website with more detail.
1a Princeton Street, London, WC1R 4AX
Hours: Tu,We,Fr,Sa 11:00-18:00; Th 12:00-20:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Amity Boardwalk Games
Arcade
Amity Boardwalk Games — Arcade.
Gravity Max
Arcade
Gravity Max — Arcade, found on Wandsworth High Street in London. Also worth knowing about Gravity Max: the map lists its hours as Su-Th 08:30-23:00, Fr,Sa 08:30-00:30; it has a website with more detail.
Wandsworth High Street, London, SW18 4TF
Hours: Su-Th 08:30-23:00, Fr,Sa 08:30-00:30
Las Vegas Arcade
Arcade
Las Vegas Arcade — Arcade, found on 89-91 Wardour Street in London. Also worth knowing about Las Vegas Arcade: it has a website with more detail.
89-91 Wardour Street, London
Flip Out London
Arcade
Flip Out London is Arcade on Mill Lane, Croydon.
Mill Lane, Croydon, CR0 4AA
The Retro Place
Arcade
The Retro Place — Arcade, found on 21 High Street in Caterham.
21 High Street, Caterham, CR3 5UE
Gravity Active
Arcade
Gravity Active is Arcade on Rose Gallery, Greenhithe. Gravity Active also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Rose Gallery, Greenhithe, DA9 9ST
NQ64
Arcade
NQ64 is Arcade on 53-54 Berwick Street, London. NQ64 also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 15:00-27:00; Sa 12:00-27:00; Su 12:00-24:00; it has a website with more detail.
53-54 Berwick Street, London, W1F 8SP
Hours: Mo-Fr 15:00-27:00; Sa 12:00-27:00; Su 12:00-24:00
Navrtar
Arcade
Navrtar — Arcade.
Golden Slots
Arcade
Golden Slots — Arcade, found on 48 Grand Parade in London.
48 Grand Parade, London, N4 1AG
Nickelodeon Adventure
Arcade
Nickelodeon Adventure is Arcade on West Thurrock Way, Grays. Nickelodeon Adventure also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Fr 10:00-15:00; Sa-Su 10:00-18:00; it has a website with more detail.
West Thurrock Way, Grays, RM20 2AD
Hours: Mo-Fr 10:00-15:00; Sa-Su 10:00-18:00
Four Quarters
Arcade
Four Quarters — Arcade, found on 20 Ash Avenue in London. Also worth knowing about Four Quarters: it has a website with more detail.
20 Ash Avenue, London, SE17 1AZ
DNA VR
Arcade
DNA VR — Arcade, found on 400-404 York Way in London. Also worth knowing about DNA VR: it has a website with more detail.
400-404 York Way, London, N7 9LR
Laser Quest Romford
Arcade
Laser Quest Romford is Arcade on 57-59 High Street, Romford. Laser Quest Romford also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
57-59 High Street, Romford, RM1 1JL
Phone: +44 1708 579929
Boom Battle Bar
Arcade
Boom Battle Bar is Arcade on Filmworks Walk. Boom Battle Bar also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo-Th,Su 12:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
Filmworks Walk
Hours: Mo-Th,Su 12:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-24:00
Phone: +44 330 118 0622
New Meta
Arcade
New Meta is Arcade. New Meta also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Sandbox VR
Arcade
Sandbox VR is Arcade. Sandbox VR also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Fairgame
Arcade
Fairgame is Arcade on 25 - 35 Fisherman's Walk, London. Fairgame also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Tu-Th 11:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-25:00; Su 11:30-23:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
25 - 35 Fisherman's Walk, London, E14 4DH
Hours: Tu-Th 11:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-25:00; Su 11:30-23:00
Phone: +44 204 599 3666
BuzzAttack
Arcade
BuzzAttack — Arcade.
Babylon Park
Arcade
Babylon Park is Arcade. Babylon Park also notes on the map: it has a website with more detail.
Reels Casino Slots
Arcade
Reels Casino Slots — Arcade.
Immersive Gamebox
ArcadeRun by Immersive Gamebox
Immersive Gamebox is Arcade run by Immersive Gamebox on 83 Scoresby Street, London. Immersive Gamebox also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Mo,Tu 10:00-22:00; We 10:00-23:00; Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-23:00, Su 10:00-20:00; it has a website with more detail.
83 Scoresby Street, London, SE1 0XN
Hours: Mo,Tu 10:00-22:00; We 10:00-23:00; Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-23:00, Su 10:00-20:00
Urban Fun
Arcade
Urban Fun — Arcade on 146-152 Clarence Street. Also worth knowing about Urban Fun: it has a website with more detail.
146-152 Clarence Street
Agora Gaming
Arcade
Agora Gaming is Arcade on 10 High Street Harlesden, London.
10 High Street Harlesden, London
Four Quarters
Arcade
Four Quarters — Arcade, found on 187 Rye Lane in London. Also worth knowing about Four Quarters: it has a website with more detail.
187 Rye Lane, London, SE15 4TP
FreePlayCity
Arcade
FreePlayCity is Arcade on 199 Eade Road, London. FreePlayCity also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as Th-Fr 17:00-23:00; Sa-Su 13:00-20:00; it has a website with more detail.
199 Eade Road, London, N4 1DN
Hours: Th-Fr 17:00-23:00; Sa-Su 13:00-20:00
Four Quarters
Arcade
Four Quarters — Arcade. Also worth knowing about Four Quarters: it has a website with more detail.
F1 Arcade
Arcade
F1 Arcade — Arcade.
Stephanie's Multicentre
Arcade
Stephanie's Multicentre is Arcade.
Palace Amusements
Arcade
Palace Amusements is Arcade on 57 North End, Croydon.
57 North End, Croydon, CR0 1TG
Reel Time
Arcade
Reel Time — Arcade, found on 212 Edgware Road in London. Also worth knowing about Reel Time: it has a website with more detail.
212 Edgware Road, London, W2 1DH
Silver Time
Arcade
Silver Time is Arcade.
Funland
Arcade
Funland — Arcade. Also worth knowing about Funland: the map lists its hours as Mo-Su 10:00-22:00.
Hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Voyager
Arcade
Voyager is Arcade.
Otherworld
Arcade
Otherworld is Arcade on 336 Acton Mews, London. Otherworld also notes on the map: a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
336 Acton Mews, London
Phone: +44 20 8050 1550
Four Quarters
Arcade
Four Quarters — Arcade, found on 24 East Bay Lane in London. Also worth knowing about Four Quarters: the map lists its hours as Mo-We 12:00-23:30; Th 12:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-00:30; Su 12:00-21:00; a phone number is listed — worth a call before a special trip; it has a website with more detail.
24 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW
Hours: Mo-We 12:00-23:30; Th 12:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-00:30; Su 12:00-21:00
Phone: +44 7722 144780
Showman Amusements
Arcade
Showman Amusements is Arcade on 1 West Ham Lane, London.
1 West Ham Lane, London, E15 4PH
Virgin Media Gamepad
Arcade
Virgin Media Gamepad is Arcade. Virgin Media Gamepad also notes on the map: the map lists its hours as "by appointment"; it has a website with more detail.
Hours: "by appointment"
Virtual Golf Lounge
Arcade
Virtual Golf Lounge — Arcade. Also worth knowing about Virtual Golf Lounge: it has a website with more detail.
Slough, SL3 6HD
Gravity Max
Arcade
Gravity Max — Arcade, found on Montfichet Road in London.
Montfichet Road, London, E20 1GL
What the map tells us about arcades in London
11 of the 41 list their opening hours on the map, which is genuinely useful — arcades keep long hours, so the listed times are usually good.
25 have websites listed. Worth a look for tournament nights and free-play evenings.
25 arcades list websites — worth a look for opening times and whether they run leagues or tournament nights.
The London arcade run
Plot these on a map and the day plans itself: The Heart of Gaming on 42-46 North End, Novelty Automation on 1a Princeton Street, Amity Boardwalk Games, Gravity Max on Wandsworth High Street, Las Vegas Arcade on 89-91 Wardour Street, Flip Out London on Mill Lane, The Retro Place on 21 High Street, and Gravity Active on Rose Gallery. That's 41 stops on the London arcade run. 33 more are listed below.
Arcade tips for London
Hitting the arcades in London? Play smarter:
- Ticket games are a tax at The Heart of Gaming. The prizes cost more in tickets than cash. Play them for fun, not for the giant plush — that's the most expensive plush alive.
- Check the payment system first at Novelty Automation. Tokens, reloadable cards, coins, or tap-to-play — every venue differs. Ask at the counter before you feed the wrong thing.
- Dance machines are cardio. Serious players treat them as workouts. Bring water, wear real shoes, and don't be embarrassed — everyone starts somewhere.
- Watch the regulars first. The high-score table tells you which machines are hot and who's worth watching. Fifteen minutes of watching teaches plenty.
Good to know
We searched about 40 km around London — that covers the town itself plus the surrounding communities you'd reasonably drive to. Listings come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by local volunteers, so a brand-new arcade in London can take a while to appear. The 41 above are only as current as the community map. A arcade that's shut, or a new one nobody's added yet, gets fixed with a single OpenStreetMap edit.
We don't list machine lineups — they change too often. What we list is the where: real venues, verified by real mappers.
If you run one of the 41 listed here and something's wrong — a closure, a move, new hours — the fix is the same: update the shop on OpenStreetMap and the correction flows through to this page on the next daily refresh.
Arcade listings for London: 41 mapped from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Photos from Wikimedia Commons contributors; individual photo credits appear in captions. Listing data was last refreshed automatically — verify hours before visiting.