The Retro Room Vintage Video Arcade
The Retro Room, Belfast
The Retro Room is Belfast’s only vintage video arcade. There is a wide selection of 70s, 80s and 90s original arcade cabinets, tons of classic consoles with thousands of games, terrific and unique tabletop games, and some oddities too.
Entry is £7 per person per hour and every game is then free to play, so there is no hunting for change and no per-game charge. Cabinets include Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Street Fighter II, Mortal Kombat, Sega Rally, Guitar Hero and recent additions such as Afterburner, alongside Subbuteo and other tabletop games.
Special events
The Retro Room holds special events roughly once a month. So far these have included Robot Wars style robot fighting, 80s movie screenings with partners at Movie House Cinema, racing Deloreans, live wrestling and a Subbuteo World Cup tournament for the 40th anniversary of Mexico 86. Join the mailing list to be the first to hear about special events and to be first in line for ticket drops.
Private hire
The venue is available for private hire Monday to Thursday, 11am to 10pm, which suits birthdays, work nights out and group bookings. Gift vouchers, branded merchandise and a membership programme with exclusive perks are also available.
Where to find them
Cityside, Yorkgate, Belfast city centre, with free parking at Cityside.
Opening hours
- Friday and Saturday: 11am to 10pm
- Sunday: 12pm to 8pm
- Monday to Thursday: private hire only, 11am to 10pm
Contact
Email retroroombelfast@gmail.com, or book private hire and join the mailing list at retroroombelfast.com. You can also follow them on Facebook.
Frequently asked questions
Where is The Retro Room?
Cityside at Yorkgate in Belfast city centre, with free parking on site.
How much does it cost?
£7 per person per hour. All games are then free to play, with no coins or per-game charges.
When is it open?
Friday and Saturday 11am to 10pm, and Sunday 12pm to 8pm. Monday to Thursday the venue is available for private hire from 11am to 10pm.
What games are there?
Original arcade cabinets from the 70s, 80s and 90s including Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Street Fighter II, Mortal Kombat, Sega Rally, Guitar Hero and Afterburner, plus classic consoles with thousands of games, tabletop games including Subbuteo, and a few oddities.
Can I book it for a party?
Yes. Private hire is available Monday to Thursday and can be booked through the website. It works well for birthdays, work nights out and group bookings.
What events do they run?
Roughly monthly special events, which have included robot fighting, 80s film screenings with Movie House Cinema, Delorean racing, live wrestling and a Subbuteo World Cup tournament. Tickets go fast, so the mailing list is the way to hear first.
Is there parking?
Yes, free parking at Cityside.
Do they sell gift vouchers?
Yes. Gift vouchers are available, along with branded merchandise and a membership programme with exclusive perks.