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Arcades, VR & Gaming in London

Arcades, VR & Gaming in London: every place written up honestly, with the details parents actually need.

9 places From £9

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from £13.90

Bubble Planet London

Wembley · ages 0-17

Eleven bubble-themed rooms, a ball pit you wade through and a VR room for over-eights, in about 90 minutes.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredCard onlyGift shop+10 more

F1® Arcade London

London · ages 7+

Full-motion F1 racing simulators in central London, with a bar and restaurant attached, but under-18s have to be out by 6pm.

Birthday partiesCaféGroup bookingsIndoor seating+4 more

An adult and child wearing geometric headsets play together in a neon-lit gaming environment with digital displays.

Immersive Gamebox - Southbank, London

London · ages 3+

Locked-off game boxes where your crew competes as a private team, no strangers, no shared screens.

Birthday partiesBooking requiredLockersFood on site+1 more

Loading Bar

London

A board game and arcade bar with dozens of games to pick from, plus retro and modern consoles.

Neon-lit arcade bar interior with glowing pink, green and blue lighting, gaming machines, bar counter and seating areas decorated with vibrant graffiti-style artwork.

NQ64 Arcade Bar - Soho

London

An 18+ retro arcade bar in Soho with UV pool and AR darts, worth knowing about for a childfree night rather than a family day out.

Accessible toiletCard onlyWheelchair accessible

SilverTime

London · adults only (18+)

An adults-only slot machine arcade, strictly 18 plus with ID checks on the door, so this one's not for a family day out.

Cash onlyFood on site

Group of smiling visitors in red jackets enjoying an interactive entertainment experience with colourful neon lighting and geometric set design.

from £39.50

The Crystal Maze LIVE Experience

London · ages 9+

A live, physical version of the TV game show, tackling zones and puzzles for about 75 minutes before the Crystal Dome finale.

Accessible toiletBirthday partiesBooking requiredGroup bookings+1 more

Gourmet burger with sesame seed bun, melted cheese, leafy greens and seasoned patty on patterned paper wrapper.

The Thieves

London

Retro arcade games, VR racing, darts and private karaoke booths, with a restaurant serving burgers and Sunday roasts.

Birthday partiesGroup bookingsParty roomsRestaurant

from £9

TOCA Social, The O2

London · ages 0+

Private boxes for interactive football games, with foosball and screenings on the side at The O2.

Birthday partiesGroup bookingsHalal optionsFood on site+2 more

Good to know: arcades, vr & gaming in London

What does a paid visit cost?

Paid entry starts from £9 at TOCA Social, The O2. Prices, ages and facilities are listed on every place page, taken from each venue's own published price list.

Whereabouts are they?

You'll find arcades, vr & gaming in Wembley and London. Every place we list is in or around London, and each listing has the full address and directions.