Arcade Club Leeds

Arcade Club Leeds is a free-play arcade spread across multiple floors at Abbey Retail Park in Kirkstall, with over 1,000 machines ranging from retro 80s and 90s classics through to modern consoles, pinball, and VR. You pay a single entry fee and then everything is free to play for as long as you like, with no coins or tokens needed. It is part of the same group as the original Bury venue, which claims to be Europe's largest free-play arcade.

Expect a wide mix of games across themed floors, so there is genuinely something for different ages and tastes. Reviewers note it can get noisy, and the venue itself recommends bringing earplugs if anyone in your group is sensitive to sound, though noise-cancelling earmuffs are available on site. Hand sanitiser stations are dotted around each floor, and there are free lockers for bags.

The venue has its own kitchen and bar serving food and drinks, which visitors consistently describe as well priced. You can also get a re-entry stamp if you want to head out for food elsewhere. Parking is free on site, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.

Arcade Club Leeds is open Thursday to Sunday only, so it is worth checking the current opening hours and booking ahead before you visit, as it does get busy, particularly during school holidays. It suits families with children of most ages as well as adults who grew up with these games, and private hire is available for parties and events.