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Retro Replay - Arcade, Gaming Lounge & Bar

Norwich, United Kingdom•4.5(234)•Play Café

Play nearly 100 classic and modern arcade games with unlimited free-to-play access, plus a gaming lounge with consoles and a full bar.

Retro Replay is a nostalgic arcade experience that brings the golden age of gaming to life with nearly 100 machines featuring everything from 1980s space shooters like Space Invaders to modern hits such as House of the Dead and Time Crisis. Unlike traditional arcades, visitors pay a single entry fee for unlimited free-to-play access to all machines throughout the day—no coins required. The venue features a dedicated gaming lounge within the bar area, equipped with five 58-inch TVs displaying contemporary console games including Mario Kart, Rocket League, and Smash Bros, alongside retro gaming setups. Retro Replay prides itself on using original hardware in period cabinets rather than cheap imitations or emulators, ensuring an authentic arcade experience. Suitable for all ages, the venue welcomes families and friends to compete for high scores and enjoy classic gaming together. A fully licensed bar serves alcoholic beverages from 6pm daily, along with soft drinks and snacks at reasonable prices. Private hire options are available for special occasions, and membership programs offer additional benefits for regular visitors.
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Opening Hours

Monday: 18:00 – 22:00
Tuesday: 18:00 – 22:00
Wednesday: 18:00 – 22:00
Thursday: 18:00 – 22:00
Friday: 18:00 – 22:00
Saturday: 11:00 – 22:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 22:00

Venue Details

Venue Type

Indoor

Typical visit duration

All day

Booking

Walk-in

Recommended ages

0 months (newborn)+

What this place offers

ToiletsToilets
Public transportPublic transport nearby
Accessible toilets
Free WiFi
Baby changingBaby changing facilities
Food available
On-site parking
🐕Dog-friendly
Parking nearby
Pushchair friendlyPushchair friendly

☕ Food & Drink

Bar

Fully licensed bar offering alcoholic drinks from 6pm daily, plus soft drinks and snacks at reasonable prices

Hours: 6pm onwards daily

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4.5(234 reviews)
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graham green

graham green

3 months ago

Been many times before but was a little bit let down this time. So many game out of order and some that just glitched so gameplay was poor. The staff were helpful and friendly but felt they more interested in selling Pokémon cards rather that a arcade game experience

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Ethan Smith

Ethan Smith

5 months ago

I love the concept of this arcade, you don't often see many places like this. However the last few times I've been, the machines are often faulty or sometimes just don't work. The guitar hero machine for example frequently lags behind or falls out of sync, with jammy buttons (or sometimes buttons that don't register). The dance battle machine behind it is also far too loud so you can't hear the music you're playing anyway. There are a neat collection of retro games though, star wars racing was super fun and there are quite a few older CRT machines, however the quality of them seems quite degraded and with a select few they are quite difficult to play given the faulty or non-functional controllers. I imagine it must be quite costly to maintain which is understandable. All in all it's not bad if you're stuck for ideas on what to do in the city and you want a variety of nostalgic games; personally speaking though, for £13.50pp I had hoped that some of the more popular or more modern machines were kept in better nick. Hopefully this will improve as I love the idea and I'd love to come back and support this place more! :)

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Geoff Battle

Geoff Battle

7 months ago

An outstanding collection of retro arcade cabinets. The collection includes games from the beginning of the hobby onwards, all free to play after a single entry charge. Fabulous stuff.

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snow

snow

a year ago

£12 adult game pass for all these retro arcade games, you could order drinks as well got some tables and chairs to chill, very nice for some friends gathering or couple date. it also has Nintendo switch, Wii U, Xbox 360 etc definitely worth the price considering we normally spend £20-30 each at our local seafront arcades.

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Mr.P

Mr.P

a year ago

Superb retro arcade; a must visit. This is one of the best retro arcades I’ve visited in the U.K. A huge array of 80s and 90s arcade machines, across 2 adjacent stores. Gaming console games also available, to play on the big screen, in a multi-player format. Decent bar, with excellent background music. Payment is a via an all-day pass (£12 as at April 2025) which grants you full access across both stores and to play all games free, as many times as you want. You can come and go as much as you please, so allowing you to explore Norwich and come back a few times. (Wrist band, date stamped, grants access.) The only thing they need to get their hands on is Daley Thompson Decathlon and they’d be fixed.

Reviews last updated: 7 October 2026

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This venue was last updated on 7 October 2026

Frequently asked questions about Retro Replay - Arcade, Gaming Lounge & Bar

Is Retro Replay - Arcade, Gaming Lounge & Bar free to visit?

Retro Replay - Arcade, Gaming Lounge & Bar is a paid attraction — see the official website for current ticket prices.

What ages is Retro Replay - Arcade, Gaming Lounge & Bar suitable for?

Retro Replay - Arcade, Gaming Lounge & Bar is suitable for visitors of all ages, from babies through to adults.

Is Retro Replay - Arcade, Gaming Lounge & Bar dog-friendly?

Dogs are not permitted at Retro Replay - Arcade, Gaming Lounge & Bar.

Is there parking at Retro Replay - Arcade, Gaming Lounge & Bar?

Yes, Retro Replay - Arcade, Gaming Lounge & Bar has on-site parking.

Is there food at Retro Replay - Arcade, Gaming Lounge & Bar?

Yes — Bar is on site at Retro Replay - Arcade, Gaming Lounge & Bar. Fully licensed bar offering alcoholic drinks from 6pm daily, plus soft drinks and snacks at reasonable prices

Is Retro Replay - Arcade, Gaming Lounge & Bar pushchair-friendly?

Retro Replay - Arcade, Gaming Lounge & Bar isn't the easiest for pushchairs, prams or buggies — stairs or uneven terrain may make a baby carrier a better option.

How long should we plan to spend at Retro Replay - Arcade, Gaming Lounge & Bar?

Retro Replay - Arcade, Gaming Lounge & Bar is a full-day experience — plan accordingly.

How do I get to Retro Replay - Arcade, Gaming Lounge & Bar by public transport?

Retro Replay - Arcade, Gaming Lounge & Bar isn't on a major public transport route — driving is recommended.
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