Gaming lounges have undergone a massive change in the last couple of years. Previously referred to as ‘gaming cafes’ or ‘cyber dens’ the popularity of gaming lounges has grown dramatically in-line with the latest gaming trends and the global esports industry.
Offering a wide range of the latest consoles, gaming lounges are open to all who have a passion for gaming.
If you’ve never been to a gaming lounge before but would like to give them a go, I’ve listed our favourites below:
The Arcade Warehouse, Royal Quays
*OPENING SOON*
Consoles Available: TBC
Prices: TBC
Opening Hours: TBC
On-Site Cafe: TBC
Further Details: https://thearcadewarehouse.co.uk/
The CTRL Pad, Newcastle
Consoles Available: PlayStation (VR, 3 & 4), XBox (One & 360), Nintendo (Switch, SNES Mini, N64, GameCube, Wii U & NES Mini), SEGA (Dreamcast), PC
Prices: From £5 per person per hour
Opening Hours: Sunday to Friday 12 noon-6pm, Saturday 12 noon-8pm
On-Site Cafe: ✅
Further Details: https://thectrlpad.com
Gamer Esc, Sunderland
Consoles Available: PlayStation, XBox, VR, PC
Prices: From £5 per person per hour
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 1:30pm-9pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 10am-6pm
On-Site Cafe: ✅
Further Details: https://www.gamer-esc.co.uk/
Gamers World, Darlington
Consoles Available: PlayStation, XBox, VR, PC
Prices: From £5 per person per hour
Opening Hours: Daily 10am-8pm
On-Site Cafe: ✅
Further Details: https://m.facebook.com/GamersWorldUK/
Harry’s Game Shack, Newcastle & Sunderland
Consoles Available: PlayStation, XBox, VR, PC
Prices: From £5 per person per hour
Opening Hours: Site dependent
On-site Cafe: ✅
Further Details: https://www.harrysgameshack.com
Let me know in the comments if you’ve visited any of the gaming lounges listed and what you thought of them.
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