Arcade Club
About This Museum
Tucked inside a sprawling, repurposed textile mill in Bury, the Arcade Club is a cathedral of cacophony and joy where the quarter-century-old click of a pinball flipper lives alongside the thunderous bass of a modern racing cabinet. It’s not so much a museum as it is a living, breathing timeline of gaming, spread across multiple floors that echo with genuine laughter and the triumphant shouts of players. You can grab a craft beer and some loaded fries from the bar before challenging a friend to a game of 80s-era 'Street Fighter II' on an original cabinet. This is less about quiet observation and more about hands-on, high-score-chasing immersion.
Collection Highlights
From the hypnotic glow of classic Pac-Man and Donkey Kong machines to blisteringly fast modern rhythm games like Dance Dance Revolution and immersive VR experiences. The sheer variety is staggering, with everything from rare Japanese fighting games to rows of beloved pinball tables all set to free play.
Visitor Information
It's located in Ela Mill on Cork Street in Bury, with an entry fee that grants you unlimited play on everything—no more hunting for loose change. They've got a solid bar serving pizzas, burgers, and local beers, making it easy to make a full day (or night) of it.
Architecture & Building
The venue is housed in a characterful, converted Victorian mill—a vast, multi-level space of exposed brickwork, cast-iron pillars, and high ceilings that perfectly contain the energetic chaos.
Contact & Location
Address: Arcade Club, Cork Street, Pimhole, Chesham, Bury, Greater Manchester, England, BL9 7BW, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 161 464 9796
Website: Visit Website
