New research has revealed the best arcades and Arcade Club on Cork Street has been ranked as number one.
The retro club began as a passion project by owner Andy Palmer, who started off with just 30 machines, and soon expanded to open up other venues across the North West.
The Arcade Club Leeds and Blackpool locations, also owned by Andy, came in the top five too, making it a clean sweep for the business.
Leeds ranked second while Blackpool came in fifth.
VegasSlotsOnline combined Google reviews, the average time people spent at each venue, online search volume and other factors to rate arcades across the UK.
It found that people spend an average of four hours at Arcade Club Bury, which has an impressive Google review score of 4.8 out of 5.
One review said: “Amazing experience. Spent 7 hours in here and it didn’t feel like a long time. Food very reasonably priced.
“Bars limited selection but everything you need again just normal pub prices. You can leave and enter as many times as you need within your timed hours.
“The cloakroom is free to use just ask as you arrive. Floors themed with types of games. Toilets on every floor. Something for everyone and suitable for all ages.”
Another shared: “An amazing nerd haven, I was awestruck by the options. One time fee entry and all games are free to play it has a bar with decent food.
“We were in our element playing loads of games. I managed to complete the entirety of house of the dead.
“Great night out. Definitely going again.”
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The Bury arcade celebrated its 10th anniversary last year and has gone from has gone from strength to strength ever since, expanding from one to four floors of popular modern and retro gaming, alongside rare imports and cult classics.
Visitors pay a one-off entry fee of £10 per child or £18 per adult and all games are free to play.
The family-friendly venue featured in the Netflix thriller, Fool Me Once, and has supplied props to major productions such as Ready Player One, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire and Black Mirror.
A spokesperson for Arcade Club said: “We were thrilled to be named the best arcade in the UK.
“With Leeds ranked number two and Blackpool also in the top five, we’re incredibly proud of what the whole team has built.
“We go the extra mile because it’s the right thing to do. No shortcuts, just a relentless focus on creating something genuinely special.
“From day one, it’s always been about giving visitors an unparalleled experience and real value for money.
“In tough times for hospitality, we never take it for granted when people choose to spend their time with us.”
