What is Retroids?
Retroids is a bar in Worcester city centre, with classic and modern arcade and pinballs, with a fully stocked bar. Whether you’re a pinball fanatic, looking to relive your childhood favourite games or a complete newbie and just coming for a play about, we’d love to have you visit.
We’re a local, family run business with father and son team Steve and Dave running the show with the support of our trusty bar Manager Brad and the rest of our friendly bar team.
Where can I find you?
Our main venue is 8/9 College Street, Worcester, WR1 2LU - just around the corner from Cathedral Square.
Do I need to book?
No need, we run like a bar. Just turn up and play as long as you want, or just come for a drink or two.
When are you open?
Our College Street venue is open six days a week. For our latest opening hours and any changes for holidays etc, please visit our home page and follow us on social media - facebook Instagram
How much are the games?
Entry is free! All games are set to £1 per play. Some games you will get 2 goes for a £1.
Do I need to bring change?
Nope. Just ask our friendly bar team to change a note or for cash back on a debit or credit card.
Do I need to play games to stay?
No, we have plenty of space for people to sit and have a drink, if you or your friends don’t feel like playing the arcades and pinball.
Are you dog friendly?
Yes, we love dogs! Please come and introduce them to our bar team. You’ll often find our bar managers friendly dog at our bar. Please keep your dog on a lead and close you at all times for those guests who are less dog obsessed.
Can I bring my children?
Children are welcome until 8pm at night. We ask you to please ensure your children are well behaved, with you at all times and don’t bash the machines - some of them are a bit older and need some care.
Do you serve food?
At the moment, sadly not. We do have snacks though!
What drinks do you serve?
Owner Dave is beer obsessed - so you’ll find a variety of interesting draught, bottle and canned beers, lagers and ales that are always changing. We have lots of soft drinks, juice, spirits and mixers, wine and cocktails too. Oh and slushies - available as it comes or with a shot of your choice.
What games do you have?
We have a selection of classic and new arcade machines and pinballs. We try to keep the selection changing to keep it fresh throughout the year.
Please note machines can go out of order so we can’t guarantee your favourite will always be operable. However Techie Scott is always on the case to fix as soon as possible.
PRIVATE PARTIES
Can I book a private party with you?
Yes! We’d love to host any event, whether it’s a birthday, stag do, work event or kids party. Minimum stay is one hour, we recommend two hours.
What do I get when I book a party with you?
Have you ever had a party in an old bank vault? Well, book a party with us and you’ll get exclusive access to our basement level, filled with arcade, pinball and classic console games. All games are set to free for you, so you get unlimited playtime.
Sounds great! How can I book?
You can view and book all party packages on our private hire page, for a non-refundable deposit of £25. We have a variety of options, if you need any help please shoot us a message on socials or email bookings@retroidsarcadebar.co.uk
What about party food and drinks?
Unfortunately we don’t offer any food on site at the moment, however you are more than welcome to bring your own or order in.
As we have a fully licensed bar with a wide variety of drinks, we don’t allow any drinks purchased off site to be consumed in the bar.
Can I preorder drinks?
Yes! We have offers on drinks bundles when you order and pay in advance - check them out here.
We’ll then stock the party room with your drinks so no time wasted at the bar, and more time for playing - win win.