Private high-refresh PC and console bays, hands-on esports coaching, and a floor full of restored arcade cabinets — all packed into one Clerkenwell workshop for players.
Est. 2019 — Clerkenwell, London EC1
What We Run
Walk-in or reserve ahead. Every session includes a peripheral kit, cloud save support, and a coffee from the counter.
Per hourfrom £9 / hour
Solo or squad bays with 240Hz displays and full peripheral kits.
Reserve a bay by the hour with RTX-class rigs or the latest consoles. Off-peak (before 5pm) runs at £9/hour; peak evenings £14/hour. Squad rooms of six from £70 for two hours.
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90 minfrom £45 / session
VOD reviews and live drills with ranked coaches across five titles.
One-to-one and small-group coaching for Valorant, League, CS2, Rocket League and Street Fighter 6. Ninety-minute sessions from £45, or a four-week improvement block for £150 including homework VODs.
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Nightlyfrom £12 entry
Restored cabinets, tournament nights, and private party hire.
Free-play wristbands for 30+ restored cabinets from £12. Thursday tournament nights with cash pots, and full-venue private hire for birthdays and studio socials from £480 (up to 40 guests).
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The Floor
A look around the two floors on Exmouth Market — from the bays to the arcade wall.
The Crew
A small team of coaches, techs, and event hosts who actually play.
Former semi-pro Valorant IGL. Runs our aim clinics and VOD review blocks with an eye for positioning over flashy plays.
Keeps 32 rigs and the arcade wall alive. If a frame drops on the floor, Marcus has already noticed before you do.
Hosts Thursday nights and private hires. Turns a room of strangers into a bracket in under ten minutes.
Sources and rebuilds cabinets from car-boot finds. Our Daytona twin-seat is entirely his doing.
Good to Know
Walk-ins are welcome whenever bays are free, and weekday afternoons are usually quiet. Evenings and weekends fill fast, so we recommend booking a bay online or by phone at least a day ahead. Coaching and private hire always require a reservation.
Our PCs run everything from Valorant and CS2 to single-player releases, and we keep the current PlayStation and Xbox consoles on the floor. The retro wall covers arcade classics from the 80s and 90s. If you want a specific game installed, message us ahead and we will have it ready.
All ages are welcome during the day, and under-16s are fine with an adult present. After 8pm the venue is 18+ so we can serve the bar. Tournament nights and coaching have their own age notes listed at booking.
Yes — private hire covers up to 40 guests across the arcade floor and squad rooms, from £480 for the evening. That includes free-play wristbands, a host, and a reserved area. We can add catering from neighbouring Exmouth Market traders on request.
We are at 58A Exmouth Market in Clerkenwell, a five-minute walk from Farringdon and Angel stations. The area is mostly permit parking, so public transport or cycling is easiest — we have secure bike racks in the courtyard out back.
There is a counter serving speciality coffee, soft drinks, and snacks all day, plus a licensed bar from 5pm. You are also welcome to bring in food from the Exmouth Market stalls during weekday lunch hours.
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Booking a bay, planning an event, or just have a question? Send a note and the crew will reply within one working day.
Phone
+44 20 7672 8954
Address
58A Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell, London EC1R 4QE
[email protected]
Opening hours
Mon–Sun, 11:00am – 1:00am (last entry 12:00am)