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TOP E-SPORTS AND GAMING BARS

Are you looking to game while you enjoy a pint of beer and some mouth-watering snacks? If yes, London has a ton of options available for you. This piece will cover some of the best spots in the city and what makes them stand out from the rest:

The Four Thieves

This pub features a basement with an escape room which you and your friends can enjoy as you learn how to work as a team. If golfing appeals to you more, you can take advantage of the plonk golf section. This area allows you to take part in indoor golfing, which can get quite competitive. You can also enjoy other activities, such as swing dance, comedy, and live acts. There is always something exciting taking place in this pub, making it a go-to for anyone searching for fun games.

You can look forward to remote-controlled racing, retro arcade games, and VR booths like you have never seen for gaming. It is also exciting that the beer served comes from on-site brewing, enabling you to enjoy it fresh from the tap. You will also enjoy the variation in the drinks. Foods served include fried calamari, chili nachos, vegan nuggets, hummus, tacos, and feta burgers.

The Four Quarters

This pub features retro arcade game screens and offers a variety of crafty ales to its customers. Arcade games include Street Fighter and Sega Rally, and the establishment provides free gaming consoles too. If you want something different from the games, you can enjoy the film nights and Mario Kart competitions during the week. And over the weekend, you can look forward to some good music courtesy of deejays.

The Peckham spot would be an excellent place to start, on the Rye Lane. This establishment came to be back in 2014 and has since become a go-to for many a gamer. It offers craft beers and has a cosy room where gamers can enjoy up to ten retro consoles. While here, you can go to the hidden basement cocktail bar for more fun and even spend time in ‘The Confession Box.’

The kitchen serves loaded fries, grilled cheese, hot dogs, and other snacks, keeping you fuelled while enjoying the many games. All arcades use US quarters, and you can purchase four quarters for a pound. You can now see the inference to the name. You will be happy to know that the consoles are free to play.

Wanyoo

This E-sports Studio and Internet Café is one of a kind and allows you to relax, strap in, and enjoy online gaming for hours on end. The flagship London store features public gaming areas, a twelve-station eSports battle section, and even allows customers to use their phones in gaming. The store has comfortable sofas in its private gaming rooms, all of which are equipped with the latest gaming equipment.

Customer service in this bar is unrivalled, as the centre ensures that gamers never have to leave their stations midgame. Once you ring the bell, a member of the staff should be by your side in the next forty seconds. And while they cater to your needs, they will not interrupt your session, allowing you to focus on winning.

You will also love the range in titles, including the League of Legends, Call of Duty, and World of Warcraft. And if this is not enough, you are free to download the games you find more interesting. For people who are new to eSports, there are training sessions, events, and workshops through which you can work on your skills.

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This bar works for anyone looking to enjoy a drink, relax and play some of their favourite games. It has been in operation since 2010 and has made a name for itself by providing game-themed cocktails. The best part about this spot is that you do not have to pay for the games. As long as you buy drinks, you are welcome to participate in any of the games. How fun is that!

The spot features PS4, Nintendo Switch, SNES Mini, XBOX One, and more than sixty board games. No sooner have you finished one can you start another, keeping you occupied throughout the day. Can you think of a better way to polish your gaming skills as you catch up with friends?

Bounce

If you want to play immersive computer games as you step into the future, this spot would be ideal. It also features ping pong, making it the ultimate London bar for this game. The friendly staff adds to its appeal.

Draughts

This game bar features more than eight hundred games split between its two venues in Dalston and Waterloo.

Pong London

If you think that you are good at beer pong, it is time to prove it by participating in the lively games at this bar. It also features a range of other interactive games.

If all you are after is a good drink, a catchy game, and relaxation, these hubs will work wonders.