I have always come across this place as a highly lit up place and mostly packed with kids…read more It's lit up like an amusement park in the twilight wanting to attract a massive crowd but never really successful! It's obviously poorly managed. The slot machines and gambling with coins definitely a good attraction to little children who love the hope of wining something in the end! If they market themselves well and probably appear to be a little normal place, it would improve their crowd in take and it would earn an extra star!

Well now, I'm perfectly happy to admit that this is not the highest quality form of gambling, but I…read morerefute the suggestion that Piccadilly Amusements is just a pit of vacuous depressing souls feeding their mindless habits. I appreciate that the glamour and class of Casino Royale are not applicable here, but for me this little arcade is a perfectly suitable place to waste five minutes or so, and possibly win yourself a couple of quid. Also, because of its self-contained atmosphere constructed by neon lights, the noises of the fruit machines and the questionable dim lighting, it provides an escape from the horrors of Manchester Piccadilly at peak shopping time! Result. Please gamble responsibly.

TL;DR - A continental masterpiece, right here in Bury…read more How did I leave it so long before coming here? Arcade Club is an absolute gem - a massive warehouse filled with all kinds of arcade machines and an absolute paradise for anyone who loves gaming. Apparently it's the largest venue of its type in Europe! We came and bought a day ticket which gets you a wrist band for all day access. Once inside, every single game is free to play, and there's enough here to keep you occupied and entertained for a very long time indeed. The ground floor has a mixture of vintage machines, modern games, funfair games and even some VR rigs. You can then head to the first floor where there's a mixture of newer games and funfair games. Up to the second floor and you'll find a huge variety of machines with lots from Japan - dance and rhythm games, pinball machines and lots of 90s classic arcade games. Finally there's the fourth floor, packed with vintage machines like Pac Man, Asteroids, Smash TV and... well, pretty much anything you care to mention. There's a bar on site which also serves pizza in case you get peckish... and you probably will because there's so much to see and play here, you'll be here a very long time. Arcade Club is an absolute gem.

From the owner: We are the largest classic arcade in Europe. Hosting over 250 plus arcade machines and other games…read moresuch as consoles and computer games. We provide the whole gaming experience from retro to Modern. This includes VR and modern rhythms games. We have 2 bars and to eateries a sweet shop and gift shop. All your entertainment under one roof.

Royal Amusements is in an area that seems to have a lot of amusement parlor places, most of which…read moreare dangerous for your wallet and personally I think a waste of time. I mean fare enough, if you are at the seaside or on a date or something it's well fun, but spending your hard earned cash after work in one of these places for hours is really, really sad. They have a selection of arcade games and amusements to keep your eyes filled to the brim with flashing lights and fairground noises, perfect to block out the real world. Mainly inhabited by men, and a few women who look thoroughly bored with their lives and quite depressed, ironically, as it's supposed to be FUNFUNFUN (you cant escape the fun)! Or teenagers who look deeply submereged in the midst of over excited puberty land with a good helping of a sugar overdose. It's not exactly fairground quality, more like dingy pub-esque.

absolutly fantastic place to visit i loved it and so did my son. He played there for hours and…read morewanted to stay long. the place has been refurblished and has new toys and games. its very clean and tidy, the staff are polite and professional. the food was 5 out of 5 im going here for my breakfast!!!! better than the other place in harrogate. best place to go .

How do you even know where to lk? It's a very exciting and lively environment. From family live…read moreBingo to adult gambling games, and every variety of arcade, animated, video games. Some giving out tickets to turn in for prizes. A well decorated pirate theme running all through Coral Island and Buccaneer Family Bar.

they have a fish and chips on the corner that the fish tasted like piss and chips were rubbery…read morenever go also there is a ride that goes around the arcade that is so shit I almost fell asleep never go also staff were kinda rude

Hello new favourite bar - so happy to get here and waste/use wisely a spare 30 minutes I had before…read moremeeting my pals. Basically it's a bar underneath Dogs N Dough (you have to go through the restaurant) with loads of old (set to free play) arcade machines that really do hit the spot. You forget how great these old machines were in terms of playability... and how bad I am still at Donkey Kong... They have 1942, Track and Field, Space Invaders, Double Dragon and Pacman as well as a couple of pool tables (I believe these need to be hired) meaning it's a great place to hang out with friends for an hour or two and set the record straight on who's the ultimate champion of button bashing... Ok so the beer selection isn't going to set the pulse racing (OK but the fairly average selection you get in a lot of bars like Kona Longboard) but this isn't an issue as the good times will keep rocking and it's not like you're just drinking fizzy lager. Overall a great new place, just make sure it's open before going down - I know it's open Thurs and Friday from 5pm, longer on a Saturday.

Being a huge fan of Dogs n Dough I thought it was time to try out their new venture, a downstairs,…read more80's and retro themed dive bar. Upon arrival, around 7pm on a Friday night at DnD I asked where we can find 17 below. A member of staff mentioned that it's through a yellow door towards the back of the restaurant and down a flight of stairs. However, it was full so we'd have to wait around 20 minutes before being allowed downstairs. No bother, so me and my 8 work pals grabbed a drink in Dogs n Dough. The time came to be escorted down the stairs into what I can only be described as an empty 17 below. Confused, I asked the barman why we had to wait 20 minutes when the place was dead. He answered 'we want to control the flow of people, only letting around 40 people down here at once' - fair enough, I thought. But there was only in fact 15 people down there at this time. Pros: the lack of folk meant you got a drink quickly at the bar Cons: little to no atmosphere at all. The music was louder and there was a livelier atmosphere upstairs! There are some retro arcade games including the very popular Pac Man, that are all free to play. Fab. The two pool tables at the back look great but it would have meant a 45 minute wait for me and my mates, so we decided not to bother. I know this place is new, and maybe still finding their feet, but I found it just 'OK'.

While the slots and other games were fun, and the smell of the indoor chippy inviting.. the lady…read morestood at the Over 18's section who screamed "OI!" and my child and began to chase after him to drag him out by the arm severely soured our day out in Blackpool. What a foul, disgusting human being you have working for you. I would highly suggest that you remove her from your employment, and think about employing a kinder, more patient person. I am aware you have licenses to protect, but at the risk of getting into trouble for one of your employers mishandling a child? We shall never return.

we have visited Fun Palace for many years but after yesterday we will never step foot in the place…read moreagain! me my hubby Daughter and son went in the yesterday once in their we kinda split up my daughter and hubby were down one end of the arcade playing on machines and me and my son were at other end he was playing on a machine. he put £40 in this one machine he said he noticed 2 of the women who work their were watching him. he started to win a bit money back i left him playing on that machine but didn't go far away i was on another machine in the 18s area the machine he was on i could hear it winning from where i was.so i went back over to him and then his dad and my daughter joined us we just watching him for a short time. i noticed their was a guy standing to the left of us just outside the 18s area watching him on the machine. I didn't really think much of it at the same time i noticed him my son noticed him too. anyway he collected £25 off the mach which he had won. he then went on another machine called bullion bars as soon as he put his first £1 in he got straight on the top board or what ever you call it and won £20 .Then my hubby went outside for a smoke and me and my daughter needed to go to the ladies room.so he was left alone playing on the machine we were only gone a few minutes when we come back down we went to the machine where we left my son and he had gone.so we looked round couldn't see him anywhere then my daughter spotted him standing outside so we goes out to him and then he told us that guy who had been watching him come up to him and said after he had played the credit he had left in the machine can you leave.so my son asked him why he said he doesn't need a reason. so i went back in with my son and confronted this guy i said excuse me for what reason have you asked my son to leave the premises he said to me he didn't need a reason. So then i asked him what has he done he replied nothing, so then i asked what have you got against him he said nothing. so i asked him again so what is the reason you asked him to leave. he aid he didn't need a reason. i look hes not a druggies he's not bough drink on the premises so what is your reason for wanting him to leave. he just kept saying he didn't need a reason. at that point i said look pal you say hes done nothing you got nothing against him but you have asked him to leave your just not making any sense. so at this point my patience was getting rather thin.so i demanded a explanation as to why he asked him to leave. the cheeky devil had the nerve to accuse my son of rigging the machine he won off. so i said just you hold it right there pal hes doing nothing of the sort he was quite happy when he was putting £40 in the machine but because he won £25 back it's damn right disgraceful he was treated like he was crim or something. i told him people like him with attitudes like that need closing down and that he was nothing more that a sore loser.then we walked out. and we will never step foot in that place again.

I'm going deeper underground to find some little haven retreats out of the city centre. It has to…read morebe done as our county is so much more than city centre living. St Leonards Farm Park is one of those little beauties. It's an award winning farm in Esholt Village, the original home of the soap Emmerdale. We're talking stunning scenery here and some real fresh air in the lungs. The farm has lots of different animals, some of which you can feed. The play areas are well equipped with rather tempting swing bridges. When the weather is better they have ample areas for picnics and on certain days you'll even be able to have a ride on a tractor. Not sure I'm allowed on them though, rubbish. There are plenty of walks and nature trails and a fun barn and refreshments area too. It ticks all of the boxes and is definitely worth a visit

st leonards farm park is a fantastic day out for all ages, i grew up next to meanwood valley urban…read morefarm and unfortunaly it doesn't have a patch on this place. It has to be added to your summer holidays! for the adults there is the farm itself with all its animals & 'petting zoo' & a great cafe (with prices everyone can afford: chip butty £1.50 & drinks for about 75p) or there are picnic tables if you prefure to bring food yourself ,sheltered i think also , if you want to get out of the rain or sun. & for the kids ( & big kids among us) there is a hay barn with swings etc to play in & a 'wacky warehouse' type funbarn , a zip line, swings & 'wendy house' as well as the option to feed & pet the animals ( food for the animals is only pence) the cost is minimal for the amount you can do & see there & a good day is needed , we visited from 10am to about 3pm & we could have stayed longer & still not be at aloss for things to do. there was also a milking demonstration which you can get involved in , which my kids loved. there is also a little gift shop selling great items that wont break the bank prices as quoted on website are: FARM PARK Adults - £3.95 Children (2-16) and Seniors - £3.50 Childrens Farm Park / Fun Barn Combined Admission - £6.75 Adults Farm Park / Fun Barn Combined Admission (weekends and school holidays only) £5.95 FUN BARN Adults - FREE Children (1-16) - £3.95 'farmer james' is friendly & fantastic as are all the staff , check out their website for more info!