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.

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.

I just don't understand places like this to be honest. Because when I see a fruit machine type…read moreplace thing like Quicksilver all I see is a place where loads of people lose loads of money. Surely, the machines are designed to make money off you. Statistically you're probably going to lose money. So why do it? Surely there must be better ways to try and make money?

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'.

Come here for the exceptional retro arcade games selection, not if you're a cocktail connoisseur…read morebecause they are mediocre at best (but still enjoyable regardless & reasonably priced (especially at happy hour) the games aren't free, but not too expensive, easily can have a few hours fun in here. Misplaced my phone and it made its way to the bar (maybe it enjoyed the cocktails more than I did) but alas it came back to me and all was sorted, had a fabulous time & would recommend to anyone who prefers fun over a refined drinking experience

Came to visit from the United States and was told I couldn't enter because I was wearing a "track…read moresuit". I'm a woman and I was wearing a romper pant suit (see photo below) with a stripe down the side. This is an arcade bar? What am I supposed to wear? A cocktail dress? No surprise at London's racist culture against hip hop culture and black people. Racism is still alive in 2022 and it shows its ugly heads in many ways. I will not be returning to this racist establishment.

I loved the vibes and the frendlyness and the place was…read moreclean . the seats were nice and comfy and i could see the movie from the seat but vue on the over hand is the worst cinema in the north . and the worst vue is the accrington the viaduct anyways i love the cineworld in bolton 5 star experience .

I come here more often than I let on with my check ins - and that's because it's just so easy - I…read moredo have a cineworld card where I can see as many films as a I want for around 18 pound but this particular cinema is really good. It is not huge nor is it really tiny I would say it's a good size. There is a reasonable sweet and ice cream stand and if your lucky enough to be served by mike behind the counter he is one of the best staff there, always really helpful and engaging. The popcorn and soda stand is the same as always but pretty good - the arcade is ok sometimes the machines are broke but I never go on these so it doesn't bother me. There is a bar upstairs and although that's not always on when it's quiet it can get busy on Friday or Saturday night. If your ever around I would recommend seeing a film here!

Go to Cineworld, a cinema for people who care for film goers…read more I bought some tickets with two voucher codes (which I bought through blue light card discount) but due to a booking error the order didn't process correctly... ..however they did claim the vouchers and when I tried to use them subsequently they said that they had already been used. When I tried to speak to customer services I was on the phone for 2 hours (after being cut off 5 times previously) and in the end I spoke to someone who was as helpful as a chocolate teapot, who could only offer me a complimentary voucher which I could only use when booking physically in the cinema. I am now faced with a situation where I need to drive to the cinema to book the tickets to then drive back on the day of the film. I tried to escalate to a manager but was informed that it wasn't an option. I've lodged a formal complaint..I'm expecting a complimentary cinema ticket as compensation. Absolutely useless cinema company.

Incredibly expensive at £8.00 each if you're not going at the special rate times (such as Tuesday…read moremornings). The refreshments are HILARIOUSLY expensive (£10.95 for 2 normal sized fizzy drinks and a large popcorn? Bargain!). Luckily they don't mind you taking your own snacks in, or drinks from the nearby Starbucks. The place itself has gone continually downhill, from little things like removing benches and projection effects, to removing television screens, turning off lights, and now not even lighting up the main 'VUE' sign, or the signs above the toilets. For the money they charge, they should be giving us MORE not less! The toilets are almost always a disgrace too, not just in terms of cleanliness, but even structurally! A good thing about them though is that the staff are friendly enough, if not particularly interested in their jobs, and also this particular cinema occasionally screens special events such as live musicals, concerts etc.

Ahh, bored travellers. Let's get all their money by popping a little gambling arcade in Manchester…read morePiccadilly station, it will definitely work. I feel sorry for those people with a little predisposition to gambling. They are tempted everywhere they go. The high street, motorway service stations, airport lounges, and now railway stations. This place is clean, well presented and not at all as dodgy as some of these places tend to be. However, it will almost certainly nab all of your change and maybe a lot more unless you are incredibly talented/lucky.

Great American food. Just not great service the employees act like your bothering them and one lady…read morespecific with red hair and a nose ring is rude as hell.

Great American food. I'm from America and the chicken sandwich and the wings were superb. Drinks…read morewere great but prefer the regular fries over the animal fries