Northern Quarter · Manchester
Where Manchester comes to play.
A 40-seat gaming lounge and esports arena on Thomas Street — RTX 4090 battlestations, console pods, VR bays and weekly tournaments. Walk in, gear up, level up.
+44 161 832 9567
How it works
From front door to first win in four steps.
No membership, no faff. Turn up whenever you like — our crew gets you settled, briefed and playing in minutes.
- 01
Pick your setup
Choose an RTX battlestation, a PS5 or Xbox pod, or a VR bay. Peripherals, headsets and 240Hz screens are ready to go.
- 02
Book your slot
Reserve online or walk in. Sessions start on the hour from 10:00, and day passes run right through to close.
- 03
Play & compete
Queue for ranked, join a squad night, or enter one of our Friday tournaments. Staff are on hand for setup and coaching.
- 04
Bank your rewards
Every hour earns Phoenix Points — redeem them against drinks, entry fees and merch on your next visit.
Inside the realm
Six ways to spend an evening.
Every station is maintained daily, wiped between sessions and stocked with the peripherals serious players expect.
RTX 4090 Battlestations
20 machines running Ryzen 9 rigs on 240Hz QHD panels with mechanical keyboards and pro mice. Steam, Epic and Riot pre-installed.
Console Pods
Private PS5 and Xbox Series X pods on 4K 120Hz OLEDs, with couch co-op seating for up to four players.
VR Arena
Two 4m×4m tracked bays with Quest 3 and PCVR. Beat Saber, room-scale shooters and co-op escape rooms.
Esports Tournaments
Friday-night Valorant, EA FC and Tekken brackets on our streamed main stage. Prize pools and Phoenix Points up for grabs.
Retro Arcade
Free-play cabinets and CRT couches — from Street Fighter II to Mario Kart 64 — included with any session.
Café & Energy Bar
Barista coffee, bubble tea, loaded fries and the energy-drink fridge. Fuel that keeps up with your K/D.
The floor
Have a look around.
A few frames from a typical night on Thomas Street.
The main floor
Ranked grind station
VR bay in motion
The lounge & café
Player log
What the community says.
Rated 4.9 from 380+ reviews by Manchester players.
"Best rigs I've played on outside of a proper esports venue. Zero input lag, screens are gorgeous, and the Friday Valorant bracket is genuinely competitive."
"Booked a VR bay for my brother's birthday — the staff sorted everything and the kids didn't want to leave. Loaded fries were a hit too."
"I come in most Sundays for the day pass. Quiet mornings for the ranked grind, retro cabinets for a break. Phoenix Points add up faster than you'd think."
Your squad. Your session. Book it tonight.
Peak slots on Friday and Saturday fill fast. Reserve a station now and skip the queue.
Book a slotFind us
Drop in or get in touch.
We're on Thomas Street in the heart of the Northern Quarter, two minutes from the Arndale.
Phone
+44 161 832 9567
[email protected]
Address
78 Thomas Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1LQ
Opening hours
- Monday – Thursday
- 10:00 – 23:00
- Friday – Saturday
- 10:00 – 02:00
- Sunday
- 11:00 – 22:00