Funland Games Arcade
UK, Central London · Indoor Activity
The bit you came for
Our verdict
Kids
7.6/10
Variety 8 · Fun Factor 8
Parents
6.9/10
Value 7 · Seating 6
A proper rhythm-game fix for Londoners, but it’s small and very much for people who actually like arcades.
The long read worth saving for nap time
What’s it actually like?
Funland Games Arcade in the Brunswick Centre is a small central London arcade with a big emphasis on rhythm games. Reviews mention lots of DDR machines, plus a downstairs area with SOUND VOLTEX, beatmania IIDX and pop'n music cabinets. There are also ticket games, pinball, racing and other standard arcade fare. What people like most is the selection and the staff. Reviewers repeatedly call the team friendly and helpful, and several say the place is clean, well maintained and easy to use. It also sounds like a decent hangout for older kids and teens, with enough variety to keep a visit going for a couple of hours. The drawbacks are pretty clear too: it’s small, can be loud, and it’s not really aimed at little ones. One review says you need a card rather than cash for some games, and another suggests £20-£25 for about two hours, so it’s not exactly a bargain day out. Family-friendly in the broad sense, yes; toddler-friendly, not really.
Two-minute orientation
Quick read
Central London arcade with a strong lean towards rhythm games, especially DDR and Konami/BEMANI titles. Good for tweens, teens and game-obsessed adults; there’s also pinball, racers and ticket games. Expect a compact space, card-based play and a decent chance of spending a couple of hours here.
Best for ages
Strong score for mixed-age siblings
The boring brilliant stuff
Need to know
Indoor vs outdoor split
Mostly indoor
Parking detail
Full parking wording is landing soon — meanwhile check Maps plus the venue’s own FAQs.
Dog-friendly?
Probably not
Most indoor venues don't allow dogs. Worth confirming if you'd need to bring one.
Pram-friendly?
Likely yes
Indoor venues like this are typically pram-friendly.
Baby change?
Likely yes
Venues this size usually have baby change facilities.
Food on-site & BYO
Yes: Food available on-site — cafe or kiosk.
Locate it
UK, Central London
THINGS PARENTS ASK
Common questions
Is it good for younger children?
Not really for toddlers, but older primary school kids and teens should have a much better time.
How long can you stay entertained?
Reviews suggest about 2 hours is a realistic visit length.
Is it expensive?
It sounds mid-priced, with one reviewer saying £20-£25 should cover around 2 hours.
What kind of games are there?
Mostly rhythm games, plus pinball, racing, shooting, basketball and ticket machines.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Real review quotes
"there is no shortage of DDR machines here"
"staff are really great and polite"
"quite small so easy to get around"