Weekly · Arena
Shoreditch · London
Where Shoreditch Comes to Play
London's neon-lit gaming arena behind Hoxton Square — 40 RTX battlestations, wireless VR pods, and a CRT-lit retro arcade running from noon till late.
The Collection
Three Ways to Play
Every corner of NeonWildRealm is tuned for a different kind of night — competitive, immersive, or gloriously nostalgic. Walk-ins welcome, or reserve ahead for busy weekends.
No. 01
Esports Arena
Forty battlestations with RTX 4080 GPUs, 240Hz monitors and private tournament booths for five-a-side clans. Peripherals sanitised between every session.
- Hourly from £6 · Day pass £28
- 240Hz monitors · mechanical decks
- Private 5-player tournament booths
No. 02
VR Realm Pods
Six wireless VR pods running Beat Saber, Half-Life: Alyx and our co-op escape worlds. A host briefs first-timers and swaps titles on request throughout your stay.
- 30-minute sessions from £15
- Wireless Quest 3 headsets
- Guided intro for newcomers
No. 03
Retro Arcade & Console Lounge
Original CRT cabinets and couch co-op from Dreamcast to Series X, wrapped around a licensed bar. Perfect for birthdays, socials and lazy Sunday afternoons.
- £9 per hour · controllers included
- Dreamcast → Xbox Series X
- Licensed bar & booth seating
The Album
Recent Sessions
A scroll through nights on the arena floor — ladders, launch weekends and the odd charity marathon. Swipe through to see the realm in full swing.
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Event · VR Realm
Hoxton VR Launch Weekend
Tournament · Arcade
Retro Cup: Street Fighter II
Broadcast · Studio
Studio Stream: 12-Hour Charity Run
Postmarked 2024
The Realm By the Numbers
A year of triggers pulled, headsets fogged and high scores toppled behind Hoxton Square.
40PC battlestations
12,000+Sessions played in 2024
4.9Average player rating
6Wireless VR pods
First-Class Mail
What Players Post
Real notes from regulars and first-timers who found their way to N1 6NU.
"Booked a booth for our five-a-side Valorant clan and the specs held 240fps all night. Staff reset the peripherals every hour without being asked."
"My first time in VR — the host talked me through Beat Saber and by the end I'd forgotten the headset was even on. Genuinely the best £15 I've spent in Shoreditch."
"Ran my son's 11th birthday in the retro lounge. Eight kids, two hours on the CRT cabinets, and the bar sorted the grown-ups. Everyone left buzzing."
"We hosted our studio's charity stream from their broadcast booth. Clean audio, fast upload, and they even MC'd the raffle between matches."
"The day pass is unbeatable value if you're a student. I camp a corner station, they keep the coffee coming, and I'm gaming from noon till close."
"Street Fighter II on an original cabinet against strangers who actually know the combos — this place gets the culture right. Been back four Thursdays running."
Enquiries
Before You Visit
The things players ask us most. Anything else, give the desk a ring and we'll sort it.
Walk-ins are welcome any day and most weekday slots are free to grab on arrival. For Friday and Saturday evenings, and for VR pods generally, we strongly recommend booking ahead — those fill up fast. You can reserve through the form below or by phone.
PC battlestations are £6 per hour or £28 for a full day pass. VR pods run at £15 for a 30-minute guided session, and the retro arcade and console lounge is £9 per hour with all controllers included. Student and off-peak rates are available Monday to Thursday.
Under-16s are welcome until 8pm when accompanied by an adult, and we run supervised youth sessions on weekend mornings. The licensed bar is strictly over-18s with valid ID. Birthday parties for younger players are one of our specialities — just ask the team.
Absolutely. We have private tournament booths for clans, a broadcast studio for streamed events, and we regularly host birthdays, corporate socials and charity marathons. Get in touch with rough numbers and a date and we'll build a package around you.
We're at 58 Hoxton Square, Shoreditch, London N1 6NU — a five-minute walk from Old Street station and well served by night buses. There's paid parking on nearby streets, though most players arrive on foot or by bike.
Everything is provided: mechanical keyboards, gaming mice, headsets and controllers, all sanitised between sessions. If you prefer your own kit, every battlestation has free USB ports and you're welcome to plug in your personal peripherals.
Send Word
Book or Ask Away
Reserve a station, plan an event, or just ask a question. Drop us a line and the desk will reply within one business day.
Phone+44 20 7739 3152Email[email protected]
Address58 Hoxton Square, Shoreditch, London N1 6NU
Opening Hours
- Monday – Thursday12:00 – 23:00
- Friday – Saturday10:00 – 01:00
- Sunday12:00 – 22:00