Glasgow's retro gaming cafe where classic consoles meet great coffee and community fun.
R-CADE is a unique retro gaming cafe located in Glasgow, blending nostalgic video arcade entertainment with a cozy cafe atmosphere. This establishment offers an extensive collection of classic consoles like Atari, SNES, N64, PlayStation, and Xbox, alongside a wide selection of board games. With a simple session fee for unlimited gameplay, it provides a versatile space perfect for family outings, birthday parties, or casual evenings with friends. The friendly, knowledgeable staff ensure a welcoming experience, while the cafe serves tasty food, coffee, and snacks at reasonable prices. R-CADE fosters a community-focused vibe, making it a must-visit destination for gaming enthusiasts and casual visitors alike.
121 Saltmarket, Glasgow G1 5LF, UK
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Pay one fee for unlimited access to a wide range of retro consoles and games, from Atari to Xbox, during your visit.
Explore our extensive collection of classic and modern board games, with staff on hand to explain rules and make recommendations.
Enjoy great coffee, baked goods, and affordable, tasty meals in our cozy cafe area, perfect for fueling your gaming fun.
Host birthdays, gatherings, or corporate events with gaming setups, board games, and catering options available.
Relax in the evening with games and bring-your-own drinks (corkage applies) for a laid-back social experience.
Overall rating
Dylan Gibson
Fantastic visit at this retro gaming cafe. Brilliant selection of different era console games Megadrive, SNES, N64, Xbox and more. A gem of a find, friendly atmosphere with a lovely community vibe. Plus coffee, baking and board games, Plenty to love.
Mel Ghoul
First and foremost, I have to praise the staff who work here. We were made to feel welcome from the moment we stepped inside and they made sure the kids were comfortable and happy. It's just a lovely, cheerful place to be. The number of games available to play is quite extensive and there's a great selection of board games as well. The food is tasty and good value for money. It's a brilliant little place and well worth a visit.
Mhairi Squires
Had an absolutely brilliant afternoon here with four 11 year olds, an hour in the arcade then 3 hours in the cafe playing games and having lunch. Good food and very reasonably priced. Staff are absolutely amazing, always available to help in the arcade and making great suggestions for board/card games and explaining how to play them, they very clearly love their work! 10/10 recommend
Gemma Parker
First visit today and had so much fun! Opted for the board games, nostalgic fun, so many classics and discovered some great new games as well! Staff were amazing - so knowledgeable and patient explaining the games to us. Take the time to support this amazing business! You won’t be disappointed! We’ll be back!
Robert Laing
Although I've only visited a handful of times, R-Cade is one of my favourite places in the city! I love how versatile it is—I've visited with my son, he's had a birthday outing with friends, and I've been in the evening with my own friend for some chilled gaming with a beer (you can take drinks and pay corkage). The sheer range of retro consoles and games on offer is amazing—from Atari and SNES right up through the original PlayStation and Xbox. I love that it's a simple, one-fee-for-a-session model, meaning you can play unlimited games for the duration. They also have a fab selection of board games too. Overall, it's a great venue with genuinely knowledgeable and welcoming staff and a fantastic, community-focused atmosphere. The café is fab too, serving great coffee and snacks that perfectly complete the retro vibe. It is definitely a must-visit in Glasgow especially for those video game enthusiasts out there!
