Novelty Automation

The new London arcade of home-made coin operated machines built by enthusiasts (twinned with 'The Under The Pier Show' seaside arcade)

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  • Phone

    +44 7886 801461

  • Website

    novelty-automation.com

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  • Type

    Arcade

Address

1a Princeton St (Red Lion St) London Greater London WC1R 4AX United Kingdom

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jesse lumarie

All the games are super fun and quirky — definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Lauren Keith

Buy a bucket of tokens and play all the satirical homemade arcade games . Visit on the first Thursday of the month and drink a beer from the bar ! Must-visit hidden gem in London. http://bit.ly/1UcHAHJ

Robin Coleman

Hilarious coin operated games specially created. Hidden gem in Holborn

Martin Deutsch

Many of these are the works of eccentric inventor, illustrator, and erstwhile TV presenter, Tim Hunkin. And they're a joy to play with!

Julian Burgess

Has occasional late night openings with beers , check website for details

Julian Burgess

Really fun machines, great place to visit!

hub by Premier Inn

Play on homemade seaside arcades in the heart of the capital.

David Lovett

Bonkers arcade games with a sarcastic bent

Richard

Eccentric museum , certainly a quirky place to visit

Stanislav Smolyar

Absolute gem!

Francis Booth

Try the expressive photobooth

JerryLynn

There’s a FABULOUS geocache here!!

Derek Wilson

Don't say nothing about this to no one... 🤐

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