Want to add interactive entertainment to your bar area?
Boutique Party Hire supplies and installs commercial arcade machines into suitable bars, pubs, sports bars, hotels, leisure venues and entertainment businesses throughout the UK.
Arcade machines can provide customers with another activity while they are:
Socialising
Having Drinks
Watching Sport
Waiting for Friends
Attending Events
Eating
Waiting for Activities
Spending an Evening at the Venue
From one high-impact arcade machine to a complete bar games area, we can assess suitable long-term commercial installations.
Add Arcade Entertainment to Your Bar
Bars increasingly compete on more than drinks alone.
Customers may choose venues offering:
Darts
Pool
Shuffleboard
Live Sport
Music
Food
Arcade Games
Adding interactive entertainment can help create a more activity-led environment.
Commercial Arcade Machines for Bars
Adult and mixed-audience venues can potentially use machines such as:
Boxing Machines
Basketball
Reaction Games
Racing Machines
Football Arcade Games
Retro Arcade Cabinets
Air Hockey
Pool Tables
The best machine mix depends on customer demographics, available space and the style of venue.
Real Arcade Machines Installed in Venues
ADD A STRONG REAL COMMERCIAL INSTALLATION PHOTO HERE
Use your genuine installation photography rather than day-hire images showing temporary event pricing.
Strong images could include:
Boxing Machine Installed in a Venue
Basketball Machine Installation
Racing Machines Side-by-Side
Multi-Machine Games Area
Machines With Contactless Readers
Machines Positioned Around Seating
Full Commercial Arcade Installation
A wide shot showing several machines inside a real venue is ideal.
Arcade Machines for Pubs
Pubs can potentially use arcade machines to complement traditional entertainment.
Suitable games can include:
Boxing
Pool
Football Arcade Games
Reaction Games
Retro Arcade Cabinets
Basketball
The equipment should match the pub’s audience and available floor space.
Arcade Machines for Sports Bars
Sports bars can be particularly suitable for competitive games.
Customers may already spend several hours inside the venue watching:
Football
Rugby
Boxing
Formula 1
Darts
Tennis
Other Major Sporting Events
Arcade machines can provide additional entertainment before, during and after sporting events.
Boxing Machines for Bars
Boxing machines can be particularly suited to adult entertainment environments.
Customers can:
Compete With Friends
Compare Scores
Challenge Other Group Members
Try to Beat Their Previous Score
The machine can become a visible competitive feature within the venue.
Adequate playing space and suitable positioning are important.
Basketball Machines for Bars
Basketball arcade machines can provide fast competitive gameplay.
Customers can challenge each other or attempt to beat high scores.
They can work particularly well in:
Sports Bars
Large Pubs
Student Venues
Competitive Socialising Businesses
Entertainment Bars
Basketball machines require more floor space than compact arcade cabinets, so layout needs to be considered.
Reaction Games for Bars
Reaction games can work well where customers want quick competitive entertainment.
They are particularly suitable for:
Groups
Corporate Socials
Students
Sports Fans
Friends
Their relatively simple gameplay can make them accessible to a wide range of customers.
Racing Machines for Bars
Linked racing machines can create strong head-to-head competition.
Customers can race friends directly, making them particularly suited to group entertainment.
Racing machines can potentially work inside:
Large Bars
Competitive Socialising Venues
Student Bars
Hotel Entertainment Areas
Multi-Activity Venues
Football Arcade Games for Sports Bars
Football-themed arcade machines can fit naturally into sports-focused venues.
They can complement televised football and create another competitive activity for customers.
These may be particularly relevant around:
Premier League Matches
Champions League
International Football
Major Tournaments
The games can remain available throughout the year rather than only during major fixtures.
Retro Arcade Machines for Bars
Retro arcade cabinets can provide entertainment while taking up relatively limited floor space.
They can work well inside:
Cocktail Bars
Hotel Bars
Student Bars
Pubs
Games Rooms
Entertainment Bars
Retro games can appeal to adult customers who recognise classic arcade titles.
Arcade Machines for Hotel Bars
Hotels with substantial bar and leisure areas may potentially introduce arcade entertainment for guests.
Machines could be positioned inside:
Games Rooms
Entertainment Areas
Family Areas
Large Bar Spaces
Guest Social Areas
The equipment should suit the hotel’s overall environment.
Arcade Machines for Student Bars
Student venues can be particularly strong environments for competitive arcade games.
Potential machines include:
Boxing
Basketball
Racing
Reaction Games
Pool
Retro Arcade Cabinets
Dance Machines
Games can become part of the venue’s regular social offering.
Arcade Machines for University Bars
University bars and student unions may have significant repeat footfall throughout the academic year.
Arcade equipment can potentially support:
Student Socials
Society Events
Sports Club Events
Freshers Events
Regular Bar Trade
Competitions
High-score challenges can also encourage repeat participation.
Arcade Machines for Nightlife Venues
Certain nightlife and late-opening entertainment venues may potentially be suitable for commercial arcade equipment.
Machine selection should consider:
Customer Demographic
Available Floor Space
Operating Hours
Supervision
Machine Position
Overall Venue Environment
Robust competitive games may be particularly relevant.
Arcade Machines for Entertainment Bars
Entertainment bars are increasingly built around customers participating rather than simply sitting and drinking.
A venue might offer:
Darts
Shuffleboard
Pool
Mini Golf
Arcade Games
Food
Drinks
Commercial arcade machines can add another activity to this mix.
Arcade Machines for Competitive Socialising Bars
Competitive socialising combines games with hospitality.
Arcade machines can complement existing activities such as:
Darts
Shuffleboard
Pool
Mini Golf
Bowling
Karaoke
Suitable machines can include:
Boxing
Basketball
Racing
Reaction Games
Football Games
Retro Arcade Cabinets
Arcade Machines for Taprooms
Larger taprooms and social hospitality spaces may potentially have room for games.
Selected machines could provide entertainment alongside:
Food
Seating
Events
Live Sport
Social Gatherings
Compact arcade cabinets can be particularly useful where floor space is limited.
Arcade Machines for Clubhouses
Sports and leisure clubhouses may potentially introduce arcade entertainment for members and visitors.
Suitable locations could include:
Football Clubs
Rugby Clubs
Golf Clubs
Sports Centres
Social Clubs
Suitable games might include basketball, football, reaction and retro arcade machines.
Arcade Machines for Bowling Bars
Bowling centres often have substantial bar areas.
Customers may move between:
Bowling
Arcade Games
Food
Drinks
This can create a complete entertainment experience within one venue.
Arcade Machines Near Bar Seating
Arcade machines can potentially be positioned near seating areas where sufficient space is available.
The layout should maintain clear access around:
Tables
Chairs
Walkways
Bar Queues
Emergency Routes
Toilets
Entrances
Players should have enough space to use machines comfortably.
Arcade Machines Away From Main Bar Queues
Machine positioning should avoid blocking areas where customers order drinks.
A dedicated games area beside the main bar can often provide a better solution than placing machines directly beside service points.
This can help maintain efficient customer flow.
Arcade Machines to Increase Bar Dwell Time
Entertainment can provide customers with additional activities during their visit.
Rather than relying exclusively on food and drink, a venue can provide games that customers can play throughout the evening.
The impact on customer dwell time will vary between venues and cannot be guaranteed.
Arcade Machines for Customer Engagement in Bars
Interactive games can encourage customers to engage with each other.
A group may:
Challenge Each Other
Compare Scores
Create Competitions
Play Multiple Games
Watch Friends Play
This social aspect can make arcade games particularly suitable for hospitality environments.
Arcade Machines for Additional Bar Revenue
Commercial arcade machines may potentially create an additional revenue opportunity alongside the venue’s existing food and drink operation.
Performance will depend on factors including:
Footfall
Machine Selection
Customer Demographics
Machine Position
Visibility
Opening Hours
Customer Dwell Time
No specific level of machine revenue can be guaranteed.
Use Existing Bar Footfall
A major attraction of commercial arcade machines is that established bars already have customers entering the building.
The machines can potentially provide an additional paid activity to those existing visitors.
This can be particularly interesting for high-footfall entertainment venues.
One Arcade Machine for a Bar
You do not necessarily need a full arcade.
One high-impact machine can provide a focal point.
Potential options include:
Boxing Machine
Reaction Game
Retro Arcade Cabinet
Football Arcade Game
Basketball Machine
The best choice depends on your audience.
3 Machine Bar Games Area
A compact entertainment area could potentially contain:
Boxing + Basketball + Reaction
or:
Racing + Boxing + Retro Arcade
This creates several different competitive activities.
5 Machine Bar Games Area
A larger installation could potentially include:
Boxing
Basketball
Racing
Reaction Game
Retro Arcade Cabinet
This can create a noticeable entertainment feature within a larger venue.
10+ Machine Entertainment Bar Arcade
Large entertainment venues may potentially support ten or more machines.
This can create a dedicated arcade zone alongside food, drinks and other activities.
Suitable locations may include:
Competitive Socialising Venues
Large Sports Bars
Student Venues
Bowling Centres
Entertainment Complexes
Multi-Activity Venues
Contactless Arcade Machines for Bars
Suitable commercial arcade machines can potentially use contactless or cashless payment technology depending on the equipment and installation.
This can fit naturally into bars where customers already pay electronically.
Customers may potentially play using:
Contactless Cards
Phones
Compatible Digital Payment Methods
depending on the installed payment system.
Revenue Share Arcade Machines for Bars
Suitable high-footfall bars and entertainment venues may potentially qualify for a revenue-share arcade installation.
Certain qualifying commercial venues may potentially be suitable for arrangements that reduce or remove the requirement to purchase the machines upfront.
Each location is assessed individually based on its commercial potential.
Managed Arcade Installation for Bars
Depending on the commercial arrangement, a managed installation can potentially include:
Machine Supply
Delivery
Installation
Payment Systems
Maintenance
Technical Support
Machine Selection
Performance Review
The exact responsibilities depend on the agreement.
Arcade Machine Maintenance for Bars
Machines in busy hospitality venues may receive substantial usage.
Technical reliability is therefore important.
Depending on the agreement, maintenance and technical support can form part of the commercial installation.
Arcade Machine Positioning in Bars
Machine position can significantly affect customer interaction.
Important considerations include:
Visibility
Playing Space
Bar Queues
Customer Walkways
Seating
Power
Emergency Routes
Noise
Access
The games area should complement the venue rather than interfere with normal bar operations.
Arcade Machines for Bar Areas London
We can assess suitable commercial arcade opportunities throughout London and Greater London.
Arcade Machines for Bar Areas Kent
Suitable pubs, bars and entertainment businesses throughout Kent can discuss long-term arcade installations.
Arcade Machines for Bar Areas Essex
Commercial hospitality venues throughout Essex can contact us regarding arcade machine installations.
Arcade Machines for Bar Areas Birmingham
Suitable bars and entertainment venues throughout Birmingham can be assessed.
Arcade Machines for Bar Areas Manchester
Commercial hospitality and entertainment businesses throughout Manchester can discuss long-term arcade opportunities.
Arcade Machines for Bar Areas Across the UK
Boutique Party Hire can assess suitable commercial bar and hospitality opportunities nationwide.
Installations can range from one competitive arcade machine to a complete multi-machine games area.
Bars already offering pool, darts, shuffleboard, bowling or other games can be particularly relevant.
Send Us Your Bar Details
When enquiring, send:
Venue Name
Venue Type
Full Location
Website
Approximate Weekly Footfall
Opening Hours
Customer Demographic
Approximate Available Floor Space
Existing Games & Entertainment
Existing Arcade Machines
Photographs or Video
Nearby Power
Loading Access
Approximate Number of Machines Required
This allows us to assess the commercial opportunity.
Arcade Machines for Bars FAQs
Can you install arcade machines in bars?
Potentially, yes. Suitable bars, pubs, sports bars and entertainment venues can be assessed for long-term commercial installations.
Which arcade machines work well in bars?
Boxing, basketball, racing, reaction, football and retro arcade machines can potentially suit adult entertainment venues.
Do we need a complete arcade?
No. One high-impact machine may be enough for a smaller venue.
Can you create a full games area?
Potentially, yes. Larger entertainment bars can be assessed for substantial multi-machine installations.
Do we have to purchase the machines?
Not necessarily. Long-term commercial arrangements may be available.
Do you offer revenue share?
Potentially. Suitable high-footfall venues can be assessed individually.
Can the machines accept contactless payments?
Suitable equipment can potentially use cashless or contactless payment technology depending on the installation.
Do you maintain the machines?
Maintenance and technical support can form part of the agreed commercial arrangement.
Can you help choose which games to install?
Yes. Machine selection can be based on venue type, customer demographics, available space and the existing entertainment offering.
Do you cover the whole UK?
Suitable commercial opportunities can be considered nationwide.
Add Arcade Entertainment to Your Bar
If your customers already spend several hours eating, drinking, socialising or watching sport, commercial arcade machines can provide another interactive entertainment option.
From one boxing or reaction machine to a complete commercial games area, Boutique Party Hire can assess your venue.
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