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Our story
About Us
Taproom Arcades builds premium arcade machines for homes, pubs, and social spaces — designed to stand out, built to last.
How it started
Built by people who love arcade culture
About Us
Taproom Arcades was created with one goal in mind: to bring the excitement of retro arcade gaming into modern spaces through beautifully designed machines.
Our journey began with the idea of creating a compact arcade machine that looked as good as it played. Traditional arcade cabinets are often large and bulky, so we set out to design something different — a machine that could sit naturally in pubs, games rooms, entertainment spaces and homes.
That idea became our flagship product: the Arcade Barrel.
The Taproom Arcade Barrel combines the nostalgia of classic arcade machines with a distinctive barrel design that makes it a true focal point. It delivers the fun and energy of retro arcade gaming while fitting seamlessly into stylish interiors.
Every machine is carefully assembled, configured and tested to ensure smooth gameplay, responsive controls and reliable performance. Our focus is on quality components, thoughtful design and machines that feel solid and enjoyable to play.
While the Arcade Barrel is currently our signature product, Taproom Arcades is just getting started.
As we grow, we plan to expand our range to include full-size arcade machines, themed cabinets and new creative designs, bringing even more arcade experiences to homes and venues.
Our goal is simple:
to make retro arcade machines that bring people together and look fantastic wherever they’re placed.
What drives us
We build machines the way we'd want to own them — properly finished, properly tested, and genuinely worth the space they take up.
What we stand for
Built on a few simple principles
Designed to stand out
A barrel arcade cabinet is a statement piece. We design every unit to feel at home in a games room, a pub, or a venue — and to get noticed.
Designed in the UK
We design and assemble everything ourselves. That means tighter quality control, faster support, and machines that reflect exactly what you ordered.
People over process
Every enquiry goes to us directly. No outsourced support, no automated responses — just the people who built your machine.
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See the machines we build
Browse our range or get in touch about a custom build — we'll find the right machine for your space.