Problem is London's a pretty huge city and too many of those venues listed on the map with a single machine are out in the suburbs. I've made trips specifically to a couple of them in the past only to find a neglected, poorly set-up and/or out-of-order machine... Maybe-worth-going-to-if-you're-in-the-area type places.

Really need a hall-of-fame type arcade museum; but in the meantime I'll try the Pipeline. Thanks!

#5 9 years ago

SDC

Archytas

Pinside member

Kettering

10y 76,150 285 1 152

The Pipeline is usually open late, I know if I go there at the weekend I think it doesn't open until 4:00 on a Saturday. Not sure about the week, they have a website. You can probably get their opening times there.

#6 9 years ago

CLS

ChrisS

Pinside member

Carthage, MO

12y 82,350 3,017 25

OP
Quoted from Jalapeno5:
Cheers guys - The Pipeline looks cool, but the one time I went out there it was shut.
Problem is London's a pretty huge city and too many of those venues listed on the map with a single machine are out in the suburbs. I've made trips specifically to a couple of them in the past only to find a neglected, poorly set-up and/or out-of-order machine... Maybe-worth-going-to-if-you're-in-the-area type places.
Really need a hall-of-fame type arcade museum; but in the meantime I'll try the Pipeline. Thanks!

I know the feeling. I have to drive up to an hour to get anywhere that has pins on route. Just the way it is these days. Glad we have the places we have.

#7 9 years ago

DLS

leaffan67

Pinside member

Toronto, ON

12y 65,900 621 46 37

Pipeline=great!

#8 9 years ago

SHP

labnip

Inactive member

12y 118K 9,928

I've tried several times in London to find pins.
My best option was the EA office in Guildford
There's some pins in the loft over the cafe.

Cheers

#9 9 years ago

CHF

Chief

Inactive member

London

9y 30,550 52 9 11

Why is there nowhere to play pinball in this city?!

Hi! First post on pinside!

I think you'll be happy to hear a new pinball location is opening very soon in west London!
We are 1 min walk from the underground (zone 2)
Our lineup will be-

Monster Bash
Cirqus Voltaire
Medieval Madness
Cactus Canyon
Star Trek (Stern)
Wizard of Oz

All at 50p a game.
We have a great venue and all our pins are in top shape.
Looking forward to bringing a brand new pinball destination to London- come visit!

#10 9 years ago

NIK

mufcmufc

Pinside member

14y 63,550 665 19 43

Quoted from Chief:
Why is there nowhere to play pinball in this city?!
Hi! First post on pinside!
I think you'll be happy to hear a new pinball location is opening very soon in west London!
We are 1 min walk from the underground (zone 2)
Our lineup will be-
Monster Bash
Cirque Voltaire
Medieval Madness
Cactus Canyon
Star Trek (Stern)
Wizard of Oz
All at 50p a game.
We have a great venue and all our pins are in top shape.
Looking forward to bringing a brand new pinball destination to London- come visit!

That's great news, look forward to hearing more

#11 9 years ago

CHF

Chief

Inactive member

London

9y 30,550 52 9 11

More info coming soon - we plan to add more pins once we're open!

#12 9 years ago

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Jalapeno5

Inactive member

London

10y 6,400 33 1

That sounds fantastic - I'm first in line!

I'm a relative novice, but please let me know if you need any help at all on the maintenance side.

I've got a bit of a problem in that I started with the pin I always really wanted, taught myself a load about them, replaced the parts that needed replacing and have got it 100% working... however I'm a bit scared to strip it down completely, take everything off the playfield and re-decal the thing (which it needs) in case I can't get it back together again.

Sadly it's a bit of a catch 22 as I don't have enough room for a second machine, so if you'd be interested in a loan whilst I take on a new restoration project to practice some of those skills, maybe we can sort something out?

Good luck with the venture and please keep us posted!

In the meantime - I'm off to the EA office; thanks labnip - Guildford's always good for a day out.

#13 9 years ago

CHF

Chief

Inactive member

London

9y 30,550 52 9 11

Thanks Jalepeno, March isn't far off now!
Come in for a visit and maybe we can chat about your pins. I also know a great repair guy if you need.

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