Having relocated from former home on Rupert Street in Soho, Loading Bar can now be found within the premises of Dalston's Scenario bar. A clever name, it's a gamer's paradise with game-themed cocktails, nostalgic arcades and a range of retro board games to try out as well.
Boasting such themed cocktails as "Donkey Konga!" and Resident Evil "G&T Virus", Sonic 3 and Mario shots, and a range of Pokemon based drinks, it's an incredibly inventive and unique concept, with the owners planning on further expanding the drinks menu with more modern varieties including Bioshock and Total War mixes.
A range of board games and retro arcades are on offer throughout the venue, including a collaborative space for gaming fans of all kinds, which overall is much larger than its Soho incarnation. And even better, all the games are free to use!
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