Shoreditch has become one of the most exciting hubs in London. It is home to many tech companies and start-ups, and is a go-to destination for art, culture, fashion and food and drink.
Since the late 1990s, the area has attracted creative types from across the city and beyond, and has become known as a hipster’s paradise. But the district is about more than just being trendy and cool: it has a real community feel and has helped to breathe new life back into an area that had struggled to recover from a post-war decline.
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Gaming in Shoreditch
One recent addition to the Shoreditch entertainment scene is the Platform video game and eSports restaurant. The area is home to many games and applications developers so it is no surprise there is demand for such a venue. The venue offers groups of friends of up to 10 – although they can accommodate larger group bookings – the chance to play classic multiplayer video games such as FIFA and Mario Kart in private booths where drinks and pizza are also served.
Budding eSports stars can also brush up on their skills on the specially equipped stage featuring the latest PC technology. It’s the perfect spot for those looking to play for fun as well as more serious players in training for competitions.
Also based in Shoreditch is the Red Bull Gaming Sphere, a free public eSports studio that hosts tournaments and training sessions for professional gamers and helps amateur players to develop their game. It is no coincidence that the company chose Shoreditch as its main UK eSports hub.
Tech-friendly cafes and bars
As well as a dedicated gaming centre, Shoreditch is brimming with cool cafes with superfast broadband where you can take a break and enjoy great gaming fun on your favourite device. The area is home to the “silicon” roundabout by Old Street, the beating heart of London’s tech scene where the local bars and coffee shops are brimming with local residents hooked up to the latest gear. So whether you like to get lost in a massively multiplayer universe or play betting games such as the slots and casino titles offered by the big-name betting companies, you’ll always be in good company in a Shoreditch bar or cafe.
Need a break from all that tech?
But it’s not all about technology. If you want to enjoy some gaming without a screen or cable in sight, just head up the road to Draughts on Acton Mews in Hackney where you can choose from hundreds of different board games and indulge in some rustic craft beer inside a brick-built archway. There is also an eclectic menu of food from all over the world to share and enjoy.
Shoreditch also features a modern revival of bingo at Dabbers, which celebrates all things kitsch and cheesy in a unique way. Like Shoreditch, the game was once in decline but is also enjoying a new lease of life.
Summary
As you can see, there is plenty of fun to be had in every corner of Shoreditch whatever type of gaming you prefer. In fact, there are few places in the UK that cater better for the tech crowd than Shoreditch and the surrounding area.
