Animate

Head down to Tenterfield Street and you'll find yourself in Animate, the kind of place that makes you feel like a kid again—except now you can actually afford the tokens. It's packed with everything from retro arcade cabinets to newer interactive games, the sort of spot where you'll lose an afternoon without realising it. The vibe is properly casual and unpretentious; grab your mates, challenge them to some racing or shooting games, and watch grown adults get genuinely competitive over the leaderboards. It's the antidote to another generic night out in town.