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SpaceBar Cocktails & Arcades

Cocktails meet retro arcade games in a slick Waterloo Place spot that actually knows how to do both properly.

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You walk down into Signal House and suddenly you're somewhere properly different — neon glowing off the walls, the beep-boop soundtrack of classic arcade cabinets competing with a decent sound system, and bartenders who actually care about what they're pouring. It's the kind of place that could've been a gimmick (cocktails! arcade! look how fun!), but instead it's become genuinely good at being a bar that happens to have games, not the other way round. The crowd's a proper mix — groups hunting high scores, dates looking for something with actual personality, mates just wanting good drinks in a space that doesn't take itself seriously.

Known for

  • Well-made cocktails beyond the usual
  • Properly maintained vintage arcade machines
  • Lively atmosphere without being forced
  • Central Waterloo Place location
  • Strong ratings and local loyalty
4.8(347 reviews)
8, Signal House, 21-23 Waterloo Pl, Sunderland SR1 3HT, UK