The neon arcade floor at golden hour
Arcade
Fitzroy · Melbourne
Melbourne’s sweetest gaming lounge
Retro arcade cabinets, RTX-powered battle stations and cosy console pods — all under one candy-coloured roof on Smith Street. Grab a controller, grab a milkshake, and play.
Open 7 days · 10am–late
Our Story
From a single cabinet to Fitzroy’s favourite hub
BinaryPlayerHub started as one restored arcade cabinet in a Smith Street shopfront. Today we host tournaments, birthday parties and after-work raids across three floors of pastel-lit play.
- 2016
One cabinet, big dream
We restored a 1983 Pac-Man cabinet and squeezed it into a tiny Fitzroy shopfront. Word spread fast down Smith Street.
- 2019
Battle stations arrive
Twelve custom PC rigs and a dedicated LAN room opened upstairs, hosting our first weekly Rocket League ladder.
- 2022
Console pods & milkshake bar
We added six couch co-op pods and a sweets bar so players could refuel between rounds without leaving their seat.
- 2025
Melbourne Esports Nights
Our Thursday esports league now draws 200+ players a month, with cash prize pools and live shoutcasting.
Ways to Play
Pick your player mode
RTX 4070 Battle Stations
Twenty-four rigs with 240Hz monitors, mechanical keyboards and pro-grade headsets. Titles preloaded from Valorant to Baldur’s Gate 3.
- From AU$12 / hour, AU$45 for a 5-hour day pass
- 240Hz monitors + Secretlab chairs
- Steam, Epic & Riot accounts ready to sign in
Inside the Hub
Take a look around
Upstairs LAN room mid-tournament
Battle Stations
Console pods set up for a birthday party
Events
Thursday Esports Night on the main stage
EventsPlayer Reviews
Loved by Melbourne gamers
“Booked the LAN room for my son’s 12th birthday and the team ran the whole Mario Kart tournament for us. The kids are still talking about it.”
“The 240Hz rigs are genuinely better than my setup at home. I come in every Thursday for the Valorant ladder — great vibe, fair prices.”
“Nostalgia overload. The restored Street Fighter II cabinet plays perfectly and the milkshake bar is dangerously good. My new after-work spot.”
“Hosted our studio’s Friday social here. Easy booking, spotless pods, and the staff sorted snacks and drinks for fifteen of us without a hitch.”
By the Numbers
A hub that never stops playing
40+
Restored arcade cabinets
24
RTX battle stations
200+
Esports players monthly
9yrs
On Smith Street
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
Walk-ins are always welcome and arcade wristbands never need booking. For PC battle stations and console pods we recommend booking online, especially Thursday–Sunday evenings when we’re busiest.
PC stations start at AU$12/hour or AU$45 for a full day pass. Console pods are AU$18/hour for up to four players, and an all-day unlimited arcade wristband is AU$25. Student and off-peak discounts apply before 4pm on weekdays.
Absolutely. Our party packages include the LAN room or a set of console pods, a dedicated host, and catering from the milkshake bar. Packages start at AU$35 per guest for two hours — just get in touch to lock in a date.
We’re open seven days a week, 10am until late — midnight Sunday to Thursday and 2am on Friday and Saturday. The kitchen and milkshake bar run until an hour before close.
Yes. The ground-floor arcade and console pods are all-ages, and under-16s are welcome until 8pm with a guardian. The upstairs esports bar is 18+ after 8pm as it’s licensed.
Get in Touch
Book a station or plan your party
Drop us a message and our team will get back to you within one business day. For same-day bookings, give us a call — we’re right on Smith Street.
- Phone+61 3 9416 5172
- Visit us91 Smith Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
- Email[email protected]
- HoursMon–Thu & Sun 10am–midnight · Fri–Sat 10am–2am