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That Retro Place

Caterham, Surrey · Indoor Activity

📍 Caterham, Surrey💷 Unknown; drinks, cakes and games available on site⏱ Duration varies — check timings🌄 Mostly indoor

The bit you came for

Our verdict

Kids

9.2/10

Novelty 10 · Variety 9

Parents

8.8/10

Value 9 · Coffee Quality 8

Retro fun with decent cake and a genuinely enthusiastic owner — a proper rainy-day win.

The long read worth saving for nap time

What’s it actually like?

That Retro Place is part cafe, part retro gaming den, with arcade machines, old consoles, board games and plenty of nostalgia for the grown-ups. Reviews mention everything from Pac-Man to Voyager and Kong, plus systems that can be fired up on request. What stands out is the atmosphere: people keep calling the owner friendly, knowledgeable and genuinely keen to share his passion. Families liked the mix of games, the reasonable prices and the fact that you can sit down with a coffee and cake while the kids get stuck in. The main limitation is that this is more of a small, cosy hangout than a full-on attraction, so very young children may not get the most from it. Seating is mentioned but not in abundance, and practical details like pram access, baby changing and dog policy aren’t covered in the reviews.

Two-minute orientation

Quick read

Retro games, board games and old consoles to try, plus coffee, tea and cake. Very friendly owner who happily helps kids and explains the kit. Best for school-age children and nostalgic adults; toddlers may not get much from it.

Best for ages

Strong score for mixed-age siblings

4/10
Ages0–2
6/10
Ages3–4
9/10
Ages5–7
10/10
Ages8–11
10/10
Ages12+

The boring brilliant stuff

Need to know

Indoor vs outdoor split

Mostly indoor

Parking detail

Full parking wording is landing soon — meanwhile check Maps plus the venue’s own FAQs.

Dog-friendly?

Probably not

Most indoor venues don't allow dogs. Worth confirming if you'd need to bring one.

Pram-friendly?

Likely yes

Indoor venues like this are typically pram-friendly.

Baby change?

Likely yes

Venues this size usually have baby change facilities.

Food on-site & BYO

Yes: Food available on-site — cafe or kiosk.

Locate it

Caterham, Surrey

THINGS PARENTS ASK

Common questions

Is it good for children?

Yes, especially for school-age children. Reviews say kids loved the games and the owner was great with them.

Is there food and drink on site?

Yes. Reviews mention tea, coffee, cakes, snacks and food.

What age is it best for?

Best for around 5 to 12, though older children and nostalgic adults also seem to love it.

Is it expensive?

Reviews suggest it’s reasonably priced, with a few quid covering food and drink.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

Real review quotes

"An absolute gem."
"Great fun for children and especially nostalgic adults."
"The owner is lovely"