Reboot Gaming Café – Where Belfast’s Gamers and Students Unite

Northern Ireland’s first dedicated esports hub, Reboot opened in August 2024 inside Queen’s University Belfast. Open to students and the public alike, it offers a vibrant gaming atmosphere with immersive experiences, catering to everyone from casual gamers to esports enthusiasts. Reboot Gaming Café on Lisburn Road is a versatile gaming hub offering everything from high-spec PCs and consoles to board games and retro arcade machines — all in a lively, social lounge setting. Their website highlights 30 high-performance PC rigs, full console setups (PS5, Xbox, Switch) and even a PSVR2 racing cockpit, alongside a kitchen, café and merchandise section. This makes it a comfortable choice whether you’re dropping in for a quick session or spending a full evening gaming with friends.

Visitors consistently praise Reboot for its welcoming atmosphere, fair and transparent hourly pricing, and the flexibility of its bookings (PC, console, group sessions, events). According to their booking information, PC/console sessions start at around £5 per hour, with premium experiences (VR racing, formula simulators) at special rates. Reviewers note that the staff are friendly, the space is clean, well-kept and great for both casual players and more serious gamers, making Reboot one of Belfast’s top go-to gaming lounges.

Beyond public gaming, Reboot also serves as a local collegiate esports hub, hosting friendly tournaments, student league matches and practice sessions for Belfast’s growing university gaming scene. The lounge regularly collaborates with nearby colleges to support community play and organized esports events, helping bridge the gap between grassroots gaming and structured competitive play. That mix of open accessibility and competitive ambition gives Reboot a distinctive, community-first edge among UK esports cafés.

Gaming at a glance:
📍 92–96 Lisburn Road, Belfast, BT9 6AG (adjacent to City Hospital & Queen’s University)
🕒 Mon–Fri: 12 pm–11 pm | Sat–Sun: 9 am–11 pm
💻 Consoles (PS5, Xbox S, Switch), VR setups; 30 high-performance PC rigs for esports titles
🏆 Hosts individual play, group sessions, LAN tournaments, community events, parties, and corporate bookings

📞 +44 28 9097 1695
📧 p.ohara@qub.ac.uk (gaming café manager)
🌐 website