Back in 2023, Fairgame landed in Canary Wharf with a splash, bringing to the city a 20,000 square foot adult playground. The spot proved ultra-popular, merging the nostalgia of arcade games and fairgrounds with grown-up aspects (boozy candy floss) thrown in for good measure.
The immersive adult’s playground has captured the attention of many a city dweller pining for the days out at the theme park, and now a second site has also landed in the centre of London. Fairgame’s second site follows the same format as its Canary Wharf cousin, bringing the funfair to the middle of the city. The new spot takes everything we already know and love about the adults-only arcade experience and takes it up to the next level. It also features unique experiences that are exclusive to the new location.
Naturally, we had to go along and have a look for ourselves:
A day out at Fairgame City
The new site has already gone ahead and one-upped the OG Canary Wharf site, with a whopping 24,500 square feet spot. It’s also in a stunning spot, directly across the road from St. Paul’s Cathedral.
As you enter, you’re greeted by an enormous 15-foot rotating duck that looms over the entrance. Then, upon descending, you’re dropped into a “vibrant neon playground” where all manner of attractions, food, and more await. Food comes from the likes of Burger & Beyond, Alby’s Pizza, and Le Bab. Oh, and naturally, they’ve brought back their infamous Prosecco-infused Candy Floss.
And then there are the games…
But they haven’t just copied and pasted the attractions from Canar Whard. While Fairgame City follows the same template as Fairgame Canary Wharf, visitors can enjoy a brand new selection of 12 completely reimagined fairground games exclusive to the site. These include:
- Joy Ride – a car-racing game where players have to react quickly to flashing lights on a gearbox.
- The Duck and Dive Arms – a ‘pub fight brawl’ where you attempt to knock all the bottles off the shelves.
- Beaky Finders – the “largest indoor hook-a-duck ever created”.
- Money Bags – a futuristic reimagining of cornhole.
- and more…
While you play, be sure to try out the funfair-themed cocktails. And don’t forget to come back with even more mates, as the new Fairmiles loyalty system means you can earn exclusive merch and prizes every time you return.
📍 You’ll find Fairgame City at One New Change, EC4M 9AF. The nearest station is St Paul’s.
