Fitzroy · Melbourne
Where Fitzroy comes to play.
A glasshouse of games on Johnston Street — retro arcade cabinets, 240Hz esports bays, VR pods and a 400-title board-game library, all under one leafy conservatory roof.
A playground built at scale
Six years on Johnston Street and still the loudest room in Fitzroy.
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Choose your play
Passes for every kind of player
Pay by the hour or grab a day pass. Every ticket includes a locker, free filtered water and access to the plant-filled lounge.
| What you get | Casual Hourfrom $15 AUD / hrDaily 10am–6pm | Most popularAll-Day Glasshouse$59 AUD / dayDaily 10am–11pm | Late Night Ranked$39 AUD / 6 hrsThu–Sat 8pm–2am |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcade & console freeplay | Included | Included | Included |
| 240Hz esports PC bay | Not included | Included | Included |
| VR pod session (30 min) | Not included | Included | Not included |
| Board-game library access | Included | Included | Not included |
| Ranked tournament seat | Not included | Not included | Included |
| Lounge snacks & barista coffee | Not included | Included | Included |
Student and concession pricing available Monday to Thursday — just bring your card in store.
Inside the glasshouse
A room that hums after dark
Ferns, fairy lights and forty years of gaming history under one misty-glass roof.
Player stories
Loved by Melbourne’s gaming crowd
What regulars say after a night on Johnston Street.
Booked the whole esports row for my partner’s birthday. Sixteen of us, a proper Valorant bracket, and the staff kept the coffee coming until midnight. Best venue in Fitzroy, hands down.
Good to know
Questions, answered
Search below or just call us on Johnston Street.
Walk-ins are always welcome and most weekday afternoons have plenty of open stations. We do recommend booking the esports bays and VR pods for Friday and Saturday nights, as those fill up fast. You can reserve online or call us on +61 3 9419 1234.
Casual play starts at $15 AUD per hour and includes arcade, console and board-game access. Our All-Day Glasshouse pass is $59 AUD and unlocks everything including a VR session, while Late Night Ranked is $39 AUD for a six-hour block. Student and concession rates apply Monday to Thursday.
Absolutely. Under-15s are welcome until 7pm daily when accompanied by an adult, and we keep a family zone with all-ages arcade and board games. After 8pm the venue shifts to an 18+ crowd for Late Night Ranked sessions.
Yes — private hire is one of our specialties. We can set up bracketed tournaments, cater from nearby Brunswick Street venues, and reserve anywhere from a single row to the whole conservatory floor. Email [email protected] with your date and headcount for a quote.
We’re at 157 Johnston Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065, a five-minute walk from the Brunswick Street tram stops. There is metered street parking on Johnston Street and a paid car park two blocks east, though public transport is easiest on weekends.
We’re open seven days a week from 10am, closing at 11pm Sunday to Wednesday and 2am Thursday to Saturday. Public holiday hours can vary, so check our contact section or call ahead if you’re planning a late one.
Come say hello
Book a bay or ask us anything
Send a message and the team will get back to you within a day. For same-day bookings, calling is fastest.