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

Northern Ireland’s first dedicated esports hub, Reboot Gaming Café opened in August 2024 inside Queen’s University Belfast, offering a vibrant gaming atmosphere with immersive experiences for casual gamers to esports enthusiasts. Located on Lisburn Road, this versatile gaming hub features 30 high-performance PC rigs, full console setups (PS5, Xbox Series S, Nintendo Switch), PSVR2 racing cockpit, retro arcade machines, and a board gaming suite—all in a lively, social lounge with a café for non-alcoholic drinks and lunch items. Whether dropping in for a quick session or spending a full evening with friends, the space blends top-tier gear with relaxed accessibility.

Reboot serves as a local collegiate esports hub, hosting friendly tournaments, student league matches, and practice sessions for Belfast’s growing university scene—collaborating with nearby colleges to bridge grassroots and structured play.

The facility is open to the general public alongside QUB students, with walk-in bookings available daily for all visitors. Visitors consistently praise Reboot for its welcoming atmosphere, fair and transparent hourly pricing (£5 per hour for PC/console sessions), and flexible bookings for group sessions or events. Reviewers note the friendly staff, clean setup, and suitability for both casual players and serious gamers, making it one of Belfast’s top gaming lounges—alcohol-free and community-focused.

📍 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
🖥️ 30 high-performance PCs • Consoles (PS5, Xbox Series S, Switch) • PSVR2 racing cockpit • Retro arcade • Board games • Café
🎮 Casual drop-ins, group sessions, LAN tournaments, community events, parties
💲 £5/hr PC/console (special rates for VR/simulators – book online)
🔧 Immersive & reliable, friendly staff, inclusive community vibe
🏆 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