ZEN Gaming Lounge – Melbourne’s Ultimate 24/7 Gaming & Social Hub in Southbank

ZEN Gaming Lounge, located at Southbank (Melbourne), offers a unified gaming destination where high-spec PCs, console bays, board games, and café-style refreshments all converge in a modern, social setting. Their website states a mission “to deliver Melbourne a unique esports gaming experience with high quality facilities and exceptional service.” With opening hours typically from 12 pm until 2 am (and later on weekends), ZEN makes extended sessions and late-night gaming a reality—operating 24/7 as a true all-hours haven for the city’s gamers.

Beyond pure hardware, ZEN stands out by offering a diverse experience for gamers of many types—whether you’re here for competitive FPS, console co-op, or board-game social nights. The lounge includes ergonomic peripherals, fibre-optic internet, a dedicated “board game” area, and a café-counter for snacks and drinks. With this flexible mix, ZEN appeals not only to hardcore esports players but also to casual gamers and social groups, making it a go-to for Melbourne’s gaming community—complete with a tabletop retail store, premium bubble tea from Teaser Southbank, and Grandpa’s Chicken for savory bites.

Proudly local since 2015, ZEN revolutionized Melbourne’s gaming scene by challenging outdated iCafé norms, now boasting 80 tournament-spec PCs updated with the latest titles, PlayStations, a deluxe Cinema Room, and a huge range of snacks and drinks in an all-ages-friendly space. Reviewers echo the exceptional service and premium ambience, with one noting, “The staff were kind, the food was good. Same with the computers. Heavily recommend Zen Gaming Lounge,” cementing its status as a cultural hotspot for epic sessions and good vibes.

📍 280 City Rd, Southbank VIC 3006
🕒 Open 24/7 (daily from 12 PM onward; confirm for events)
🖥️ 80 tournament-spec PCs • PlayStations • Console bays • Board game area • Ergonomic peripherals • Fibre-optic internet
🎮 Competitive FPS/console co-op, board-game nights, casual/social sessions, viewing parties
💲 Hourly rates + bundles (value-packed; memberships available – check site)
🔧 Modern & reliable, exceptional staff, inclusive social vibe
🏆 Team training, parties, community esports

📞 +61 (03) 9561 6658 / +61 (03) 8547 0000
📧 contact@zen.gl
🌐 website