Fitzroy · Melbourne · Open Late
Enter the Arena. Forge Your Legend.
Fitzroy's flagship neon esports arena — 40 tournament-grade battlestations, six VR battle pods, and a hand-restored retro arcade floor. Squad up on Johnston Street, seven nights a week.
What We Run
Ways to Play at the Forge
Every zone is tuned by our crew and swapped to the latest titles weekly. Walk-ins welcome, but peak hours book out fast.
Esports Battle Arena
Forty battlestations running RTX 4080 rigs, 240Hz monitors, and low-latency fibre. Two curated 8-seat scrim pods for Valorant, CS2, and League drop-in matches every night.
From A$14 / hour · Members A$11 · Open 10am–1am
VR Battle Pods
Six wireless Quest 3 pods with roomscale tracking and haptic mats. Rotate through co-op raids, arena shooters, and rhythm titles with a guide on hand for first-timers.
From A$39 / 45 min · Ages 10+ · Bookings recommended
Retro Arcade Floor
Thirty hand-restored cabinets from the '80s and '90s — pinball, fighters, and light-gun classics — all set to freeplay. Grab a filter coffee from the bar and chase the leaderboard.
A$25 all-day freeplay pass · Under-16s until 8pm
On The Floor
Nights We've Hosted
A look at recent tournaments, launch parties, and community nights across the Johnston Street floor.
Fitzroy Frag Cup — Grand Final
Neon 16th Birthday Takeover
Quest 3 Co-op Raid Night
Pinball Wizards Ladder
By The Numbers
The Forge, Measured
Player Reviews
Straight From The Squad
Watch our community reel, then read what regulars say about game nights at the Forge.
“Booked the whole VR zone for my brother's stag night. The staff ran a co-op raid tournament for us and the leaderboard trash talk was elite. Best send-off in Fitzroy.”
Daniel R.
Collingwood, VIC · March 2025
“I run a Valorant team and we scrim here twice a week. The 240Hz rigs never stutter and the scrim pods mean we can VC without shouting over the floor. Membership pays for itself.”
Priya S.
Brunswick, VIC · February 2025
“Took my two kids on a Sunday for the all-day arcade pass. Real restored cabinets, freeplay, and a proper coffee for me. We stayed four hours and they're already begging to go back.”
Megan T.
Northcote, VIC · January 2025
Good To Know
Frequently Asked
Walk-ins are welcome across the arcade and console lounge whenever we have space. Battlestations and VR pods fill quickly on Friday and Saturday nights, so we strongly recommend booking online at least a day ahead for those.
We're open Monday to Thursday 10am–midnight, and Friday to Sunday 10am–1am. The retro arcade floor closes to under-16s at 8pm, but everything else runs right through to close.
Absolutely — our party rooms and tournament stage are built for it. Packages start at A$320 for up to ten players and include a dedicated host, reserved stations, and a custom bracket. Get in touch and we'll tailor the night.
The venue is all-ages until 8pm. VR pods are suitable for ages 10 and up, and after 8pm the main floor is 16+. Under-18s are welcome any time with a parent or guardian present.
Yes. Our Forge Pass is A$29 per month and drops battlestation rates to A$11 per hour, includes two free VR sessions monthly, and gives priority booking for tournaments. Cancel any time.
Come Say Hi
Find & Reach The Forge
Questions about bookings, events, or memberships? Send us a message and our crew will reply within one business day.
Phone
+61 3 9419 6098Address
112 Johnston Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Email
[email protected]Hours
Mon–Thu 10am–12am · Fri–Sun 10am–1am
Two doors from the Smith Street corner — look for the pink neon sign.