Kongs of Kings Street

This wouldn't be somewhere that I would normally visit but I must say that I was pleasantly surprised.

It has a really cool atmosphere and is very spacious with loads of seating. They have a couple of table tennis tables dotted around and also some really funky old PAC man machines.

Drinks and reasonably priced and the bar staff were friendly.

Definitely worth a visit if you want to try a cool new bar.

At last! A bar for the nerdy!

I've been here twice so far, the first was more of a tentative visit (I heard rumours of a place with old school arcade machines and needed to see this for myself) on a beer fuelled Saturday night, it was a full house so I didn't really get to play on any of the machines, but did nod in approval that they did indeed have them.

The second time however, I did get to play the machines. Yes, it did mean that I ignored my friends, but the important thing was that I had fun and got to drink beer (Sierra Nevada beer on tap, bravo) whilst playing double dragon and Woo'ing like some kind of man-child.

I think it is about time that pubs, bars and clubs around here stopped treating retro cabinets as taboo and applaud Kongs for breaking it, but I will have to deduct points for using emulators (booo).

On top of cabinets, Kongs also has a foosball table and ping pong (which you can hire out for about 30 mins).

I didn't have food on any of my visits, but the menu boasts a healthy amount of pizza and bar snack food. Basically everything you need for trying to get a high score on Donkey Kong.

Feedback? More retro cabinets, less emulators. Would love to see Ms Pacman, Galaga,TMNT Turtles in Time, centipede, punch out, Marvel vs Capcom and metal slug... To name a few.

Summary; Kongs is basically the Big Chill with Arcade Cabinets.

Kongs is a new super cool bar on the recently named 'Beermuda Triangle' of King Street.

While Kongs is similar in way to its neighbours, The Beer Emporium and Small Bar, in that it sells an array of craft and imported beers, the look, feel and playfulness of it really sets it apart.

As you walk in, one of the first things you'll notice is an arcade machine table that you can play donkey kong and other classic video games on. And that sets the tone throughout he rest of the bar. They have table tennis, foosball and around 8 other brand new arcade games at the other end of the bar.

Now, if someone were to tell me about it, I probably wouldn't be that impressed, because to be honest I'm not a gamer and it all sounds a bit gimmicky - but it really works! The games aren't 'in your face' and there isn't lots of flashing lights everywhere. It's a really nice, stylish bar that has a kind of student union hang out feel to it, but without the students (I've not seen any in the couple of time I've been there, anyway)

As I mentioned before, they sell a good amount of craft and imported (mainly European) beers and have a nice looking food menu. I've not eaten here yet but I definitely will be back to sample some of the food soon.

I love how the top end of King Street has turned into a beer drinkers heaven, without becoming rowdy and/or busy. And I think it's new name of the 'Beermuda Triangle' sums it up perfectly and it may just be my new favourite part of town. Kongs, with its playful interior is the perfect new addition - kind of like Small Bars younger, naughtier brother.

I came here for drinks with some family and loved it. It was so quirky and different and it had a really fun give to it.
They have a few different table tennis & ping pong tables dotted about that you can play on and some of tables are made out of old PAC man machines.
Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

Great for big groups of youngsters as it has the air if a snazzy youth club and lots of games and arcade machines! It's not what I would call cheap though and I can't say i will be venturing back in a hurry.