We were just getting used to the Café/bar combination when a new variant came along: the game lounge. Games in pubs aren't unusual, in fact traditional, but the Vibe offers more 'active ones'

Opened in November 2024, and featured retro gaming machines, Electronic darts, 2 pool tables, seating for console gaming, and an upstairs area for karaoke in a soundproof room. No age limit, although it did have an adult bar, which we think was more aimed at evening entertainment. Beer was available but the accent was on cocktails.

It closed in 2025. Much blame has been put on parking problems, disruptive roadwork's while the Heatpipe work is ongoing, car park closures, all in the height of the season. Vibe was one of many traders who saw a drop in footfall.

Ru Roskilly, one of the owners said: “We set the whole venture up with personal money but with all the above hitting hard we must call it a day."

The building was the RBS bank, then the Boston Tea Rooms.

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2024 - 2025 Ru & Hanna Roskilly

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