About
Our Story
Enter a tsunami of extreme nostalgia by stepping into the UK’s only VHS rental shop and stand in front of our 8 foot high video walls.
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You can become a member and step through our sliding door of horror films and into our hidden cinema and arcade.
Opened by former video shop clerk Andy Johnson in 2018, so many people told him it will never work.
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Come and witness it in all its glory yourself.
Tarantino fan Andy, wants to follow in the Pulp Fiction director's footsteps with a mission to save old films and fight back against the digital tidal wave, making it near impossible to shoot new movies on film.
He believes fans are craving a curated experience that doesn’t involve scrolling through endless lists of online movies, and that it's possible to buck the trend of online streaming services by giving customers an immersive film experience in a brick and mortar video shop.
Millions of hours of film are currently at threat of being lost forever due to video tape mould. Or simply being junked, with hundreds of thousands of tapes being thrown on the scrap heap, as they are unable to be recycled.
Based at the studio in Toxteth TV, on Windsor Street, Liverpool, the shop will offer vintage VHS players for rental alongside videotapes, private VHS screening rooms with regular curated cinema screenings, Q&As with directors and other events.
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VideOdyssey
Brand spanking new video shop and Liverpool's lost arcade and cinema
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Find us at: 37-45 Windsor St, Toxteth, L8 1XE
Dubbed 'the UK's last video shop' by BBC Radio 4. Our store boasts a special members arena with huge VHS cinema, parade of 12 arcade machines... St Fighter, Space Invaders, Donkey Kong and Pac Man.
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Unwind Your Mind
"What's it all about Alfie!?"
Video shop / member's arcade / cinema
Welcome to VideOdyssey where you can rent and buy vintage VHS tapes or relax and unwind your mind in our member's bar and arcade with a dazzling collection of retro cabinets on free play. We also have a studio behind the shop which you can hire as a film production studio or enjoy as a cinema. Check out our latest listings
The Grid - Arcade
Hi Scorers, shot callers!
Enjoy yourself in our member's arcade room with a parade of 12 vintage machines on free play, including Space Invaders, Pac Man, R Type, Donkey Kong and Street Fighter.
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Arcade and cinema tickets
General admission £10
Members £8
Children £5
VCR and tape rental
Be Kind Rewind
We have an extensive archive of tapes which is growing all the time. Check out our catalogue (coming to a screen near you soon).
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Members can take out tapes for a whole week. Enjoy 90s prices - just £1.50 per tape, per week.
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We also have VCRs available to rent for £9.99 per week.
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That's right Clarence, you get a seven day rental period. So no need to worry about getting it back during your Sunday night slouch fest, like back in the good ole days.
Cinema and studio
Private hire available
Video shop member's often can't believe their eyes when they see our huge 25 square foot cinema screen, which is also a working TV and film studio.
We have a full programme of screenings and events to check out and enjoy. The cinema and studio are also available for private hire.
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Want to book the cinema or arcade for your private event or got an unusual idea for a party? Get in touch with us, so we can work with you to make it happen.
Opening Hours
Welcoming visitors Tuesday - Saturday
By appointment only by emailing shop@videodyssey.com
