Upcoming events
SMASH BROS ULTIMATE TOURNAMENt
Join us with DAT Team as we bring you another Smash Ultimate weekly! Entry is £10, and the format is double elimination bracket. Signups are in advanced with details available at https://twitter.com/DATTeamSmash.
Casuals will be available throughout the night and the venue is strictly 18+! See you in the bracket!
I AM ARCADE #74 - FGC NIGHT - SF6 / UMVC3 / USFIV
Join us for a night of Fighting Games and fun as we bring you I AM ARCADE, a celebration of all things FGC at Meltdown London.
OVERWATCH 5v5
Our Overwatch event is moving to a regular Wednesday slot, with it potentially becoming bi-weekly depending on turnout!
Don’t have a full team? No problem, we’ll be matching up players without complete teams to make sure everyone can get in on the action. We’ll be playing the regular 5v5 mode and map selection will be done via voting!
- Signups are on the night from 6:30PM, with games beginning at 7PM, you can still join even if arriving later!
- You may bring your own controllers/peripherals if you want
- We will be using the Steam PC version of the game for ease of login
- Games will run until 10PM or so, and PCs remain available afterwards
- No entry fee, but you must make a purchase to take part!
Winning teams will get a little soju on the house, and depending on sign up numbers we may do a small bracket to see who’s the best in the room!
See you there!
League of Legends 2v2
Our in house series returns with teams able to sign up for a 2v2 tournament from 6:30PM!
Don’t have a duo? No problem, we’ll definitely be able to patch the numbers somehow. Format will be ARAM with first to 100CS, one tower, or two kills and should start around 7PM!
Karaoke night
Join us from 9PM until midnight as we launch into another night of karaoke! Just come up to the bar and talk to the staff and we’ll queue up a song for you to rock out to!
Guilty Gear Strive - Monthly
Our Strive monthly returns! Expect some of the UK's top players and one of the friendliest communities out there.
TOKON Launch Tournament
We are hosting a Tokon tournament in addition to our usual Strive monthly at the bar!
- Doors midday
- Signups for Tokon at 3PM
- Tournament 3:30PM
- Players of all levels welcome
- Double elimination bracket
Bring a PC compatible controller and £10 cash! More information is usually available on the Fight Lab Twitter which can be found here:
https://x.com/Fight_Lab
POKéMON CHAMPIONS TOURNAMENT
Hey all! We're back with another night of Pokémon Champions action at the bar!
Entry is free, with signups from 6:30PM and tournament start from 7PM. Sign ups are in person on the day, and you will be required to fill in a team sheet.
Some key information below:
- No entry fee, just make a purchase at the venue and you're okay to join!
- Signups begin at 6:30PM, and the bracket starts 7PM
- If you're running late and on your way, just send us a message on Instagram and we'll get you added to the bracket
- The format will be Swiss, with a top 8 cut off. We will run five rounds of Swiss at FT1, and the top 8 bracket is FT2 throughout, except for Grand Finals which is FT2.
- Please bring your own Switch or mobile device! If you do not have your own device you will not be allowed to enter.
- Please bring a charger just in case you run low during the event!
- We'll be following standard 2v2 rules for the event, with the current regulation set, and open team sheets.
- The event is 18+ only as we are primarily a bar
The event should (hopefully) be wrapped up by 10PM, but be aware it may overrun depending on the turnout and pace!
Any questions please just message and we'll do our best to help.
See you there!
K-POP NIGHT
K-Pop nights return to Meltdown with more focus on performance videos to round out the night! Come show us what you've practiced and enjoy all the latest releases at the bar!
ENTER THE JUNGLE - FGC SUMMER PARTY
Something new this year, welcome to the Summer FGC party!
DJ K-Ben on the decks playing Jungle til late and brackets for some of our favourite games. All single elimination, no second chances!
Featuring brackets as follows:
8PM START:
2XKO
Strive
Tokon
Invincible
9PM START:
Blazblue
SF6
Soulcalibur VI
FOOTSIES
Avatar Legends
All these brackets are free to enter, FT2, single elimination. You can enter as many as you like.
Focus of the night is GGs with good vibes and good drinks, with 9 brackets do not expect us to run smoothly or on time, so please have a little patience!
Also, if your favourite game is missing, DM us and we might be able to sneak it in. No promises though…
See you there 🦍
SPOILER WARNING #37
Join us another Spoiler Warning event at Meltdown London! Four hours of anime openings and endings with London’s cosplay community!
Karaoke night
Join us from 9PM until midnight as we launch into another night of karaoke! Just come up to the bar and talk to the staff and we’ll queue up a song for you to rock out to!
Final Fantasy X MTG - Booster Draft
Join us for a Final Fantasy draft at Meltdown London! Players of all levels welcome, and we'll be starting around 6:30PM! Signups in advance recommended via our website contact form or our socials (search Meltdown London to find us!).
Entry fee is £21 with a 10 player cap; there will not be a prize pool as we're splitting the whole box. Cheers!
DEAD INSIDE - PUNK / METAL / ROCK NIGHT
Join us for the first DEAD INSIDE of 2026. A night of Punk, Metal and Rock with music videos from across the eras from artists ranging from The Clash to Slipknot to MAXIMUM THE HORMONE and more. The playlist kicks off at 9PM and we keep going til 1AM.
Free entry and all our consoles and PCs will be available. Come down and thrash out to the music and go five pints deep. Big Reds afters optional…
League of Legends 2v2
Our in house series returns with teams able to sign up for a 2v2 tournament from 6:30PM!
Don’t have a duo? No problem, we’ll definitely be able to patch the numbers somehow. Format will be ARAM with first to 100CS, one tower, or two kills and should start around 7PM!
EXO KPOP PARTY
Seoulstice Events is hosting their first event this summer on the 16th of July with an EXO club night!
It’ll be non stop hits from their group discography to solo songs that’ll keep you dancing from 7:30pm till 12am (with requests available).
It is a free event so make sure to bring your friends.
We will be hosting games throughout the night with drinks or shots to be won!
Dancing is encouraged whether you know the whole choreo or just want to vibe.
Freebies will be available on a first come first serve basis so don’t be afraid to ask and make friends!
Dress code: your favourite EXO concept, from obsession to crown, anything goes!
OVERWATCH 5v5
Our Overwatch event is moving to a regular Wednesday slot, with it potentially becoming bi-weekly depending on turnout!
Don’t have a full team? No problem, we’ll be matching up players without complete teams to make sure everyone can get in on the action. We’ll be playing the regular 5v5 mode and map selection will be done via voting!
- Signups are on the night from 6:30PM, with games beginning at 7PM, you can still join even if arriving later!
- You may bring your own controllers/peripherals if you want
- We will be using the Steam PC version of the game for ease of login
- Games will run until 10PM or so, and PCs remain available afterwards
- No entry fee, but you must make a purchase to take part!
Winning teams will get a little soju on the house, and depending on sign up numbers we may do a small bracket to see who’s the best in the room!
See you there!
Karaoke night
Join us from 9PM until midnight as we launch into another night of karaoke! Just come up to the bar and talk to the staff and we’ll queue up a song for you to rock out to!
League of Legends 2v2
Our in house series returns with teams able to sign up for a 2v2 tournament from 6:30PM!
Don’t have a duo? No problem, we’ll definitely be able to patch the numbers somehow. Format will be ARAM with first to 100CS, one tower, or two kills and should start around 7PM!
MARVEL SUPER HEROES - MTG DRAFT
This Thursday we’ll be running a Marvel Super Heroes draft at the bar! We’ll be starting at 6:30PM sharp! Please DM us on socials or email us to reserve a slot, as we only have space for 8 players.
Entry fee will be £16, with some bonus boosters depending on entry numbers!
See you there!
OVERWATCH 5v5
Our Overwatch event is moving to a regular Wednesday slot, with it potentially becoming bi-weekly depending on turnout!
Don’t have a full team? No problem, we’ll be matching up players without complete teams to make sure everyone can get in on the action. We’ll be playing the regular 5v5 mode and map selection will be done via voting!
- Signups are on the night from 6:30PM, with games beginning at 7PM, you can still join even if arriving later!
- You may bring your own controllers/peripherals if you want
- We will be using the Steam PC version of the game for ease of login
- Games will run until 10PM or so, and PCs remain available afterwards
- No entry fee, but you must make a purchase to take part!
Winning teams will get a little soju on the house, and depending on sign up numbers we may do a small bracket to see who’s the best in the room!
See you there!
I AM ARCADE #71 - FGC NIGHT - SF6
Join us for a night of Fighting Games and fun as we bring you I AM ARCADE, a celebration of all things FGC at Meltdown London.
SMASH BROS ULTIMATE TOURNAMENt
Join us with DAT Team as we bring you another Smash Ultimate weekly! Entry is £10, and the format is double elimination bracket. Signups are in advanced with details available at https://twitter.com/DATTeamSmash.
Casuals will be available throughout the night and the venue is strictly 18+! See you in the bracket!
Karaoke night
Join us from 9PM until midnight as we launch into another night of karaoke! Just come up to the bar and talk to the staff and we’ll queue up a song for you to rock out to!
OVERWATCH 5v5
Our Overwatch event is moving to a regular Wednesday slot, with it potentially becoming bi-weekly depending on turnout!
Don’t have a full team? No problem, we’ll be matching up players without complete teams to make sure everyone can get in on the action. We’ll be playing the regular 5v5 mode and map selection will be done via voting!
- Signups are on the night from 6:30PM, with games beginning at 7PM, you can still join even if arriving later!
- You may bring your own controllers/peripherals if you want
- We will be using the Steam PC version of the game for ease of login
- Games will run until 10PM or so, and PCs remain available afterwards
- No entry fee, but you must make a purchase to take part!
Winning teams will get a little soju on the house, and depending on sign up numbers we may do a small bracket to see who’s the best in the room!
See you there!
I AM ARCADE #73 - FGC NIGHT - SF6 / SCVI / ALPHA 3
Join us for a night of Fighting Games and fun as we bring you I AM ARCADE, a celebration of all things FGC at Meltdown London.
POKéMON CHAMPIONS TOURNAMENT
Hey all! We're hosting our 2nd Pokémon Champions tournament on Monday 29th June!
Entry is free, with signups from 6:30PM and tournament start from 7PM. Sign ups are in person on the day, and you will be required to fill in a team sheet.
Some key information below:
- No entry fee, just make a purchase at the venue and you're okay to join!
- Signups begin at 6:30PM, and the bracket starts 7PM
- If you're running late and on your way, just send us a message on Instagram and we'll get you added to the bracket
- The format will be groups of Swiss, with a top 8 cut off. We will run five rounds of Swiss, and the bracket is FT1 throughout, except for Grand Finals which is FT2.
- Please bring your own Switch or mobile device! If you do not have your own device you will not be allowed to enter.
- Please bring a charger just in case you run low during the event!
- We'll be following standard 2v2 rules for the event, with the current regulation set, and open team sheets.
- The event is 18+ only as we are primarily a bar
The event should (hopefully) be wrapped up by 10PM, but be aware it may overrun depending on the turnout and pace!
Any questions please just message and we'll do our best to help.
See you there!
The Big Meltdown Pub Quiz #21
The Meltdown Pub quiz returns at 8:30PM! Join us for 8 rounds of questions, our art round and more!
Free entry (just make a purchase first) and a round of drinks on the house for the winning team! Best team name will also get a round of shots on the house!
Sheets given out at 8:30PM, we'll announce it on the mic when we're starting! See you there!
PRIDE PARTY
This year we’re hosting our Pride Party with a touch of karaoke on the side! We’ll have the bar in pride décor with pride anthems encouraged on the mic! We’ll also be doing £7 house doubles all night long, so come down and celebrate with the community as we close out the month!
CHAOS DRAFT - MTG
We’ll be running a Chaos draft at the bar! We've got space for up to 8 people, but please message to reserve your slots still!
The draft will be a mix of Bloomburrow, Strixhaven, Spider-Man, TMNT and more! Entry fee is £18 and we'll be starting at 6:30PM! See you there!
Marvel Rivals 5v5
SIGN UPS ON THE DAY FROM 6:30PM
Join us for our first Marvel Rivals 5v5! Format will depend on number of entrants but we’re aiming to run as many games as we can while rotating who’s on. You’ll be able to arrive later in the night too and we’ll rotate new players in with priority.
Players of all levels welcome and you can sign up solo or as a group, though we may break up some teams as the night goes on. You’re also welcome to bring your own equipment!
Entry is free, you just have to grab a drink before signing up at the laptop on the bar! See you there!
STRAY KIDS x ATEEZ CLUB NIGHT - TICKETED
Join us for a night of KPOP with DJ DAYAXXX mixing your favourite Stray Kids and Ateez songs!
Check the post on Instagram for full event details:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DYiiN79iUao/
Karaoke night
Join us from 9PM until midnight as we launch into another night of karaoke! Just come up to the bar and talk to the staff and we’ll queue up a song for you to rock out to!
DAMAGE BOOST - POST CON CLARITY
This Saturday it's Damage Boost: Post-Con Clarity! 💦
💧Theme: Cosplay Drip / Cosplay Fashion
Have a cosplay you didn’t get good pics of at con? Have a cosplay you didn’t finish? Or want to come in your favourite outfits but as your favourite characters? Any cosplay, full or inspired, is welcome! Our cosplay catwalk will be like a fashion show 📸
🗓️ 30th May
🕔 7pm - 1am
💃 Cosplay Fashion Show
📸 Cosplay Photographers
🎧 Live DJ Garage/D&B
🎶 Curated anime playlist
Our star photographers are mo_cosverse and sakib_shd who will be taking some great photos during the event! 📸✨
The event is free with tickets available here: damageboost.eventbrite.co.uk
COMICON SATURDAY
This Saturday we're taking it back a bit and having a slow one after Comicon! We'll have our anime playlist going along with our usual PC and Consoles setups! It'll be slightly calmer than a usual Spoiler Warning, so come bring the energy low and relax with board games, cocktails and beer to decompress after a busy Saturday.
Free entry, just come along and enjoy the laid back vibes at Meltdown until 1AM! See you there!
The Big Meltdown Pub Quiz #17
The Meltdown Pub quiz returns at 8:30PM! Join us for 8 rounds of questions, our art round and more!
Free entry (just make a purchase first) and a round of drinks on the house for the winning team! Best team name will also get a round of shots on the house!
Sheets given out at 8:30PM, we'll announce it on the mic when we're starting! See you there!
MTG - CASUAL COMMANDER NIGHT
This Wednesday we’ll be running a casual night of Commander at the bar! No table fees, just buy a drink and you’re good to go, and you’re welcome to organise your own mini events if you like!
People usually start turning up from 6PM or so, and all levels of play are welcome. See you there!
I AM ARCADE #67 - FGC NIGHT - SF6
Join us for a night of Fighting Games and fun as we bring you I AM ARCADE, a celebration of all things FGC at Meltdown London.
League of Legends 5v5
Our in house series returns with teams able to sign up for a 5V5 tournament from 8PM!
Don’t have a full team? No problem, we’ll definitely be able to patch the numbers somehow. Format will be decided on the night, and should start around 8PM!
Kat Gordon and Kat Dunn - The Barnsbury Book Festival
Join us on Sunday 19th of April for an afternoon with Kat Gordon and Kat Dunn as we explore themes of Myth, Saga and Vampires at Meltdown!
Tickets are available via the Barnsbury Book Festival website, with raised funds contributing to the repair of local landmark St Andrews Church, which is just around the corner of from the bar!
More information is available on the Barnsbury Book Festival website, along with the full program across the weekend!
MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE HERE