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PC ZONE
10 premium stations
Two focused five-station runs, high-performance PCs and pro-level peripherals built for smooth, competitive play.
COMING TO LERWICK
Shetland's gaming hub is levelling up.
High-performance gaming, local competition and a genuinely welcoming community — all under one roof.
10
PC stations, plus projector-screen console gaming
5 + 5
Side-bank layout
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Fun and welcoming room
ALL
Skill levels welcome
THE NORTHBYTE EXPERIENCE
Built for play.
Designed for people.
A purpose-built gaming venue where serious equipment meets a relaxed, social atmosphere.
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LOUNGE
Big-screen social gaming
A dedicated console and projector area for friends, spectators, community nights and tournament finals.
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COMMUNITY
More than screen time
A friendly, staffed venue for local players to meet, compete, improve and level up together.
THE VENUE CONCEPT
One room.
Every reason to stay.
NORTHBYTE is being designed around how people actually game: focused stations down both sides, a clear central route and a social big-screen zone at the far end.
The result is a venue that works just as well for a quick solo session as it does for a full tournament night.
PLANNED ROOM FLOW
10 STATIONS / 5 + 5
PROJECTOR
BIG-SCREEN LOUNGE
PC 01
PC 02
PC 03
PC 04
PC 05
OPEN CENTRAL ROUTE
PC 06
PC 07
PC 08
PC 09
PC 10
ENTRANCE
RECEPTION / CHECK-IN
BRIGHTER & WELCOMING
A polished, comfortable space that keeps the atmosphere exciting without feeling closed-in.
FAMILY-FRIENDLY
An alcohol-free venue with friendly staff, clear standards and space for players and guests.
PREMIUM GAMING
Reliable high-performance PCs, ergonomic seating and quality peripherals at every station.
SPECTATOR-READY
A console lounge and big-screen setup made for friends, events and tournament finals.
SNACKS & DRINKS
Easy access to bottled and canned drinks plus a simple range of pre-packed snacks.
EASY CHECK-IN
A staffed reception for quick check-in, member support and help whenever it is needed.
PLANNED LAUNCH PRICING
Play more.
Pay less.
Straightforward session pricing with better value the longer you play. PC time is planned at £5 per hour.
QUICK PLAY
1 hour
£5
Drop in, log on and play.
Register interestCORE SESSION
3 hours
£13
The sweet spot for a proper session.
Register interestFULL SEND
5 hours
£20
Built for long sessions and team days.
Register interest
MONTHLY MEMBERSHIPS
Founders updates
Make NORTHBYTE your home base.
BYTE £15 / NORTH £30 / PRO £50 — full membership benefits will be announced before launch.
Pricing shown is planned launch pricing and may be refined before opening. Tournament entry is expected to range from £10–£25.
NORTHBYTE COMPETITIVE PATHWAY
Compete here.
Represent Shetland.
NORTHBYTE Esports is the home of our tournaments, representative teams and player pathway. Register for events, create your clan, follow live brackets and build a permanent place on the Shetland leaderboard.
EVENT
SIGN-UPS LIVE STANDINGS
& BRACKETS TEAMS, CLANS
& PLAYER STATS
SIGN-UPS LIVE STANDINGS
& BRACKETS TEAMS, CLANS
& PLAYER STATS
Open the Esports hub
LEVEL UP TOGETHER // SHETLAND
PLAY TOGETHER
Every session
has a story.
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COMPETE
Tournaments & leagues
Weekend tournaments, seasonal ladders and finals on the big screen — with room for spectators to follow the action.
Open Esports hub02
CELEBRATE
Birthdays & private hire
A memorable, weather-proof venue for birthdays, group sessions and exclusive gaming events in Lerwick.
Enquire03
CONNECT
Team & community nights
Workplace socials, club sessions, game-specific meet-ups and welcoming community nights for local players.
EnquirePROJECT UPDATE / JULY 2026
The next level is officially loading.
Shetland Islands Council has confirmed that a Public Entertainment Licence is not required for the planned venue. That gives NORTHBYTE the green light to move forward with the next stages.
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Concept & communityComplete
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Council guidanceConfirmed
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Venue & supplier planningIn progress
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Fit-out & testingNext
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Doors openComing soon
HELP SHAPE NORTHBYTE
Your ideas can help us build a better gaming hub.
We are carrying out a short piece of local market research to better understand what the Shetland gaming community would like to see from NORTHBYTE.
The survey asks about age groups, the games you would most like to play, preferred opening times and the types of sessions or events that interest you. Your feedback will help us make informed decisions as we continue planning the venue.
Thank you for taking the time to share your views — every response is genuinely appreciated.
Complete the survey
NORTHBYTE COMMUNITY SURVEY
It only takes a few minutes.
BE FIRST IN THE LOBBY
Help shape Shetland's gaming hub.
Join the NORTHBYTE community for launch updates, early-access opportunities, event news and Founders membership information.