Level Tap is a new esports venue that is set to open in May 2023 on Hanover Street at the Liverpool ONE shopping center, as a base for gaming and esports spectating, as well as the hosting and broadcasting of live events around the world. The 6,500 sq ft esports and gaming bar will feature two levels, 22 full PC setups, eight console stations, containing a Nintendo Switch and either a PS5 or an Xbox Series X, and two racing simulators.
The venue will also include a bar and dining area for its patrons to relax between tournaments or gaming sessions. Moreover, the gaming and esports space will feature a lounge area and a ‘decompression zone’. This will be the first venue of its kind at Liverpool ONE, marking a leap forward for esports culture in the region.
British Esports Venues
Level Tap is Opening a 6,500 Sq Ft Venue at the Liverpool ONE Center
Trend Themes
1. Esports Venue Expansion - The growing popularity of esports presents an opportunity for the expansion of esports venues and bars to cater to a wider audience.
2. Live Esports Events - The rise of esports events can create opportunities to showcase gaming and esports spectating, hosting, and broadcasting live events around the world.
3. Gaming Lounge Integration - Incorporating relaxation areas like lounge spaces and decompression zones within esports venues and bars can attract a broader audience seeking a more casual gaming experience.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - The esports and gaming industry can capitalize on the growth in esports venues and bars, as well as hosting live events around the world.
2. Hospitality - Incorporating bars and dining areas within esports venues and gaming bars can attract not just gamers, but also patrons seeking a more laid-back atmosphere.
3. Technology - The technology industry can also benefit from the growing demand for esports and gaming hardware, with numerous hardware installations needed for a successful esports venue.