Hidden Gem of the Southend.
A-little bit off the beaten path of the southend experience you will find the Palmer St Arcade. This isn't the stereotypical Bourgeoisie wine bar. This is classic 90's arcade style bar experience.
The place has multiple arcade boxes with games ranging from Donkey Kong, to mortal kombat, to Ninja Turtles, to the DIE HARD game. All are FREE TO PLAY. This allows you to finally beat the nightmare of level that you couldn't get past as a kid.
They also have a awesome selection of pinball machines. These cost $0.50per play but are completely worth it. I will continue to slug quarters into the JOHNNY MNEMONIC until I fill up that MultiBALL quadrant. (run it through JONES!)
Good Selection of Beer as well. I did not try there kitchen and snacks yet.