40Battlestations
10–LateOpen Daily
120+Tournaments / yr
Fitzroy · Melbourne · Est. 2016
Dragon Nexus Hub — Melbourne’s Art-Deco Esports Arena
Forty RTX-powered battlestations, private console suites, VR bays and a competition stage on Rose Street. Drop in for a casual session or lock in your squad for the next tournament night.
Our Story
From a back-room LAN to Fitzroy’s gaming landmark
Dragon Nexus Hub grew out of Friday-night LAN parties above a Brunswick Street record store. Today we run one of Melbourne’s most-loved gaming venues, blending 1920s deco craftsmanship with hardware that keeps pace with the pros.
- 2016
The first ten rigs
We opened with ten hand-built PCs and a fold-out snack bar, hosting weekly Counter-Strike ladders for the Fitzroy locals.
- 2018
The Rose Street move
We restored a heritage brick warehouse at 57 Rose Street, adding brass fixtures, a mezzanine and our first dedicated console lounge.
- 2021
The competition stage
A 60-seat arena and shoutcaster booth launched, letting us broadcast state-level Valorant and Rocket League finals.
- 2024
VR bays & coaching
Four free-roam VR bays and a full coaching program opened, welcoming over 9,000 members through the doors last year.
What We Offer
Sessions built for every kind of player
Whether you’re grinding ranked, hosting a birthday, or preparing for a regional final, there’s a station with your name on it.
PC Battlestations
RTX 4080 rigs on 240Hz displays with mechanical decks and low-latency fibre. Perfect for ranked ladders and LAN squads.
From $12 / hour · Off-peak 3-hour pass $28
Inside the Hub
The arena, the suites, the big nights
A look around Dragon Nexus Hub — from the main competition stage to the quiet corners built for late-night ranked grinding.
RTX Battlestation Row
Arena
Console Suite No. 3
Suites
VR Free-Roam Bay
SuitesValorant Finals Night
Events
Community Cosplay Meet
EventsPlayer Voices
What the Fitzroy gaming community says
Real feedback from members, squads and event organisers who call the Hub home.
“Booked a suite for my brother’s 18th and the staff sorted controllers, snacks and a Mario Kart bracket for us. Six of us barely wanted to leave.”
PNPriya N.Collingwood, VIC · March 2025
“The 240Hz rigs finally let me climb to Immortal. Off-peak passes are unbeatable value and the fibre never drops mid-match.”
DRDeclan R.Fitzroy North, VIC · January 2025
“We ran our uni esports qualifier on the main stage. Casting setup was pro-level and the crowd seating made the finals electric.”
MTMei-Ling T.Carlton, VIC · November 2024
“Four weeks of coaching cleaned up my Rocket League rotations completely. Coach walked me through VODs I’d never have reviewed alone.”
SOSam O.Richmond, VIC · September 2024
Good to Know
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need before your first visit to Rose Street.
Walk-ins are welcome whenever stations are free, but weekends and tournament nights fill fast. We recommend booking online or calling +61 3 9428 2497 for peak evenings and any suite or VR bay.
We’re open every day from 10:00am until late — usually 11:00pm on weeknights and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. Tournament nights occasionally run later, and members are notified in advance.
Everyone is welcome during the day. After 8:00pm the main floor is 15+, and under-16s must be accompanied by an adult. Tournament age brackets are listed on each event.
Absolutely. Plenty of players bring their own mouse, keyboard or controller — every battlestation has accessible USB ports and our staff can help you set up custom configs.
Yes. We regularly host birthdays, studio launches and corporate team days for up to 60 guests, with catering from our Rose Street kitchen. Reach out via the contact form for a tailored quote.
Get In Touch
Reserve your session at the Hub
Send us a message about bookings, tournaments or private events and our Fitzroy team will get back to you within one business day.
Visit Dragon Nexus Hub
- Phone+61 3 9428 2497
- Email[email protected]
- Address57 Rose Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
- Opening HoursMon–Sun · 10:00am til late