Emporium Arcade Bar

2363 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago
(312) 379-9238

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Jose Requena

Pinball machines while drunk is actually a really good time

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Natasha Al-Rafie

This is a 21+ place at all times of the day.

They have some tasty frozen beverages, and allow outside food. Great for adult parties.

I came here with my partner on a Saturday around 5:30. They have some incredibly nostalgic games like mortal kombat and pac man. It was pretty empty and we were able to play skeeball and air hockey without waiting. Definitely a cool place.

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 3

alexis valenzuela

Security really kind + Bartending service on point really attentive, 100% recommend!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rowen Burroughs

One of the workers here made us very uncomfortable. He was a black gentleman sitting by the front door coat area. We were outside having a cigarette and he came outside and said “oh I see you like the black men” or something like that? And then when I went inside he said “look at you, smile!”. Made us all feel very uncomfortable. We had also reserved a table and were sitting at it and he came up and started ripping off our reserved sign and when we asked what he was doing he said “oh they’re not here”. It was our table and reservation and we sitting right there at said table….

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 3

Enrique Alvarez

It's so cool of them to keep the old Foot Clan's lair open for the public. 🐢🐢🐀🐢🐢

Adam Marchiorello

Everything about the bar was fine. We went for a Halloween contest and actually placed 1st. We were told they would email us to get us tickets to see something at the Salt Shed. A bit complicated but fine... then we never heard back. I have left a voicemail and messaged on their website. Terrible customer service.

11/26/25 Sent an email to the address you gave me. 8 days now and no reply yet.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

Sarah Ricobene

I went today with my husband and we got a cider and a radler. When I got the check they charged me for two mixed drinks and $10 worth of tokens (that we did not order). When I tried to dispute the charges, the bartender walked away so I had no choice but to sign for it.

Service: 1

Zoila Ciri

Went in on a Saturday afternoon before it got packed. No crowd. People started coming in around 4 pm. Nice selection of pinball and arcade games. Huge selection of beers. But, not a beer drinker so I wish they had more mixed drinks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Aleem Romanhail

25 cents a coin a lot of games last for 30 seconds and are .50 to play. Need at least $20 will hold you and over for an hr old school games

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 3

Sebastian Kulesza

Great place to just chill with your friends or by yourself! either way it's always fun!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gustav Kuhnen

The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, no issues there whatsoever. I was there on a Sunday when there were probably around 10-15 people in total, yet the music was playing way, way too loudly, to the point that we were avoiding games near the speakers. A lot of the games were out of order as well, which was disappointing.

Atmosphere: 2

Service: 5

Laura Hill

Hosted my birthday party here on a Sunday afternoon! It was very easy to book on their website. They reserved a picnic table for us. We brought in our own decorations and food. Would definitely host another birthday event here!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Ace Alnouri

Horrible customer service and horrible place DO NOT COME HERE.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Samantha Flores

We went here for a portion of the night for my sister’s birthday. We didn’t really get any food during this time, but the environment was really fun. A lot of old school games that we enjoyed.

Atmosphere: 5

Torie Thoman

Best location! Good drinks & overall vibe

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