Way too much fun! Great service, perfect honemade red bean chili, myriad hot dog choices, perfect drinks, fun vintage arcade atmosphere inside, yet a great sporty outdoor patio area with a giant TV to catch our Buckeyes and Indians WIN WIN WIN! We moved from Akron to Columbus 41 years ago... but this will definitely be our go-to spot hereafter for every visit up north! You bechta!!! A+++++
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Calnon
Just drank tall boys and played arcade games but it was cooler than I thought it would be. Great place, great bartenders, great selection of arcade and pinball games. Was busy on a Saturday night but never waited for a drink at the bar more than 10 seconds.
Atmosphere: 5
P S
The drinks were good and the arcade games were fun. I went during 21+ hours and I saw people who were clearly children in there. That's really my only complaint though I had a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Matt A
Honestly, the best Coney dog I’ve ever had. Plus, lots of great video games. Made me feel like a kid again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick Maserone
Bartenders are always welcoming and informative. Plenty of awesome, old school games to choose from. Decent tap selection.
It must be said though- never have I seen a lazier kitchen staff. Food seems to take forever no matter how busy/slow it is. The two ladies who make it are always off on some kind of break together. Outside smoking nonstop instead of tending to customers. They say they close at 9 pm, which I guess is understandable during the week but on weekends is just insane seeing as how it’s prime drunk/ hungry time, and they almost always close the kitchen early. Ridiculous. Will not be dining here again. Place is going downhill.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
sullylou
Lots of good games and food
Better and cheaper than Dave and Busters
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
J Boyd Gang
Despite the wait for our bartender (she was busy as...) worth it! Excellent service! The food was far better than expectations. Priced below for what was on their menu. A lot of options, and the quality of exceeded. Our group had a great time! Packed with games and very out of the ordinary experience. Clean and maintained (vintage machines all working and in great order)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brandon Haines
Great barcade that gets new pinball machines in somewhat regularly! Very reasonable prices and an impressive hot dog menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roy Wright
My friend Steve asked me to leave a review, 5 stars. 🤌
Great place to spend the evening or watch the Browns.
Red Barto
For a few years this is one of my comfort places on a bad day or when I'm in a slump. Sometimes I don't even go to drink or play games. I'll just grab a bite to eat and enjoy the ambience. Staff has always been kind to me and never once rude. They make me feel comfortable if I need to bring up issues with the change machine or any games, and they always compensate me for eaten quarters! This place will remain one of my strongest go-to spots.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tyler Doerschuk
Almost there. This arcade bar does something we rarely see, a full traditional game operated arcade, a beautiful homage to the past. They have a decent array of classics that foots the bill. What is disappointing is a good amount of the machines are in desperate need of service. I know it's not easy to fix those things, but it's not rocket science. You just have to open them up and figure it out like a determined adult.
Most of my feelings of disappointment stem from the Street Fighter II machine player-1 joystick and the kick buttons not being responsive enough. It warmed my heart to see the machine screen pop those graphics, but once that experience was over, it was to next step of disappointment. Sega Afterburner and WrestleMania both stole my quarters, I guess Sweet Chin Music to Bam Bam Bigelow will have to wait for another day while my kids blow there $5 in coins to some brain rot claw games for Chinese made trinkets and knock of Beats by Dre headphones.
On the positive side, the food was excellent and the hot dog array made me want one of each.
Almost there, fellas.
- Unofficial pro-bon[er] arcade bar consultant, TBoneMalone
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brian Hall
I haven't gotten the food here, so I can't speak about that. However, the games and pins are in good shape for the most part.
Atmosphere: 5
bill lipscomb
Really cool spot. Drinks, delicious food and a ton of arcade video games and pinball machines. Had a great time.
Way too much fun! Great service, perfect honemade red bean chili, myriad hot dog choices, perfect drinks, fun vintage arcade atmosphere inside, yet a great sporty outdoor patio area with a giant TV to catch our Buckeyes and Indians WIN WIN WIN! We moved from Akron to Columbus 41 years ago... but this will definitely be our go-to spot hereafter for every visit up north! You bechta!!! A+++++
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just drank tall boys and played arcade games but it was cooler than I thought it would be. Great place, great bartenders, great selection of arcade and pinball games. Was busy on a Saturday night but never waited for a drink at the bar more than 10 seconds.
Atmosphere: 5
The drinks were good and the arcade games were fun. I went during 21+ hours and I saw people who were clearly children in there. That's really my only complaint though I had a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Honestly, the best Coney dog I’ve ever had. Plus, lots of great video games. Made me feel like a kid again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bartenders are always welcoming and informative. Plenty of awesome, old school games to choose from. Decent tap selection.
It must be said though- never have I seen a lazier kitchen staff. Food seems to take forever no matter how busy/slow it is. The two ladies who make it are always off on some kind of break together. Outside smoking nonstop instead of tending to customers. They say they close at 9 pm, which I guess is understandable during the week but on weekends is just insane seeing as how it’s prime drunk/ hungry time, and they almost always close the kitchen early. Ridiculous. Will not be dining here again. Place is going downhill.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 1
Lots of good games and food
Better and cheaper than Dave and Busters
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Despite the wait for our bartender (she was busy as...) worth it! Excellent service! The food was far better than expectations. Priced below for what was on their menu. A lot of options, and the quality of exceeded. Our group had a great time! Packed with games and very out of the ordinary experience. Clean and maintained (vintage machines all working and in great order)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great barcade that gets new pinball machines in somewhat regularly! Very reasonable prices and an impressive hot dog menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My friend Steve asked me to leave a review, 5 stars. 🤌
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always a great time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Great place to spend the evening or watch the Browns.
For a few years this is one of my comfort places on a bad day or when I'm in a slump. Sometimes I don't even go to drink or play games. I'll just grab a bite to eat and enjoy the ambience. Staff has always been kind to me and never once rude. They make me feel comfortable if I need to bring up issues with the change machine or any games, and they always compensate me for eaten quarters! This place will remain one of my strongest go-to spots.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Almost there. This arcade bar does something we rarely see, a full traditional game operated arcade, a beautiful homage to the past. They have a decent array of classics that foots the bill. What is disappointing is a good amount of the machines are in desperate need of service. I know it's not easy to fix those things, but it's not rocket science. You just have to open them up and figure it out like a determined adult.
Most of my feelings of disappointment stem from the Street Fighter II machine player-1 joystick and the kick buttons not being responsive enough. It warmed my heart to see the machine screen pop those graphics, but once that experience was over, it was to next step of disappointment. Sega Afterburner and WrestleMania both stole my quarters, I guess Sweet Chin Music to Bam Bam Bigelow will have to wait for another day while my kids blow there $5 in coins to some brain rot claw games for Chinese made trinkets and knock of Beats by Dre headphones.
On the positive side, the food was excellent and the hot dog array made me want one of each.
Almost there, fellas.
- Unofficial pro-bon[er] arcade bar consultant, TBoneMalone
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
I haven't gotten the food here, so I can't speak about that. However, the games and pins are in good shape for the most part.
Atmosphere: 5
Really cool spot. Drinks, delicious food and a ton of arcade video games and pinball machines. Had a great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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