Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar
115 NW 5th Ave, Portland
(503) 796-9364
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115 NW 5th Ave, Portland
(503) 796-9364
Go to. Fun and not too crowded
Cover for an Arcade Bar is crazy. The games were okay and the people were rowdy.
Lotsa pinball, 80s arcade games and Mario Kart with a bar. Two levels.
Best $6 I’ve spent in a long time; it gets you free play from noon to midnight. They stamp your hand so you can leave and come back.
Relived my childhood and LOVED it. HUGE thanks to Dylan and the whole staff for being so awesome. If you ever went to arcades as a kid, you have to visit this place.
Nice place brings back old memories
Great selection of games, great selection of draft IPAs, super fun mixed drinks. $10 gets you a long way in terms of gaming
We literally plan vacations to Portland to hang out here. There's a massive selection of Pinball machines from every era (in perfect condition). The arcades also span the decades. Truly nostalgic with arcades like Mario Bros and Donkey Kong with modern classics like Mario Kart and Star Wars. With beverage holders on the machines, 2 bars and vegan food, we stay for hours.
Popped in with the wife to play Galaga, however the night ended on a down note. We ordered corn dogs, and the male bartender told us it was okay to eat them while playing, only for the manager to sweep by and chide us like children. Not crazy about that, and we won't be back.
Great place for a date night out. Good people, great prices. Just over all good vibes
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Everything you can possibly think of going all the way to Space Invaders is here. A bar to boot with a great staff making fantastic drinks. The second floor is all pinball machines! A great way to spend a rainy day or night in Portland.
This place is a good time. Stopped in randomly and they had an all day pass, so I went nuts for a few hours. Really liked it.
The arcade itself is great. The food, however…my partner and I waited 40+ minutes for our order and my chicken sandwich was okay (Cole slaw was hella soggy and that saturated the experience) and my partner enjoyed the corn dogs. I’ve never worked a kitchen before but those items seem like they should take <20 minutes, tops. I just wish that you are able to tip after service bc honestly would have tipped less.
Large selection of pin ball spread throughout. $12 for 6 hours. Has a bar and most machines have drink holders.
Overbearing security shitty management?
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