I/O Arcade Bar in Madison is a neon-lit haven for grown-up gamers—with an extensive, well-maintained lineup of arcade and pinball machines that feel like they’ve just been waxed. The pinball variety alone is worth the trip—from vintage classics to modern premiums, there’s a perfect table for every pinball junkie. Add in a creative drink menu, board-game nook, and retro-cool atmosphere, and you’ve got the ideal spot for friends to compete, reminisce, or unwind—just be prepared for the weekend buzz.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Mary Peska
Our favorite barcade in Dane County! A little weak on food options, but that's understandable because of all the expensive games risking drink spills is enough. They have really fun event nights, Drag Bingo wad our favorite this year!
Steve Shoyer
I went to I/O to play pinball. They have a great selection of games, all in excellent condition. Good time!
tony tyre
Easy to deal with
Al eksel
Cool games, horrible service. Been there on a few occasions and each experience at the bar was not pleasant. The bar staff have no sense of urgency. It’s as if they operate in slow motion. They’re either looking at absolutely nothing or chatting away with individuals who’ve already been served.
Alex Lorenz
Always fun! Tons of fun games and good drinks. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Making 4 stars because the last time I went we had issues with machines not accepting or eating our quarters.
Jack Snedegar
Madison is very lucky to have an arcade bar this robust. As any arcade should, i/o has the classics like pac-man, q-bert, street fighter 2, etc. But the bar shines in their selection of new games. They have a number of very fun NEW arcade games like Nidhogg, Perfect Pour, Enter The Gungeon, and new high-tech pinball machines. They also have board games and a Switch for patrons to use. Super fun place!
Nathan Gamble
Great vibe, good drinks, and a ton of retro, classic, and new games!
Samantha Lesko
So much retro fun!
J Riviere
So much fun! Always love the themed drink specials with their amazing artwork. Today's were Darkwing Duck! Plenty to do even if busy and loved the TV viewing choices.
Great games, very easy to exchange and play, the machines run with quarter but some with 2 or 4 coins.
Alexandra Wilburn
I've been here 2 times and will definitely be back . They had a good mix of old school and new school games and a good combo of different types of games in general. They have hemp bevies for anyone cali sobur like myself. They have board games and tables too which is fun!
Christina F
Throwback to being a kid complete with change machines for a pocketful of quarters. Added bonuses great drink menu!
Tony Moisan
If you’re looking for beer and some classic video game this is your place. Good parking classic games are still a quarter.
Eden Harding
Fun place, awesome staff, fun games, LOVE KAROKE and the food options taste good.
I/O Arcade Bar in Madison is a neon-lit haven for grown-up gamers—with an extensive, well-maintained lineup of arcade and pinball machines that feel like they’ve just been waxed. The pinball variety alone is worth the trip—from vintage classics to modern premiums, there’s a perfect table for every pinball junkie. Add in a creative drink menu, board-game nook, and retro-cool atmosphere, and you’ve got the ideal spot for friends to compete, reminisce, or unwind—just be prepared for the weekend buzz.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Our favorite barcade in Dane County! A little weak on food options, but that's understandable because of all the expensive games risking drink spills is enough. They have really fun event nights, Drag Bingo wad our favorite this year!
I went to I/O to play pinball. They have a great selection of games, all in excellent condition. Good time!
Easy to deal with
Cool games, horrible service. Been there on a few occasions and each experience at the bar was not pleasant. The bar staff have no sense of urgency. It’s as if they operate in slow motion. They’re either looking at absolutely nothing or chatting away with individuals who’ve already been served.
Always fun! Tons of fun games and good drinks. The staff are always friendly and helpful. Making 4 stars because the last time I went we had issues with machines not accepting or eating our quarters.
Madison is very lucky to have an arcade bar this robust. As any arcade should, i/o has the classics like pac-man, q-bert, street fighter 2, etc. But the bar shines in their selection of new games. They have a number of very fun NEW arcade games like Nidhogg, Perfect Pour, Enter The Gungeon, and new high-tech pinball machines. They also have board games and a Switch for patrons to use. Super fun place!
Great vibe, good drinks, and a ton of retro, classic, and new games!
So much retro fun!
So much fun! Always love the themed drink specials with their amazing artwork. Today's were Darkwing Duck!
Plenty to do even if busy and loved the TV viewing choices.
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Great games, very easy to exchange and play, the machines run with quarter but some with 2 or 4 coins.
I've been here 2 times and will definitely be back . They had a good mix of old school and new school games and a good combo of different types of games in general. They have hemp bevies for anyone cali sobur like myself. They have board games and tables too which is fun!
Throwback to being a kid complete with change machines for a pocketful of quarters.
Added bonuses great drink menu!
If you’re looking for beer and some classic video game this is your place. Good parking classic games are still a quarter.
Fun place, awesome staff, fun games, LOVE KAROKE and the food options taste good.
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