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9 Best Arcade Bars in Tampa Bay

  • November 16, 2021
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Remember back in the day when the absolute best way to spend a Saturday was hitting up the arcade? Well now that we’re adults we know there’s something even better than that… spending the day at an arcade bar!

Lucky for you, Tampa Bay is full of cool arcade bars where you can grab a drink and relive your youth! Get ready to let out your inner-nerd and head to these awesome arcade bars in Tampa Bay!

9 Best Arcade Bars in Tampa Bay
📸Park and Rec

Park and Rec

Park and Rec is a Tampa Bay staple, and there’s a great reason why! It’s the perfect combination of a bar, arcade, and weekend hang out spot. Play a retro arcade games inside, challenge your friends to a cornhole or giant beer pong tournament outside, or watch the game at the bar!

The Tampa and St. Pete locations are always packed, and the atmosphere is fun and carefree! You’ll definitely work up an appetite after all of those games, so it’s a good thing they have a massive menu. From burgers, to flatbreads, to tacos, they have it all!

Hours & Location

Tuesday 4PM–3AM
Wednesday 4PM–3AM
Thursday 4PM–3AM
Friday 4PM–3AM
Saturday 12PM–3AM
Sunday 12PM–3AM
Monday Closed

📍 290 S Meridian Ave, Tampa, FL 33602

📍100 4th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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📸: Reboot Arcade and Bar

Reboot Arcade and Bar

A hidden gem in Dunedin, Reboot Arcade and Bar is NOT your dad’s old school arcade. This is the only arcade bar in all of Tampa Bay that is exclusively dedicated to modern console gaming.

Come try out Xbox One, PS4, or Nintendo Switch on one of their 16 flat screen TVs. They even have virtual reality games – this is seriously the arcade of the future! If you have an affinity for retro gaming, there are still the arcade classics, like Pinball and Pac Man!

They also have a 14 rotating taps of locally-crafted, artisanal beer and sake, for those who prefer the bar to the arcade! They serve unique Coattails bites on their menu (which also changes). Right now the staples are Ho Chi Mhin Trail-Mix, Are You Pho Real, and the Tsukemono Pickle Jar!

Hours & Location

Tuesday 4PM–3AM
Wednesday 4PM–3AM
Thursday 4PM–3AM
Friday 12PM–3AM
Saturday 12PM–3AM
Sunday 12PM–3AM
Monday 4PM–3AM

📍248 Scotland St, Dunedin, FL 34698

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📸: Right Around the Corner Brewery 

Right Around the Corner Brewery 

If you’re looking to game in a chill and laid back environment, Right Around the Corner Brewery is the spot for you! The walls are lined with every game you know and love from the 80’s and 90’s, as well as Nintendo and darts.

They describe their beer list as “the greatest tap list in the world”, with lots of local selections including their house-made brews! Their food is frozen never fresh, and you can have your after-school favorites like Pizza Rolls, Bagel Bites and White Castle Sliders!

Bring the whole family – RATC is dog friendly and kid friendly until 9pm!

Hours & Location

Tuesday 5–10PM
Wednesday 5–10PM
Thursday 4–10PM
Friday 2PM–12AM
Saturday 12PM–12AM
Sunday 12–10PM
Monday Closed

📍 2244 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712

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📸Lowry Parcade

Lowry Parcade

If Pinball is your game of choice, you have to check out Lowry Parcade! There are 10+ games to choose from at this North Tampa arcade, play your favorite TV show or movie, like South Park or Deadpool.

In addition to your classic arcade games, they have Skee Ball, Air Hockey and Off Road Racing games. They also have a PACKED calendar of events. Stop by for everything from Harry Potter trivia, to VR nights, to nerdy-oke!

They have a lengthy draft menu, as well as bottled beer, wine and seltzers. For $20 you can get 90 tokens, and make an entire night of it!

Hours & Location

Tuesday 5PM–12AM
Wednesday 5PM–12AM
Thursday 5PM–12AM
Friday 5PM–1AM
Saturday 5PM–1AM
Sunday 5PM–12AM
Monday 5PM–12AM

📍 1213 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33604

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📸 The Potion Portal

The Potion Portal

The Potion Portal was voted Tampa Bay’s #1 Favorite Local Geek Spot, so if you are a true geek or a geek at heart this is the spot for you! It’s located

They have vintage and modern arcade games, and even some board games for those of you who are REALLY old school! This is a great place to make some new friends – if there’s a game you want to play but don’t have enough players, add it to the ‘Game Board’ so others can come join you!

They don’t have a kitchen, but allow you to order delivery or bring in something from a nearby restaurant. They’re located in St. Pete right around the corner from Mazzaro’s, so grab some delicious Italian for when you’ve worked up an appetite from all of that gaming!

Hours & Location

Tuesday 4PM–12AM
Wednesday 4PM–12AM
Thursday 1PM–1AM
Friday 1PM–3AM
Saturday 11AM–3AM
Sunday 11AM–12AM
Monday Closed

📍2329 28th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713

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📸 Replay Museum

Replay Museum

Take a stroll through yesteryear at Replay Museum! This arcade has more than just games from past decades, it has history and culture. But don’t worry – this is not a museum where you can look but not touch. All of the games are able to be played!

Remember how devastating it was when you would run out of tokens at the arcade? You don’t have to worry about that at Replay Museum! The games are constantly set to free play, and a full day pass is just $14! Do a ‘late night date night’ on Fridays and Saturdays from 8:30 – 11:30pm, where 2 gamers are just $22!

This is strictly an arcade, there’s no food or drinks served on the premises. BUT there are over 100 games to chose from, so there’s seriously something for everyone!

Hours & Location

Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11AM–7PM
Thursday 11AM–7PM
Friday 11AM–11PM
Saturday 11AM–11PM
Sunday 11AM–7PM
Monday Closed

📍119 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

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📸 Gen X Tavern

Gen X Tavern

Gen X, Gen Z, Millennials it doesn’t matter, you’ll all have a blast at Gen X Tavern in Downtown Tampa! With old school games, a retro design, and menu items that will make you miss the cafeteria, get transported back into the 80s and 90s here!

You can order a grownup Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich (made with a jalapeno raspberry jam), homemade Dunkaroo dip, and Billy Bat’s Fried Raviolis. Try a craft cocktail adorned with rock candy, or a Party Pouch, which is literally an adult Capri Sun!

Once you’ve ordered a throwback meal, it’s time for another serious blast from the past with their games! Challenge someone to Skee Ball, or take a seat in front of the Nintendo!

Hours & Location

Tuesday 11AM–12AM
Wednesday 11AM–12AM
Thursday 11AM–12AM
Friday 11AM–1AM
Saturday 11AM–1AM
Sunday 11AM–10PM
Monday Closed

📍103 E Jackson St, Tampa, FL 33602

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These arcade bars are the perfect way to spend this weekend! Grab your friends and make it a competition, loser buys the next round! Don’t forget to share your pics on social media and tag us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube!

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Morgan Lash

Morgan Lash

Morgan is a writer for UNATION's Stuff to Do in Jacksonville...

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