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We love going to an arcade bar in Tampa Bay! Lucky for you, we never gatekeep our favorite things to do in Tampa Bay.
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!
? Reboot Arcade & 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 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
Monday | 4:00pm- 3:00am
Tuesday | 4:00pm- 3:00am
Wednesday | 4:00pm- 3:00am
Thursday | 4:00pm- 3:00am
Friday | 12:00pm- 3:00am
Saturday | 12:00pm- 3:00am
Sunday | 12:00pm- 3:00am
?248 Scotland St, Dunedin, FL 34698
? 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 80s and 90s, 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 9 pm!
Hours & Location
Monday | 6:00pm- 11:00pm
Tuesday | 6:00pm- 11:00pm
Wednesday | 5:00pm- 11:00pm
Thursday | 5:00pm- 11:00pm
Friday | 2:00pm- 12:00am
Saturday | 12:00pm- 12:00am
Sunday | 12:00pm- 11:00pm
?2244 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712
? 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
Monday | 5:00pm- 12:00am
Tuesday | 5:00pm- 12:00am
Wednesday | 5:00pm- 12:00am
Thursday | 5:00pm- 12:00am
Friday | 5:00pm- 12:00am
Saturday | 5:00pm- 12:00am
Sunday | 1:00pm- 8:00pm
?1213 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33604
? 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
Monday | 4:00pm- 12:00am
Tuesday | 4:00pm- 12:00am
Wednesday | 4:00pm- 12:00am
Thursday | 1:00pm- 1:00am
Friday | 1:00pm- 3:00am
Saturday | 11:00am- 3:00am
Sunday | 11:00am- 12:00am
?2329 28th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713
? 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 – 11:30 pm, 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 choose from, so there’s seriously something for everyone!
Hours & Location
Monday | Closed
Tuesday | Closed
Wednesday | 11:00am- 7:00pm
Thursday | 11:00am- 7:00pm
Friday | 11:00am- 11:00pm
Saturday | 11:00am- 11:00pm
Sunday | 11:00am- 7:00pm
?119 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
? Gen X Tavern
Gen X, Gen Z, Millennials it doesn’t matter, you’ll all have a blast at GenX 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
Monday | 11:00am- 10:00pm
Tuesday | 11:00am- 12:00am
Wednesday | 11:00am- 12:00am
Thursday | 11:00am- 12:00am
Friday | 11:00am- 1:00am
Saturday | 11:00am- 1:00am
Sunday | 11:00am- 10:00pm
?103 E Jackson St, Tampa, FL 33602
Whether that is a refreshing cocktail, a beer, or a dreamy wine - we got the best recommendations for you!
Ready to level up your nightlife? Look no further than Tampa Bay’s raddest arcade bars that blend retro gaming with adulting! Whether you’re a high-score hero or a button-mashing newbie, these pixel-powered playgrounds are here to entertain. Sip, game, repeat – your player two is waiting!
These arcade bars are the perfect way to spend this weekend, but in case you’re looking to do something else for the weekend, check out the best things to do in Tampa Bay weekend guide.
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Morgan is a writer for UNATION's Stuff to Do in Jacksonville
