It's kinda cool that we have a Japanese arcade available in CO. They have an ATM machine but also machines to exchange for quarters. I like that it's quarters because you could bring your own stash or if you don't use all of it, you can save the quarters for next time or use it in the real world. There's a variety of games from fighting to Mario kart to a ton of music beat games. We liked the drum and this one near the bathrooms. Lots of fun games (I just don't know the names). They're very loud and colorful. If you're new, they have tutorials which is nice (also makes gameplay a little longer). Most games are like $1 for 4-5 rounds - except for Mario kart which was kind of a scam. Overall, it's a lot of fun for dates or hangouts or to play something different than pinball machines. I did see a lot of toddlers and it's not a place for toddlers. Most toddlers would ask their parents to play a game but they would get bored or confused and leave after the parent inserted the coins to play said game. Take them to Chuck E. Cheese instead or like Malibu jacks nearby. read more

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This place is awesome! A hidden gem that's been around for several years! I found this doing some internet sleuthing for my partner's birthday...and everyone loved it! The games are well priced. It feels like you actually get to play games and enjoy for the amount you pay. There are so many machines and I gotta say, this place is a lot cleaner than other arcade bars with sticky floors. My favorite part of this establishment is the speciality drinks named after characters (Kirby, etc.). It makes it so fun! I also feel like the drinks are reasonably priced. I thought the servers were nice, but getting drinks took a while. read more

Akihabara Arcade - Bars Near Me - Westminster, Colorado

The problem I've always had with most American arcades is that they are very pinball centric. This place complete defies that, with authentic imported Japanese arcade sets, I feel like I've been transported to south east Asia. The bar, no kids after 9 makes this a fantastic millennial late night hang. Highly recommend. read more

What a cool arcade bar! If you're a huge arcade bar fan like I am, you've been to the standard places in Denver. They all have a similar concept of pinball, shooting games, etc. You know the drill. Akihabara is different because they focus on a lot of games you don't typically find in US arcade bars. They have a lot of Japanese games and none of them cost more than $1 per play! The drink selection is decent. They have most drinks that are standard at bars plus some unique Japanese style drinks like hot sake (very cool). The real drawing factor for me here is that they have cup ramen. What?! So cool to have that at an arcade bar. Service was really good. The bartender made sure to explain everything to me in a very patient manner and was pleasant to make conversation with. They do also host tournaments for games like Tekken, Street Fighter, etc. I was hoping for Super Smash Bros but apparently the TO that organized it before left. Hopefully they make that available soon and you'll be seeing me there very often! read more

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First time there for a quick drink- Lively place with plenty of games and space. Thoroughly Japanese themed with fun and unique drink options. I cannot highlight Francisco enough- fabulous energy, bartender, and game fixer- HE IS A VIBE. Overall excellent first impression, I can't wait to go back! read more

I can't say this place matches the real Akihabara but it tries to - hitting some key components First some great drinks and not over prices. Plus they have Street Fighter 6 and plenty of other games. A must-visit for gamers and drink lovers alike! read more

Akihabara Arcade - Bars Near Me - Westminster, Colorado

A fun vibe. A neon wonderland of Japanese arcade games with great drinks at their bar. They have beer, japanese whiskey, shots, and anime themed cocktails from $6-$8. They also serve instant ramen if you get hungry. Classics such as tekken, street fighter; DDR, and air hockey side by side with new game releases are available to play. They also host tournaments on occasion. Open til midnight, check it out for your next hang out. read more

Akihabara Arcade - Arcade floor - Bars Near Me - Westminster, Colorado

Sweet place, everyone is pretty chill and friendly. This place draws a huge variety of people, and theres games for every type of gamer. I didn't have any food or drinks last time I went but there was a solid selection of drinks and ramen/snacks for sale. It's pretty loud and crowded on tournament days but was fun. read more

One of the best arcade game selections I've seen in the United States. They have a ton of Japanese Candy Cabs that all seem to be in good shape and well serviced. Every single game was working when I went there which is rare nowadays. The vibe is kinda weab'd out but that's fun for you if that's your thing. Lotsa loud e-girls there one of the nights I went, which is either a negative or a positive depending on who you are. Personally doesn't bother me, it's a fun barcade, so people are having fun, that's a good thing. The drinks are good, especially the highballs. The service staff was really nice each time we went up to get drinks even as it got busier. I will keep coming back whenever I come down to this area for sure! read more

I went here with my friends and we had a amazing experience! All of the games are so fun and it just has a nice vibe. read more

Akihabara Arcade - Project Diva Game - Bars Near Me - Westminster, Colorado

My favorite arcade in Denver area. Feels like stepping into a true Japanese arcade, with a solid lineup of fighting games and lively tournament nights. The Marvel vs. Capcom 2 setup isn't an original cabinet and could use a small button fix, but it's still fun to play. Good beer selection, friendly staff, and an energetic atmosphere make it a great place to hang out. read more

Fun experience This arcade and bar was a fun hangout for myself and a bunch of friends. They offer cup of ramen for sale ($5) and beers. You can bring in outside food but all beverages must be purchased there. Most games cost one quarter to play. More popular/bigger games cost $1 (in quarters). They have a change machine that only accepts $1 bills or $5 bills. If you have anything larger you have to got the bartender and get them to break it for you. This place shares a parking lot with several other businesses so plenty of parking. The bartender was not the nicest. She seemed to be in a bad mood. We kept telling her thank you every time we ordered something but she didn't seem to care so we moved on. Besides her attitude, the atmosphere was fun and engaging! Everyone had a blast and we hope to go back soon! read more

Fun place! Lots of Japanese arcade games that would be hard to find elsewhere. A good fix if you're itching for various rhythm games. It was fun trying out their drinks that had anime themed names and boy are they strong drinks! read more

Akihabara Arcade - Bars Near Me - Westminster, Colorado

My favorite bar ever! Plenty of games that are only a quarter to play. Great drinks, great vibes, I go here whenever I get the chance.

Rad. Hidden in this shopping area but with the adjacent brewery and movie theater this spot will see a ton of foot traffic in the upcoming years. Lots of parking directly outside the building as well in the parking lots adjacent. Some current construction but Westminster requests that you pardon their dust for a brighter future. Several drink options and lesser food variety. The menu rotates but as more people visit I'm sure they'll flesh that out more. The primary attraction includes the arcade and this spot delivers on that. Sure it's not 1 up or Portland's Ground Kontrol but they have the niche games you want! It's less crowded, the games work, aren't "under repair" , and the staff is friendly. A great pace to meet friends for a birthday or just grab a quiet beer mid day and play Metal Slug. read more

Akihabara Arcade - Nice! - Bars Near Me - Westminster, Colorado

Man.. I really want to like this place. Last night was my second time there and it was a blood bath to say the least. There was a handful of tournaments happening which my husband and a few friends entered in. The organization of these tournaments was absolutely atrocious. Every admin in charge of this event had no idea what they were doing, what time things were starting and how to handle literally anything about it. They had megaphones which you could not understand a damn thing through even if you were right there, people were being disqualified just for not hearing their name right. One of the female admins was literally yelling at people disrespectfully right in front of her through the damn megaphone. The entire venue was shoulder to shoulder the entire time and I had to essentially mosh to just see my husband play his rounds. Half of the TVs that are meant for streaming the fights were not on/working, and some shit that made absolutely no sense to me was the giant screen they had up on the stage where they could have very clearly displayed guidance or names being called. This could have been organized a million times better and it was wildly disappointing. Only go to this arcade if nothing is happening that demands any sense of organization because you will be disappointed. We were there for 6 hours last night just waiting for one persons rounds to finish. The only good thing about this place is the drinks and the cabinets (even though trying to access any of the cabinets last night was a joke). "Stay Fresh"- do better. read more

The boys and I have been coming to Colorado yearly around Spring- Summer time since 2017 (2020 was the only year we couldn't go) This year (2022) the trip started off with weird energy due to mercury being in retrograde. Our Tesla that we rented needed a charge badly so we found some random charging station and needed to pass some time. We looked around and Akihabara was there. It was like a sign from up above. As soon as you enter you can feel the good vibes. The staff is really friendly and down to earth. Really attentive to whatever you need and are really fun and easy to talk to. The game selection! Can we talk about the game selection?? Third Strike, House of the Dead 2, Dead or Alive 2, Street Fighter 2, MK3.. they have so much variety. Fighting games, beat em ups, cabinet shooters. This place is the definition of "time flies when you're having fun" The sake they have on tap had me so confident that I was beating games and DM'ing my hs crushes on Insta. 10/10, 5/5 stars, top 2 and it ain't 2! This is my favorite place in Colorado and I will be coming here every time I visit. read more

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An arcade with plenty of cabinets and quarter-operated games. Many options to choose from, ranging from new and modern games, to vintage games from the 90s, to things like DDR and Taiko drumming. The crowd was all male 20-30 somethings when my friends and I arrived on a Friday night. The bartender seemed to be the only person working, but he was kind. The hygiene of the one bathroom was questionable, with an empty soap dispenser and litter all over the floor. There doesn't seem to be much else going on here aside from the bar, sort of an odd energy here overall. It's a good time with friends and rolls of quarters but I probably wouldn't come here alone. read more

Akihabara Arcade - Taiko drum game - Bars Near Me - Westminster, Colorado

Super fun Japanese arcade. Awesome selection of games, entertaining crowd, and it has a full bar!

This place is a blast! So many unique Japanese games you won't find at other arcades. The price per game is good too. Everyone seemed to be having a great time. Staff was friendly and attentive. We will definitely return when in town. read more

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It's not just another arcade bar. It's a arcade bar that has games from Japan. Which is really cool. Been there twice and it's always busy. Good selection of games and good selection of drinks. It's a great place to just hang out. Will definitely recommend. Cheers! read more

This is a really fun place to hang with friends or to have a fun date night. They have a bar with specialty cocktails they've created, three different sparking sakes on tap made by local brewery Colorado Sake Co, and yummy Japanese beers. The arcade has a lot of fun Japanese games including a few new favorites, (thanks to Akihabara) Cho Chabudai Gaeshi - flip the table, Taiko no Tatsujin - a rhythm game where players simulate playing a taiko drum, and Maimai - another rhythmic game where the players interact with objects and buttons on a touch screen. Some of the Japanese games can be tricky to navigate because they are in Japanese, but that's kind of the fun of it. Though it would be nice to have some instructions in English for us non-Japanese speakers. They have a DDR machine, and many of our favorite classics such as The Simpsons, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. They have racers, shooter games, and a room full of 2-player classics. All the games take quarters, and they have a change machine in the back for exchanging bills for quarters. Go check out Akihabara and support your community's local small business! You won't be disappointed! read more

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It was clean. Not a place I would visit more than once since it seems to be very anime themed, which isn't something I'm huge on.

Perfect little bar and arcade with awesome Japanese cabinets! It's small but even on a Friday there's room to mingle freely and have room to move around. The decorations are anime themed and it makes sense. It's a Japanese themed place. You can get ramen, it's just in the cup - but still. They have Ramune too and some other little snacks. The cabinet games are twenty five cents, the rhythm games are fifty, and I forget what the Nintendo stuff was. All priced perfectly. I'll be back for sure - and you should come too. read more

Akihabara Arcade - The gaming arena! - Bars Near Me - Westminster, Colorado

It's been a while since I've been able to go back to Japan (thank you C19), and I've always hoped to find an arcade bar that reminded me of the sounds of the pachinko / arcades when walking around little "towns" in Tokyo near the train stations. I've also been craving a decent high ball, some shochu, and good japanese beer not named Kirin or Sapporo (I'll even take Yebisu at this point!). I didn't know what the deal with the place was, I sort of pegged it as a weeb hangout, and instead would just enjoy the beers and pizza at Kokopelli next door, until my sister was in town and really wanted to play some Dance Dance Revolution and saw this place had it. We decided to check it out and it only disappointed in a few ways. Otherwise, decent drinks (a little pricey), great beer, sake, and mixed drink options, but the weeb-ness was on max display. Its a bar / arcade cosplaying / otaku'ing a Japanese arcade. And you know what? Once you come to terms with that, that it's less cultural appropriation and more just fanning out to Japanese culture, it's not that bad. The game prices weren't terrible, the crowd was friendly and kept to themselves on various games. It was loud, it was dark, it brought me back to Japan, just for an hour or so ;) read more

Came for DDR, was a bit disappointed to only find one cabinet but shoulda looked beforehand lol. Was easily able to trade off with others while we played other rhythm games and claw machines! Do wish they had more rhythm games but it's a dope little arcade if you're up that way. Will be back read more

Akihabara Arcade - Bars Near Me - Westminster, Colorado

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Admittedly was pretty excited to check out this unique establishment that stands out from its strip mall counterparts. Venue and clientele were great, but the staff were unexpectedly the most disappointing part of the the visit. I assumed the poor customer service was a fluke confined to only me, but after leaving I learned three of my friends also received the same passively aggressive service. Recommendation to management: swap out your bartenders for new staff that understand the importance and value of basic and reliable customer service. read more

The game selection was awesome. I'm really glad I found this place. Will definitely make many return visits

What a great idea Brandon had to open a Japanese themed, nerdy heaven, fast paced, booze loving social club. It's literally every adult child's dream. Anime literally is spot on and spotted everywhere. The restrooms are sooo squeaky clean and very cute, small and comfortable. It is a mighty privilege having bath and body works in the girls restroom so I'm praying no one else will ruin that for us ladies. Anyways the big hall is filled with thousands of games to play from old, classic to basic and challenging computer gaming systems and Nintendo. Main brands like Namco is an example. The owner himself even plans out special occasions and get togethers for his game show nights. Definitely going places. read more

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Do you ever find yourself really wanting to go to an arcade but NOT Dave and Busters? No, just me? Okay. Well then I'll just write this review for myself! I loved this place! The games! The lights! The sounds! It was the perfect escape for hubs and I on several occasions - from family visiting to friends looking to kill some time after Koko. The vibe is different depending on the night. We've been in on relatively slow days and busy-ish nights. But it's always good service. Just wish they're start brewing Anime IPA with Koko again! read more

Alright, I've never been to an adult arcade but much less an adult Japanese one so I had no idea what to expect. Coincidentally enough, my husband and I were planning our honeymoon to Japan when a friend of ours invited us here so we HAD to go. It's located in a random strip mall, like one I would never think a Japanese arcade would be in. They have tons of drink options including mixed drinks, craft beer and energy drinks (this just made me giggle) plus some food options. This is definitely a sausage fest so if you're looking for a man, come here. Games are $.25 a play which can give you entertainment for a long time if you're a baller with your budget. They have a change machine or you can bring your own quarters. I just wish they have DDR because I wore my comfortable boots and was ready to boogie. All in all, a fun night when you're looking for something different! read more

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This place was sweet. Been meaning to go for a while. All the games I played had working controls, which is really hard for a lot of arcades to pull off. Friendly staff. Chill vibes. Great selection of different games/genres. Awesome. read more

This place was the magical end to a glorious day of stormy weather, a lovely movie, and great company. We stumbled upon it completely by accident and my friend immediately lit up like a Christmas tree. Apparently he collected Japanese video games as a child so he quickly got lost in a fevered delirium of nostalgia. I was pretty pumped, too, because I, ahem, have a bit of a gaming... compulsion? Despite my comfort and love for video games, I still constantly feel out of place at arcades being not-a-dude. It only took a few moments for me to ease in to this place. A comforting mix of gamers and employees helped break up the usual "white guy" atmosphere. There's a good range of game types at reasonable prices. Some are a little hard to figure out because the instructions are all in Japanese. Maybe some English signage would help with that. Or I should have just sucked up my social anxiety and asked someone working there. A great place to play some of the classics or discover games you've never heard of before. I'm glad I don't live closer otherwise this place would be getting most of my paycheck. read more

This place was so fun! All the games were in really good condition and were fairly priced!! The mixed drinks were all themed and super cheap. Everyone was so nice and respectful and I'll definitely be going back soon! read more

It's a cool place but the bar service is a joke the bartenders are slow and only focus on one part of the bar honestly they need better bartenders read more

A no frills arcade with Japanese style game cabinets. Unfinished concrete floors, white ceiling, sparse decor. It's loud. Games are mostly arcade fighters. Beer selection is good. They have Japanese imports for about $8-$12. read more

Nice range of different arcade games a lot being Co op. They have dance dance and some dj game. Only one shooter that being house of the dead 2. The drinks are decently priced for a bar arcade. There are little tables next to every arcade and you are allowed to bring your drink which is neat. They also have stations with consoles there like the Snes classic and nes classic. The music can be a little overwhelming but it's still fun. read more

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Not a bad time here, this is a little different than a normal bar cade, more focused on tournaments and the Akihabara experience. I enjoyed the beer options here and played a lot of the games. The other bonus is that it's right next door to Kokopelli beer co read more

This Japanese inspired arcade is the place to be if you ever found yourself as a kid poppin quarters in your local arcade's street fighter or metal slug cabinets. That feeling of nostalgia paired with the great beer selection available, not to mention a very friendly staff, made for the great environment that the arcade provides. Also, they hold street fighter tournaments on Thursdays and those can get quite "hype", however, that is just the scene im looking for. read more

Decided to up my review to 4 stars because they have reassessed their drink prices and have some much more affordable selections. Had a blast here on the last stop of a birthday party bus bar tour. Yay! read more