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Arcade MTL

4.5 (27 reviews)
InexpensiveBars, Arcades
Closed 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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Very loud
Good for groups
Happy hour specials

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Anthony B.

Arcades are a dying breed and this spot is an oasis that somehow is keeping it them alive and well. There's a plethora of well maintained games in here from classic arcade cabinets to retro consoles on big screens and projectors. And a bar! NOTE: This place has and continues to be cash only. Major downside in my opinion. I rarely carry enough cash on me these days. To get in, you pay $8 at the door. A great deal - You get unlimited play on everything and all games. No need for quarters! Want to beat a game you've never had enough quarters for? Go for it! (Be kind of course if it's crowded haha) unlimited retries feels like cheating but it can be so fun for the elusive games you've never done before. They actually update their selection a bit over time. At some point in the last year they added Crazy Taxi!! Right now off the top of my head they have Ms Pacman, Galaga, MissleCommand/Centipede combo, Marvel vs Capcom 2, The Simpsons, Terminator 2, Punch Out, Donkey Kong, Super Off-road, and 3-4 other classic original cabinets I can't remember. Plus, they have 2 MAME cabinets loaded with dozens of on demand emulated games and several classic SNES and N64 consoles with a selection of games for each and 4 player controllers!!! The bar is funny as hell. They of course have some on tap beers, including the local Pixel beer game-related beer on rotation, but also a selection of video game themed cocktails and shots! The only critiques I have here are that it's a bit expensive for the beers and it's cash only which always leaves me not able to spend as much as I want. However, if you're on a date or with friends, the Final Fantasy 6 shot deal looks awesome! It's 6 shots of potions, phoenix downs, and ethers for $20 CAD. It looks awesome and is just too cute, so the premium is all good. Highly recommend this spot. We have to keep the arcades alive! Open despite COVID! Acrylic dividers between arcade machines, great! Gotta wear a mask at all times as far as I know, which wasn't as uncomfortable as you'd think. Of course, gotta remove it temporarily to take a sip but everyone was being very mindful of the rules and keeping their masks on. Also someone goes around and cleans the machines whenever someone steps away regularly!

Warp Zone shooters
Shaji K.

Sunday afternoon, and not many people inside this retro gaming location. Moderate sized interior lined with arcade machine, consoles, and a large bar in the middle. A cover charge of $7 to get in, which isn't so bad considering the selection here. Really like the console game area, where you can play games on the NES, SNES, Dreamcast, PS4, and on. As for drinks, beers range from $6-8 on draft and cocktails from $9 and up. I would say to skip the shooter specials as they don't have much alcohol in them. On the plus side, there is free popcorn to go with those drinks. Only one person working the place in the afternoon - which was more than enough considering the lack of crowd. An excellent stop for people trying to whittle away their afternoon.

Final Fantasy Shooters
Kojo A.

We were on holiday, wandering aimlessly, and happened upon Arcade MTL. It turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. Arcade MTL is an arcade primarily filled with retro games, though they do have a PS4 and an N64 console as well. For the arcade games, think of a lot of your faves like: Street Fighter, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dr. Mario, etc. Their selection for N64 is extensive too. The logistics are pretty simple. Pay a small cover, (something around $7), and you can play any games you'd like. If you want to use the consoles, you'll have to leave a piece of ID in exchange for a controller. And if you get a little peckish, don't fret. They keep complementary popcorn flowing endlessly. On top of the games, there is a bar. We tried their Final Fantasy Shooters, which is 2 groups of 3 shots. The red one obviously represents a health potion, the blue is magic power or mana, and the yellow one is... take your own guess. Anyway, this was cool, but much more of a gimmick than actual shots. No one is getting buzzed off of these. My one piece of advise is to come early in the evening or in the afternoon. It's a great experience when you can just hop to whatever game you want, or just wait five minutes for the one that's calling you. Things get less entertaining when the place is busy and you really have to wait. If you want a taste of nostalgia with some friends, drop by Arcade MTL for a great time!

Kartik G.

Wanted to play arcade games in Montreal and I found this one. It's inexpensive in a way you just pay $7 and play any games in their place. They have arcade games as well as ps4, Nintendo's. It's a good nostalgia for those 90s kids. They offer beers and some specialized drinks. A good place to hang out with your friends and play those classic games. If I want to say something bad, they don't have any ping pong tables. Would definitely go to this place once I am back to Montreal.

Chrissy V.

This place is so fun! I came here with 3 friends and we had such a fun night of playing games! It does get very crowded which means you have to stand by and wait for a game to open, but if you're there to relax and have fun, then it's no problem. There is a cover fee to enter, but once you are in, you are able to stay for the rest of the night! I'd be happy to come back!

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Lots of fun games to choose from. $8 to get in, games are unlimited! Cash only. (Donkey Kong cocktail tasted like OJ.)

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Free arcades pre 5pm on a Sunday - happy days!! Good beer too & good host definitely coming back here again

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What I love the most is the fact they have all the older gaming consoles available to play as well like Nintendo 64, Gamecube, and SNES.

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Laval

So this was my first outing since I've come out of surgery and I was super excited because I love…read morearcades! This particular arcade is a "sister arcade" to the orginal amusement 2000 located on st. Cath one of the only arcades in Montreal. Both arcades are game focused and have no rewards system or tickets or anything like other arcades in the states or Toronto had so for me personally makes them a little bit less appealing but I take what I can get. I'm terms of size the location is not very big so often you'll be waiting to use a pinball machine or one of the racing games but the basketball game seems to be the most crowded. On a Friday night there were lots and I mean lots of high school aged kids pouring in and out of the place so keep that in mind if you're not a fan of having a lot of people in one spot In terms of actual game options there aren't to many on one side there's a line of pinball machines followed by 3 shooting type games and 4 basketball machines and on the other side there was a line of racing games followed by boxing machines. To me that isn't the most exciting options or diversity but again it's something. This arcade is a great way to kill an hour but it's not something you can spend a bunch of time with. With 20$ you can buy 80 tokens and it's more then enough for 2 people to play with try it out for yourself and enjoy bringing out the kid in you !

Great experience, wonderful array of pinball machines…read more Correctly priced. Very popular.

Funtropolis - Bumper cars

Funtropolis

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Since it was pretty rainy the days we visited Montreal, we took the niece to one of her favorite…read morespots: Funtropolis! Was it "trop fun?" Definitely for the niece. For HOURS, and I mean it, HOURS of fun and distraction for the kids, they basically run around in various areas: multiple level maze, shooting area, laser area, bumper cars, and arcade. The only areas that are extra costs are the bumper cars (which needed an extra ticket) and the arcade (which needed tokens). Since the niece was a certain age, the bumper car ticket was free, but only 1 ride. Before entering, you do put away all your jackets and shoes, so make sure you do wear some comfy socks that you know can get dirty. The bumper cars was about a song length in duration (~3-4 minutes). The bumper cars basically spin around every minute to shuffle folks. Then there are two levers to move the car, one to spin and the other to go forward and back. The niece is 6 and she easily figured out the controllers by herself. You also must be at least 5 for this activity. We didn't get to go into the laser area but we did step into one area where you can kind of do a whack-a-mole type of activity where there are 6 stations for each person to tap on squares on the wall that light up. The shooting area is more like foam balls and think American Gladiators where they have stations where you can put in a foam ball and shoot people on the floor. There are several arcade like machines with shooting games, rides, etc. Nothing too big or time consuming but definitely can keep kids wanting to keep spending money. Try to divert them to the active games. The multi-floor maze was where we spent most of our time. There are obstacles, zip lines, slides, trampolines, etc. Now the trampolines are small and there is a sign that says only 1 person at a time....some kids and even adults do not read this sign. The niece kind of told one adult that only 1 person can go in and he rolled her eyes at her. Wow. Some people don't know about safety. Now let's talk about safety. There's really no one regulating the areas. So it's trust your child to make sure they're safe. Yes a lot of the areas are padded. But it was pretty much....go at your own risk. I saw many kids sniffling, coughing, etc. I just wore my mask the whole time and just sanitized the heck out of my hands as I cannot get sick! Overall, if you're a kid, it's super fun. I chased the niece all over the place. I was sweating up a storm. I did it for a fraction of the time she was running around. Also if you're wanting your kids to be tuckered out, this is the place. On our way home, she was just quiet. Yeah, it tired her out that much. Super fun, but wish they had more cleaning staff or ensuring areas are safe to go into. I wish they had people manning the trampolines and ensuring folks only stay in for a certain amount of time. I know the niece ended up jumping for more than necessary and there ended up a line behind her so we had to ask her to move on so others could go. Either way, good fun time. A little screaming sensory overload. It definitely will give you an idea if you want kids of not lol!

My 9 year old was invited to a birthday party at the Funtropolis on Saturday…read more The policy is all children must be accompanied by at least one adult, and someone cannot exit and re-enter. Party package is $270 + tax for 8 children and 2 adults, with possibility of paying for additional guests. Tables are reserved for 3 1/2 hours. For people wanting to host a fun birthday event, it is well worth it, if you can afford. Party groups are held on the mezzanine floor with lots of seating available. Although they sell basic snacks, food and non-alcoholic drinks are allowed to be brought in from outside. The place is huge with lots of different activities, including giant spider web, slides, bumper cars and 4D 5 minute movies that will keep kids of all ages occupied for hours and hours. Bumber cars (one-time ride) is included in the birthday package, and could also be purchased separately. Bumper car rides are $4 + tax each ride, or $12 + tax for 4 rides. It can be somewhat noisy, with all the screaming of excitement, and a good way to burn all that energy. The place, including the washroom, looks reasonably clean, but too crowded, in my opinion. The number of people should have been limited. This is a perfect breeding place to catch an infection. While the entrance was rigidly monitored, exit was a different story, as any adult(s) can leave with a child.

Arcade MTL - bars - Updated May 2026

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