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    Cobra Arcade Bar

    4.0 (791 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Arcades
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    The image shows a bar area with various bottles of alcohol on display, illuminated by colorful lighting. The ceiling features large, circular orange and reflective blue lights, creating a vibrant atmosphere. In the background, arcade machines and wall art are visible, indicating an entertainment-focused venue.
    Brandy C.

    Pretty cute vibe and friendly staff. Delicious and reasonably priced cocktails. It gives more of a club vibe than arcade bar. LOVED the music as well (I'm into EDM - mostly various house music genres and techno and the nights I went had a lot of this).

    Outside building art - The image shows an outdoor seating area adjacent to a building with a brick wall decorated by a large black-and-white mural of a woman's face. There are high tables with wooden stools placed along the wall. Pink string lights are hung above the seating area, and a trash bin is visible on the right side. The setting appears to be part of a commercial establishment, possibly a bar or cafe, with urban surroundings including tall buildings in the background.
    Susan K.

    Cool little video game arcade and pinball spot that serves alcohol, why not? Place isn't luxurious or nothing fancy but this place reminds me of Melrose in California with their cool graffiti art design but this place doesn't really have much room or seated areas. Parking is horrible here so check out this place on the weekdays or non peak hours.

    An arcade racing game machine with a colorful graphic exterior depicting a race car and track scene. The machine has a screen displaying a pixelated racing game with a 'GAME OVER' message. It includes a steering wheel and control panel, situated in a dimly lit arcade environment.
    Jana P.

    An absolute neat bar to go to. We stumbled upon it while walking around downtown and I'm glad we did. The staff wasn't pushy and we were able to enjoy games (which they have some fun ones that operate well). The music and overall vibes were good. If you're looking for a unique place to have a few drinks and play some games rather than a regular bar than I recommend taking a visit to here!

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    Valerie C.

    why is hi score happy hour gone smh.... got it 2 weeks ago.... fly high Anyways Cobra is still fun, plenty of diverse games to play (I still miss Terminator but love DDR and ninja turtles) and the workers were nice and gave us extra tokens when we ran out. good music after 9pm depending on who is DJ-ing (DJ Javin you have my full support)

    Arcade games - A row of vintage arcade game machines, including Street Fighter, are positioned against a wall in a dimly lit arcade bar. The machines have colorful screens and controls, with some featuring artwork and branding. The environment includes wall decorations with playful designs and lighting that emphasizes the gaming area. The arcade setup suggests a lively, entertainment-focused space for gaming enthusiasts.
    Kimi S.

    Cool spot to come early and start a night out. Hang out, play retro video games, party shot specials. We got there early enough on a a Friday before the crowd came in so it was spacious, cool and chill. First time I've been there. I usually pass by at some point in the night and the crowd is crazy, line wraps around the building, so never stopped by. I'd come back.

    Kelvin E.

    Didn't spend a lot of this in this bar because it was pretty dead on a week day. I think it gets packed on the weekends. Looks pretty fun though.

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    I swear the BIGGGGF guy is so sad good luck calling it a gg at 35 L for that guy I feel bad bro is never gonna see his kids grow past 6

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    Tried to go to cobra...... took me second to find my ID and they wouldn't let me in... horrible security and service.

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    Love this place and i love jackie great games and drinks music us good but jackie is better

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    9 months ago

    10/10 really enjoyed going there, great games for very reasonable prices! Will be back for sure!

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    Don't get shot. Place opened originally with the gamer in mind and was gamer friendly. Now it's just a spectacle, an Antro.

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    Great happy hour with good music and free tokens for old school games. Good beers on tap and friendly staff

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    Ask the Community - Cobra Arcade Bar

    I have a bunch of tokens from the Tucson location. Am I able to use them here at the Phoenix location?

    I don't see why not. You should call ahead and ask them that way you don't take a bunch of tokens and have to carry them around.

    Does this place have food?

    No they don't. However you'll see food trucks near by and some other bars next door and on the block that serves fantastic food!

    Is it pretty easy to socialize and meet people? What is the age range?

    Not really, this place is constantly packed like a sardine can. Loud, nightclub style. Age range is 21-25ish.

    21+ or 18+?

    21 +

    Is this place still open? I heard it was closing down.

    As of 7/19 they are still open have not heard they are closing

    If we were to come out on a Saturday afternoon to check out all your vintage games are we able to bring our 10 yr old son? We'd love to show him the games we liked as kids!?

    I'm pretty sure you can as long as your son stays with you as they so sell alcohol there. My friend brought her kids BEFORE 6p. They also have events where they bring the video games outside. Check their facebook page for all events!

    I'm new to the Tempe/Phoenix area. Is this place good for Adult birthdays? Do I need to make a reservation?

    Hi Erin! Our spot was made for adult birthdays! We don't take reservations, it's first come first serve. We have an area with tables to make a home base for your group.… Read more

    How much does it cost to rent for birthday party/private event, before 4pm (opening hours)?

    Hi Sam, Thank you for your interest in Cobra Arcade Bar. The minimum spend requirement to host an event prior to normal operating hours is $750 in drink and game play before tax and gratuity. Our event team is available to assist you with further… Read more

    Is the token machine cash only?

    Yes

    What's the name of the taco truck you guys have outside? Do they have their own location? Those tacos were bomb!

    The taco stand outside is Baja Roots. They don't have their own location but they are at Cobra several days a week every week. You can follow them on Instagram @bajarootsaz we LOVE them!

    Is there a cover on the weekends?

    Nope! Usually a long line, but it can move quick! Also, you have to purchase game tokens to play any of the games, but they have token machines 💁🏽

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    Review Highlights - Cobra Arcade Bar

    Cobra Bar is a really fun place to go with friends, just hang out, have a beer and/or play some old school games.

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    Oh man. Hand me my white tube socks and my cut-off Def Leppard t-shirt because we're off to play…read moresome pinball!! Man, this really brought me back. Conveniently located right off Grand Ave (US 60) in a little strip mall right in the heart of Surprise. Tons of ample parking for you and some of your closest friends! We were greeted immediately when we walked in. Contrary to what a few of the other reviews have said, you do ** NOT ** need to bring quarters with you. Obviously, you can. But it's not necessary. The nice gentleman running the place today gladly took our $20 bill and give us a few $5 bills back. From there, you can go to their change machine in the back, chuck in your $1 bills or $5 bills and it'll spit out quarters at you. Once you've got your pockets full of quarters, head over to one of the many machines and be prepared to be entertained! It's $1 per game. I know, but this ain't 1984 anymore so a dollar per game checks out. We blew through our $20 in a hair over an hour. It is incredibly clean inside! The machines functioned with no issues at all and I can't stress enough about how clean the machines (and everything) was here at Player 1! If you want to partake in some soda or alcohol, they can serve you up some refreshments while you've got your hands full with a pinball machine. Super fun way to spend a hot summertime afternoon here in Arizona. We will DEFINITELY be back. Such a cool place. Can't recall the last time I saw this many pinball machines lined up in a row. I think I was listening to Van Halen on cassette on my boom box. Highly recommended, friends! Go check them out!

    One dollar a game.......forget it! The games suck and the place is dirty and run down. staff is…read morerude. i wont be back.

    Starfighters Arcade - Wall to wall pinball action!

    Starfighters Arcade

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    When visiting my parents who are snowbirds, we looked into visiting an arcade in the area. I'm a…read morebig killer queen fan, the 5 vs 5 game, and we looked up on the official site the locations that had it in the Phoenix area. This place did not show up, but it was the closest so we decided to go here. We walk in the door and killer queen is standing right in front of us. This is the best arcade in the Phoenix metropolitan area and it's not particularly close. This has everything from new pinball with QR codes and sign in rewards and tournaments, to old-school pinball, and really obscure cabinets. We saw them multiplayer arcade games, like Simpsons and ninja Turtles and area 51. They have rare games like the Batman arcade game to super monkey ball with the banana joystick. Having a full room for dance dance revolution with chairs so that a group could go and experience it together ensure each other on is high level arcade experience. Plus the idea of that once you get in with the admission fee, you get to play as much as you want on anything you want is incredible. Folks may not realize that a lot of pinball games these days are a dollar to two dollars per play. If you're bringing in anyone that isn't accustomed to it, will you make back the admission fee back by just a couple of pinball cabinets. And then, if you wanna leave get lunch, or leave and go to a brewery, you can come back with the same wristband on it and they let you back in. Same thing goes if you're with a group of kids and you want to go to Dairy Queen or something, you can go right back in and keep playing. I brought two college age kids here, and of course a lot of these games they haven't played before, but I didn't need to keep a pocket full of quarters, I could just let them roam and we met up periodically to play some group games together. They loved it. They got to be kids again. Why is the five stars are not just a simple four stars is that the little things also matter or like concessions. Bottled water is a dollar. The vintage and playful toy decor is super fun. There's free parking. I don't think every arcade these days needs to be a bar arcade where you get 60% bar and 40% arcade. I like places like this a lot more where the games of the focus the fund is the focus, and then if you want to do your adult things you can do those offsite. I fully recommend this place to any grandparents in the area and you gotta bring some grandkids to do something or burn a few hours. And if you're in town for a ball game or something like that in the area, consider going here as a fun change up, especially when it's scorching hot outside.

    Visiting from New York. Love to visit pinball arcades while traveling and was pleasently surprised…read moreto find one of the best pinball arcades I have ever visited. Selection is enormous and machines are in great condition. Highly recommend.

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    So there we were, headed to Castles N' Coasters a wholesome amusement park in the desert... a place…read morefor families, laughter, and apparently, poor decision-making. Now my buddy this man reaches into his pocket and pulls out what I can only describe as a historical artifact. I'm talking a doobie so big it looked like Bob Marley himself rolled it during a greatest hits tour. I said, "Absolutely not. I am a grown man. I got responsibilities. I got a mortgage. I got snacks at home I haven't even finished yet." That didn't matter. Next thing I know, windows are up, car turns into a Dutch oven of bad decisions, and now I'm just along for the ride literally and spiritually. Somewhere between "this is a bad idea" and "why is everything funny," I lost control of the evening. We pull into the park around that magical time you know, that in-between hour... not quite day, not quite night... like God dimmed the lights and said, "Alright boys, let's see what happens." The whole place is glowing neon lights, arcade buzz, roller coasters rattling in the distance. Felt like walking into a carnival dream... or maybe a fever dream. Jury's still out. Now here's the thing about this place it's been around since the late '70s, sitting right there in Phoenix like a desert time capsule of fun. You got four roller coasters, including the Desert Storm, which sounds fun until you're on it reconsidering every life choice that led you there. Then there's the Patriot wooden, loud, and about as gentle as a bar fight. And somehow... SOMEHOW... we thought tequila beforehand was a good idea. So now we're buzzed, slightly baked against our will, and wandering this park like three philosophers who lost their notes. We're laughing at everything. Nothing's funny but everything's hilarious. A trash can? Comedy gold. A churro? Best thing I've ever eaten in my life. A child running past me? I'm emotionally invested in his journey. But I'll give credit where it's due the park itself? Clean. Staff's friendly. Nobody's judging three grown men giggling like idiots. It's got that old-school charm too arcades, mini golf, rides, the whole deal. You can bring a family here... or whatever version of a situation we were. Now the rides... oh, the rides. Let me tell you something nothing will make you rediscover fear like being slightly out of your mind on a roller coaster you thought you could handle. I got scared... not once... not twice... but a few times. The kind of scared where you start making promises to God you don't intend to keep. "I'll be a better man if I survive this drop..." Didn't mean a word of it. By the end of the night, we had the munchies, the laughs, and just enough dignity left to get back to the car without needing a group meeting. For a couple hours, though? We were kids again. No responsibilities. No stress. Just lights, noise, and pure, ridiculous fun. So yeah Castles N' Coasters might be a family amusement park... but under the right or completely wrong circumstances, it turns into one hell of a story. Would I recommend it? Absolutely. Just... maybe crack a window on the way there.

    There's a couple machines upstairs that "ate our money". It's a play card with credits, but there…read moreare a couple times the games didn't let us play or credit us for a game. Also, the Simpsons machine doesn't let you play Lisa. it picks Bart if you select Lisa's button. Another machine is Zoltar downstairs. He only talks, but does not spit out a souvenir ticket. That one actually did eat my dollar. I guess it made up for it because a couple people abandoned their games downstairs in the middle, so the bf and I played for "free". It was on someone else's dime, but I guess that counts, too. We got nachos and drinks from the snack bar. Service was quick. As with any family fun event center, food was a bit overpriced. The female bathroom was nasty. I don't know how often they clean them, but there was paper all over the stall floor. The faucets had a lot of buildup on them. Both the male and female restrooms smelled funky. I didn't play at the putt putt section, but one day I'll be back to do that. Overall, a good arcade/food experience. I'd recommend this place to people. I cannot comment on any of the rides/attractions besides the arcade.

    Level Up Gaming - 18th birthday party and Level Up

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    Genuinely just not a space for anything besides casual gameplay, the first thing I noticed…read moreimmediately were these plastic bumpers between each desk. Understandably they're there to keep everyone within their designated ~42 inch square but realistically there's no way to aim here, you will absolutely smack your mouse into the bumper if your normal sens exceeds 15cm/180. That math might sound kinda funky but they have a full 100% keyboard with a numpad, so you lose all that space in practice unless you curl up in a wildly unnatural position and rest the keyboard on the plastic bumpers but nothing I did even remotely made this place comfortable. It's as if they've never had anyone play a shooter here, or everyone who ever has had an eDPi of 12000 or higher. They aren't really equipped for MMOs either, every mouse in sight was a Razer Deathadder Essential, no Nagas or Scimitars or even a knockoff 12 button, so unless you're clicking your buttons or reaching to the = key naturally on a full sized keyboard you're crippled. I picked up a 5 hour session off the rip because my buddies in town and I only have one PC in my place, I couldn't even survive 30 minutes here before just giving up and deciding to watch him play, but even a guy who never gets to play, who really wants to play, couldn't survive more than an hour and a half of his five hours. Side note, we pushed in our chair to make space to walk through the aisle and the light rattle of the desk sent a PC for a whole bootloop back to BIOS. If you aren't desperate it's something, but don't come here for Overwatch or Valorant or CSGO or really any shooter.

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