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    F1 Arcade Philadelphia

    3.5 (51 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Evon S.

    Drinks and food and ambiance is really great. The service is really good too. You don't even have to play to go inside the arcade. Only thing I wish that was better was for a staff member to get my group situated first before leaving us to figure it out & call them over several times. Aside from that they have a really good bar and menu.

    Imani J.

    This place was definitely different! Went for a friend's husbands birthday so it was really cool that we were able to get a separate space for our group where we can just play games however much we'd like. The food was really tasty; they had these mini taco things that were delicious. Their servers were super attentive which I enjoyed. Rarely had a glass empty. The actual racing is fairly intense and definitely can pull competitiveness out of anyone Be warned - you can definitely get motion sickness from this!! What's tough is that it's very easy to get bored of the racing after about 30 minutes of hanging there. So definitely would say it's a good spot to check out with your pals for something silly but maybe not to have that be your whole afternoon or evening

    Jamie B.

    Pretty cool place went here with my son while we were in town. We are both F1 fans so we figured this would be a fun time for the both of us. We did enjoy the racing just a couple of things that we would change first off you should be able to pick what car you drive in as well as what tracks you race. Also, it would be nice if you can space your races out and take a break, not have to do five straight races but all in all we did have a great time.

    Lisa S.

    Simply put, the F1 Arcade is a state of the art establishment in Philadelphia. I was very impressed with my entire experience. Our party of 3 visited for the Monza race last Sunday with pre-purchased General Admission tickets for the Watch Party. At 8:00 AM, (for a 9 AM race) there were already other F1 fans lined up outside. General Admission does not guarantee you a seat but you have the option of sitting anywhere you'd like. It's not a secluded area by any means, so this is the cheaper option. When we first walked in, we were given free mini cannolis. One of the employees had a plastic ring around her waist serving the cannolis. It was nice of them to allow us to take however many we wanted. We selected a table towards the back and our waitress, Katie, came over to introduce herself. We didn't need to be tended to much, but I will agree with other reviewers that the service is a little on the slow side. It wasn't an issue for us as we were completely immersed in the race most of the morning. For my brunch entree, I ordered the Avocado Tostada. The avocado was flavorful and fresh and the tostada was crunchy. It was like eating a hard shell taco with just avocado inside. I ordered a flat white to drink and it was perfect. You're unable to reserve simulators but luckily there were plenty available. They have them on a specific gaming mode for the entirety of the Watch Party. Before the race started, the announcer, Lee, came around to ask everyone F1 trivia questions. It was fun, engaging and got everyone amped up. I won a free drink ticket that was redeemable for an Aperol Spritz. Aperol Spritz reps were there promoting their product and handing out FREE tanks, bandanas and cross body bags. It was giveaways galore! The arcade is walkable from public transportation. We got lucky and found parking right out front with the meters. Bathrooms were squeaky clean and gorgeous. The staff makes it feel as upscale as it would be if you were attending an actual F1 race. Stunning venue. I loved it and can't wait to return!

    Saloni M.

    Fun experience!! About $29 each for 3 races that you have to play back to back. Such a pretty and vibey location. There are SO MANY race car seats to play in this venue.

    Christine C.

    I really enjoyed my time at this place! it was a good atmosphere, and great service. Just got drinks, so maybe next time we will try the food, as I heard it was good. It's a unique place and very aesthetic inside. Fun games, but mainly just a great place to hang out with friends and try something new in the city!

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    Laura P.

    Went there for the soft opening, not gonna lie, it was a bit chaotic with the seating and gaming setup, so hopefully they iron that out. The interior's got that industrial vibe--exposed pipes, brick walls, concrete, minimalist furniture, neon lights......the whole aesthetic. The food and drink menu is pretty solid and more extensive than I expected. There's even a fancy drink that lights up which was a fun touch. Food quality was good, but definitely on the pricier side. The game itself was a little confusing at first, but we got the hang of it after the first round. We did the team racing mode (4 people+) and the screen basically walks you through everything with instructions. We managed to get in about 4 games each. Honestly, it was more fun than I expected, the chairs move and vibrate with your driving, which makes it super immersive. I'm not really an F1 fan, so I can't speak much to the details of the race car models, but if you are, you'll probably appreciate that even more.

    Pete L.

    Went here for a bday party on a Saturday Evening. We had reservations. Checked in early and told us to hang out until the exact time. We were just hanging out in the front tables but they just happened to sit us there. The driving experience was fun. It was about 3 minutes each run and you can choose which difficulty level to drive (I recommend the middle difficulty or lower). The food was pretty good. Pizzas, burger, fries long hots and potatoes were on point. The drinks were good too. The only bad thing is that the service was slow even when it wasn't busy. Also the ceiling was leaking and dripping down on our section. It was hot af too as my whole party was sweating our ass off. I would go again during an early time. Prices on the food and drinks were reasonable.

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    Kelly D.

    Went on a weekday so had no wait time. Didnt get a chance to eat food, but I know there was table service. I don't think it's possible to eat and play or really drink and play. Playing is absolutely a 2 hand job. So my suggestion would be drink/eat before or after. Bartenders were pretty slow for them not being very busy, but I know first month of opening sometimes people are still in training. Very modern vibes will be back to try some food!

    Lucy L.

    They could have leaned into the theme a bit more in my opinion. The only f1 themed things other than the sims were a couple tracks painted on the walls. They have giant TVs and they were playing soccer. We were there the day of the Austrian GP. The GP started at 9am and we were there at 1pm. I get the race was over but they could have at least played an old F1 race. The food was ok the drinks were cute. The servers were nice. It was overall a mid experience.

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    Angela D.

    Our group of 3 had to wait 1 hour even though there were tons of open seats on the simulators: I think it was a ploy to get us to order drinks and food. We did have a drink each and my margarita was actually kind of gross: I had a much better one next door at Barcade. My husband had a pretty good old fashioned drink. I was underwhelmed by the race experience and thought $40 for 45 minutes of game time was little steep. The two guys in the group really enjoyed themselves though; I would have been happier with a Mario Cart race, but that's not the whole F1 experience. It's a cool looking bar but I don't think I need to do it again. I would LOVE to buy one of the staff jackets though: they should have a gift shop for sure!

    Noel B.

    Super fun! My wife and I had so much fun! We just wished it was longer! My wife and I contemplated on getting another reservation the same day. The food was OK as well. It was a bit of chaos as we went one of the first days of opening, but that's to be expected. If you're looking for a fun night out, this is the place. They have great drinks, food, and entertainment. We are definitely coming back again soon.

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    Really really enjoyed this. Atmosphere is nice and light, a true step above old time arcades

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    Very nice place, clean, private if need to be, good food, good drinks, great game set up, lot of machines

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    Super cool environment and the racing simulators are so much fun. Food is great and Stephanie the manager is phenomenal

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    Great time! Fun atmosphere and excellent service. Enjoyed the food and drinks, and we had a blast with the racing sims!

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    great staff, great food, and fun times for everyone! Highly recommend having events here, their briefing room is on point

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    Pulled brisket tacos are awesome, attentive staff. Racing really fun, would visit again.

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