The food was good, service was nice, and the F1 simulators were super fun. BUT I would not spend my money on booking a special event here. They charge you if you bring you own cake which ridiculous. The private room they charge for is just a couple of tables set to the side and only two simulators. Would go for a short time but do not reserve for a party/special occasion. read more

Love this place, it's my go to when I want to have a great meal in a very good environment. The service was Amazing, Andrea was super nice, she always take care of all our request like a pro and always smiling. Super recommended read more

Bad. Made a reservation. I called to see if I could reschedule for the next day. I was told refunds need 48 hour notice. All I wanted was to reschedule for the next day. Cr@ppy customer advice policy. read more

The racing was fun, be aware book very in advance. Book for watch party if you can, more bang for your buck. Food/drink review: We ordered 3 food items more than an hour before close, and 45 minutes later/15 minutes before close still no food... waiter came by to say you won't receive any of the food you ordered and closed us out - said he won't charge us for food... right cause we never saw any of the food we ordered. I'd go again but only if someone else was paying, not worth the money we paid, $300+ for 5 drinks, no food, 3 players racing for 20 minutes. read more

F1 Arcade - Arcades Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

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EXCELLENT fries- strongly recommend. Drinks are wonderful as well. The atmosphere was incredible and every server was patient and went above and beyond. Fun vibes. Great time. Will definitely be returning soon! read more

Had a wonderful time at F1 arcade and overall really enjoyed everything it had to offer. We started with cocktails while waiting to be seated. Once it was our turn to be seated, we couldn't wait to get started. We had to set up our accounts and scan a couple of QR codes to get started..(make sure you don't sit down until you see your name on the screen). We did 5 races all in one sitting(you get about 2 minutes between the start of each race so). It was a lot of fun seeing what team you were racing with and racing the different race tracks.. also pit maneuvering was a lot of fun (sorry Lewis Hamilton lol). After our races we decided to get a couple of the menu items F1 arcade had to offer. Everything was pretty tasty and came quick, I wasn't the biggest fan of the beer cheese that came with the pretzels but overall the rest of the food was tasty. The service was not the best as we had to keep asking for utensils and napkins and weren't provided as soon as we sat down but there was definitely a lot of staff members around each table to be able to assist. Overall I highly recommend coming with friends and family read more

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Got in at 5:30, was told we could race at 8:00. Waited and paid for drinks. Multiple cars were not even being used this entire time. When our turn came up, all the sudden we had no reservation. We had to now wait till 9:30. Manager and all staff did not care or accommodate at all still l charged us for everything. Took another 30 mins to get a refund with barely an apology, like it was our fault for inconveniencing them. Do not go here. I felt it was purely due to racism. This staff is terrible and you will not have a good time. Avoid at all costs. read more

I'm an F1 fan and had been meaning to visit this place for a few months. Went to celebrate a birthday on a Saturday night. It was fun, but there is a lot of room for improvement with the service. There was a clear security presence - no complaints there. The games themselves are really cool - definitely play around with the different views (zooming out may help you control your car better). Only issue is the volume could be a bit louder (there are speakers at ear level). Clear differences b/w the different levels. Major complaint is service. We waited at least 30 - 45 minutes for drinks, even after asking the staff (at least 1-2x) about their status. We finally got our drinks, but we had pretty much finished racing by that time. Sorry, but that's just not acceptable. Either the place is pretty disorganized (or at least they were that night) or short-staffed. Overall venue design / vibe was pretty cool, but given that it's not real easy to get to, I don't feel like I have to go back anytime soon. read more

Came to check this place out and had a good time. It's still pretty new and the staff is working out the kinks. Came during the week and it was pretty empty when we got there; by 8p, it was pretty busy. We started off racing which was fun. Different player levels allow everyone to race together. Took about 2-3 races to get used to everything. Luckily I knew most of the tracks (Bahrain, COTA, Spa, Zandvoort, Silverstone) which helps quite a bit. Starting off at Rookie level gives a good feel, but you need to move up a level or two to get more from the car, especially acceleration and braking. We also grabbed food which was kinda hit or miss. The apps we got were pretty good (Barria tacos and sausage flatbread); enough to share and both loaded with meat. Our entrees were disappointing. Any sports bar MUST have a killer burger on the menu or they will fail but this place has some potential. Asked for medium rare and the patty was well done and dry af. I got the regular burger b/c the waiter didn't think the wagyu burger was that much different than the regular one; there's also a $10 difference between them both ($18 vs $28). The fries were very good though and was able to upgrade to truffle fries for $1 (it was really just truffle sauce, but it was really good). I'd definitely return to race again and try different menu items. Hopefully this place will improve. read more

I had a great and interactive experience yesterday with one of your servers. i got a really good drink for me and my wife recommended to me. only allowed to accept exact change so I couldn't tip how I wanted. Thank you Brandon , Britney , Jalil and Shanel! The race was fun. read more

Racing experience was great, but the entire venue is hot. We went on a summer day and the arcade was hotter than outside, they have fans blowing but they just push around hot air. All in all great time, but the motion of the seat with the temperature inside is sure to make you feel unwell. read more

Visited F1 Arcade during a recent holiday work event and absolutely loved it! I love that there is only 1 more location in the US too. The racing simulation was so much fun and you really feel as if you're driving an actually car. The seats moves, vibrates, and steers as you drive for a real effect. The food and drinks here were pretty good. Nothing special, but typical bar food you would find at a regular arcade. Keep in mind although it is called "F1 Arcade" there are no other games besides the simulation. All in all i had fun and would come back again with a large group. Definitely try out F1 Arcade for your self, you won't be disappointed! read more

Arrived to checkin early. Waited in line only for the person at checkin to tell us to come back in 10 mins since we were too early. Then takes us to our sims where they say the people currently there only have one race left. They had 4+ races left which took 20+ minutes. Waited awkwardly sitting behind them. Ordered a beer when we finally sat down to race. Had to ask 2 servers where our one bud light was. Took 40 minutes to receive it. Received it during our last race which was also when the next group arrived and blockaded us in and distracted us from our last race with the tutorials which could have Waited until we were done. Then as we sat for my husband to drink his beer that took 40 minutes to receive, the group who crowded around us during our last race had the audacity to say those seats at the tables were theirs. Never again. read more

F1 Arcade - Arcades Near Me - Washington, DC, District of Columbia

Booked a birthday and it was so unorganized and definitely wouldn't do it again. Save your money! I actually (stupidly) pre-paid for the games, appetizers and drinks. They ran out of appetizers ( one didn't even show up, we had to ask about it being missing), out of draft beers (which were included), people used our games which were supposed to be reserved. I wouldn't really care as much but I booked a birthday and didn't even receive what contractually obligated. We didn't have a server and no one to explain the games to us. People jumped on our games when we had a semi-private area and had to get security get them old. Then ran out of time because of that. I did get my little screen to say happy birthday at the very end though, so I guess that's something, I will say Devin and Nate were helpful given the situation. Maybe stop in for a night out and don't expect much, but definitely DO NOT do a partyor pre-book. You'll waste money and it feels like a scam. Would not recommend read more

Such an amazing experience big open facility with a nice bar and table as well as sounds (live DJ) and Formula 1 themed everywhere inside the facility. There are a load of simulators in the main room and then in some subdivided rooms. The vibe, service, location and the game were so much fun. The staff were fantastic and explained everything clearly. For an f1 fan it's a must!!!! Definitely booking ahead would be recommended. We will definitely come back. read more

Over all the experience was fun once we finally got settled and got to race. Our group was moved around three different times. Our race time was 7:30. We ended up not getting to fully race until 9:30. The staff is very unprepared and seems very stressed out. There were way too many people in the building. Once we finished our race we weren't even out of our seats before they were putting new racers in our spot. Ultimately this is NOT an Arcade and it was a waste of our time and money. read more

Let me start by saying that this was one of the most impressive customer service experiences I have ever had. From the moment I walked in with my group - to the moment we left - the entire staff at F1 Arcade was outstanding. Deo made sure my group was well taken care of and made us feel like VIP treatment. The food was outstanding, and the house cocktail options are unique and versatile. Our experience using the simulators was a lot of fun and made an hour feel so short! Not to mention, the atmosphere - especially transitioning from the afternoon/evening to nighttime was super engaging. There was a DJ and the place felt like a fun social setting as more groups started to come in. I can't wait to go back and bring my family and friends for future experiences. Special shoutout to Deo and Christian who made our experience EXCELLENT! read more

Cool aesthetic but reservations are shared simulators. Party of 4 will share two simulators. Veggie burger, truffle fries, and guacamole were all fresh and delicious. Will say the cocktails are overpriced and I worry if they even have alcohol in them. read more

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This isn't just a spot to eat--it's an experience. My date thought I brought her here to impress her... I did. And it worked. The food slapped, the drinks were fire, and our server Mickey basically read our minds. he said "you good?" more than my therapist does. 10/10. read more

I loved this place . Since I walked in the place I felt the hospitality from the security guard he patted me and my partner down to make sure we didn't have any potential weapons . Excellent service from the bartender , who made amazing drinks , excellent service from the people who book the f1 arcade chairs the gentleman . The girl who instructed me and my partner on how to use the f1 chairs wasn't really as nice honestly . She seemed rushed to explain to us and the place was empty . And the pricing on the chairs wasn't too bad , it's 25-30$ per person for 3 games in the f1 chairs . It's a cool experience if you have small cousins or children who want to feel like they are in an f1 car , the chair give off the effect and even myself as a grown adult thought it was cool . Other than that I did not try the food but I will be back again to have another drink for sure ! read more

It was a great experience until it wasn't. The gimmick of the arcade is fun and the regular staff is fine. I was excited to come to a nice environment that was provided to us, however my group ended up having an issue at the end with our food service and we requested a manager to help us out but she snarkily replied that our game is still going and we should lock in. We waited for awhile but our kind server Ty came up to us to approach us about our service and we had to again mention that we needed to be helped out with our aforementioned issue. As someone that works in the service industry, our problem was poorly handled, I did not acquire any names but I'd suggest not showing up on a Wednesday night, that's for sure. Probably won't end up returning for the sake of having someone decent in charge. read more

This place is awesome!! The simulators feel so real and the atmosphere is chill. The decor and everything in the building are totally themed! I loved it and recommend bringing you and your family there. read more

Lots of open machines but "no availability" to race and no explanations. Very dissatisfying .

This has tons of potential for adult's social time and work events. This place is definitely NOT the cheesy, over rated, outdated DAVE AND BUSTERS ! This is a hi-end establishment that charges $20 each for an adult beverage (or higher). Small plates that are high quality and tasty. If you bring the kids they will play a few expensive video games in the motion car and be ready to go within 2 hrs due to boredom. Adults will socialize, drink and eat. You will enjoy it and have a nice time ... if you can afford it. I'd be very surprised if a couple didn't spend around $500 (min) if they let theirselves go. The issue with the DC location is definitely lack of information on their website for parking and nothing for validating nor valet. There wasn't a menu to find either. Pre-planning for two 8 yr olds was out the window. So was the parking issue. They don't answer the phones! They didn't have enough waiting staff for orders in each section of the establishment. Really wish they had an area for the kids to play arcade games, air hockey, something more than the lame play react board. It would be nice if the person that checks you in and takes you to your "car" is also the one that takes your orders and extends your playtime if it's available. Our own "CREW CHIEF" for the pit crew. We had issues with the game and the car didn't fit the kids height. No one came back to check on us! No one took an order. Nothing. I had to beg for the manager to get attention for our 3 person group. I see this place going downhill fast due to lack of staff and detail on customer service. Please prove me wrong. read more

Ben at the front desk is a gem. He was able to find us two simulators for a larger sized group on a very crowded night without a reservation when we went there kinda last min for my husband's birthday. He was so kind and willing to help. Great customer service!!! read more

We had a very odd/disappointing experience. I'm a resident of the Union Market area and was looking forward to having my out-of-town group of friends experience this location. Before heading to the arcade at around 3pm on 10/26, we did a little shopping in the surrounding markets - one of us bought a sealed can of pasta sauce and we were not allowed inside when our bags were checked because it was a "food item." This was very surprising considering Union Market is surrounded by residents/tourists doing nothing but shopping. The general vibe of this new establishment is certainly not a relaxed atmosphere and exudes arrogance. Clearly, our plans to drink pasta sauce from the bottle while driving an F1 simulator were thwarted. I obviously cannot speak for what's inside, but if you do visit, expect very strict guidelines and make sure you do not do any shopping beforehand! read more

Great for f1 fun, best sport bar in DC and love the classic cheeseburger. The service is great and they know I'm a regular!

Drinks were good. The racing itself is fun. But the whole experience needs some updating. We went with my son and wife. I ordered 2 players to race (me and my son). My wife is in a wheelchair and has trouble taking after a stroke. So I wanted to get a cocktail for her. It took 10 minutes to just check us in at the main attendant check in station and we were the only ones in line. So that was odd. Then after I paid they had a separate attendant bring us to our video game cars. At this point some friends saw us and came up to say hello. This was great except that the attendant told me that I had to listen to her go over the detailed instructions as the race was going to start in one minute?!!! What. So I can't say hi to friends and I can't get my wife a drink? Then she went through the instructions like it was a real car which was weird because it's about the same as a Dave and Busters driving game car. She then told me I could order drinks on my phone with the QR code. But only when the QR code comes up again on screen bea cause we just missed it. So I asked for a real menu. She brought one over. My wife didn't see what she wanted so we had to go to the bar to order an Old Fashion (was not on the menu). At this point the race started. I told the bartender what we wanted and she took her time making it. But was strangely rude about the whole thing. Like why did I go to the bar to order and why was I just standing there waiting for my drink. She kept looking at me and saying she was getting to it. That's nice - you are a bartender - and I've got nowhere else to go because the waiters never showed up to our little racing car. So I missed two races because the bartender was slow. The replacement bartender for the second drink was better and didn't care that I waited. But what a weird place. Next time I think I'll head to Dave and Busters where you can play on your own schedule. read more