Fun arcade bar with nostalgia for all ages!…read more There are 2 floors with multiple bars and arcade games of all decades throughout. There's also skeeball on both floors but we prefer playing the one on the lower level. Pinball machines are also on both levels. Tokens can be purchased at the bar or from one of the several token machines. UpDown has friendly bartenders and frequently has theme nights and seasonal cocktails to match the holiday or theme. You can order pizza at their pizza window and it is the only food they offer. The slices are huge though! During summer, it's fun to sit on the patio off the upstairs level. Been going to UpDown for years and it's always a good time for everyone!

The first Sunday of the month is family friendly. One of my kids is a gamer and this was a perfect…read moreplace to spend some time. Please note: the place was packed with kids and adults. Do not let that deter you. The space is much larger than it looks. There is an indoor bar and an outdoor bar with some table games and outdoor seating. There is a separate pick up window for snacks. They offer pizza by the slice, hot dogs and other goodies. The food is cheap and the pizza was solid for the price. The games require tokens which you can purchase at the bar. They have just about every game you could want! Even had a Super Nintendo set up, Dane Revolution, and my all time favorite skee ball!! My Zennial spirit was happy for this bit of nostalgia.

Up until yesterday I had no idea this place existed. I came here for a private event and we were in…read morethe private room known as the outlet. At first glance, it reminded me of Dave and Busters as it was riddled with games galore and a bowling alley! The private room was spacious and came with a bar, a place to play bags outside, a pool table and a basketball goal. As people trickled in, I shot some hoops and played a couple games of pool. The food they served was standard bar fare: pizza, t-ravs, salad, pretzel nuggets, buffalo and cheeseburger sliders. Surprisingly, the food was pretty good but the cookies were trash. The people working the event were friendly and attentive. I wish we had a chance to play games on the outside but maybe we'll get the chance the next time we're in the area. Overall, it was a solid visit.

The hostess was rude! We asked for a table, she put us in a booth that seated six people and it was…read morejust the two of us. We waited FOREVER to get waited on. Won't be back!

awesome arcade! $10 and hour or $20 for 4 hours. enough pinball machines, in tip-top shape. it's…read morefun, it's safe and the best arcade experience since I am 12. I am 62 now. I highly recommend.

For $20 you can play beautiful pinball machines and other arcade games for up to 4 hours. It's very…read moretidy. The people are nice. You can bring your own snacks and beverages or you can purchase from onsite vending machines. We always have a great time!

I enjoy this venue for a group activity or a date with someone you actually like!…read more The games are fun and creatively challenging. I always enjoy my meal but some are more tasty than others.

Came back intentionally for more good food! Missed happy hour by about 30 minutes but still had a…read moregreat meal! The menu has changed a bit but the service has not. Abby was great, she was attentive and made sure our food arrived to our table promptly. The salmon bowl was perfectly balanced between grains and mixed greens with just the right amount of green goddess dressing. My husband enjoyed the fries and hoagie but he did mention the hoagie could use some sort of sauce as it was a bit dry without it.

I finally visited Magic Mini Golf... on its last night of operation! I read about the closure in…read morethe St. Louis Post-Dispatch and stopped by after a meal at another establishment in the Loop. (I suspected MMG's food offerings would be limited on the last day, and I was correct.) I was surprised MMG operated for only 3 years. I thought it was at least 8-10. The decor was old-timey magic show-inspired. The mini-golf was I believe 18 holes and STL-themed. One of the holes as a STL (Delmar Blvd., right outside) walk of fame w/ a tv screen slideshow of the honorees. Most (all?) of the other holes had a STL or a magic theme. What else was there? Tables for eating. A few arcade games. A mini Ferris wheel. No one rode it; this was a slow night. The bartender made it sound like this was because Mother's Day weekend is typically not a busy time for establishments such as Magic Mini Golf. The bartender was so nice. His family/friends were hanging out at the bar. The specialty cocktail menu was so to my liking that I had difficulty choosing, so I let the bartender choose for me. This was a cocktail of a good size. It was sweet and tart enough. I think it was the blackberry... margarita, was it? Yum! Would drink it again. Owner and local legend Joe Edwards was sitting at the bar and left a few minutes after I arrived! The bartender and the other staff member said he's a very nice boss. I was glad to hear that and that both employees have new jobs lined up. I exited into a downpour with a souvenir deck of Magic Mini Golf STL cards and a big smile. I'm glad I finally played.

I visited Magic Mini Golf on the Delmar Loop this past Saturday around 2 PM, and overall, it was a…read morefun and unique experience. The main attraction is the 18-hole mini golf course. Each green is elevated above the concrete floor, with custom build-outs that include nods to St. Louis history and culture, which was a nice touch. Each hole is around 12-15 feet in length, and while they're fun to look at, I will say the gameplay is a bit lacking. The greens are not particularly challenging, and because you can't actually stand on them, some of the putts were a bit awkward. Not the most practical setup, but still enjoyable. In addition to mini golf, the space includes giant shuffleboard, a few arcade games, and even a miniature 5-person Ferris wheel. There's also a full bar, which definitely adds to the atmosphere and makes it a great spot for a casual hangout with friends. When I went, there were about 2-3 other parties playing, but the flow was smooth and we never had to wait for a hole. At $12 per person for all 18 holes, it's reasonably priced for the novelty and the environment. All in all, I would recommend checking it out!

This is by far the city's BEST mini golf courses!!! Each hole has its own unique design and popular…read moretheme, me and my friend spent way too much time just having fun on their skee ball hole. The different holes makes it feel like you can literally interact with it and not just hitting the ball and moving on. We arrived before the huge crowd and were able to take our time with each course, but once the evening crowd comes, it gets packed in there. But you will be able to reserve a time slot online. The business also provides various themed escape rooms, unique pinball machines, and a bookshelf of board games while you're waiting on your time slot. Regarding the pinball machines, make sure you bring your own quarters to use them since it doesn't seem like they have a quarter machine.

Nice for an hour or so fun. We purchased a Groupon for 6 for about $50 and redeemed it on their…read morewebsite. It was cheaper to do that than it was to pay for 5. The reservation platform is simple to use, but they do charge a $3 booking fee in addition to your Groupon. 14 holes (not 18) and several are a bit challenging and would be too difficult for small kids. I would recommend preteens and up. The course could use a good cleaning.

Feel like you belong at Cougar Lanes on SIUE Campus weather you are a; student, young family or…read moregrandparents with your grandchildren, the college students and staff on SIUE Campus will make you feel like you belong there. My family along with a couple dozen friends and their kids spent a snowy Sunday afternoon bowling for a couple hours. What a great day we all had at a 12 yr olds birthday party that Cougar Lanes hosted. Pool tables, and gaming room with a very family friendly vibe.

From the owner: We are a 16 lane bowling house, pool hall, dart boards facility, arcade, and ping pong facility…read moreopen to the general public as well as students and faculty/staff at SIUE! We offer the most competitive prices in the metro STL area!

I came into town for my nephew's birthday party and I saw this gaming truck. Wayne was very…read moreprofessional and arrived on time. Setup took a few minutes and the kids were playing and enjoying themselves. I would definitely rent the gaming truck from him again.

Last weekend I threw a graduation party for my two boys, One graduated 8th grade and the other one…read moregraduated high school. We had kids of all ages and the game truck was a huge hit! I cannot tell you how much fun we all had playing Just Dance outside on the lawn with the big screen! The inside of the truck was comfortable, cool and fun as well. We enjoyed it all. Wayne was wonderful with the kids, very friendly, patient and accommodating. I highly recommend Me to U game truck! I did my research and this was the most affordable and very highly rated!

Seen a favorite band. Paid for reserve seating. Absolutely best the decision I could have made. Was…read morein a private box have to come again. Only negative was no bar upstairs nor wait staff upstairs. Otherwise would be a great place .

Last night was our time seeing a show at Red Flag, and we came away very impressed! Going in, the…read moresetup is very smart.. Toward the back of the room on the floor level, in front of the bar, there are bar height tables with seating. In front of those tables is open floor, so people can stand at the rail right up at the stage or form a mosh pit or dance, or whatever they do while enjoying the show. In addition to the floor space, there is the option of balcony tickets. The balcony space runs along two sides of the room. The sections along the back wall are separated by shipping containers so you have separate "rooms" with seating, some tables, and room to stand. The balcony above the doorway side of the room is open, without any rooms dividing it up. Sight-lines are great, upstairs or down. Whether you are upstairs or on the floor, the sound is amazing. It's pretty surprising to have such good acoustics in a square, mostly concrete room, but the designers obviously knew what they were doing. Between bands we could hear people on the other side of the room downstairs talking. My husband when downstairs, and I heard his voice from the balcony when he ran into and had a conversation with a friend, and my husband is a "quiet talker." But that brings me to my one criticism. The plan didn't seem to include dealing adequately with large crowds. Getting in required waiting, mostly outside, for quite awhile while one person scanned or sold tickets. Two bathrooms, one designated as men's and one for women, and the one bar are downstairs. Maximum capacity is 1.000 people, so the wait times for entrance, bathroom facilities, or bar service can be long. While that won't stop us from returning to see shows here (in my opinion the setup and acoustics more than make up for any wait times) it's just something to keep in mind.