I'm a self-proclaimed lover of the silver ball, and I can say with confidence that the franchise…read moreowner, Tony Argery, appears to be passionate about pinball. I can say this because I have seen the finest examples of pinball for public play in this location. I went up there today and there is a Stern "Family Guy" and "The Sopranos". Both tables have been fully shop reconditioned and fully LED converted. They look and play fastastic! The pinball games are set at $2/play, which is quite expensive if you are only a casual player. The games have quite a high replay value on them as well, so it isn't easy to "get your money back" with a free game. I'd like to see regular players treated to games at 3 tokens a play (so about $1.50) instead of the current four tokens.

It's been a good while since i've been in an arcade, but when someone is having a 30th, what else…read moreis there to do? This was a Timezone when I first moved to Brisbane, and I'm sure it was bigger, with far better games. There's not a lot here, and a few things were on the blink. You've got a couple options. We went with 30 minutes and we could play all but the most expensive games. There's various options including with meals, so definitely figure out what's best for you. Keep in mind, you won't win prize tickets, but for our 30 minute session we had 100 tickets. Are you confident you'll earn that many on the games?

If you're looking for a game arcade in Brisbane, or even air hockey with 33 pucks, then this is…read morethe place for you! The customer service here is good, and the arcade itself is amazing, as well as ice cream for after the day which I'm sure everyone wants a very good Arcade

Great venue, good atmosphere, it's a shame that the service was horrible and I wasted $44 on two…read morecocktails that tasted like dishwashing liquid. Atmosphere 6/10 Venue 10/10 Value for money and service 0/10 Will be back but will drink before I go.

This place was awesome. I've been to a few video game bars, but none of them have come anywhere…read moreclose to this awesome place. Basically it is a pub, but it is full of all types of video games, and not only that but they also have a pretty decent selection of board games as well. Honestly, this place it literally a geeks paradise, and a guy like me could spend ages in here, especially if I happen to be gaming. Okay, it isn't open all that long, namely near the weekends, and in the evenings, but it is still a pretty awesome pub.

Have visited this place a few times in the past year and it just keeps growing. For a kid that grew…read moreup in the 80's & 90's it's a real walk down memory lane, being able to show my own kids the games I played when I was their age is a trip, especially when I can still dominate Daytona! lol! Would be great to hear some old 80's/90's music in the background too just to give it a even greater retro vibe, but I don't think I've seen a place with this many games since the old Grundys down the Gold Coast. Kudos also for the noticeable absentee, the poxy friggin claw/luck machines that spit out tickets, I used to hate those. I paid $25 for access to all games & pinballs (once you enter, no more to pay. No coins needed). I think I'd well and truly got my moneys worth in the 1st 30mins of jumping on and off machines and pinnies. Leave yourself 2-3 hours if your gunna go, it sucks you in like Bunnings, you think to yourself "I'll just go in for a quick 30 mins" and next minute you've missed dinner. :-)

Great cafe/record store/bar/live music venue in Fortitude Valley…read more Have only checked out cafe/record store part so far but keen to head to a live gig soon too. Cafe serves Blackstar Coffee and light breakfast menu. As its a record store, you just know the tunes are going to be great too. Take a load off on the couches or chat with friends over a drink before browsing the vinyls and band t-shirts. Turns into a bar in the evening. Really friendly, chatty staff- lovely vibe! Get along and check it out.

Came here as part of the media/ industry launch night and left very impressed. As you enter there…read moreis a old fashioned red telephone box and staircase that leads to the main room. The main room has a stage at one end and a bar at the other with the classy 'Foundry' lit sign above. In between are large high tables and high chairs which make it great for groups. Near the bar is a pinball machine and arcade game which is pretty cool and there is an outside area as well as a balcony smoking area. The whole place had a very cosy, hipster vibe and they played excellent music. Servers were friendly and drinks were made well. This place is definitely going to be popular so I recommend you come and check it out! Great drinks, great atmosphere and great live music, what more do you want?

As a venue, The Basement 243 is only as good as whatever band or DJ is playing there. The venue…read moreitself lacks any real atmosphere and is more of a shell for whatever gig is going on. There are some couches available and pool tables down the back, as well as some archade games stuck in and around the place. Overall, however, this creates less of a particular feel for this club. Instead it is more of a hodge podge kind of place. The bar stocks spirits and beers but nothing out of the ordinary. Even so, I had the pleasure of attending a gig of local bands Martin Place and Hello Hokkaido in there recently and the venue seemed to pick up a bit with the good music. They even had some people up and dancing. I like places that support local talent and will keep an eye out for good bands that will be hitting the Basement 243 in the future but I don't think I will go strolling in anytime soon.

I have never been to a strip club but Basement 243 is the closest I have ever come to being in one…read more This strip-club-turned-music-venue makes a descent music venue for local bands that do not draw in too much of a crowd. Mainly alternative/punk/garage bands will play shows here. I came here for a gig a friend was hosting at had a pretty good time. As I walked down the stairs to the venue, I felt a bit excited and weirded out that I was going to what used to be a strip club, that feeling pretty much stayed with me the entire night which made the evening more interesting. The lighting in here is fairly dark with the use of blue and red lights to brighten up the place. There are a few arcade games and a couple of pool tables near the end of the room. The stage is not very big, nor is the viewing area but for the type of bands that were playing that night, it was a very appropriate size. That bar is nothing special, from memory there was nothing available on tap and not a large selection of drinks where on offer, I didn't mind though, I just had a few basic spirits. That was the first and only time I have been to Basement 243. Overall, I had a good night, it was pretty relaxed and the novelty of seeing bands play in a strip club made the night interesting. I do not think I would go there unless it were for a gig where I was familiar with the bands playing.

A great activity for team building or testing the friendship. Just kidding, it's a puzzle room…read morewithout the Saw-style fear component but that doesn't mean you escape the adrenaline factor. Three themes based on storylines involving Brisbane include clues and codes to crack in order to unlock padlocks with the next piece of the puzzle. But you only have an hour to do it, and may be going head-to-head with another team. I loved the historical aspect and it was such a rush without leaving the group of us murderous toward each other. I'm interested to see how my partner and I would work together, so I've already booked us in for another room this weekend. The hosts are also lovely and accommodating, and clearly have a passion for historical Brisbane as well as the puzzle room genre. Escape Room is a must try!

THIS PLACE IS AWESOME!!…read more It's a great place for a unique experience with friends or team building with colleagues to test your sleuthing skills! We did the barber shop and it was challenging but so much fun. Everyone's strengths were contributed for solving the crime and it really makes you think outside the box. The guy who works there, Stephen was very helpful and professional getting right into the spirit of the game - which got everyone else charged and ready!! There's a real team player ethos about the tasks which is rewarded afterward :) The facilities are top notch too. Seriously this is an amazing activity that will prove a successful recipe for a cracking night out!! Expect the unexpected!! Happy solving!!