A much better version of the arcade bars you see popping up. Great staff, stuff drinks and a nice vibe. Definitely can feel more of a "locals only" type place where you only go there to see people from the neighborhood so first timers who are off out, just trust the bartenders and stuff are always super great with new people to their spot. read more

I saw this place on instagram so my friend and I decided to pop in and check it out. Staff were very friendly, helpful, and service was quick. I believe it's $7 to play games (flat fee) my friend talked to the server while I was checking out games and he paid so it could be an hour? We were there for a full hour so sorry if wrong info! I was honed in on playing sega so I did not pay attention to the other consoles, but I added a picture. I wish they had sega genesis The only negative to the bar from my short visit is the music, it sounded like the music that's played in a horror movie during an attack LOL. A bit tooooo dark and eerie, maybe a bit more of a mix and some upbeat sounds would be better. I don't knock the people that enjoy that music but it dulled my vibe. Anyway, would be a great place with a handful of friends, I'll be back I'm sure! read more

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Retro Game Bar has a unique theme that immediately sets it apart. I love that you can play a huge selection of old video games -- a total nostalgia trip! I didn't try the food, so I can't comment on that, but the atmosphere and games alone make it worth a visit. A fun spot for a night out with friends or fellow gamers. read more

I was visiting from out of town and stopped by and was pleasantly surprised. I really ended up enjoying this place. The bartenders were super nice and attentive. The place is a video game nerds dream. So many games you can play. Yes there is a charge of $7 but I think it's worth it. Plus the drinks are not that expensive. It's a clean and fun place to come to and play some games while having a drinks. I would recommend and come again. read more

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Super fun and different place to hang out, play video games and have a cocktail. My entire party was of various generations and we all had fun! Definitely recommend. read more

Super fun and cute environment. Love all the games. Spent three hours there and the time just flew by.

Our second time visiting as we loved our first visit and were eagerly awaiting another chance to visit! We had our dogs with us and the bartender was nice enough to let us bring them inside as long as they are well behaved. The inside is pretty big and I love their new wall mural, super cute and matched the vibes well. I ordered the Wind Waker cocktail while my boyfriend got the watermelon temple. Both drinks were delightful! We then got mocktails where I got the Crash one and he got the Shrub Zero one. We also got food: Fire Flower curry with fried chicken for me while he got the Tenders game. Both entrees were filling and packed with flavor, including their fries too! No games for us this time but they had the latest Mortal Kombat playing on a big screen and several other booths playing all sorts of games on a variety of consoles. They even added more arcade games near the bar! Honestly a fantastic hangout spot with great food and drinks! read more

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Definitely something different. A HUGE variety of games and game consoles. I just wish the sound can be heard while playing the games. The drinks were alright. The game system that we had glitched. $7 per person to play. Beer was $7 and an adiós was $18. read more

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I've been coming here pretty much every week for a few years, so that should tell ya everything you need to know about my opinion. At first glance you might think this is another arcade bar, but it's more like someone's retro console living room. Huge game library, every console you remember from childhood (those of us of a certain age anyways), and a good selection of cabinets. For the purists, there's even 3 trinitron CRTs and a PVM. On top of that, the staff is amazing and welcoming to all. Hands down my favorite bar in the area. Weekends can get kind of busy, so if you really want your choice of a specific console/game it's best to visit during the week. read more

Love this place, they have every game you could ever want, PLUS they have good drinks and good food

This place is so fun! My partner and I were visiting Portland and we stumbled upon this place while looking for things to do at night in town. I'm not a huge video game person (although I love playing the games I enjoy) but my partner is and it was a fun thing we could do together. We sat down with an N64 and Mario Kart and Mario Party and had a nostalgic blast for a couple hours. We were able to sit on these very comfy couches to play to boot. They have a huge array of options on so many different consoles. Even as a non-gamer, I really enjoyed seeing all the old school titles they had to offer. They have an inventive bar menu with great names, and the atmosphere is generally fun and chill. The decor is fun too. We went on a weeknight and there were not many people there, so we had our pick of consoles. I imagine when it's busy you'll have to wait for a table/TV or to use a particular system. We will definitely come back next time we're in town! read more

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Amazing place with great drinks and food! I mean, you can play video games at the bar sipping on a drink, what more you want? Phenomenal selection of games, consoles, and arcades. Friendly service too. Will definitely be going back soon. read more

Great place, has loads of video games and video game inspired foods and drinks. Great place for a fun date night or a nice night out worth friends. Service was friendly and attentive. read more

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2nd time here and honestly, couldn't be happier with an establishment. Came here this second time as a part of a bachelor party and this is one of the few arcade bars that has a great and accessible location and great hours of operation. All of the machines are pristine. It's hard to maintain this many machines, and not only do they have a wide variety, but even the old ones and the pinball machines are all well taken care of. The room with all the new stuff is very cool as well with lots of really interesting games. We really had our run of the place for most of the time we were there. The bar had some great options for drinks and local drafts - didn't get food this time but there's always more opportunities to go here! read more

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Super cute game bar/late night hangout spot! We were lucky to come during their 2yr anniversary week and was able to play games for free all night. usually it would be $5 per game. I'm a rookie at games so we were trying out different games before sticking with mario cart and street fighters. There were around 4 stations for games at the bar and a bunch more scattered around the place. There's also parking in the back of the building. I took a few pictures outside with the neon lights because missing a photo op? not me! It was a little intimidating when we walked in because to be honest I was clueless as to what to do and where to go. Perhaps a little sign/poster would help but hey, i'm still new to the whole game bar scene :3 Between 2 people we got a cranberry vodka, the lavender town, and a peach beach slushie (daily special). Cranberry vodka is standard, lavender town was ok. It was stronggg, but minimal lavender or lychee taste. The daily special slushie was the highlightttt. It had a pina colada profile and damn it was so good. I know they also offer food too but we were already stuffed from dinner that night :P Drinks 3.75/5 Ambience 4/5 Experience 4/5 read more

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Update! Bartender remembered me lol and he was very much cool this time. Games are $6 to play all night. Rainier cans only $3 and food is good price too. Open til midnight. Nice date night place. Love the 80's music read more

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Only stopped by for drinks, but what a fun atmosphere! Games are unlimited for a small fee. Decent selection of games - fun for groups or alone. read more

I thought this place was actually pretty cool. The arcade/bar concept has been around for years, but this one is gaming consoles, which is awesome! I believe they have a lot of old school systems like Nintendo, N64, SNES, PS1, etc. it's great and they are spread out everywhere in this tiny place. The downside is the wait is excruciatingly looong. If you can get in early enough in the evening, you'll find a spot, but it's not easy on the weekend. I saw some THPS being played and some others. read more

Awesome bar... super cool for those gamers out there~ This is a must see! Super cool must go to gamers haven! read more

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Retro Game Bar is such a fun place! If you spent your childhood playing video games in the 80's and 90's this is the place for you!! I stopped by one evening with my husband and we ordered a couple drinks and took a seat in front of a Nintendo and played a bit of Mega Man. I was instantly transported back to my childhood! Once we were able to break away from Mega Man we discovered an old Atari set! I couldn't believe this was in the bar and they also had my favorite game, Pitfall!! When I was here the bartender was super nice. There are lists of the games that are available to play. The bar staff can grab you whatever your heart desires. I really did have so much fun here. Can't wait to return again!! read more

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I booked the Geekeasy for a birthday party and WOW! Our guests (and the birthday boy) had such a blast. The staff was welcoming, kind, and really made it a fun experience for everyone. I'm so grateful! We appreciated the range of vegan items on the menu and the fun drinks, and of course the library of games was super fun! Definitely recommend! read more

So glad I found a place where I can play Star Wars Battlefront (I&II), drink beer on tap while noshing on yakisoba while I respawn. And yes I know all this can be done in the comfort of your home but sometimes it's nice to go out w/ friends and pay money to do it somewhere else & make a night of it. And prices are pretty reasonable at $6/person for unlimited gaming for the night. They have a bunch of old consoles, N64, PlayStation 2/3/4 & maybe 1, all Xboxes, and I think a SEGA too. A very wide selection of games and the guys that work there are pretty knowledgeable about their inventory. Also, the food is surprisingly not bad! read more

I'm from out of state visiting family and my cousin took me here for the games but the food was amazing! the yakisoba noodles, curry fries and crab rangoons were 10/10 also the rose mocktail they had was amazing definitely would come back! read more

This place was sooo cool! My husband and I went straight to the bar were greeted right away by a friendly bartender. She gave us some great recommendations for drinks and food. We ended up getting; Sailor Saturn - ube cocktail (SOOOO BOMB!) Splatoon-up - creamy but also really good 2 Monster Ranchers - very sweet but delicious 3 jello shots w/ poprocks - must try! and its cheap :) Yoshisoba Noodles We did not get to play any games but the vibes here were nice. Friendly customer service, good drinks and decent food. They have a little patio in the back and small parking lot on the side of the building. Cool spot to have a date night for sure! read more

Super cute spot with a patio, lots of games inside. Staff is super friendly. Their themed food and drink are cute AND tasty. It's a $6 charge per person to use the games if you're buying food and drink or an hourly charge (I think) if you're just there to play games. We played at the bar, at a table, and at the standing arcade games. Was wild to play games I haven't seen since I was a little kid. Super nostalgic. Will definitely be back. It was a little crowdy when we first arrived but there are plenty of spots to play. read more

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My boyfriend and I game a LOT so when we came to Portland last summer, this was on our must-see list. I'm still kicking myself that we didn't come here first thing! The staff was super friendly but not in your face so you can do your thing, the food was fucking killer, and holy damn the game selection is just astounding. I was poking around and found titles I played on Super Nintendo and N64 when I was a kid and completely forgot about (as one does after 25 years). The staff was totally unfazed by my enthusiasm which might've been a bit over the top and was totally cool with swapping games out and such so I could run train on every possible title I could play before my guy ran out of steam and we had to go (sorry for the run on sentence...I get pumped about this place just recalling the memory of it). I would be remiss if I didn't add that this place is so great, not only is it the first place I recommend people to when they ask about when to do in Portland, but I actually made sure to schedule upcoming vacation flights departing from and arriving to PDX to allow me time to shlep my ass over to RGB. How many joints can you say are good enough to plan vacation itineraries around so you can actually make the place a jumping off point and punctuation to a holiday? None? None yet, you mean! Can't wait to be back! read more

This place is amazing! They make great drinks and have delightful food. The staff is super friendly and helpful. This is a really great first date spot if you love video games - and even if you don't! They have all the classics. read more

Nostalgia - Donkey Kong Country 2 - Legend of Zelda Themed Restroom - Delicious Hot Dogs - Comfy Couches - This place is so freaking cool and personally my favorite "barcade." You can play as many games as you want and they have an awesome selection. It's the perfect date night - either romantic or platonic. You get to hang out with a buddy and feel like you are hanging out at home without having to do that awkward shuffle to clean up first! The place is really cozy and the times I have been there it hasn't been too overcrowded or loud (checkmate GK). You get served quickly. The food and drink selection is just right and the prices are fair. Can't wait to go back! read more

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I love this new bar! What a welcome addition to the neighborhood. It's a cute small space with great bar area and tons of TV areas to play to your retro game heart's content. We're talking Sega, NES, SNES, and tons of games across consoles and cabinets. Whoever owns this place really knows their shit and has collected hundreds of games and consoles. It boggles my mind that these machines and the controllers are in such amazing condition. Drinks take a bit to be made but it's a new spot so I give them a pass for service/wait for now. Food is gluttonous and tasty as hell. Really accommodating menu for all dietary restrictions as well. Best perks? The consoles at the bar. You can literally sit and play with the TVs over the bar. Beers are amazing and so many video game themed options! Prices are incredible, nuff said. Parking is limited to a lot behind the building. I recommend walking or biking if you head over in the evening. The only mild bummer I can see is the limited seating for non-gaming folks. Many times I've come in to play a game, only to find the tables with TVs and consoles taken up by folks drinking and eating but not playing. Not a major issue, but worth noting. read more

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Love this place, I live a few blocks away and always make it a point to take friends here when they're visiting. The food and drinks are good, and I've had fun in a booth, at the bar, or just on the patio too! read more

Saw this place on the news and being avid Super Nintendo fans, knew we had to try it. Got there around 2:30 on a Saturday, walked to the bar, got drinks (husband had a beer and I had Aviation Gin and tonic) then found the console we wanted to play. The bartender wasn't rude, but not overly friendly either, asked him for Super Mario Bros and he swapped it out for us. We had a blast for a couple hours. Could definitely see going back for a night out with friends. They have a small menu, but were told with each thing we wanted to try that he was "out of it". Good thing we ate before we went. The vegan cinnamon roll sounded delicious, so that was a bummer. Kids are allowed in the bar until 3pm when it changes over to 21+. We had a great time and will definitely be back again. read more

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Love it love it love it. On one hand, I don't want to share this spot bc it's so dope I don't want others to find it and crowd me out. On the other, I want them to thrive and stay in business. So I guess I'll do the right thing and sing their praises to whomever on Yelp will listen. I've always thought Retro Game Bar was rad. It's basically a bunch of living room setups (currently separated by plexiglass for the COVID of it all) at which you can play pretty much any vintage home video game system your heart desires. SNES, Game Cube, N64, Sega Genesis, the original X Box. They've got them all! During the pandemic they clean the stations and the controllers between parties, and honestly it's the safest I've felt in ANY bar. They have fun signature cocktails and you can also get pretty much any standard drink, too. Plenty of beers, and they serve White Claws. For food they partner with Yoshi's Kitchen (https://www.yelp.com/biz/yoshi-s-kitchen-portland) so feel free to nosh on some Japanese curry or musubi while you play your games. This place is the best. Y'all really should be visiting them. read more

The Retro Game Bar has just been open for a week but I'm already super enjoying all of my time here. The atmosphere feels like a friends living room and just super chill. The staff have been so incredibly nice during the soft open and are doing an amazing job dealing with a new crowd all showing up. I'm for sure going to keep coming back! read more

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Very well put together, clean, wide variety of games, great service. Food is really delicious as well! If you have the chance to visit, do it! read more

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Came here last weekend with my boyfriend it was a cool place to checkout! We had a few drinks that were really good! We obviously played some different games it was fun seeing older consoles and there's a pretty good selection. We got the pizza vegan hot dog, my boyfriend didn't particularly like it said it reminded him of chef boyardee but I did like it! However later in the evening I felt really nauseas and ended up being sick a few times don't know if it's from the hot dog or what- I'd still be willing to come back and try something different though read more

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This place gets better every time I'm here! It's so charming and fun and the staff is always amazing. Love that cocktail menu!!!!

5 stars because this place has lots of potential and I am excited about it becoming a fixture in the neighborhood. I stopped in on opening day, about an hour in. Definite growing pains, but this place will be amazing once the kinks are ironed out. read more

The guy that helped us was super informative and had a fantastic vibe. Drinks were good and the seasoning on the fries was a nice switch up. We spent about an hour playing adventure on the Atari and were checked on a few times, will definitely be going back read more

This definitely one of my favorite spots I'll be coming back to often. The cocktails were AMAZING... the maple one specifically. So so good... the food was also really good and reasonably priced. And they had a huge selection of games. Definitely a super fun and unique little place! read more

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One of my favorite bars in Portland. They have an amazing selection of retro games, delicious food, and friendly staff. I highly recommend!