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    Spacebar Arcade

    4.1 (99 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars, Arcades

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    SPACEBAR ARCADE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Happy hour specials

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    Ms. PAC-MAN
    Crystal M.

    I've been to Boise before~ I loved it then and found myself loving it still. This place added on to that as it's an underground bar with a bunch of arcade games. It's not that big but there are a lot of old school games packed in. Bring cash! You'll need to exchange it for tokens. Price is fair with most games only costing one token (25¢). Everybody looked like they were having fun here and the bartenders were cool and willing to exchange your cash for smaller bills.

    A whole row of pinball machines!
    Gabriel T.

    SpaceBar Arcade is a retro gaming paradise! The friendly staff, incredible selection of retro games, and amazing pinball lineup make it a must-visit spot. The neon lighting adds to the ambiance. Five stars for an unforgettable gaming experience!

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    Lori H.

    Had so much fun at this retro bar for a 50th birthday party! We really enjoyed playing all the arcade games from our teenage years and the service was great.

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    Tina P.

    This place has a great vibe, drinks are fairly priced and overall the games are pretty fun. The selection for arcade cabinets is pretty minimal but everything else is great. We were able to win the Spacebar Beanie but not the dildo sadly. We were also told this was the best priced magic cards in all of Boise

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    Katrina C.

    I kind of love this spot. Great selection of pinball games. Free to play consoles. Reasonable drink prices. Hilarious claw machine (3 wins in 3 days). Definitely on my go to spots when I visit.

    Vintage Star Wars Pinball!
    Ophelia M.

    If you go to Yelp's home page on desktop/laptop and click on "bars," you'll find that (as of the date of this review, anyway) Spacebar Arcade is one of the top rated bars in Boise. So, upon noticing this one Saturday afternoon, I decided to investigate. You might find yourself wondering, what is an "arcade" bar? Can an arcade really be for adults? Well, let me ask you this: Are you the sort of adult who likes beer? (Postmodern Brewers Berliner Weiss on tap, yo!) Are you the sort of adult who enjoys vintage arcade games (preferably while drinking the aforementioned beer)? I'm talkin' Pac-man, Donkey Kong, Tron, Mario Bros, Frogger (yes! freakin' frogger!)? Are you the sort of adult who might like to play old school Star Wars pin-ball? Or Terminator? Or Spiderman? How about lounging on a sofa and playing a little classic NES (the original Nintendo Entertainment System for those not in the know)? Or hanging at a bar with big boxy TV's playing Pretty in Pink AND The Breakfast Club while the speakers rock what one patron (me) lovingly described as 80's roller rink jams? If any of the above remotely refers to you--come and geek the heck out! With me! Now! Let's go! Seriously, so vintage in every way, you'll feel just the tiniest bit rebellious swigging beer. Make the beer Pabst (which is also on tap) coupled with the fact that the Spacebar is located basement level and you may begin to feel all Nirvana Come as You Are and Smells Like Teen Spirit. What? Nevermind. Totally vintage and yet fresher than the Prince of Bel Air. Grab yourself $10 dollars in quarters, a beer, and a game. A cheap night of fun will ensue. High fives all around! (no fist bumps...they weren't invented yet) Get to it!

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    11 years ago

    Pretty good selections of older arcade cabinets. Some that i was excited about are michael jackson moonwalker and gauntlet.

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    11 years ago

    One of the finest bars in town! Great beer, great games, great staff!

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    10 years ago

    Went there on a Friday, fun place to hang out and play some classic arcade games. My only complaint is the way to loud club style music.

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    13 years ago

    Friendly bartender. Awesome games. Nice selection of drinks. They have arcade games, pinball machines, board games, and consoles.

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    11 years ago

    Awesome place! Booze and old-school video games / pinball. We went there on a trip through the NW. We had a great time!

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    Ask the Community - Spacebar Arcade

    Does this arcade have a quarter pusher?

    They operate on a token system. They have a "change" machine though, so take singles!!

    Is it wheelchair accessible?

    Is this only 21+, or can 18+ come in too?

    Their website says 21+ only.

    Can we bring our own board games?

    They are really chill here, I think you'd be fine brining your own.

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