A barcade! If you're a fan of old-school arcade games, this is the spot. Two levels of games, all in great condition. And the best part? They're all FREE! The staff is always friendly and super helpful. They offer beer, wine, cocktails, and a pretty solid menu to choose from. There are tons of games, but of course, I always end up spending most of my time at my favorite. Another thing I extremely appreciate is that they have wipe stations throughout, so you can clean off the games if you'd like. Ps-- Harry Potter playing on the screens that day was a major bonus. read more

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First time here and I know it was an arcade bar, but it a VERY serious arcade bar. I love how they have a good variation of old school manual arcade games all the way up to modern virtual games. We didn't bring any change or plan on spending money for the games. We will have to plan accordingly for our next visit! Great cocktails here and I have a feeling there are great vibes on a bus Friday or Saturday night. read more

Tappers Arcade Bar - Strawberry fields - Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Drove all the way down from Lebanon to find out it's 21+ only. Smh This should be more prevalent in their website. We actually looked for it and didn't see anything. Bummer read more

The drinks were great! And decor was nice with all the free games great for friends to hangout or start the night. Definitely will be back again! The staff was friendly and informative about the drinks. read more

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This is easily the best Barcade I have ever been to. Why? THE GAMES ARE FREE. I REPEAT: THE GAMES ARE FREE! Furthermore, the games are from all errors everything from classic early 80s arcade cabinets to light gun games to modern consoles. The only requirement for you to have free to play games for as long as you want is that you must be buying beverages... I guess it's kind of like a strip club in that way. Lucky for you the beverages they have on tap or incredible. They had lots of great beers, including a cold IPA. And even if you don't drink (ethanol), they have lots of nonalcoholic options. If I lived in Indianapolis, this is where it would be easiest to find me. read more

Went to tappers on a cold night only to see that it was closed for a private party. Epic idea for others. Lol They were only closed for another 30 minutes so I went to the Mexican restaurant next door for a drink then came back to Tappers. Tappers is free - except for their pinball. Not a problem. They just ask that you buy a drink for cover charge. They had a great selection of draft beers, bottles, cocktails, and more. Staff apologized that we came by earlier when they were closed, but it was no problem. Great staff, great selection of machines, NBA jam, n64, and some new machines too. Overall awesome experience. Will be back! read more

Great arcade bar! Friendly staff and it was so enjoyable to play various arcade games included with our drinks. We will definitely be back next time we're in town! read more

Service Last night me and my girlfriend went to the arcade everything was fine when we walked in Until later on when we were playing our last game before we left, an employee greeted us at a game asking for us to buy a drink and we told him that we were just about to leave and he told my girlfriend and I that "If you are not going to buy a drink I'm going to have to ask you guys to leave" very aggressively ,that employee was very rude and disrespectful towards customers when were there. With that being said, we are not coming here again. It was pretty surprising that we received the treatment, because this was our second time here, we were not explained what the rules were when we were first there. When we came in last night, the employee who greeted us didn't really explain the rules to us, we did not know that you had to buy a drink or buy something, no one pushed that on us when we were there last time. Not only that, the employee who had mid length blonde/ auburn hair and long tattoos on his arms ( which is the one that greeted us) didn't even offer us to buy anything in the first place when we first came in. We spent our time playing games in the back and the employee didn't even approach us until we were on our last game. There was a lack of communication for we do not know the rules of the place, no one really explained it to us when we first came in. Not only that we said we were leaving, and the employee grabbed the menu from us slammed on the table, aggressively saying we should leave " cause you can't come here if you're not buying anything". We also felt unsettled and unsafe, too for that employee was staring at us and giving us a death glare, which made us feel threatened. we're not recommend coming here because if you do, you're probably gonna be treated with hostility and aggression by employees who don't bother to share their rules with you, before you get settled in. Until management does something about this to resolve this issue with their employees, don't go here, because you're going to receive poor and hostile customer service. read more

Got to tell you went there last night had the time of our life the games were great worked well the drinks were nice and cold bartender was friendly everything was clean 10 out of 10 would definitely recommend for a date night but remember you have to be 21 plus read more

This place is so much fun! Staff were helpful. Drinks are pretty cheap. Lots of fun on-theme decorations, too. read more

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I can't believe I haven't done a review at Tappers! I've been coming here some I moved to Indy 5 years ago. What keeps me coming back is the great hospitality, the awesome events, and of course free games! Tappers is always throwing themed events with my favorite being their annual Halloween party. But they also have weekly trivia that's super fun. They have rotating drafts, a great cocktail list, and free games and awesome pinball machines. Tappers is a place where I genuinely feel like I can be myself without judgement. read more

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Tappers is a great value, has a fun atmosphere, and offers a great variety of games. There has seemed to be a diverse age range of customers when we've visited too, which was fun. It can be difficult to find parking on busy nights--while we got lucky with a close spot on our last visit on a Friday evening, our friends had to search for a while and walk a bit. Games are free with the purchase of a drink, and I appreciate all the games have little tables to set your drinks while playing. I'd love to see more NA options on the menu in the future. read more

The place is super cool! I was surprised they had a smash bros setup but also they have other consoles too. It's just a straight up bar though. I don't think I saw any food but definitely a fun place to go with the homies. The staff were really cool too. I definitely recommend visiting this spot! read more

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Tons of fun! The drinks seem a bit overpriced, but there's no entrance fee and all the games are free, so it evens out. Lots of video game options and plenty that have seating so you don't have to stand all night. Bartenders are very fun and helpful. read more

This place was so fun!!!! Talk about a blast from the past. It was a great way to connect with your inner child while having something to drink. Best of both worlds!!! We will definitely be visiting again. read more

Tappers Arcade Bar - Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Good time, super good pinball selection. That's why I went so it was awesome. Wound up playing the video games which are free. Lots of favs from my youth. Pinball costs to play but worth the fun! My son and I went and we had a blast playing the old games he's never played before! Would recommend to go play some games and take your mind off the rigors of the day! read more

Always a stop when in town- nostalgia at its finest. You do have to purchase a drink to play and don't forget your ID

stopped in here during a night out and was amazed by all the different games they had. This place was pretty big when I kept on walking through. There's a bar, no food is available. games are free but you do have to pay for their pinball machines they had hand sanitizer stations through out which I loved. will be back for more game play! a great place to spend with friends and to feel like a child again read more

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Great games & really great beer selections! Wine & slushies & liquor , too! Lots of games to play !

I have heard about this place for many years. I finally got visit it this weekend. I was blown away. There are SO MANY retro arcade games to play, and the best part is that the games are free to play!!!!!! We spent about 3 hours there and only played maybe 10% of the arcade games. I can not wait to go back and play more!!!! The music was great, the drinks were good. Craft beer, domestic beer, mixed drinks, and cocktails available. There was hand sanitizer everywhere, which was comforting. There were also coat racks throughout the establishment, which were all being used. Highly highly recommend this place for date night or for a night out with friends. read more

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If you're looking to relive the 80s and 90s arcade experience, this is the place for you. They literally have hundreds of classic arcade games that you can play for FREE! There is a 1 drink minimum, but you were going to drink anyway right? Just think of any classic arcade game and they most likely have it. I seriously can't over sell this place. It is nirvana. They also have a Nintendo 64, a Game Cube, a Super NES and a Nintendo Switch you can play alone or with your friends. And don't worry, they have hundreds of those games you can play too. And if that wasn't enough, they have an entire room of classic pinball games to play. Pinball however is the only game you need to pay the traditional $0.25 per game to play. The drinks are great too! Do not miss this Indianapolis gem. read more

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All games worked and in great condition! Great cocktail, and beer menu! Also great selection of the classics as well as releases from the 90's up to what you would find at a more modern arcade. read more

Customer service is always great on this place. To begin with one of my friends brought me here and this place is pretty cool. For people who love old school games and also recent ones. They have a lot of pinball machines which I had to try. Moreover you get to play some of the games for free if you at least buy one drink which is fair to be honest. Furthermore I totally recommend trying this Arcade place for sure. read more

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This place is always a blast! Drinks are solid, atmosphere is perfect, and the games are amazing! Cocktails around $10, beers, and slushies while you play some of the best retro games out there is the best way to spend a Saturday night! read more

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This is a great place to come and play a little pinball (good selection of machines) or arcade games (free!). They always have a cider on tap, plus wines and other drinks, which is nice for those of us who don't drink beer. My one complaint is that they serve the "slushy" style frozen drinks in resealable (so, I think, reusable) sturdy plastic bag deals, yet they pitch them in the trash when you are done. I don't know, maybe they let you take them with you to reuse (though they will still eventually end up in the trash), but it seems wasteful when they could be served in completely eco-friendly glasses like the other drinks. read more

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Love tappers! Very chill, gaming bar. Old school and pinball games. All games are free except pin ball games. Drinks are very well priced and delicious. Never too packed but always nice people there. This is a safe space. read more

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Looking for a great way to spend a night out? Look not further! Must be 21 or older to enter (they will check IDs at the door) and have to buy at least one beverage while inside (doesn't have to be alcoholic) and then that's it! All the games except the pin ball are free and they have a massive selection of games ranging from true old school to modern takes. A fun environment with great drink selections that will definitely fill up an evening! 100% recommend! read more

This is a great place to bring your friends, I live this place and we bring friends here all the time. I like their ambiance and the different games to choose from they got the classic one like super Mario and Galaga but also have new stuff like Nintendo switch games. I like that they have different pinball as well, and great selection of drinks. They got tables for when you get tired shooting the zombies and just wants to talk and hang with your friends. People are usually friendly and helpful. I love that they expanded their area and have more space for people to place games without getting bumped. Also during this covid times they only switch on every other games in a rotation so you can social distance, they also have sanitizers everywhere. It's a safe place to go to and enjoy while being safe read more

Tappers Arcade Bar - Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Great time for all 21+. As the previous reviews have explained, this is an arcade bar that offers free play (with the exception of pinball) while you enjoy a drink. Tappers has beer, wine, Kombucha, and now cocktails. Newly expanded, this bar has a HUGE variety of vintage arcade games, all in well kept condition. Drinks are a tad bit more expensive than other bars; but hey, you get unlimited bar play. Flyers show that there are frequently gaming tournaments, and a high score board updated with the initials of the gamer. People of all ages and walks of life (again 21+, they ID at the door) were out making memories on a snowy Saturday night. We had to wait maybe 5 minutes to enter the bar, since they were at capacity. The wait was virtually nothing, and we all agreed that we appreciated they keep track so all of the games weren't over crowded. There are also tables scattered around the bar for those would need a gaming break, or would rather just sit and relax! read more

Tappers Arcade Bar - Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Lots of nostalgic classic arcade games on free play. Great beer selection. Well staffed bar. Table tops for holding beer while playing.

Incredibly unique spot for gamers, in Indianapolis. Tappers is an arcade bar. Sometimes games take quarters. Sometimes games are set on free play. TLDR: There are things here to keep you entertained, while you drink a fine beverage with your friends. We visited Tappers during Gen Con 2019. Even though it was very packed, and some of the more unique beers they advertised would be on draft ran out, we had an incredibly rad time. PROPS: Old school arcade games and pinball, and a great draft beer list. SLOPS: Kitchen menu is very limited. read more

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Pretty cool bar. I thought you had to order drinks to get tokens to play - there's a bar in my area that does that - but all the games except pinball are free! Nice. Regardless, my boyfriend ordered some sort of cranberry beer and I had a cider, both of which were good. They have some super old-school games from the 1980s and '90s. The crowd seemed to be mostly people in their 20s and 30s, too, with a few older people mixed in. Fun place and I'd return, although it's not that big of a place. read more

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Cool place to hangout! Great for bringing friends since there's plenty to do and similar to 16 bit but much more relaxed! Haven't had to wait long on drinks here and everyone is always friendly. Definitely a cool place that's worth checking out even if you're not into old arcade games. read more

Tappers is for sure one of the best bars in Indy. They have a fantastic selection of beer, but the also carry wine, hard seltzers, and even boozy slushies. They also dozens of arcade games, which is the main appeal of this place. The best part about it? The games are FREE! Some of the games include Frogger (my personal fav), Donkey Kong, Galaga, Pac Man, and so many more. Not only do they have arcade games, but they have old school gaming systems like Super Nintendo and Nintendo 64. What is better than booze and video games? Not a lot!! Eat before you come though, because this place doesn't have food. Perfect after dinner activity for anyone!! read more

I never thought I'd have a regular bar until Tappers came along! With a broad selection of video games from various generations, along with a variety of pinball machines, there's something for everyone's enjoyment. There's a nice selection of local craft beer that's sure to please all tastes, along with some cocktails & other beverage options as well. Although there isn't much of a food menu (I think just chips are offered), the staff seem lenient about outside food that's brought in, and of course, the Fountain Square neighborhood has its fair share of must eat spots. An easy recommendation! read more

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I was looking for a fun bar for my boyfriend and I to check out before an event downtown and found 16-Bit near the venue. However I asked a bartender at the Inferno Room for a fun place to go and he highly recommended Tappers for an arcade bar. It was close so we stopped in. I'm so glad we did because we ended up having a blast! The bar is big and all the games are free (except for pinball)! The bar was serving up some local beer and they also had some adult slushy drinks that looked fun. I was happy with a nice sour beer and the bartender let me sample a couple before I made my choice. The games that I played were all in good condition and working well. The interior is clean and modern. They have 60+ arcade games plus 25 pinball machines! They also have Nintendo Switch and some other modern console games. It wasn't too crowded when we were there, which was nice. I could see it getting pretty busy. They do not allow minors in but you can bring in outside food according to their website. I loved this place and would definitely go back again the next time I'm in town. read more

Tappers is awesome! We haven't been since they expanded to a second room, so we were excited to see all of the new games they were able to add. They do check IDs when you walk in and you have to purchase an item (coke, beer, cocktail) to play. Pinball costs $0.50-$1, but everything else is free of charge. There are very rarely (maybe even never) any games that are broken or down, so they are great at their upkeep. They have games like Frogger, Galaga, Space Invaders, Burger Time, PacMan, and Mortal Kombat. We absolutely love coming here! read more

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Drinks are good. Games are fun. Love all the pinball! Tappers is like a more chill and cooler 16bit.

I love a good barcade. I haven't been to the Indy 16-bit location, but I was excited to get to try out the Indy-classic, Tappers. This reminded a lot of the Columbus location of 16-bit, just a little bigger. I didn't have any fancy-pants cocktails during this visit, but the simple well drinks I had were well-made. There was a large variety of classic games along with some new console systems up front. On a busy night, the consoles up front were a little bit harder to snag. There's also a plethora of pinball machines in the back, though you'll need to have some quarters to play pinball. We played our way around the room and enjoyed some drinks. The staff were friendly and fast to refill drinks at the bar. I'll definitely be back the next time I want to do some gaming in Indy! read more

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My brother-in law loves this classic arcade bar located in Fountain Square so my family and I hit it up Friday night. The drinks are tasty but expensive. I ordered a $11 frozen drink and a $8 cider. All of the arcade games are free other than pinball which runs around $.50 to $2 depending on the machine. They provided hand sanitizer, wipes, and clean tables to sit at mask free. I imagine they do a max. capacity of 50%-75% yet somehow for a Friday night it still felt very busy and crowded. Most people practiced social distancing but not all of the patrons did. I had a good time but I like to visit when it's less crowded. read more