Hands down my favorite bar on Capitol Hill. Love the arcade machines along with the pinball tables…read more Great selection of drinks and large tables to play boardgames.

I like Raygun in theory, and have enjoyed a few a few visits there, but when I went this weekend it…read morewas pretty disappointing. There were two offline pins, a couple of others that weren't working properly, and the ATM went out of order while I was there. Maybe that's for the best, as when it was working it limited me to a $10 withdrawal and charged me $3.75 in fees for the privilege. Seems like Raygun has started to lose the thread. Hopefully they can get back on track!

Very cool retro arcade bar with lots of pinball machines to play. Fun drinks available at the bar…read more I wished the Photo Booth took cards but $10 was a bit high for some pics. The upstairs has additional seating and more pinball machines. A fun place if you're looking for something other than a normal bar. The bartender was very nice and friendly.

Very good service, fun vibes! Pinball and beer what's not to like! The games cost $0.75 per play…read moreand they have a photobooth for $5 for 2 prints. Bring cash or they have machines in house.

This is it, the emperor of Seattle dive bars. Inimitable. Sui generis. My favorite place to hang…read moreout in downtown Seattle when bad decisions and fun are on my agenda. Time without number I've found myself here, be that first dates, my birthday, or New Year's Eve, and it always feels like home. If home were a clown/carnival themed acid trip of a pinball arcade bar, that is. And what's not to love about that? The bar tenders here are cool and friendly people who pour drinks with a heavy hand, and understand the mission: get the patrons who want to be drunk, drunk. The first few times I visited, I felt a leeriness about ordering food. But once I got over myself, I kinda fell in love with the menu, and I've probably eaten everything on it (including the clam chowder). Their hot dogs are wonders to behold, utter symphonies for the senses, and I refuse to visit Shorty's without getting one. Best dog in Seattle? Why yes. I think so. To paraphrase one reviewer: "Take your date here. If she doesn't like it, she's lame and you shouldn't waste your time with her anyways." Shorty's is the bomb.

The male bartender was extremely rude. As soon as we walked in, he aggressively asked for our IDs…read more Then, while my cousins and I were looking through the food menu, he barely gave us a chance to read it before saying, "I'll take whoever is ready to make my life easier." That's not something paying customers want to hear. I ended up ordering a drink for myself while the guys were looking at the menu because they were doing a food hop, and us girls were doing a bar hop. During that time, the bartender came back to our table at least four times within about five minutes. Instead of being attentive, it felt pushy and aggressive, especially since they were still deciding what they wanted. I've been here a few times before, but after this experience, this will definitely be my last visit.

Came here for a date after passing it numerous times bumping around downtown…read more I've always pegged this place as sort of a more local Dave & Busters and it sort of is on a smaller scale. Food, drinks and of course a bunch of games to play. Difference here is they seem to host ESports and other games beyond arcade games which is cool. This particular visit was kind of like a Classic play some games and laugh along the way rather than expect to find gem games of days gone by or even present. There is a good assortment of light gun, classic fighters and of course DDR which they were real generous with - 6 credits on a swipe which is like 9 song/sets! There is a bar but it's kind of basic compared to the afformentioned Dave & Busters, which makes that part of their identity. Also the person selling me the game card was fast on talk, and slow on the explanation of how things work which could've been better. It was nearing close so I wasn't going go through the whole rundown. Fun time here if you're looking for something to do in the area, but a Barcade or Dave & Busters will do the job all the same.

I hadn't been to GameWorks for a couple of decades when I went last week for a relative's birthday…read more He is really into video games and enjoyed Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) along with the driving games where you can race against your friends/family members. So, I am glad he had a good time. But I don't think I will go back to GameWorks in the future, even for special events. First, the loud noise and flashing lights made me feel like I was in a casino for kids. Something creepy about the vibe there. Second, there was no real air conditioning on a hot summer day, just these mobile a/c fans that blew cold air and were quite loud, adding to an already noisy place. Third, the games were very expensive. You have to buy a card for game credits and swipe that card whenever you play a game. We calculated later that it was cost us $1.60-2.30 PER GAME. That is including vintage games like Frogger and Ms. Pacman and other games like Operation, Skeeball, and driving games that only give you one life. Growing up in the 70s and 80s, I went to A LOT of arcades as a kid and teen. I don't expect places to be like the arcades I went to back then, but I do expect a fair and decent exchange for my money for the experience of playing a video game. Three lives/tries per fee is a fair exchange. GameWorks is nothing like that, and for that reason, along with others I've given here, I won't be back.

This is such a fun and unique bar experience in Seattle!…read more It's a great place to meet up with friends since there is plenty to do besides just getting drinks. I'm a big fan of their hot honey pizza, and their tap cider is always a great choice as well. The food and drinks make this a spot I'm happy to come back to, especially when looking for a more casual night out with friends. The space can get pretty busy and loud during peak hours, but I think that adds to the energetic feel of the bar. The service has been friendly, and overall I've always had a good experience here. Jupiter Bar is definitely a unique spot compared to other bars in Seattle, and I'd recommend checking it out if you're looking for games, good food, and a fun vibe.

The staff are friendly, but maybe having a bad day because they were annoyed taking my drink order?…read more The pizza was a little burned, which I didn't mind until I got half ways through, so I abandoned the last half. If you don't mind that texture, you'd like this! I didn't mind the arcade, except they had a lot more pinball machines than anything! If you love pinball, this is the spot for you! Cute that the games took quarters, gave me nostalgia! Clean restrooms and easy to catch public transit! Nice special drink lists!!! I'll be back... but will order pizza pops instead!

Friendly Froontdoor, with great vibe. Fun place to go date with. i highly recommend friends, family…read moreand coworkers to come here and hangout.

A little pricey but they have some good deals available. Bowling is fun and easy to do - you can…read morebook online in advance. The arcade was also pretty fun. A few of the games are out of order when you swipe but still plenty to do. The food and drinks were tasty and decent sized portions for bar food. The server was doing a great job mostly working on her own on a holiday. The vibes were great - I liked the music a lot too! Most people seemed to be there for pool or billiards so maybe I'll try that next time. Great spot for date night or a hang with friends.

Late review. Went to Pax Prime 2023 after attending Pax East a number of times so I was quite…read moreinterested in the West coast version and after many years not going. Breaking up the events into buildings in the surrounding area was a bit confusing, even with the map and the event staff giving direction. Pax East everything is under one roof, so this took some getting used to. The check in process was very organized and impressive, hats off and thanks to the staff who process a few thousand people, some of whom I know volunteer. Went to panel, played some games in free play and of course hit the main floor to try out some up and coming AAA games as well some indie games. Bought and picked up some swag, you know, the usual at these conventions. After years of not going, it was nice get back into it and would definitely consider going again next year. If you're into games even in a small capacity, get a day pass and have some fun!

Dang, did I pick an unideal time to finally put in a review for this annual gaming convention I've…read moreonly been going to since 2017, because I would have had a lot more good things to say about it. Now it sounds like I'm gonna be comparing everything from past years, which is inevitable to do especially among me and my peers who've come here longer than I have. To start off, this review is for 2026 from September 4-7, and I only went Friday and Monday this year due to Bumbershoot on Saturday and Sunday. As with every PAX I go to, panels and events are the least of my interests; most of my thoughts go for the logistics, vendors, and already in-your-face games that are set out in front of everyone at both the Arch and Summit buildings where the convention is split between. The general layout for this year's PAX was the same as last years; the Expo hall is all in the Arch building, and includes many vendors showcasing indie games and art. The Summit building has tabletop games, BYOC setups, game-related merch and tons of auditoriums and rooms with many different events with set times for each. I don't follow most events though I did get to do drag bingo, hear a master pianist play game music (like the end credits for Super Mario 64 and Mario Kart 64), and spend a ridiculous amount of time playing Groove Coaster at the arcades set up by 100 Yen Life or gamecenter. The map included in the event brochure did not have any layout information on booths for the Summit building, and legends were hard to read for the more detailed maps for the Arch building and all its floors. Gaming wise, the biggest games I got to play were Among Us Story: On Guard, Dragon Ball Xenoverse 3 and Hello Kitty Party Land. Other releases like Stranger Than Heaven, Persona 4 Revival and Castlevania had long, capped lines that were impossible to get to given how easily time constraints form when a convention has so many things going on at once. Even worse is the lack of strong phone signal in the Arch building, and slightly better but still hindered signal in the Summit building, though that's a very common sentiment for the Seattle Convention Center during any large convention like this one. Compared to other years, this convention is a huge step up from its iteration when we all just recovered from the pandemic, but a massive population downgrade from last year's. I could feel that while walking around, and it feels mostly due to the lack of really large and hyped up games to look forward to, especially from Nintendo which was notably absent this year except for the booth showcasing the new mobile game Pikmin Bloom. I always have to question every year whether I'm gonna come back to PAX, and I have skipped some years as a result. That same thought still holds today as of this writing, and I've only noticed a downhill trend year after year. At this point, I only go for the company I go with, not the events or thrills that this convention promises but hasn't been delivering consistently.

Super friendly security guard and bartender, they had a bunch of games across two floors with pin…read moreball and a ton of other retro games all for pretty cheap only $0.50 to $0.75 our favorite was pac man up in the corner playing with the entire family.

Fun and funky vibe. Drinks are available downstairs at the entry, or upstairs in the lounge. Don't…read moreexpect food - beer and chips are fine for a short visit. Comedy was great, well hosted, good lighting for the event, and decent chairs. Payment is cash or Venmo. Check out the fun!

When I was looking for some indoor activities to get away from the rain I was pleasantly surprised…read moreto see that UW has bowling alleys on their campus! Not only do they have bowling but they also have board games, arcade games, and pool tables all for the enjoyment of students. I came here just for their bowling but it looked so fun I might just come back for their other activities. For bowling they allow you to play by the game or by the hour. They also allow you to book all 12 lanes for a private event. All of the prices are on their website and they were all pretty reasonable. They also have discounts for faculty, staff, and students. We played three games with two pairs of shoe rentals and the total came out to be about $30 with a UW staff discount. Our lane malfunctioned once but one of the workers was swift in helping us resolve the problem so we could continue having our fun. The facilities were pretty clean and overall we both had a great time. Most people were students but even as a visitor I still felt welcomed. It made me feel old being in the college atmosphere around all these youngins but at the same time I felt like I looked like them and probably could've fit right in. One thing that made me feel old though: the worker at the front asked for my ID and my mind defaulted to my driver's license and the worker replied, "Oh, I meant your student ID." Ouch.

This place is amazing! Went on a Saturday afternoon , the crowd was perfect. We were able to bowl…read moreand play arcade games all evening.

It was my first time here, and it definitely won't be my last. I love that this pub focuses on…read morelocal breweries rather than carrying corporate beers. As a cider fan, I was especially happy to see a solid variety of options. Although I had a frustrating experience with the kitchen, but I'd still come back. It was an especially hectic day with multiple events and a soccer game, so it seemed like everyone arrived at once. I ended up waiting about an hour for my food, which was disappointing. That said, the staff handled the situation really well, there was consistent communication, and they took the time to engage with us, which I appreciated. Still, the kitchen delays and order issues shouldn't be overlooked. On the bright side, the drinks were excellent and reasonably priced. They also have a great selection of games, which I'm looking forward to trying next time. The location is another plus, just a few minutes' walk from the T-Link, making it very convenient.

Flat stick was a great place to go after a game at the stadium. It had a cool down stairs basement…read morevibe. We ordered beer and they had a great selection of local brews. Lots of games to play pay or free. We played scrabble and enjoyed our beers. It was a good time.