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Another surprise waiting around the corner in Savannah. This was a little bit of a walk from our hotel but ended up being a happy accident (we were going to the dessert place nextdoor). The Portal is an old school gaming bar. A plethora of pinball machines awaits you here (Ghostbusters & Stranger Things top the list). They also have 2 skee ball lanes in front and The Walking Dead shoot 'em up game. Classic TMNT Arcade game (but only one player could play - the other slots weren't open). A massive screen with about 50-60 old school titles to play available too. One pool table, one air hokey table, a classic Mrs. Pac-Man/Galaga machine, a Pac-Man machine & a few other novelty games available. The bar was near the back and didn't have a ton of room. There is an ATM machine, next to the quarter dispenser. Good news is, the ATM will give you 2 Tens if you select $20. The quarter dispenser takes $1/$5/$10. Overall, it's a fun stop and I'd recommend checking it out.
Who doesn't love a game room! This place has an impressive collection of pin ball machines. If you love pinball or haven't ever played this is the place to go. They also have many other type games like skee ball as well. There is a small bar and a pool table in the back. They have a great selection of beer for such a small place. The service is always great! They have the wall filled with fake ids on the wall of the bar. So don't even try it! It's great for small groups or even date night. It's close to the cat cafe so you can look in at the kitties before or after. This is one of my favs here in Savannah.
Looking for a easy place to eat dinner. Found this on yelp. Walked in to ringing pinball machines. Went to the back had a seat at the bar friendly service. We ordered a Ruben and a Chicago dog, two drinks. They were both delicious. Had a good conversation with one of the bartenders Regarding a digestif he had at the bar. I looked up a drink mix and he made it, delicious. Then I played Star Wars platinum, haven't played pinball in years. two bucks for 20 minutes to play. Lots of fun, great place to go. Don't miss it.
We went here as our first date night stop! It was too hot inside to stay but we played a few games and had a drink. It was pretty empty when we went maybe half a dozen people tops! The drink was decent, price was fair not my favorite spot but it was fun!
Small dive type place, not fancy, with very reasonably priced beers and. Cocktails. It has several pinball machines that are a dollar a game or three games for $2. There were also a handful of other games and an air hockey and pool table. The hotdog was good, it was hot and fresh. I also had a sandwich that was also good. The staff was friendly. It is kind of an all ages place I saw college aged up to people in their 60s that just dropped through for a snack and cocktail and a quick arcade game.
We were looking for somewhere quick to grab a bite to eat before heading to the dessert restaurant where we had reservations. This place was a few doors down so we decided to give it a try. Upon walking in, this place looks like a total hole in the wall....floors could use a little work and there are old arcade games (which I found very cool) everywhere making it a bit crowded in an already small area. It's very retro and games are priced from 25 cents to a dollar. We headed to the counter to see what kind of food they had. We didn't have high expectation when they told us they were out of a few things my friend tried to order and when trying to order soda, we were told that the carbonation system was broke. We didn't have much time before our reservations so we decided to order what we could. My fiancé and I opted for chili dogs. Let me tell you--these were THE BEST damn hot dogs I have ever had (yes, I had to curse, they were THAT good)! It was a 1/4 lb beef hot dog, juicy and delicious topped with chili and onions. The chili seemed homemade? It was sooo good. Our friends ordered a meatball hoagie and a panini and they agreed that their food was very good as well. We tried to order more hot dogs but the one gentleman that was working behind the counter by himself was overwhelmed and told us it would be awhile. Unfortunately, we didn't have time to wait. This place is super cool though--I would love to come back and play some games and have some more hot dogs when we have more time!!
Sat down at an empty bar, with two people working behind it. One cook making hot dogs and one lady who is the bartender/server. Sat there for a few minutes while the lady was on her phone and decided to finally come greet us. It's a cold Sunday night so i wasn't expecting the place to be busy. But the service should've been a little better. The hot dog took awhile but it was pretty good, surprisingly good actually. Which made this experience a little better. The games looked pretty cool and they had a pool table that we played on. The pool table definitely needs some work and the balls needed a good cleaning, but it is what it is for a $1 game. Saw a bunch of youngins walked in and played the games, they looked like they were definitely under 21 and not old enough to be in a bar, it was about 11pm so didn't think underage kids would be allowed. Overall I love the concept and the hot dog was good. Just wished the two nice people behind the bar were a little more attentive.
I enjoy bars that have arcade games. There is no pressure to order a drink if you want to just play games and vice versa. The Portal definitely has a dive feel to it. The have a lot of the classic arcade games as well as the pool and air hockey tables in the back. The games all take quarters, so there is a change machine where you can feed in bills and then get the quarters in exchange. They had a stack of cups next to the quarters which was also convenient since my friend and I got $10 worth of quarters to play games (we did not use all of them). My favorite of the arcade games we played were Ms. Pacman and Galaga. We did not have any problems with the machines and they worked well. Overall, it was a fun pit stop while exploring the nightlife scene in Savannah although not my favorite place we went.
Unadulterated fun with an uber retro feel. The portal is an arcade that reminded me of my youth. The establishment has a ton of old school coin operated games that are reasonably priced. There is an air hockey and pool table in the back. The portal is also a full service bar and serves food until 4am. The men (especially Nick) behind the counter were so friendly and personable which lent to a great time. We were having such a great time we decided to order food. The food was good however my only critique was it was lukewarm. That was strange because it was cooked right on the spot. Nevertheless, my husband and I have found our new hangout spot. Please give the portal a chance you won't be sorry. This is a gem of a business with excellent customer service.
We didn't get any food but got milkshakes for our 18 and 20 year old plus wine and beer. Great place eith a lot of games - nice guy behind the bar. Our dog was allowed in since it was early in the day. Just a chill.place to play. read more
5 months ago
One of my favorite places in Savannah! Fourth year in a row coming back for my birthday. Textbook definition of hole in the wall local spot. The one Star reviews do not understand this is not some fancy establishment... this is an arcade dive bar... do not expect a five star meal and a drink. Cheap beer, cheap food and amazing vibes and some of the most interesting people you will meet in Savanah! Definitely stop by later in the night after a drink or two! ALSO there is a cat Cafe next door so you can watch cats after a drink or two! read more
2 months ago
Please fix your broken games or put signs on the machines that are currently broken. A lot of the machines took coins or credit but would not work properly or at all. Most of the shooter games were not available for 2nd player because the gun would be broken or out of alignment. Jurassic Park is one of my favorites and it was truly disappointing when the 2nd player gun was completely unplayable. Owner needs to step up and get these machines fixed. read more
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10 months ago
Another surprise waiting around the corner in Savannah. This was a little bit of a walk from our hotel but ended up being a happy accident (we were going to the dessert place nextdoor). The Portal is an old school gaming bar. A plethora of pinball machines awaits you here (Ghostbusters & Stranger Things top the list). They also have 2 skee ball lanes in front and The Walking Dead shoot 'em up game. Classic TMNT Arcade game (but only one player could play - the other slots weren't open). A massive screen with about 50-60 old school titles to play available too. One pool table, one air hokey table, a classic Mrs. Pac-Man/Galaga machine, a Pac-Man machine & a few other novelty games available. The bar was near the back and didn't have a ton of room. There is an ATM machine, next to the quarter dispenser. Good news is, the ATM will give you 2 Tens if you select $20. The quarter dispenser takes $1/$5/$10. Overall, it's a fun stop and I'd recommend checking it out. read more
Who doesn't love a game room! This place has an impressive collection of pin ball machines. If you love pinball or haven't ever played this is the place to go. They also have many other type games like skee ball as well. There is a small bar and a pool table in the back. They have a great selection of beer for such a small place. The service is always great! They have the wall filled with fake ids on the wall of the bar. So don't even try it! It's great for small groups or even date night. It's close to the cat cafe so you can look in at the kitties before or after. This is one of my favs here in Savannah. read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
Looking for a easy place to eat dinner. Found this on yelp. Walked in to ringing pinball machines. Went to the back had a seat at the bar friendly service. We ordered a Ruben and a Chicago dog, two drinks. They were both delicious. Had a good conversation with one of the bartenders Regarding a digestif he had at the bar. I looked up a drink mix and he made it, delicious. Then I played Star Wars platinum, haven't played pinball in years. two bucks for 20 minutes to play. Lots of fun, great place to go. Don't miss it. read more
We went here as our first date night stop! It was too hot inside to stay but we played a few games and had a drink. It was pretty empty when we went maybe half a dozen people tops! The drink was decent, price was fair not my favorite spot but it was fun! read more
2 years ago
Small dive type place, not fancy, with very reasonably priced beers and. Cocktails. It has several pinball machines that are a dollar a game or three games for $2. There were also a handful of other games and an air hockey and pool table. The hotdog was good, it was hot and fresh. I also had a sandwich that was also good. The staff was friendly. It is kind of an all ages place I saw college aged up to people in their 60s that just dropped through for a snack and cocktail and a quick arcade game. read more
We were looking for somewhere quick to grab a bite to eat before heading to the dessert restaurant where we had reservations. This place was a few doors down so we decided to give it a try. Upon walking in, this place looks like a total hole in the wall....floors could use a little work and there are old arcade games (which I found very cool) everywhere making it a bit crowded in an already small area. It's very retro and games are priced from 25 cents to a dollar. We headed to the counter to see what kind of food they had. We didn't have high expectation when they told us they were out of a few things my friend tried to order and when trying to order soda, we were told that the carbonation system was broke. We didn't have much time before our reservations so we decided to order what we could. My fiancé and I opted for chili dogs. Let me tell you--these were THE BEST damn hot dogs I have ever had (yes, I had to curse, they were THAT good)! It was a 1/4 lb beef hot dog, juicy and delicious topped with chili and onions. The chili seemed homemade? It was sooo good. Our friends ordered a meatball hoagie and a panini and they agreed that their food was very good as well. We tried to order more hot dogs but the one gentleman that was working behind the counter by himself was overwhelmed and told us it would be awhile. Unfortunately, we didn't have time to wait. This place is super cool though--I would love to come back and play some games and have some more hot dogs when we have more time!! read more
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Sat down at an empty bar, with two people working behind it. One cook making hot dogs and one lady who is the bartender/server. Sat there for a few minutes while the lady was on her phone and decided to finally come greet us. It's a cold Sunday night so i wasn't expecting the place to be busy. But the service should've been a little better. The hot dog took awhile but it was pretty good, surprisingly good actually. Which made this experience a little better. The games looked pretty cool and they had a pool table that we played on. The pool table definitely needs some work and the balls needed a good cleaning, but it is what it is for a $1 game. Saw a bunch of youngins walked in and played the games, they looked like they were definitely under 21 and not old enough to be in a bar, it was about 11pm so didn't think underage kids would be allowed. Overall I love the concept and the hot dog was good. Just wished the two nice people behind the bar were a little more attentive. read more
I enjoy bars that have arcade games. There is no pressure to order a drink if you want to just play games and vice versa. The Portal definitely has a dive feel to it. The have a lot of the classic arcade games as well as the pool and air hockey tables in the back. The games all take quarters, so there is a change machine where you can feed in bills and then get the quarters in exchange. They had a stack of cups next to the quarters which was also convenient since my friend and I got $10 worth of quarters to play games (we did not use all of them). My favorite of the arcade games we played were Ms. Pacman and Galaga. We did not have any problems with the machines and they worked well. Overall, it was a fun pit stop while exploring the nightlife scene in Savannah although not my favorite place we went. read more
Unadulterated fun with an uber retro feel. The portal is an arcade that reminded me of my youth. The establishment has a ton of old school coin operated games that are reasonably priced. There is an air hockey and pool table in the back. The portal is also a full service bar and serves food until 4am. The men (especially Nick) behind the counter were so friendly and personable which lent to a great time. We were having such a great time we decided to order food. The food was good however my only critique was it was lukewarm. That was strange because it was cooked right on the spot. Nevertheless, my husband and I have found our new hangout spot. Please give the portal a chance you won't be sorry. This is a gem of a business with excellent customer service. read more
5 years ago
We were coming from out of town to visit for a week and stumbled upon this place while looking for game shops and nerd stores in the area; upon walking in I was not only blown away by the at home feeling that only a dive can provide, and secondarily the sheer number of vintage and new arcade games. A super fun environment! The drinks were expertly crafted and our server Chris was one of the most genuine and welcoming people we've met along our journey. If you're looking for something with upscale cocktails for dive prices and to get beat at DDR then this is the place for you !!! read more
6 years ago
This place was VERY cool!!!! Upon walking through the open glass door , we we're immediately blasted with awesome music I haven't heard in forever. This "bar " is cool because not only is it an old school quarter game bar ... but it's a COFFEE bar. When I say coffee I mean the craziest flavored lattes you can think of. 100% will come back every time read more
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Vintage video games, excellent fresh food, full bar with a wide selection of cold beers. The friendly service makes this place a true hidden gem. Its retro atmosphere with down home southern hospitality. Check it out! read more
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I love this place I will definitely come back me and my husband came by ourselves to have a date night and we happen to find it when we were walking by now we are definitely coming back but I don't know if we are bringing the kids are coming back by ourselves because we had fun playing the games that they had here and hanging out. Definitely coming back read more
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How fun! Tho, those quarters add up quickly. Loved that they had Lonestar Beer. Brought out the inner child in my BF and we had a good time. read more
5 years ago
8 years ago
First walking in is EXCITING!!! It's definitely a "PORTAL" into the past!!! We placed our order and went to go play on the machines while we waited. There were so many to choose from: pinball machines, classic arcade machines (shooting, fighting, racing, etc.), foosball, billiards, darts, air hockey, etc.! The food came out and it was hot and delicious, seasoned and flavorful. We had the gauntlet, Mario, the Luigi, and a chili dog. For an old school arcade the food was pretty good and the fact that it was hot made it even better. read more
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