Up-Down Arcade Bar is hands down my favorite bar ever. This place does everything right. All the classic arcade games you could want, and every machine is only a quarter--which is unreal these days. What really sets them apart is how on top of everything they are. If some drunk person breaks a machine, it's fixed almost immediately. No "out of order" signs sitting there all night--staff actually cares that the games work. Service is quick, drinks are affordable, and the bartenders keep things moving even when it's busy. And yes... they have Mario Kart, which alone makes this place elite. Whether you're there to relive childhood, compete with friends, or just grab a drink in a fun atmosphere, Up-Down nails it every single time. Absolute must-visit in KC. read more

Great drinks, great pizza and helllla fun! What more could I ask for?! Up- Down is one of the coolest places in KC. The games work and everybody is so kind. The place is beautifully set up for the holidays which I love!!! The lights, the upstairs area. Everything!! 5/5! I went on a Saturday night and it wasn't too crowded or packed. Not a lot of lines to play. Everybody was encouraging. I do think this is such a gem in the crossroads! read more

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Up-Down is the coolest arcade bar! I love this place. They have every old arcade game imaginable. Including pinball and ski ball which are usually big hits lol. And the games are usually all working too! It's amazing. They also have the Nintendo 64 out for people to play. It's also pretty cheap. They usually have great deals on the token prices and we always have left over tokens. And they have the best pizza by the slice. The slides are hugeeeee and delicious!!! There's also a patio with a couple yard games. And even an upstairs outside! There's virtually no parking though so you have to park a few streets away and walk. Have been coming here for years and it's a great spot to take any friends from out of town. Vibes and aesthetic are on point. read more

Up-Down - Finally got the high score on Tapper - Arcades Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Parking here is pretty awful, so plan accordingly, but if you go early you hopefully won't have to walk far. We stopped in on a Friday and had no idea their daily special included 20 free game tokens! That was super cool and kept us busy for quite a while. Also on Friday's before 8pm pizza is only $2 a slice (cash price)! So my hubby got an IPA draft, I ordered a holiday themed cocktail, and we shared 3 slices of pizza. We had a great time and will definitely go back. It was a super cheap, super fun date night! read more

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Super fun! If you're into retro arcade games, this is the place. It's 21+ at all times and they have somebody sitting inside the door to card you as soon as you walk in. At the bar, you can order all kinds of drinks as well as order tokens instead of paying the withdrawal fee at the atm. Each game takes 1 token or 1 quarter. Also, if you check their website, they might have themed nights. We just so happened to go on Mar10 night so all Mario games were free and there was a Mario cart race for prizes. At the back of the building, you can order pizza, either by the slice or a whole pie. Prices are reasonable and the slices looked huge. Bartending staff was nice and chatty. Staff also walk around taking drink orders as well. All but one of the basketball games were working so they take great care of all the machines! Highly recommend for a fun time to relax, play games, and drink. read more

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I love up Down!! But I was told I can't eat outside food on their patio because they sell food there. Unfortunately, I have food allergies and they don't have any options that I am able to eat. So while my friends ate pizza, I had to ordered takeout from somewhere else and was told I had to leave or put it away. I ended up just eating my dinner in my car. Just a disappointing policy for a non-inclusive menu. read more

This is such a fun spot that brings more than just a great happy hour! We ordered a Mona Lisa pizza and even our picky eaters liked it. The games are so much fun and there always seems to be a deal on tokens. Tokens were ten cents the night we were there! I also liked the game variety and the options for games with multiple players. Definitely worth a stop if you are looking for something fun and different! read more

Up-Down - 18" Mona Lisa Pizza - Arcades Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Visiting Kansas City and decided to explore the downtown area. We stumbled upon this cool establishment and decided to give it a try. The unique theme makes this place inviting! Arcade games, decent drinks, and also outdoor views of the city really make this a trendy spot. Overall pretty good! read more

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I love the environment in UP-DOWN. It's a great spot to meet with friends that is fairly modern and has something for everyone. The bartenders and other staffing are very aware and attentive to the vibe of the building I can appreciate that as a previous security guard. This is a SPOT for me and the wife! read more

It's an adult gamer's paradise. Arcade and video games in all directions, upstairs and downstairs. Same goes for the bar counters. Everybody looked like they were having a great time. If you're not really into games, the patios on both levels offer wide open spaces to sit and hang out. You will also get better lighting outside too. I spent a good chunk of my time on the upstairs patio, marveling at the Kansas City skyline. This was probably the most happening place in Crossroads on a warm weekend night. It was also the night of the first pre-season Chiefs game. I had one drink, a cherry cider, that was a straight $7 because I paid in cash. I came after dinner at Town Topic, so I was too full for pizza. I wanted to try a slice of bacon mac n'cheese so bad! read more

Up-Down - Nice view from the rooftop patio - Arcades Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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Up-Down is well known as one of Kansas City's best hang outs. Elite patio and rooftop deck, retro games, solid beer selection, awesome staff... I could keep going. What I didn't know is Up-Down also helps plan events. You can rent a couple of tables like I did, or you can rent out the patio, the deck or even the whole bar. I was throwing a birthday party, so the tables I rented were an awesome central place where I could set things and meet people. The tokens I purchased at the bar's suggestion were a nice touch. Everybody who attended was able to play some games. I also bought a couple of pizzas from the inhouse pizza parlor in case anybody was hungry. The day was a smashing success. Video games were played, drinks were drank and everybody had a blast. I'm glad we did it. read more

This was my first time I'd ever been to Up-Down and it will not be the last!!!! It's 2 levels, so there's plenty of room for everyone! So many bars, games, and I think the best part was the pizza. When I tell you I was not expecting their BBQ chicken pizza to be so good!!! Definitely now in my top 3 pizza places in KC! The bar tenders are all so sweet and work at a brisk pace so you'll never have to wait on a refill. A night where it's a beautiful breezy night and you can share pizza and watch the cars roll by is a night for me! 10/10! read more

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Pizza only for food, but plenty of good stuff nearby. Come for the beer, stay for the retro arcade. Cheap games and most machines work really well. Great mixed drinks and a big selection of beers. read more

Perfect for a date night or time out with friends. So many games to play and the pizza is amazing. Check out the deal of the day before you go. We went Friday and got some free coins for being one of the first 100 people. read more

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Up-Down is one of my favorite spots in KC. There's tons of nostalgic games and classic pinball machines. There's a great, large selection of draft beer. It is a great choice for a fun activity to burn a couple hours. The service is generally quick even though it can get very busy. Also, if you have not tried the pizza it is pretty solid! The slices are huge. Give the mac n cheese pizza a try! read more

This place is fun!!!! Good spot to go on a date or with a larger group of friends! It's super chill, plays good music, has great arcade games, and is a venue to kick it. Bartenders are friendly and make good drinks. Pizza is also delicious!!! read more

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Came here for a couple of hours, right after they opened with a group of three. On this particular day it was $1 off local beers. An expansive space inside and outside with plenty of staff to help with anything you needed. All games were a quarter and most were either pinball games or older games from my youth. The upstairs deck is a really a cool spot when you are not playing any games and just want to chill on a nice day. I'd recommend this place, especially for a date night out with groups. Enjoy! read more

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Im a 100 percent disabled veteran with a driver. They didn't have the capabilities to understand what legal Id's for military service and harassed me entering their bar by telling me come back with a driver's license. To go into their bar, I have to get a driver's license, even though my disability prevents me. This bar discriminated against a disabled veteran, most likely due to lack of training. Im a 100 percent disabled veteran with a driver. They didn't have the capabilities to understand what legal Id's for military service and harassed me entering their bar by telling me come back with a driver's license. To go into their bar, I have to get a driver's license, even though my disability prevents me. This bar discriminated against a disabled veteran, most likely due to lack of training. But when they throw it back at me like its a me problem. Your games aren't worth that level of disrespect. Your games aren't worth that level of disrespect. read more

Came here as a "surprise" after trying to find anywhere where I'm staying that had to do with pinball. Up-Down is a Gen X wet dream as we all grew up as young teens in the 80s right at the start of the arcade of awesomeness with games like Pac-Man , Donkey Kong, Centipede, Q-Bert, Burgertime, and so many others. The ones I just mentioned are here! And they work! The facility is dimly lit and has all our great music blasting. Full bar, and pizza on order. Daily specials. The games are all a quarter, but on Thursdays you can get 20 for $2 at the bar, so only $.10 a game which is a great deal. They also have skee-ball, basketball shooters, and did I mention at least 10 pinball machines? In-Out was so much f-ing fun for a good couple of hours. My mixed drink sucked, but the beer was good. Saw enough staff cleaning the machines and running the show. My brother and I also got carded even though I could have been the guy's dad. I believe it's adults only here. When we finally left, the place was starting to get full and you could tell that the groups were really having a good time. Highly recommended. read more

Up-Down - One side of pinball - Arcades Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

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This was and will be the spot I take my friends when they visit from out of town. It is such a vibe and when it gets packed, it can be a lot of fun. I have frequented this establishment so much because I love the games, the retro feel, and there is a lot to do with friends. Sometimes the machines don't work quite right but the staff will get it taken care of for you. They have a lot of different beverages and their pizza is surprisingly good! They have great deals which is why i keep coming back for more. It can get packed so just be aware that parking may be difficult and you may be waiting for certain games for a while. read more

Great place to go have drinks and play some games. They have a nice rooftop and outdoor area. If you're hungry grab a slice of pizza, you won't be disappointed! Also, check out their daily specials! They have some great deals. Follow me @zeroforkzgiven for more fun photos and videos! read more

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Stopped by up down for the first time in a while for and afternoon date day stop. It was busier than I expected it to be at 3:00 on a Saturday. We still had tokens from the last time we had gone, so we grabbed a drink and played some games! Love an old school arcade and love that they also have a Nintendo 64 set up with Mario cart! We played until our tokens ran out. It was a fun stop! read more

Up down to super fun place to get a slice and play some video games. Tokens on Saturday are half price always a great time fairly noisy inside, but not so loud. You can't hear each other and the pizza is delicious. We did hope to get out of an arcade. Slice without being gross at all. read more

Up-Down - 18" Buffalo Chicken Pizza Beer! - Arcades Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Za always saves the night. Mac n cheese pizza is the way to go :) we also had the cheese, meat lover, and pepperoni because everything else was sold out. Friendly service and always enjoy the upbeat vibes :) read more

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Fun fun fun! Cool vibes. Doorman cordial and no cover! Tired of places charging cover just to come in and no kinda dj or dance floor... we have fun on our favorite arcade game PAC MAN, Skee ball and Bball!!! Oh and Jenga!!! Drinks and bartenders are reasonable and super cool and attentive! The pizza - Buffalo Chicken and Pepperoni was fire!!! That Buffalo flavor,cheese was soooo good!!! read more

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Up-Down is one of my favorite places in Kansas City, and it's by far the best "Barcade" that I've ever been to. Full bar, 80s/90s/00s arcade games (that all cost 1 token), pinball, Skee-ball, 4-player Super Nintendo, a great rooftop and a large patio area located in the Crossroads. All of the employees and bartenders are fantastic, they have great specials, and the best part- 21+ all day, every day so no having to dodge little ones when you're trying to do your Mortal Kombat "fatality" combo! It's an amazing place to spend an afternoon- particularly when the weather is nice and they have the windows open! They always have some 80s/90s movie on, they play good music and they have some pretty solid pizza if you need a snack. Honestly, I can't say anything negative about it. read more

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Haven't tried the food but the atmosphere is great for all the 80's games all beer's are can unless you want local beer's but that's ok you can get a fanny pack full of coins for a price but worth it read more

My friends and I had a girls day out, we stopped by Up-Down for drinks on the patio since it's was so nice out. They have a Sunday Special: $25 for 6 pack and a pound(Arcade Tokens) We played some Arcade games (the 4 man PAC-Man was so much fun, it's like a table top with 4 chairs, 1 person can play or up to four)and enjoyed the Patio, they have a big Jenga and a few other games. The Bartenders were friendly, it wasn't too busy when we went. read more

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Such a fun place to go and enjoy nostalgic games while having a drink! We loved it while on our trip and definitely recommend stopping by for a date night. read more

Up-Down - Arcades Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

So fun and INCREDIBLE value. Every game was so cheap! Loved the outdoor seating as well but watch out for the dog water bowls! I stepped in one by accident :/ read more

Up-Down - Arcades Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

The ambiance in this place is awesome. It's all 80's and 90's. Video games. Arcade games. Not a great place for large tables to gather unless you go sit on the rooftop. The rooftop is very cool. I spent the majority of my time there. Prices seemed high for me, but probably right on for Kansas City. (I'm from Sioux City.) A bartender downstairs made me a kick-ass mocktail. It was delicious. I also had 2 slices of pizza and both were amazing. I'd love to return to this place someday! read more

Up-Down - Enjoying pizza (in our costumes for a bachelorette party) on the rooftop. - Arcades Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Nice place for a young adult to go to has arcades free water the staff was nice has a nice environment just be sure to make sure you have your ID other than that it's a beautiful place to go to and I would highly recommend it the bartenders are also nice read more

Fun environment, drinks are okay decent price. The games are miss and hit. Service is always good they're friendly

We thoroughly enjoyed our afternoon at Up-Down. Yes, we're those annoying Gen X-ers who believe that we grew up during the greatest gaming era. We forgot about some of the classics (Track and Field) and fondly remembered playing others (Indiana Jones) at Metro North. Service was prompt, polite, and fun. Hey, you're working in an arcade, what's not to love? You can check the website to see the current lineup, which games are currently on the floor (GREAT idea!) so you have something to look forward to. UD's layout is cool and unlike any arcade you remember. There's a balcony with a few pinball machines and sleepers if you need some more space for your elbows. Our main feedback would be to inspect the games weekly for broken buttons and/or malfunctions. We played 4 games that weren't working properly. And yes, we told the staff. read more

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Up-Down is so much fun, regardless of whether you drink or not. It has no cover charge, and there are a variety of single-player and multiplayer games, so all you need is yourself and some cash or quarters, since Up-Down is coin-operated for most, if not all, of the games. There's a token machine that exchanges cash for tokens at a pretty good exchange rate. I would say Up-Down isn't the place for: - First dates: This place is always crowded at pretty much any time of night, and it's hard to have meaningful conversations. Most of the games are single player, and the games meant for groups are hard to edge your way into with just two people. - Signature drinks: Up-Down has a full bar and a beer menu, but since I'm not much of a beer drinker, I was looking for something closer to a cocktail. The bartender wasn't sure what to make but suggested the Purple Rain, which, thankfully, was perfect for me: sweet, mild, and a little citrusy. - Food: they've got a pizza counter at the back with a menu, but I haven't seen it actually operating. Either eat before or after, but don't count on pizza being there. Otherwise, Up-Down is a blast and would definitely recommend! read more

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I LOVE up/down. Sundays are a pound (of coins) and a 6-pack (of beer) for $25. We love the fun, welcoming atmosphere. All games are 25¢. They have all your favorite arcade games from the 80s and 90s. Service is quick and friendly. Don't sleep on the pizza. It may not be Kelly's but it's second best. read more

Had a blast here. If you were born before 1985, cone relive your past. Not many places have the games they do. Upstairs you have some fantastic pin ball; from Star Wars to Spider-Man. Best pinball game they have though is Godzilla. We were here for 2 hours; from Galaga to Street Fighter... Mortal Kombat... I also love that they play old movies and good tunes. Best part? 21 and over. No kids. I'll be back read more

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Last minute girls night here. Such a fun night with friends. Great weekly specials. Drinks are reasonable. Plenty of games. Lots of outdoor seating. Feel like a kid again...I did when I killed it at Jenga. read more

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Up Down is a fun little spot and has plenty of options to make anyone happy. First, it's an arcade bar. There's so many different games-pinball, mortal combat, skee ball, and everything in between. There's even games in the outdoor patio like Jenga and connect four. Tokens aren't expensive and they have lots of deals during the week. The patio and upper patio are both awesome when the weather is nice. Plenty of seating. And if the air show is going on, it's a great place to sit and watch it if you don't want to go to the airport. They have a ton of craft beer and it's all good. They often have things on tap that you can't find elsewhere. They also have pizza. You can buy it by the slice or a full pie. The slices are huge. My favorite is the Mac and cheese. It's just cheesy carbs on top of cheesy carbs. Go grab a beer, a slice, and play some games! read more

Up-Down - 18" Mac and Cheese Pizza - Arcades Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Still one of my favorite bars in KC, just avoid it during weekend nights unless you want to be in a crowded spot. Still, this place is amazing and offers a great selection of drinks and games. Always a great date night location. read more