Fun arcade bar with nostalgia for all ages! There are 2 floors with multiple bars and arcade games of all decades throughout. There's also skeeball on both floors but we prefer playing the one on the lower level. Pinball machines are also on both levels. Tokens can be purchased at the bar or from one of the several token machines. UpDown has friendly bartenders and frequently has theme nights and seasonal cocktails to match the holiday or theme. You can order pizza at their pizza window and it is the only food they offer. The slices are huge though! During summer, it's fun to sit on the patio off the upstairs level. Been going to UpDown for years and it's always a good time for everyone! read more

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The first Sunday of the month is family friendly. One of my kids is a gamer and this was a perfect place to spend some time. Please note: the place was packed with kids and adults. Do not let that deter you. The space is much larger than it looks. There is an indoor bar and an outdoor bar with some table games and outdoor seating. There is a separate pick up window for snacks. They offer pizza by the slice, hot dogs and other goodies. The food is cheap and the pizza was solid for the price. The games require tokens which you can purchase at the bar. They have just about every game you could want! Even had a Super Nintendo set up, Dane Revolution, and my all time favorite skee ball!! My Zennial spirit was happy for this bit of nostalgia. read more

Up-Down STL - Beer Bar Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

It's Valentine Day and I decided to make a date at Up-Down since my husband had never been. Parking is street side or pay parking. Keep your ID's out it needed for admission. Must be 21. Pizza , drinks are available for purchase. I did try a Pineapple Cider draft that was fruity and delicious. We played pinball , old school Super Mario Brothers , skee ball and Frogger to name a few. We must be getting old because both our arms started cramping and as of right now sore :) Two levels of childhood fun, dark and sultry, and plenty of drink holder spots to play your games. Spacious. Outdoor patio. Staff friendly. This was a really fun date . read more

Up-Down STL - Beer Bar Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

We came here for Father's Day and had a blast. We came on Sunday when they do a pretty legit deal, 6 drinks, 50? Tokens, and a fanny pack for $40 (I hope these numbers are right, it's been a couple of months). We sat on the patio for a bit and ordered pizza at the pizza window. While we were waiting for them to bake, we played lots of ski ball and pac man. They have a. Huge selection of games, both upstairs and downstairs. A lot of them are nostalgic and so fun to help bring back memories. We really had a great time, it was the perfect Father's Day outing! read more

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This place is a great late night spot with friends! They always make lay the best music and have a great beer list on tap! The outside area is super nice and spacious. The service is super great and helpful! Very fun spot for photos, spending time with friends and having a great beer! read more

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I had a fantastic evening at Up Down STL for an event. The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, making me feel right at home. The Bacon Mac & Cheese pizza was delicious, and I had a blast playing pinball. It was the perfect night to relax outside and catch up with friends and let loose on the games! Also music was on point! read more

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Absolutely love this place! Just a heads up this place is 21+ but on a specific Sunday monthly from 10am to 2pm you can bring the whole family no matter the age just have to check their website to see which Sunday. This spot brings back so many nostalgic games I use to play as a kid growing up and love it. They have an upstairs for games and downstairs. They also have an outside patio area for more people to hangout and they usually have board games out there. They have a good selection of beers, wine and cocktails to choose from and for food they sell pizza! read more

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We went for date night on a Saturday in the 9 o'clock hour. We were checking them out for the BF's birthday as an option. It was beyond packed. Of course you have to be 21 to get in, so they are checking id's at the door. It's a large space with various areas. They have a large bar area with a selection of cocktails and beer. Since it was incredibly packed inside, people of all ages. It was so hard to maneuver around. We were only able to play skee ball and grab some pizza. The veggie pizza is DELICIOUS!!! If you pay in cash you receive a discount. I'd suggest going during the week when the crowds are smaller. We saw mainly arcade games and I would not recommend going if you need wheel chair accessibility during the busy times because there is NO WAY that you will be able to maneuver around at all. It's way to many people for the amount of games available. I'd suggest going to Dave & Buster's or somewhere honestly. read more

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This was such a fun arcade bar that's a must do if you're in the area. This place is massive with several rooms across two floors, including some outdoor areas. There's a great mix of games from different generations, from skeeball to pinball, and even an N64 set up on a projector. The night I was there, some folks even set up Garage Band in the outdoor courtyard, which was a blast to play with some strangers and new friends. You trade in some cash for tokens at the machines, and the prices seem to be pretty reasonable. I didn't try any of the food or drinks, but everyone around me seemed to like them. Definitely check out this great fun spot! read more

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Top notch experience amazing drinks and games. It's a time every single time I have been.

Super fun place to come to! I've been multiple times. On weekends it's busier so if you have a specific game in mind to play, you might have to wait a little bit. But they have so many games to pick from. On Sundays they have a good deal for coins and beer. Prices are pretty reasonable. The games are a lot of fun to play. Good for larger groups or one on one. read more

Up-Down STL - Beer Bar Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Another great space in the CWE! The drinks and pizza would be a stand-alone highlight at other spaces, but the games here were another thing to come back for. The bartenders were great and had the new Four Hands on tap. I also loved the fact that the TV's had wrestling and strange videos of animals rather than sports read more

Up-Down STL - Beer Bar Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

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I love the way they check ID at the door!! Totally prevents an underage crowd from entering the building. The first game I spotted was Skee Ball which is a childhood favorite! Then there is a photo both...There are plenty of games to remind me of my childhood gamer days..lol.. The games take tokens and there is no shortage of games. Two levels of fun fun. The welcoming staff made the experience even better and the foo was good! This is surely a place for an affordable date night, girls night out or just a fun place that's local. read more

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If you enjoy video games and pinball this is the place. Also, if you remember the 90s it's even better. The atmosphere and decor are fun and nostalgic. I like that it has a basement of games as well. The bartenders were friendly and outgoing. They have a fully stocked bar with themed cocktails. You can buy pizza from the window in the arcade area. It was so tasty and perfect thickness.. not too thin and not too thick. read more

Great old school games and vibe. A small outdoor area to hang with big screen TVs. Kids can attend for free the first Sunday of each month - and the arcade fans are only a quarter to play! Check it out for a fun weekend activity. read more

So much fun, love the pizza window inside, and also the Photo Booth! And obviously endless vintage games and amazing drinks! The patio was also super nice, love the vibes. Def worth checking out! read more

I love this little dive-y bar & is a go to for something fun to do for my husband and I. A ton of game options though it can get busy. 21+ only & they check IDs at the door. There are often multiple games out of service, but there really are a ton of games so you won't be left with nothing to do. The biggest draw is the value. Games are only one token - you could actually only spend $10 and play games for a few hours especially on half price token specials. It's a great little fun central spot for a cheap date activity! read more

Honestly... it gets 5 stars just for having dance dance lol. There are so many fun cute arcade games though! It doesn't feel cramped which is nice. Vibes are cute. There's a cute outside too. I'd come again read more

When I lived in CWE, this was my go to spot. Great games and good drinks. Staff is very friendly as well. They have pizza up until like 2am which always hits the spot. My only complaint is that some games are often out of order but there's usually plenty of games to pick from: read more

So grateful that this place exists. Never really been a big bar guy but I've found myself to be quite the regular at this place. Shout out the bartender, I wish I knew his name but he always hooks us up. The guy with the brown curly hair. He embodies the essence of Updown and always makes my experience super enjoyable! Also for anyone reading this.... Please try and beat my highs scores on tapper me and my girlfriend are just completely running that game we would love some competition (DYL and SEL) read more

-- Like Stepping Into an '80s Time Machine (With Better Pizza) Up-Down STL is the ultimate nostalgia trip -- neon lights, the hum of arcade cabinets, and the faint soundtrack of the '80s mixed with the clack of pinball flippers. Even though I'm not a huge drinker, I keep coming back for two reasons: the pizza is absolutely to die for, and the people-watching is next-level. I could park myself with a slice and just watch the Guitar Hero players all night -- it's part rock concert, part comedy show, and all wildly entertaining. The mix of retro games, throwback music, and pure, buzzing energy makes Up-Down feel like the best kind of Friday night you could have... without needing a Delorean. Grab a pocket full of quarters, some friends, and maybe a slice (or three) -- it's totally worth it. read more

Sweet place for retro arcade and lots of pinball. Clean and well kept. Came on a beautiful summer day and enjoyed the outdoor patio. read more

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Ridiculously fun! Retro games, awesome atmosphere! Service is outstanding! We played skee ball, pinball, oac man, and drive boats which taught me that I should never drive a boat.... read more

Great concept executed. Some people live in the past thru music and hairstyle. Some go here. Up Down caters to the kid in most of us (21-55 yrs old). Will older folks enjoy this place? Probably not as there is plenty of sensory stimuli (noise, lights, movements). For the rest, this is the place to enjoy a weekend to be a kid again - hangout with friends, play arcade (and pinball), and eat pizza. Parking structure blocks away is best bet because street parking is a nightmare. They have patio outback if need to take break from all the action inside. Rating this place for target market of 21 thru 55 yrs old - 5/5. read more

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Awesome beer selection, ton of arcade choices. Great place to hang out. Really friendly staff.

Fun spot for friends, date-nights, or rainy day activity! Lots of nostalgic video games, with a few newer ones mixed in too! Cocktail menu, local drafts and canned beers, full bar with bartenders (with a bar downstairs as well). Reasonably priced slices of pie for order at a pizza window. Only downside is that several machines are always broken (pinballs and skee-ball), and sometimes groups or people will hog a certain game so others can't play. read more

Up-Down STL - Beer Bar Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Great bar!!!! Love the old school arcade vibe and how they have so many different games to play. Came here on a. Date night and got a few drinks . read more

Went here for a birthday party and am so thrilled with my first visit. This place is incredibly fun and nothing I've ever experienced. Will definitely be making more trips out here to show more friends how epic it is. Never heard of up down before but it has left a great impression on me, the retro games and even the pizza was stellar. read more

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Great place for craft beer. We weren't interested in the games but people seemed to be having fun.

My husband's gold wedding ring flew off when he was playing the basketball game. It somehow landed in a 5 foot tall 2x2" support beam with no way to get it out at the bottom. The GM (John?) took 20 minutes with a tape measurer and duct tape to get it out. It was not an easy task!! We really appreciate the GM and the rest of the staff going above and beyond to fix our silly mishap and securing our wedding ring! read more

Up-Down STL - Beer Bar Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Up-Down is such a fun spot for date night or for a night out with some friends! If you love classic arcade games, this is the place for you. They offer a great selection upstairs and downstairs! My personal favorite is Skee-Ball. The interior is super Insta-worthy, with lots of cute neon signs and other decor throughout the building. The bathrooms have always been very clean when I've visited. I've only ever ordered drinks here, but I heard their pizza is delicious, so I definitely want to try it out sometime! All of the bartenders I've encountered are very friendly and efficient. If you're looking for something to do in the Central West End on a weeknight or weekend, definitely check this place out! read more

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I have zero complaints about the Up-Down bar, it's a very nostalgic place with lots of old school video games for the kid at heart. The staff was nice and greeted us upon walking in. It wasn't too crowded but I'm sure the later it gets into the night the crowd comes, there's a outside area that has a bar as well as extra seating. They do serve pizza that was really good, I had a pepperoni pizza and for my drinks I had a Captain America and Jessica Rabbit both were delightful. I'll definitely go to the Up Down bar again. read more

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I love when Hubby and I can have cheap dates from time to time. Go earlier in the day, they are less crowded. Go to the bar to purchase tokens as they were 2 for 1. We spent a whopping $5 for 40 tokens. Can't beat that. Definitely had fun! read more

This should be all over the USA. One of the most innovative and awesome concepts ever. I love going. The drink specials are great value, the tokens are cool and cheap. The machines also take quarters too for the line wolves. They serve delicious pizza, cash is valued too! But the payment options are all variable. It was like a Time Machine into the 80s/90s. Phenomenal spot that's quickly become a regular stomping ground for years. Can't stop going, can't stop recommending. Wish there were more multiplayer shooting games, and a boxing machine. Other than that. Ambient, fun, and worth it. read more

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Up Down will bring you back to your childhood. Seriously, from dance dance revolution to pinball machines & everything in between they have it all! I went on May 4 so they had fun themed Star Wars drinks that were reasonably priced! I love this spot because it's a pretty large space, although it gets crowded you're bound to find something open! If you're not a gamer, don't worry. They have large TVs everywhere, inside & outside bars to order your drinks with food & plenty of seating! Make sure to check out this eclectic spot in the Central West End! read more

Up-Down STL - Beer Bar Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

National Pizza Day calls for Up Down STL, our go-to arcade and a great pizza-by-the-slice spot! I guess it's not the right time to say that I like the garlic cheese bread over the pizzas but that's the truth. I'm a good sport and it was national pizza day, so I went with pizza. I ordered the Mona Lisa Pizza and it did not disappoint. Time to be a kid again! With its array of pinball machines, basketball hoops, and classic ski ball, it's like stepping onto an adult playground. Whether you're reliving your childhood memories or discovering new found love for these timeless games, this spot is a guaranteed good time. read more

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This place is so fun to come in and spend a night at! The bartenders are super nice and there's so many fun arcade games to play in here. The pizza is AMAZING, I have no idea what is so good about it but I've gotten takeout before for their pizza and ranch and it never disappoints. read more

Up-Down STL - Pepperoni Pizza - Beer Bar Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

Super fun bar with lots of game options. There's an upstairs and a downstairs as well as an outdoor back patio area. $2 pizza slices on Friday's before 8pm. It gets packed so i would recommend coming at off hours or early. read more

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What a fun place. Came on a Saturday and they had two for one if you bought your coins from the bar. Two of us were there for two hours. We bought $10 in coins and still had several left that we just gave to a family . The games were fun, all of the ones that I grew up with. Drinks were good, they had several speciality drinks to choose from and lots of beer on tap. If you are hungry they have pizza by the slice or buy the whole,e thing. It looked good, we did not eat there. read more

Up-Down STL - Skeeball - Beer Bar Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

I have been here a couple times. Up-Down is a fun arcade and they have good pizza. The decor is super retro and edgy. However, I felt the last time I was here the drinks were not worth it and felt like my money was being taken advantage of as a young person buying drinks with friends. I feel like the bar was depending on us wanting to get really drunk. We were all 21-23. The people I came with definitely made our time great and DDR was definitely my favorite game. The first time I came, I had the Jessica rabbit which was good and my friend enjoyed the astro boy. I would definitely come back but I don't know if the bar is what I like about this place. read more

Up-Down STL - Beer Bar Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri