I have to begin this with a confession — I’m not an arcade-game connoisseur. When I say I believe Up-Down is the best arcade bar in town, I’m thinking less about the art and competition of the arcade game (though I do think they more than hold their own in that regard) and more of its ambience, its theme nights, the retro movies playing on the walls and the incredible rooftop, with its own bar and downtown views. The games are awesome and very well-maintained, but Up-Down’s heart is its communal charm, much like the arcades where we gathered as kids.
Best Arcade Bar
Up-Down
