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Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade

Arcade and Cocktail Bar

Portland

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Ranked #9 for hot dogs in Portland
This arcade is famous for their arcade games. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"Pinball games and vintage 80's games what's not to love here"(42 Tips)
"new favorites available for a quarter"(16 Tips)
"... pinball machines and classic arcade games of the 70s 80s and 90s. Best part is that..."(5 Tips)
"All there hotdogs, good stiff drinks and great video games"(17 Tips)

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Colin SeilerNovember 20, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Beer selection's good, food's getting better. Try and hit it up on free play day. $5 for unlimited gaming night is awesome.
Luis MendozaNovember 7, 2014
Beers and old school arcade games? Did I mention pinball? Yes please!
Ty SmithSeptember 16, 2015
Get a large group of friends or strangers and play Killer Queens.
Zac SniderOctober 6, 2014
Their big ass fan doesn't really stand a chance against all the games.
Mike WalekeJune 7, 2015
Fun video game place, the pinball machines could use some more lighting.
Marianne MishimaMarch 5, 2018
Our teens loved it. Kind of loud for the oldsters but they are begging to go back.
Marianne MishimaMarch 5, 2018
Our teens loved it. Kind of loud for the oldsters but they are begging to go back.
BethySeptember 30, 2014
The dream of the 90s (and 80s) is truly alive at Ground Kontrol.
Justen MartianSeptember 10, 2013
Fan of The Simpsons? Check out The Simpsons arcade game!
OppSeptember 11, 2015
Arcade with fun old games. $5 to get in games were free.
VahidJune 3, 2016
If you are born in 80s you will love this place!
Maxwell FoxmanSeptember 21, 2018
Good classic and new arcade games!
Ashley SpearsDecember 1, 2014
So much fun to play pinball and drink at the same time
SpikeFebruary 11, 2013
Your evening: Beer, arcade games, food. Then more beer, and more arcade games.
JoakimAugust 6, 2014
Cool locale with lots of retro arcade games
MattJuly 13, 2012
Been here 100+ times
Every 2nd Thursday and last Wednesday is free play night. Do it, and do it live.
Drew TysonAugust 21, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Free play every second Thursday and last Wednesday only $5 entry
Sydney WilkinsonJanuary 2, 2017
Love it! But stick with the beer the mixed drinks are poorly made.
Bobbi FosterMay 12, 2015
The bathroom was awesome. Tiled to imitate a pacman game.
Josh BakerDecember 31, 2013
Tons of well kept cabinets and an awesome, unique menu
Ashleigh GerhardtMay 25, 2019
me and my partner came up from Eugene to go to GK, had been planning on coming to this bar to check it out for years. We were not intoxicated. Wouldn’t let us in saying “we were intoxicated.”
Josh FajardoDecember 21, 2014
Retro arcade with reasonably priced drinks. Hella fun
IsaacJuly 14, 2019
Most Thursdays are free play with a small cover charge.
Libby Lee-EganJanuary 4, 2015
The blaring death metal drove us outside into the record low temperatures. I prefer Coin Jam in Salem.
Jacqueline L.6 days ago
They do bag checks and won't allow 'weapons' like Swiss Army knives. There's a cover charge, too.
Les McCordMarch 17, 2010
Have some time to spare, drop some quarters at Ground Kontrol and relive the golden age of video games. They also stock a nice selection of pinballs.
Alan YoderOctober 7, 2017
yesterday when i visited with another disabled friend we were told that we could not visit and while public places can refuse service as they like they aught to have to tell the potential customer why
ScottySauceAugust 15, 2011
All the best memories spent in the arcade with tron, 720, dig dug, smash tv, burgertime and so much more.
J ZoellickSeptember 19, 2014
Pinball games and vintage 80's games what's not to love here
Casey SullivanOctober 21, 2016
Decent beer and lots of fun games.
Chris GardellaAugust 6, 2014
Amazing pinball collection upstairs.
Sandy MëenddozaJanuary 21, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Check the slots for extra change today I found like $2 Dlls in quarters :)
ErinJune 14, 2015
Check out the bathrooms!
Michael BibeauJuly 29, 2016
Great pinball selection.
Paul DDecember 9, 2011
Been here 5+ times
$5 all you can play on theist Wednesday and second Thursday every month from 5pm-3am
Erik ThompsonMarch 30, 2016
Pinball and classic arcade games!
Rowe I AMMarch 22, 2014
Cool place to be for adult in their 40s+
Nick JohnsonAugust 7, 2014
You'll need ID to get in, and they don't take non-US driving licences.
Morgan NelsonAugust 24, 2014
Make sure you hit up the pinball upstairs!
Emily JordanJanuary 9, 2017
Trivia seems like the best bet, or DDR upstairs
Kelly W.March 5, 2010
Play your way through the 80s video games and pinball machines to the upstairs back corner: Dance Dance Revolution, people! Really earn that PBR.
ThrillistJune 12, 2013
It's like stepping into Tron! Read more
Alexandro SamanoMay 18, 2016
Funny place to be!!
Lisa WooJuly 1, 2013
All the machines have cup holders for your beers!!
Dee DeeFebruary 16, 2020
Wasn’t crazy about the drinks but so much game options
Megan FinnertyJune 6, 2014
Paying for games is kinda lame. The arcade bars in Chicago are free.
Michael EasthamJuly 7, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Tell the big guy with the mohawk and no sleeves that "Enforcers Rule!" then go play some Attack From Mars with your beverage of choice.
Annie MediciMarch 9, 2016
Addams family pinball!
Beckey BookmanMay 6, 2011
Been here 10+ times
LOVE the new remodel!!! So cool :) try the hot dogs! They're choice!
Jason GoldbergFebruary 1, 2010
Great place to celebrate New Year's Eve. All the classic video games, but don't get too crazy with the Hyperspace button on Asteroids.

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