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Arcade and Cocktail Bar
Portland
"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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Beer selection's good, food's getting better. Try and hit it up on free play day. $5 for unlimited gaming night is awesome.
Marianne MishimaMarch 5, 2018Our teens loved it. Kind of loud for the oldsters but they are begging to go back.- Marianne MishimaMarch 5, 2018Our teens loved it. Kind of loud for the oldsters but they are begging to go back.
SpikeFebruary 11, 2013Your evening: Beer, arcade games, food. Then more beer, and more arcade games.
Free play every second Thursday and last Wednesday only $5 entry
Every 2nd Thursday and last Wednesday is free play night. Do it, and do it live.
Ashleigh GerhardtMay 25, 2019me 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.”
Libby Lee-EganJanuary 4, 2015The blaring death metal drove us outside into the record low temperatures. I prefer Coin Jam in Salem.
Jacqueline L.2 weeks agoThey do bag checks and won't allow 'weapons' like Swiss Army knives. There's a cover charge, too.
Les McCordMarch 17, 2010Have 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, 2017yesterday 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, 2011All the best memories spent in the arcade with tron, 720, dig dug, smash tv, burgertime and so much more.
Check the slots for extra change today I found like $2 Dlls in quarters :)
$5 all you can play on theist Wednesday and second Thursday every month from 5pm-3am
Kelly W.March 5, 2010Play your way through the 80s video games and pinball machines to the upstairs back corner: Dance Dance Revolution, people! Really earn that PBR.
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.
LOVE the new remodel!!! So cool :) try the hot dogs! They're choice!
Jason GoldbergFebruary 1, 2010Great 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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Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade
511 NW Couch St (btwn NW 5th & NW 6th Ave)
Portland, OR 97209
United States
Portland, OR 97209
United States
Ground Kontrol offers over 100 classic video games & pinball machines from the ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s and beyond, with a full bar and food menu after 5pm every night!
Open until 2:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- Noon–2:30 AM
(503) 796-9364
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
No
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Jukebox
Parking
Street
Restroom
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner, Dessert
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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