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Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade

Arcade and Cocktail Bar

Portland

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Ranked #9 for hot dogs in 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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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.
SmedetteAugust 11, 2013
$2 cover on nights they have a DJ. Boo on both counts.
Katie H.February 12, 2016
Bring some cash and play some Tekken!
Beau GundersonSeptember 15, 2014
Terminator 2 pinball!
matt hunterOctober 10, 2011
This arcade turns into a bar at night. Many classic arcade games.
Dew TourAugust 12, 2010
Feels like "Bishop of Battle" up in here. Bring your quarters, your love of BPR, and we'll see you in the 13th level. Just you and the game man.
Brian HarrisonDecember 30, 2011
Been here 50+ times
50c DDR? Cheapest in the city! Also there's a 2$ cover on saturday nights.
Matt StynerApril 1, 2012
Been here 10+ times
Best vegan junk food ever. Try a vegan frito pie.
Caitlin LawrenceMarch 10, 2013
Eat the hummus sandwicch, it's delicious!
Grant KrugerAugust 5, 2010
Great place for group trips, parties or to take out-of-towners. Kids allowed until 5pm, then it becomes an adults-only bar.
Erik GranlundAugust 7, 2014
Classic arcade bar!? Heaven!
David SmithAugust 8, 2014
My childhood reborn
Marina LadudaMay 15, 2016
Go play some games with your new friends.
Alan YoderApril 1, 2015
You know as a kid i never got into videogames i wonder if it was a blind thing that caused that.
AllenSeptember 19, 2015
Killer Queen is super addictive.
Kieran HealyJune 10, 2014
Typical douchebag door guy that was rude to out-of-towners. Machines didn't seem as well maintained as other arcade bars that have technicians on staff regularly servicing equipment.
Logan SmithAugust 27, 2015
Free play night is great.
Hotel LuciaJune 29, 2011
Beer. Wine. Video games. What more do you need?
Colin LeeMarch 18, 2017
Overcrowded on a rainy saturday; tough to navigate around
Tom FuertesJune 15, 2013
Bouncer openly mocked and dismissed our EU patrons for not having US issued IDs. As a group we were all sober and amicable. Very disappointing as it came highly referred by the local in our party.
David ☕️ KleinSeptember 4, 2012
They have Tempest! And Tetris! And Dr. Mario!
Andrew ChaneyJanuary 17, 2010
Been here 10+ times
Attend Free Play night, that's when the place gets crazy and even more awesome, $5 cover, all machines set to free
Gordon MeiSeptember 27, 2014
If there's one thing you do, play 4-player Pacman.
Stef to the FApril 11, 2010
This place is such a nerdgasm. I mean, beer AND video games? Get out!! Not to mention a killer selection of pinball. Hell. Yes.
James HobanSeptember 13, 2012
The Terminator pinball machine is very forgiving to newer players.
Ranithy BenOctober 26, 2011
Been here 25+ times
New bar food menu is not bad, great for late night munchies.
Deanna HillSeptember 6, 2015
Great old school games!
BommyJanuary 12, 2015
Street fighter and beer.
Jason XDecember 1, 2011
Been here 10+ times
drink PBRs real fast, and play Dr. Who Pinball upstairs.
David CastilloJanuary 19, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Come on 3rd mondays for Joystick! GK's queer night! DJ Darkcloud and friend spin bootyshakin' tunes for you to game to!
J WJune 27, 2014
4 man PAC MAN
Stacey BallardJune 25, 2017
Don't go here if you are from Washington! Bouncer will say you are intoxicated and won't let you in even if you haven't drank anything. Fuck you Ground Kontrol!!
Avi SchwabMay 20, 2013
Open until 2:30AM every day.
ᴡ HuiDecember 14, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Orange floats for two bucks, DDR and now full bar. Win. :-)
Simon TanMay 30, 2016
Free play Sundays!
Julius TarngAugust 6, 2016
The bee game gfg
Alliah LoveMarch 21, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Get your friends and have a 4way pac man battle!
PaulinaJuly 11, 2013
Mortal Kombat + cider. Do it.
Dartanion LondonMay 9, 2013
Brown-haired bartender guy makes seriously weak drinks. Stick to bottled stuff.
Ian McClaneAugust 25, 2015
Pinball and booze!
Dinner NinjaApril 10, 2014
Classic arcade. Games .25, pinball .50. Kids OK before 5pm.
Jason MuhrJune 8, 2013
Paperboy stand-up arcade game!
Gehlen ExumAugust 25, 2014
Do not go on weekends after ten- you will end up hating people because it is so crowded
Wesley HodgsonSeptember 27, 2011
ALWAYS have to visit. Greatest place ever.
Steve MattisonOctober 3, 2010
Knock down all the pins in "King Pin", the oldschool bowling-themed pinball machine!
Tristan RhodesideSeptember 21, 2016
Step back into the 80s with authentic retro arcade games and an entire second floor of pinball. And have some beer while you're playing!
MattAugust 13, 2013
Been here 100+ times
Twilight Zone tilts like a mother fucker. Touch her gently.
ShrubOctober 9, 2011
This is my favorite place to end the night.
WillMcDSeptember 9, 2009
This is like a lesser Barcade in BK, NYC. Tall boy PBRs and Video games. Few of machine were broken. good times
Taylor DeweyAugust 25, 2011
You *will* burn through quarters... But it's an okay thing :-)

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