Up-Down Nashville brings the barcade concept to one of the South’s most energetic entertainment cities. Set in Nashville, Tennessee, the venue pairs an arcade floor with a full bar, offering a hybrid format that suits Music City’s well-known appetite for late-night fun. Whether you’re a tourist looking for something off Broadway or a local chasing a new happy hour, the concept fits comfortably into Nashville’s broader hospitality landscape.
Nashville has no shortage of options for visitors who want to mix drinks with gaming, and Up-Down sits among a small cluster of similar venues in and around the metro. Its extended operating hours, running well into the early morning on most nights, suggest it is built for the post-dinner and late-night crowd as much as for weekend daytrippers. The venue’s overall rating on major mapping platforms reflects a steady flow of visitor feedback, positioning it as one of the more established barcades in the area.
At a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Nashville, TN |
| Phone | +1 615-964-7142 |
| Hours | Mon–Thu: 3 PM – 3 AM; Fri: 3 PM – 3 AM; Sat: 11 AM – 3 AM; Sun: 11 AM – 3 AM |
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 1,000 Google reviews |
| Best For | Adults and groups looking for a barcade atmosphere |
The Scene
Our editorial team does not currently have a structured summary of visitor reviews for this listing, so we can only characterize the scene from the venue’s public profile data. What stands out is the rating signal: Up-Down Nashville carries a 4.6 out of 5 score across roughly 1,000 reviews on its primary mapping profile, which is a notably high volume for the category. That kind of review count typically reflects a venue that draws a consistent local crowd in addition to one-off visitors.
Its hours tell their own story. Open from 3 PM to 3 AM on weekdays and from 11 AM to 3 AM on weekends, Up-Down is positioned firmly as a late-night destination. For travelers mapping out a Nashville evening, the venue reads less like a stop on a family day out and more like a post-show or after-dinner hangout. We will refresh this section once we have direct review synthesis to share; in the meantime, the public rating gives a reasonable picture of the venue’s standing among visitors.
Games & Machines
As a barcade, Up-Down Nashville is built around the combination of arcade machines and bar service rather than any single specialty format. Visitors can generally expect the kind of rotating mix that defines the barcade category: classic and modern cabinets alongside more social, easy-to-learn titles, all designed to be picked up between drinks rather than mastered over hours. Because our records do not include a confirmed machine list, we have not enumerated specific titles here. For the current lineup, the venue’s website is the most reliable source.
Visiting
The venue is located in Nashville, TN. While the street address is recorded at the city level only, the public mapping profile places it within roughly 2.8 km of central Nashville landmarks, which is helpful for visitors planning a stop between other attractions. Travelers staying in or near downtown should find it a short ride, particularly during the late-evening window when it first opens on weekdays.
Hours follow the pattern outlined above: Monday through Friday from 3 PM to 3 AM, and Saturday and Sunday from 11 AM to 3 AM. The 3 AM close every night of the week makes it one of the longer-running entertainment options in the area. Because this is a barcade format, guests should expect an adult-leaning atmosphere typical of the category, though specific age policies are best confirmed directly with the venue before planning a visit.
Our records do not currently include details on food service, drink menus, pricing, or private-event bookings, so we have not described those here. If you are planning a group outing and need confirmed details on packages or reservations, contacting Up-Down by phone at +1 615-964-7142 or visiting their official website is the best next step.
For more options nearby, you can browse other Nashville venues such as Game Terminal and Hendersonville Strike & Spare Family Fun Center, or use our arcade finder and interactive arcade map to plan a wider route. Venue owners who want to update the information on this page can do so through our claim your listing tool.