Emporium Arcade Bar is a barcade in New Orleans, Louisiana — the kind of venue that puts cocktails and pinball on the same reservation. It sits squarely in the bar-forward corner of the local arcade scene, sharing the map with a small but varied short list of gaming-focused venues spread across the metro. For visitors planning an evening out in the Crescent City, it’s an option worth keeping on the short list alongside more traditional nightlife stops.
The listing is part of the broader Emporium Arcade Bar family, which also has a sibling Emporium Arcade Bar entry elsewhere on the directory. Together they suggest a brand operating multiple locations, with New Orleans as one of the stops. Travelers hunting for a fuller picture of the city’s gaming options can browse the rest of the directory, from VR arenas to chain entertainment centers, all within a short stretch of the metro.
New Orleans has long paired its drinking culture with entertainment venues — from jazz clubs to neighborhood bars — and a barcade fits that tradition cleanly. Whether Emporium Arcade Bar is the right pick depends on what kind of night out you’re assembling, and the rest of this page breaks down what’s documented in the venue record. For broader browsing, the interactive arcade map and arcade finder directory are useful starting points.
At a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | New Orleans, LA |
| Phone | +1 504-208-4987 |
| Hours | Mon–Thu 5 PM–1 AM; Fri 5 PM–2 AM; Sat 3 PM–2 AM; Sun 3 PM–1 AM |
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 181 reviews |
| Best For | Barcade nights out, casual sessions on classic arcade machines alongside a full bar |
The Scene
There’s no compiled reviewer summary attached to this listing, so this section sticks to what the venue record itself confirms rather than paraphrasing outside commentary.
What’s verifiable is the format: Emporium Arcade Bar is a barcade — a venue where the bar and the arcade share the floor — and it carries a 4.4 out of 5 rating across 181 reviews. That number alone suggests a generally positive reception among the visitors who’ve checked in, though the underlying reviewer commentary hasn’t been broken down into themes for this page. For venues in the same city where reviewer highlights have been compiled, the arcade finder and the interactive arcade map remain the best entry points.
Games & Machines
The structured game list for this listing isn’t on file, so this section sticks to what the barcade format itself implies without naming specific cabinets, machines, or titles.
A barcade generally combines a working bar with a mix of classic and contemporary arcade machines, with pinball tables and stand-up cabinets typically doing the heaviest lifting as anchors. The play tends toward casual sessions rather than tournament setups, and visitors usually rotate between rounds at the bar and time on the floor. Anyone looking for the exact lineup before they arrive should consult the venue’s official site, since this directory entry doesn’t have a confirmed machine roster to share.
Visiting
The venue is listed at “New Orleans, LA,” without a more specific street address on file. Plan to confirm the exact address and parking situation through the venue’s official site before heading out, especially on weekend nights when the surrounding streets get busy.
The weekly hours lean toward evenings and late nights throughout the week. Monday through Thursday, doors open at 5 PM and stay open until 1 AM. Friday shifts later, running 5 PM through 2 AM. Saturday opens earliest at 3 PM and closes at 2 AM, and Sunday opens at 3 PM and closes at 1 AM — a clear weekend-earlier pattern that’s worth planning around.
Age policy, food specifics, and party or private-event booking aren’t included in the venue record. Barcades typically enforce a 21+ cutoff after a certain hour, but the exact rule at this location should be confirmed directly with the venue before visiting.
A few comparable New Orleans venues worth considering include Dave & Buster’s New Orleans for a larger chain-style setup, Zero Latency VR New Orleans for free-roam VR play, Surge Entertainment for multi-format entertainment, and Sea Cave for something different from the barcade format. The other Emporium Arcade Bar listing on the directory is also worth a look for anyone comparing the brand’s New Orleans footprint.
Operators who manage this venue and want to round out the listing — adding photos, a full game roster, event nights, and the verified street address — can claim the listing to start editing.