Arcade Bar brings a barcade concept to St. Paul, Minnesota, pairing classic arcade entertainment with a full bar atmosphere in the Twin Cities. Registered under the “Bar” category on its directory record, the venue blends drinking and gaming in a format that has earned it steady recognition from locals and visitors alike. With a posted schedule that runs from late morning into the early morning hours, seven days a week, Arcade Bar is one of the more accessible gaming rooms in the city for both afternoon drop-ins and late-night sessions.
St. Paul’s arcade scene has grown quietly over the last several years, and Arcade Bar sits alongside a handful of nearby venues serving different niches — from claw machine parlors to grab-machine rooms to other bar-style game rooms. That clustering means a curious visitor can map out a multi-stop route through the city with relative ease, something worth doing if a single stop does not satisfy the gaming appetite. The barcade segment in particular tends to draw a mixed crowd: after-work regulars, weekend groups, and date-night pairs all sharing the same floor.
For visitors planning a stop, the venue operates out of a single listed address in St. Paul, MN, with contact handled through a local phone line and a Facebook page that doubles as the venue’s web presence. The combination of full-day opening hours and a bar-led concept positions Arcade Bar as a hybrid stop rather than a pure play arcade, a niche that suits travelers who want one venue to cover drinks and games in the same evening.
At a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | St Paul, MN |
| Phone | +1 651-774-9207 |
| Hours | 10 AM – 1 AM, Monday through Sunday |
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 299 Google reviews |
| Best For | Barcade outings, after-work drinks with games, late-night gaming sessions |
The Scene
Because the directory does not currently carry a synthesized review summary or specific review highlights for this listing, the editorial picture here is built from the record’s core facts rather than from quoted reviewer commentary. What the data does show is consistent: Arcade Bar sits in the barcade segment of the Twin Cities arcade landscape, is registered under the “Bar” category, and holds a public reputation — captured in the 4.4 out of 5 score across 299 Google reviews — that points to a venue broadly satisfying its regulars. The combination of full-day opening hours and a bar-led concept positions it as a hybrid stop rather than a pure play arcade.
Visitors who want broader context before heading out can use the directory’s arcade finder and the interactive arcade map to surface nearby venues and their categories, which is useful for comparing Arcade Bar against the rest of the St. Paul barcade field. Because the venue record is light on machine-level detail, anyone planning a specific outing is best served by checking the venue’s own Facebook page for the most current event and cabinet information before making the trip.
Games & Machines
The directory record for Arcade Bar does not include a detailed machine inventory, so specific cabinet lines, pinball titles, and game counts cannot be listed here. What the venue type reliably implies is the classic barcade mix: a blend of standing arcade cabinets, pinball machines, and bar-friendly games accompanied by a full bar setup. Barcade venues typically rotate or refresh their lineups over time, so the current roster is best confirmed directly with the venue.
Beyond the cabinets, the barcade format generally means drinks are ordered at the bar and consumed on or near the game floor, with audio from neighboring machines blending into the room. Visitors who prefer a quieter, more focused pinball or fighting-game environment may want to compare Arcade Bar against the dedicated arcades in the same city before deciding where to spend an evening. The directory’s arcade map offers a quick way to see those alternatives at a glance.
Visiting
Arcade Bar is listed at “St Paul, MN,” without a precise street address on file, so visitors are advised to confirm the exact location via the venue’s Facebook page or by calling +1 651-774-9207 before traveling. The hours pattern is unusually consistent — 10 AM to 1 AM every day of the week — which removes most of the guesswork from planning a visit and makes the venue a reliable option for both midday and late-night outings. There is no age policy on file in this directory record, so guests should call ahead if a younger companion is part of the group.
As a barcade, the venue naturally centers on drink service, though no specific food menu or kitchen offerings are documented in this listing. There is also no party or event booking information on file, so groups interested in private hire should reach out directly. To find comparable venues in the area — including other barcades, claw arcades, and grab-machine rooms — the arcade map is a quick way to see what else is nearby in St. Paul, while the arcade finder lets visitors filter by city and venue type when planning a route.
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