Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar is a Portland institution that pairs the social atmosphere of a bar with the nostalgic pull of a classic arcade. Operating as a barcade in Portland, Oregon, the venue has long served locals and visitors who want to drop quarters on vintage cabinets while enjoying a drink in a relaxed, grown-up setting.
Portland has cultivated a reputation as one of the West Coast’s most arcade-friendly cities, with a mix of barcades, family entertainment centers, and pinball destinations scattered across its neighborhoods. Ground Kontrol sits among the most established of these venues, and it shares the city with several other notable arcades worth exploring on the same trip — including the well-known QuarterWorld Arcade.
This page pulls together the verifiable facts on file for Ground Kontrol — hours, contact details, location, and venue type — so that anyone planning a visit can confirm the basics before heading out. For a broader look at nearby options, the arcade finder directory and the interactive arcade map cover the wider Portland area and beyond.
At a Glance
The essentials for Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar are summarized below, drawn directly from the venue record on file.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Portland, OR |
| Phone | +1 503-796-9364 |
| Hours | Sunday–Thursday: 12 PM–12 AM Friday: 7 PM–12 AM Saturday: 12 PM–12 AM |
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 6,500 reviews |
| Best For | Adult arcade nights, classic coin-op play alongside drinks |
The Scene
Aggregated visitor reviews are not on file for this listing, so a fuller editorial summary of the crowd and atmosphere will appear once owner-verified feedback is added. What the available data does confirm is that Ground Kontrol is classified as a barcade — a hybrid venue that combines a bar program with a working arcade floor — and that its category tag on file is “Video arcade,” reinforcing the video-game focus of the cabinet lineup.
The address on record is listed at the city level as “Portland, OR,” and the venue’s geographic coordinates place it in the central Portland area, consistent with the city’s downtown arcade district. Portland’s broader arcade scene includes several other well-known venues in the same city, and readers looking for alternatives or a second stop on the same night can browse the full list through the arcade finder.
Games & Machines
A barcade of this type typically centers on a curated mix of classic and contemporary coin-operated video games, with a bar menu running alongside. Specific cabinet lineups and pinball machines for Ground Kontrol are not included in the current venue record, so readers should consult the venue directly via its website or phone line for the most current game list and any rotating titles. As a barcade, the venue’s defining feature is the pairing of playable games with an adult-oriented bar setting, and visitors should confirm the age policy with the venue before arrival.
Visiting
Ground Kontrol is open seven days a week. Sunday through Thursday, doors run from 12 PM to 12 AM; Friday opens later at 7 PM and runs to 12 AM; and Saturday returns to the daytime start, 12 PM to 12 AM. The phone line (+1 503-796-9364) and the venue’s website are the best ways to confirm same-day status, the current cabinet lineup, and any age policy details before visiting.
The record does not include private-event booking information, food menu details, or pricing, so groups planning a party or a corporate outing should reach out to the venue directly to ask about availability and packages. The address on file is city-level only (“Portland, OR”), so navigation should rely on the venue’s website or a standard mapping tool for the exact street location.
For anyone mapping out a Portland arcade crawl, neighboring venues like QuarterWorld Arcade offer a complementary stop. The interactive arcade map shows how Ground Kontrol sits relative to other venues in the city and across the region, and the arcade finder supports broader searches by city, state, or venue type. Venue operators who want to update the information on this page — including hours, contact details, and the cabinet list — can do so through the claim your listing process.