EightyOne Arcade Bar brings a late-night barcade setup to Sioux Falls, the largest city in South Dakota and a steadily expanding hub for activity-based nightlife along the Big Sioux River. The venue operates as a dedicated barcade, pairing a fully stocked bar mood with rows of playable arcade machines gathered in a single room.
Downtown Sioux Falls has built a varied roster of game-and-drink destinations in recent years, and EightyOne Arcade Bar sits alongside several neighbors on the directory. Visitors comparing options can browse the full Sioux Falls arcade list on the interactive arcade map or use the arcade finder to filter by city, venue type, and hours before plotting a route.
With an evening-only schedule that mirrors a traditional bar rather than an all-day family entertainment center, EightyOne Arcade Bar sits squarely at the adult end of the arcade spectrum. The short, weekend-heavy hour window gives the place a late-night neighborhood-bar feel rather than a daytime attraction vibe, and that positioning shows up in everything from the door policy to the way the room is staged.
At a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | Sioux Falls, SD |
| Phone | Not listed in the public record |
| Hours | Sun 5 PM – 11:30 PM · Mon–Wed Closed · Thu 5 PM – 11:30 PM · Fri–Sat 5 PM – 1:30 AM |
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 386 Google reviews |
| Best For | Adults looking for a relaxed barcade night with classic arcade play and a full bar |
The Scene
This directory entry does not yet include a structured review summary or highlight reel, so the picture here is built from the venue’s own categorization and the public rating data. EightyOne Arcade Bar is filed as a “bar” category venue, which is consistent with a barcade format that puts drink service and casual seating alongside the machines rather than ticket-redemption or prize-counter attractions.
The public rating of 4.7 out of 5 across 386 reviews places EightyOne Arcade Bar well above average for the broader barcade category and signals a loyal local following. Readers tend to weigh in heavily on barcade spots based on drink prices, machine selection, and the overall room vibe, so a strong score at this volume suggests the venue has consistently delivered on those baseline expectations across a meaningful number of visits.
Because no recurring critique or negative pattern has been pulled into this listing, there is no fair caveat to surface in this section. As more visitor feedback is collected, the dedicated “What Players Say” section will be expanded with verified themes, sentiment counts, and short attributed quotes. Visitors can also contribute to the broader picture by leaving their own reviews on the venue’s homepage and by signaling whenever something has changed on the floor or behind the bar.
Games & Machines
The current venue record does not include a machine-by-machine breakdown, so specific titles and cabinet counts are not published here. As a barcade, EightyOne Arcade Bar is built around the classic arcade format that pairs upright and cocktail-style cabinets with a full bar, drawing on the same play-and-pint model that defines the genre across the country.
Expect the typical barcade mix of golden-era and modern-indie titles, though the exact lineup rotates and is best confirmed on the venue’s own website at eightyonearca.de or through a direct visit. Players looking for a specific cabinet type — pinball, fighting games, racing, rhythm — should check the current floor before making a special trip, since indie barcades tend to refresh their set lists regularly.
For venues with a fully documented cabinet list and pricing notes, the arcade finder includes a structured “Games & Machines” section on each detail page. Listings tied to chain operations like Dave & Buster’s Sioux Falls typically show the deepest machine catalogs, while independent barcades tend to keep their current floor changes front and center on social channels and on their own homepages.
Visiting
EightyOne Arcade Bar is located in Sioux Falls, SD, with the precise street address not listed in the current public record. The venue’s official homepage at eightyonearca.de is the best source for door-level details, current promotions, and any age-related restrictions tied to the bar license, since barcades generally operate under a 21-and-over or minors-with-parent framework depending on local rules.
Hours run Thursday through Sunday only, with the room closed Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. The Sunday and Thursday windows close at 11:30 PM, while Friday and Saturday extend to 1:30 AM, which gives the barcade a clear weekend-night focus. Visitors planning a weekday stop should adjust expectations accordingly, because the doors will be locked outside the posted Thursday through Sunday window.
Food and drink offerings are listed under a “bar” category, indicating a full drink menu and likely a smaller bar-snack or shareable selection rather than a full sit-down kitchen. Private bookings, party packages, and any reservation policies are not part of the current record, so prospective party planners should contact the venue directly through its homepage for current terms, group minimums, and any room-rental fees.
For visitors building a Sioux Falls arcade run, the directory includes several nearby comparison points: Union Social | Bowling, Axe Throwing, Arcade, & Restaurant for a multi-activity evening, Electric Rainbow Arcade for a different arcade flavor, and the chain option at Dave & Buster’s Sioux Falls for the largest prize-redemption floor. The full city list is also available on the other EightyOne Arcade Bar directory page and via the interactive arcade map.
Venue owners and managers who want to update the listed hours, phone number, machine lineup, or photo set can do so through the claim your listing tool. Once the record is claimed, the directory can begin pulling in richer review data, structured highlights, and a current machine catalog so this page reflects the actual room rather than just the public skeleton, and so the next visitor sees an up-to-date picture of what is on the floor.