GLO Mini Golf |Arcade | Virtual Reality | Ice Cream Bar — Barcade in Riverside, California

Illustration of a neon-lit retro arcade interior
Arcade Venue

GLO Mini Golf |Arcade | Virtual Reality | Ice Cream Bar sits on Tyler Street in Riverside, California, advertising itself as a multi-attraction glow-in-the-dark entertainment complex rather than a single-purpose arcade. The directory record categorizes the business as a barcade, but the venue’s primary identity is a neon-lit indoor family entertainment center where mini golf shares the floor with arcade games, virtual reality stations, and escape rooms.

Riverside has become a notable Inland Empire stop for retro gaming fans and family entertainment seekers alike, with several arcades and game-focused venues clustered within a short drive of the downtown area. GLO’s Tyler Street location, in suite E106, makes it easy to pair with other stops on a Riverside gaming crawl or to use as a single destination for a full afternoon of indoor activities.

With more than 1,300 Google reviews averaging 4.3 out of 5, GLO has built a sizable local following for its combination of attractions under one roof. The strong review volume is a useful signal for travelers and locals weighing it against other arcade and family entertainment options in the area.

At a Glance

FieldDetails
Address1299 Tyler St Ste E106, Riverside, California
Phone+1 888-896-8419
HoursMonday–Thursday: 11 AM–10 PM
Friday–Saturday: 11 AM–11 PM
Sunday: 11 AM–10 PM
Rating4.3 out of 5 from 1,300 Google reviews
Best ForFamilies, kids parties, large groups

The Scene

Because detailed visitor reviews and curated highlights were not available for this listing, the picture of GLO is built from the venue’s own homepage materials and the directory record rather than aggregated customer feedback. The venue is pitched as a “Family Fun Zone” — a glow-in-the-dark neon-lit indoor complex where mini golf is the headline attraction and the arcade is one of several activities under the same roof.

The vibe skews all-ages and party-friendly rather than adult barcade, and the homepage analysis describes a glow-in-the-dark neon aesthetic paired with escape rooms, console gaming, and virtual reality stations. Ice cream is part of the venue’s official name and brand identity, though the directory record notes that no explicit ice cream menu details were visible on the accessible portions of the website.

One operational note worth flagging: GLO runs on a Play Card arcade system with an iPhone app integration, and new app downloads come with $5 in free arcade credits. The directory’s confidence level on this record is marked low because the homepage text could not be fully retrieved during analysis — visitors planning a trip should confirm hours, pricing, and current attraction availability on the venue’s official site or by phone before heading out.

Games & Machines

The directory record does not list individual arcade cabinets or specific game titles for this location, so the lineup cannot be enumerated by name. What the venue’s own materials do describe is a multi-attraction floor that combines a glow-in-the-dark mini golf course with arcade games, virtual reality experiences, escape rooms, and console gaming stations — a structure closer to a family entertainment center than a traditional pinball or retro arcade.

For readers comparing this venue against more retro-focused options in town, it pairs naturally with Arcade Downtown and Riverside Game Lab, which are catalogued nearby in the directory and lean more heavily on classic arcade gameplay. Travelers planning a fuller Riverside gaming itinerary can browse the full set of nearby venues through the arcade finder directory or by panning the interactive arcade map.

Visiting

GLO Mini Golf is located at 1299 Tyler Street, Suite E106, in Riverside. Hours run 11 AM to 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and extend to 11 PM on Friday and Saturday, giving the venue solid evening coverage on weekends and an early opening for daytime family visits during the rest of the week.

The venue is positioned as family-friendly and all-ages, with the homepage analysis explicitly describing it as a family fun zone rather than an adult-oriented barcade. Alcohol service status is not confirmed in the directory record, so guests should not assume bar service is available. The “Ice Cream Bar” portion of the venue name indicates a dessert offering, but specifics about the ice cream menu are not captured in the listing.

Party and group bookings appear to be a focus — the homepage includes dedicated party navigation and birthday-themed imagery — making GLO a natural fit for kids birthdays and larger group outings. Anyone interested in hosting an event should contact the venue directly via the phone number above or through the website, since the directory record does not surface an explicit online booking link.

To explore other arcades and entertainment venues in the area, use the arcade finder or open the arcade map for a geographic view of the region. Arcade owners and operators who want to update hours, pricing, or attraction details for this listing can submit changes through the claim your listing page.