Portland, Oregon has built a reputation as one of the West Coast’s most enthusiastic hubs for retro gaming, pinball culture, and adult-leaning barcades, with a dense cluster of gaming venues scattered across its neighborhoods. Tucked into that ecosystem is QuarterWorld Arcade, a barcade that blends cabinet gaming with the relaxed social atmosphere of a neighborhood bar. It sits squarely in the same category as the city’s other well-known arcade-bar hybrids, giving visitors another option for after-work play and weekend outings.
QuarterWorld is part of a broader Portland gaming cluster that includes the long-running Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar, the original QuarterWorld location, and other nearby stops that show up when you browse the full directory through the arcade finder. That density makes the city one of the easier places in the country to build a multi-stop arcade crawl in a single afternoon or evening.
For travelers mapping out a Pacific Northwest gaming trip, the interactive arcade map offers a quick way to see how QuarterWorld fits alongside its neighbors, while the broader arcade finder directory lists dozens of pinball bars, family arcades, and retro destinations across the region.
At a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | Portland, OR |
| Phone | +1 503-548-2923 |
| Hours | Sun 1PM–1AM • Mon Closed • Tue Closed • Wed 4PM–1AM • Thu 4PM–1AM • Fri 4PM–1AM • Sat 1PM–1AM |
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 1,600 reviews |
| Best For | Barcade atmosphere, adult gaming nights, weekend outings, multi-venue arcade crawls |
The Scene
QuarterWorld Arcade has built a strong reputation among Portland patrons, holding a 4.5 out of 5 rating across roughly 1,600 reviews. That kind of sustained score, gathered over a sizable review base, suggests the venue consistently delivers on the barcade formula visitors come looking for: a place where cabinet play and bar service sit comfortably side by side.
As a barcade, QuarterWorld occupies a specific niche within the Portland gaming landscape. It is an adult-leaning social space where arcade games coexist with a bar atmosphere, rather than a family-oriented game center. That positioning tends to draw after-work crowds, date nights, and weekend groups looking for something more energetic than a standard pub but more relaxed than a pure amusement arcade. Its proximity to other Portland venues, including Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar, makes it a natural second or third stop on a self-guided gaming crawl.
Visitor feedback themes for this venue are not detailed in our directory data, so the picture above reflects the venue type, the published rating, and the size of the review base rather than any specific quotes or highlights.
Games & Machines
As a barcade, QuarterWorld Arcade combines arcade gaming with a full bar atmosphere, the classic hybrid formula that defines the venue type. Specific machine lineups, cabinet counts, and themed game libraries are not detailed in our directory data, so visitors are encouraged to check the venue’s official website or call ahead for the current rotation of cabinets and any featured games during their visit.
What can be said with confidence is that, by format, QuarterWorld is set up for drop-in quarter play alongside drinks, rather than for timed sessions, ticket-redemption systems, or the larger format attractions found at family entertainment centers. Patrons planning a visit should expect a barcade-style environment first, with a specific game list to be confirmed on site.
Visiting
QuarterWorld Arcade is listed at a city-level address of Portland, OR, so visitors should confirm the exact neighborhood and street location through the venue’s official channels or by phone before heading out. The directory record does not include a precise street address, and the phone line listed is +1 503-548-2923 for up-to-date directions.
The venue runs a split weekly schedule. Doors are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays, then open Wednesday through Friday from 4PM to 1AM, with longer weekend hours from 1PM to 1AM on both Saturday and Sunday. That makes Sunday afternoons and Saturday daytime the most flexible windows for walk-in play, while weeknight visits are limited to the Wednesday-through-Friday evening block.
Because the record categorizes QuarterWorld as a bar and barcade, patrons should expect an adult-oriented environment rather than a family entertainment center. The directory does not list a specific age policy, food menu, or private event booking procedure, so those details are best confirmed directly with the venue. For a useful contrast, the Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar listing sits in the same Portland gaming cluster and offers a clear point of comparison.
Owners who want to update the hours, contact details, or game notes for this venue can submit changes through the claim-your-listing page. Visitors building a broader Portland route can browse the full arcade finder directory or jump straight to the interactive arcade map to plan the rest of their crawl.