Tucked into a working laundromat on East 15th Street in Tulsa, the University of Wash Laundromat Arcade Bar layers a full bar and a lineup of arcade and pinball machines onto a destination most people normally associate with washers and dryers. The concept reframes the downtime of a laundry cycle as an excuse to stay for a drink and a few rounds of pinball. For anyone who has ever wished their laundromat had a better soundtrack and a couple of arcade cabinets nearby, this is exactly that kind of place.
Tulsa itself has been quietly turning into one of the more interesting mid-size cities for barcades and game-focused hangouts. Neighborhood spots like Main Event Tulsa and Andy B’s – Tulsa, OK offer different flavors of the nightlife-meets-gaming formula, and smaller rooms, bars, and lounges keep filling in the gaps. The University of Wash sits firmly inside that trend, blending an everyday neighborhood utility — folding laundry — with a grown-up, beer-in-hand arcade atmosphere.
What makes the venue stand out from the rest of the Tulsa arcade map is the laundromat angle. Guests are not just dropping in for a quick game between dinner and last call; they can drop a load in while they drink. That blend earns it a slot on any list of the more unusual barcades in Oklahoma and makes it worth a look for travelers who collect unusual game room concepts.
At a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 3132 E 15th St, Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Phone | +1 918-960-2889 |
| Hours | Sunday 9AM–11PM; Monday–Saturday 11AM–11PM |
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 430 reviews |
| Best For | Barcade fans, laundromat-and-bar novelty seekers, casual pinball and arcade play |
The Scene
Detailed visitor reviews and an owner-published review summary are not yet available for this listing, so the picture here comes from the directory record itself. The University of Wash Laundromat Arcade Bar operates as a barcade — a bar-first venue that also houses arcade and pinball machines — and it is filed in local listings as a laundromat, which neatly captures the unusual mash-up identity. With a 4.5 out of 5 rating drawn from 430 reviews, the spot lands solidly in the well-liked range, suggesting the unusual combination is connecting with guests in practice. Visitors looking for richer visitor commentary can compare it against neighboring barcades and game rooms on the arcade finder page.
Games & Machines
Specific cabinet lineups and feature lists are not published in this directory record, so the games roster should be confirmed on-site or through the venue’s own website. What the venue type tells us on its own is that the room is built around a bar — first and foremost — with arcade and pinball cabinets slotted alongside it, the standard barcade formula in which a night of drinks is paired with classic and modern video games. Anyone planning a visit can browse the broader Tulsa-area barcade directory to see what the competing venues in the city keep on their floors before deciding where to spend the evening.
Visiting
The barcade sits at 3132 E 15th St in Tulsa, easy to fit into a night built around the wider Tulsa arcade map. Sunday hours run a touch earlier, from 9AM to 11PM, and Monday through Saturday the doors stay open from 11AM to 11PM, giving plenty of room to swing by after work or on a slow weekend morning. The venue’s phone line is +1 918-960-2889, and the official website at http://www.universityofwash.com/ is the best source for the freshest details on machines, beer selection, and event nights.
Because it is a laundromat and bar all in one, guests can realistically come in with a basket of clothes and leave a few hours later, drink in hand and a high score logged. Travelers weighing other Tulsa options can compare the venue with neighbors like Andy B’s – Tulsa, OK and Main Event Tulsa, or scan the full directory through the arcade finder for more ideas. Operators who want to keep this listing accurate should claim the listing through RetroArcade.com.