Experience Emporium – Where Classic Gaming Meets Modern Nightlife
Five premier locations. Three iconic cities. One unforgettable experience. Step into Emporium Arcade Bar, where vintage arcade gaming collides with craft cocktails and contemporary entertainment. From Chicago’s vibrant neighborhoods of Wicker Park, Logan Square, and Fulton Market to the historic charm of New Orleans and the tech-savvy streets of San Francisco, each location offers its own unique flavor while delivering the signature Emporium experience.
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Upcoming Events
Music Bingo w/ Whaddyaknow
Tuesday Night Karaoke w/ BIG DOG KJS
Open Swim – Beat Social w/ Slot-A Featuring ILAJIDE
“Full Tilt” w/ Proof + Friends
A Night w/ Ryan The Person
Hey Girl Hey! w/ All The Way Kay
Beats & Games w/ DJ Rozay
JAZZ.FM
Video Rampage w/ DJ Rampage
Dance Planet w/ Jillian X
Bass Adventures w/ DJ Intel
DJ Tony Trimm
Mistress Tilda / Bitter Queens Presents Drag Bingo
Weapon
CLUB S**T w/ DJ Sound Arkitek and DJ SLUGO
Music Bingo w/ Whaddyaknow
Tuesday Night Karaoke w/ BIG DOG KJS
Trivia Host Kam / Are You Smarter Than a Barfly Trivia
Lover Girl Skate Social
Audio1
GRINDHOUSE w/ AVI SIC
Take Off ! w/ DJ Shan LI
Sir Michael Rocks w/ 93 Octane
MIKEWOO + Friends
JAM! w/ Just.One
DJ Fayard / Mixtape: All Night Jams
Chicago Vinyl Connection
UGWA Live Pro Wrestling Presents: More Gay Sh*t #4
UGWA Live Pro Wrestling Presents: Devil’s Night #20
Game On at Emporium
Our carefully curated collection spans gaming history, featuring everything from beloved classics like NBA Jam and Marvel vs Capcom to modern favorites and rare finds. Each location houses 40+ arcade cabinets and pinball machines, maintained daily by our expert technicians to ensure the perfect gaming experience.
Choose Your Player:
Classic arcade cabinets
Pinball machines
Multiplayer games
Regular tournaments
High score challenges
Games
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Beyond the Arcade
Every Emporium location delivers more than just gaming. We’re your destination for:
Craft cocktails and local brews
Live music and DJ events
Private party spaces
Local artist showcases
Themed nights
Regular tournamentsWhether you’re planning a birthday celebration, corporate event, or just looking for the perfect night out, Emporium combines the nostalgia of classic arcade gaming with the energy of modern entertainment.
