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Emporium Arcade Bar is the best bar + live events venue for your group outing!

Welcome to the most innovative entertainment destination near you! Emporium is the best arcade bar + live events venue offering everything from classic arcade games to pinball, professional sound and lights, flexible party solutions, and tons more! Our bar is passionately curated with the choicest beer selections, an innovative cocktail program with a huge whiskey list. We feature live shows, DJs, game tournaments & lots more, there’s always something interesting going on.

Book your next group outing here, whether it’s a few friends celebrating a birthday or your company party.

Group Parties

Have your party at Emporium! We regularly host birthday parties, company parties, fundraisers, meet-ups, bachelor or bachelorette parties, team-building events, bar crawls, and pretty much any other type of event. Rent the whole place or just reserve a table…it’s easy!

We can accommodate complete venue rentals or just reserve a table. We have drink and game token deals available.

For most groups 30 people or less we typically reserve some space free of charge and let you handle your own cash bar, etc. You can even bring in your own food (or have catering), so bring that cake! Just let us know when you want to come, and we’ll book it. EASY!!

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Events

Mon 10/19/2026 Case Of The Mondays (Industry + Everyone Else Night) San Francisco | Bar, Games, Music 4PM - 2AM Find details
Mon 10/19/2026 Bring Your Own Game Night! Chicago Wicker Park | Game Night, Games, Mixer 6PM - 11PM Find details
Mon 10/19/2026 BYOG Night Chicago Wicker Park | Bar, Games, Music 6PM - 11PM Find details
Mon 10/19/2026 Paint & Sip: Glowing in the Dark Chicago Logan Square | Music, Paint & Sip 7PM - 7PM Find details
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Games

Avengers

Pinball
New Orleans
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Marvel vs Capcom

Video
Wicker Park
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Punch Out

Video
Logan Square
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WWF Superstars

Video
Wicker Park
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Big Guns

Pinball
Fulton Market
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Mortal Kombat 2

Video
Wicker Park, Logan Square, Fulton Market, San Francisco
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Q*Bert

Video
New Orleans, Wicker Park
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Gyruss

Video
Logan Square
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Star Trek

Pinball
Wicker Park
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Pac-Man / Galaga 20 Year Reunion

Video
New Orleans, Fulton Market
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Joust

Video
New Orleans, Wicker Park, San Francisco
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Virtua Fighter

Video
Fulton Market
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Pool

Table
New Orleans, Wicker Park, Logan Square, Fulton Market, San Francisco
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Marvel vs Capcom 2

Video
San Francisco
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Hogan's Alley

Video
Logan Square
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Shadow

Pinball
Wicker Park
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Basketball

Other
Wicker Park
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Tron

Video
Wicker Park
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“ This is a really cool bar, especially for corporate parties. All my visiting friends that come for conventions are always impressed with it. Drinks are pretty good and aren’t overpriced. ”

Alexandra H.

“ Great place for a night out with your loved one! Friendly atmosphere! Terrific vibes! Cheap drinks! The best childhood games anyone can ask for!!! ”

Eric R.

“ Lots of pinball machines and some great old-school arcade machines. They also have billiards, air hockey, and Foosball. Also, the bar is huge and serves great drinks! ”

Nick R.

“ Even when it’s super crowded you can still get in on a game pretty quick. The pool tables are prime and the bartenders are chill. #Frogger ”

Preston O.

“ What a fun place!! Good food and drinks, great music. The arcade is my favorite! ”

PJ R.

“ Had a great time here with my friends. Had so much fun with the games and tokens. We also love the beer selection. It was a totally amazing night for us. ”

Julia S.

“ This place is f****ng awesome! Out bartender Marco was amazing. He is the world’s fastest mixologist. I highly recommend him if you go. Marco thank you for a great night….. ”

Juan M.

“ Sooooo much fun!!! Great drink selection and cool names for cocktails. Lots of space and games offered. Loved the movie playing on the big screen and the dance music over the speakers. You won’t be bored here. Two thumbs up. ”

Halley S.

“ What a fun way to spend a couple of hours with friends..grab a beer and play some arcade games from years ago. Well-maintained machines and the pinball machines play like new. Will return! ”

Matt M.