If you have a hankering to visit an arcade bar in Illinois, you must add Loading Bar to your bucket list. Located in Edwardsville, this taphouse and arcade is an awesome place to grab a beer and play your favorite games from the '70s, '80s, and '90s. Grab a bunch of your friends and head over to check it out.
Loading Bar has coined itself a "gaming and pop culture themed escape." Located in Edwardsville, just about 30 minutes northeast of downtown St. Louis, this arcade bar in Illinois is a fun alternative to a sports bar.
The bar has a selection of over 60 beers, many of which are local. Draft beers can change frequently, so you'll enjoy trying new ones every time you visit.
In addition to beer, Loading Bar offers fun cocktails and shots. Try the Ms. Pacman or Princess Peach Mule. For those who don't drink alcohol, the bar has some fun energy and non-alcoholic beverages.
The real showstoppers here, however, are the awesome retro arcade games. You'll find Breakout from the 1970s, Moon Shuttle and Blasteroids from the 1980s, Mortal Kombat and The Simpsons from the 1990s, and so many more cabinet games. For many, playing these games is like a trip down memory lane.
In addition to classic arcade games, Loading Bar has a pool table, foosball, and Golden Tee. So it's the perfect place for games, old and new.
You'll have so much fun here on your own or with a group of friends. It's a modern space, but with the retro arcade games, it is almost like stepping back in time.
What do you think about this arcade bar in Illinois? Will you give it a try? Learn more about Loading Bar, and then plan your next visit there!
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