If you spent the majority of your childhood playing video games and spending your birthday money trying to win prizes at your local arcade, you'll be happy to know that adults-only arcade bars are becoming quite the trend. And if you have yet to experience Salt lake City's Quarters Arcade Bar, you'll definitely want to check this place out. Grab a drink and a snack and prepare to feel like a kid again.
You'll find Quarters Arcade Bar at 5 E. 400 S. in downtown Salt Lake City, in the basement of the historic New Grand Hotel.
This hidden gem has been popular since its March 2018 opening.
Step inside and you'll instantly feel like you've traveled back in time to the 1980s... except this time, you're of legal age to drink.
But even if you don't imbibe, you'll love this place.
Quarters Arcade Bar is stocked with all the retro games you remember from your childhood -- PacMan, pinball, and so much more.
There are also some new, more modern games for guests to enjoy.
The concept was the creation of Michael Eccleston and Katy Willis, two local bartenders turned business owners with a passion for pinball and fun.
When this dynamic duo visited an arcade bar in California in 2014, they knew their city needed something similar. They spent several years researching and planning before launching their venture.
If you need a break from gaming, sit down and enjoy a craft cocktail or a cold beer.
There's also a vending machine and small snacks at the bar, although the business doesn't have a kitchen.
If you're interested in hosting a party or a private event here, you can rent the beautiful private room.
Known as The Hat, this room has its own bar and a private bartender. It's modeled after the 1961 renovation of the Club Manhattan.
Quarters Arcade Bar is open seven days a week for your gaming pleasure.
Hours are 4 p.m. - 2 a.m., so you'll have plenty of time to master your SkeeBall game.
Have you been to Quarters Arcade Bar yet? It's a perfect spot for groups, date night, or any given evening when you feel like reliving your youth.
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