Emporium Arcade Bar

I arrived there around 9:30 pm to have drinks with friends. One of my friends was visiting for the holidays so it was great to catch up. We left at 1am only to realize our cars had been towed due to a new midnight parking restriction. This is not the fault of this establishment, however, as a courtesy to the customers it seems like making an announcement would be the right thing to do. A simple reminder to patrons would be a good way to show that you value them. I've been to plenty of bars on that street were they made announcements that the snow route enforcement was going into affect. So I know that this is well within a bar's capability. As it stands, it felt like the bar was more interested in getting another round of drinks out of us instead of appreciating us as customers.

Emporium Arcade Bar is a really fun spot if you’re looking for a casual night out in Chicago. The arcade games are a perfect mix of retro classics and modern favorites, and there’s a great selection of beers and whiskeys to enjoy while you play. The atmosphere is lively and nostalgic, with a cool vintage tavern vibe. The staff are friendly and helpful, making the experience even better. Prices are reasonable, especially considering the entertainment you get. It’s a great place to hang out with friends, have a few drinks, and challenge each other to some games.

Emporium Arcade Bar is such a fun and energetic spot! The atmosphere is lively without feeling overwhelming, and the huge selection of classic + modern arcade games makes every visit exciting. It’s the perfect place to hang out with friends, grab a drink, and enjoy a little friendly competition. The bar offers a great variety of beers and cocktails, and everything is reasonably priced for the area. The staff is friendly, helpful, and keeps the vibe positive. There’s always good music, cool events, and an overall relaxed feel that makes you want to stay longer than planned. Whether you’re a big gamer or just looking for a unique night out, Emporium Arcade Bar is an awesome choice. Highly recommended!

I like coming here with friends. The drinks are great, the games are so fun. My only suggestion would be to find a better system for the pool tables. Sometimes people end up holding them for hours, and it’d be great if more people got a chance to play.

We have a place very similar to this place in Cleveland where it's free to play the games so I was little underwhelmed in that sense 😅 but I appreciate the addition of pool tables which the one back home doesn't hav I really like the art on the walls of classic games in graffiti style and the music was good with fun lighting. There's a fair amount of drink options (both alcoholic and non); I didn't order food while here but I got a drink that was $8 (I appreciate that they carry a bubble -free hard tea 👌) and the bartenders were both very friendly. I'm giving 3 stars though because the bathroom (women's, can't speak to the quality of the men's since I was solo traveling) was atrocious. NEITHER stall (standard or wheelchair accessible) locked properly and the toilet paper holder was absolutely destroyed. Not to mention the standard stall is so small you have to basically stand on the toilet to exit.... But not having functional locks is unacceptable. I had to use the flashlight on my phone to see if I was trying to lock it incorrectly but it's just slightly too low to lock into place properly. But all in all, it's a fun place to kill some time. I may or may not come back when back in the area