Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar

Name: Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar
Address: 115 Northwest 5th Avenue, Portland, OR, 97209, US
Telephone: (503) 796-9364
Price range: $
Rating: 4.8

Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar: where retro arcade legends meet modern drinks in Portland.

4.8(5 reviews)

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Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar in Portland welcomes guests to a vast arcade experience with decades-spanning games and a second-floor pinball oasis. Located at 115 NW 5th Ave, the venue pairs a lively two-bar scene with vegan-friendly options and reasonably priced cocktails. Guests note strong value, friendly staff, and diverse games from Space Invaders to Mario Kart.

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115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA

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115 Northwest 5th Avenue

Portland, OR, 97209

(503) 796-9364 www.groundkontrol.com/

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Services

Classic Arcade Gaming

Play a vast selection of retro and modern arcade games, including Mario Bros, Donkey Kong, and Star Wars, all in excellent condition.

Pinball Machine Collection

Explore an extensive array of pinball machines spanning decades, located on the second floor for dedicated pinball enthusiasts.

Full-Service Bar

Enjoy affordable cocktails, draft beers, and simple drinks at two bars, with service industry discounts available on select days.

Vegan and Bar Food

Satisfy your hunger with a menu featuring vegan options and classic bar snacks like the Gunsmoke Dog.

Play Card System

Use convenient play cards for game credits, often with bonus offers, allowing flexible and cost-effective gaming sessions.

Event and Group Hosting

Perfect for date nights, friend gatherings, or rainy-day activities in a vibrant, nostalgic setting.

4.80 · 5 reviews

Overall rating

Casie Warkentin

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· 9 months ago

I've always been a fan of Ground Kontrol, and I've typically only been on the weekends. This time I went on a Tuesday. I was pleasantly surprised to see it was service industry Tuesday, so I was able to show food handler permit and get free play for $6! They also give $1 off well or draft drinks. It was difficult to predict if there was a cover charge because the website isn't fully clear on that. We also decided to charge up some play cards (before I realized the service industry deal) and had some trouble with that. It claimed it would give us an extra 50 credits for our $20 credit purchase, but it only have us an extra 20. The drinks were fantastic, as always, and we enjoyed the Gunsmoke Dog. We got there at a little after 1 p.m., so only part of the gaming area was open, which we didn't realize until we got there since it's not clearly listed on the site either. That didn't ruin the fun at all, but I'd suggest clarifying it for an easier time planning for future customers.

Jaime M

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· 11 months ago

We literally plan vacations to Portland to hang out here. There's a massive selection of Pinball machines from every era (in perfect condition). The arcades also span the decades. Truly nostalgic with arcades like Mario Bros and Donkey Kong with modern classics like Mario Kart and Star Wars. With beverage holders on the machines, 2 bars and vegan food, we stay for hours.

Denim Leather

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· 11 months ago

Everything you can possibly think of going all the way to Space Invaders is here. A bar to boot with a great staff making fantastic drinks. The second floor is all pinball machines! A great way to spend a rainy day or night in Portland.

Oak

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· 12 months ago

Really great prices for how many games you get to play. We got the $50 card and played 80% of the games and still had a ton of points left and we were using it between two people. The drinks are made well. They have two towns on tap! Overall fun night and great experience!

Matthew Underwood

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· 1 year ago

Love this place! One of the only places in Portland I've found that has simple cocktails (rum n coke) for under $10. They also have a great menu of house cocktails that are reasonably priced too! Great place for a date night or to go with your friends. Went with 3 of my buddies and we had a great time. Great selection of classic games and newer games.

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