Tappers Arcade Bar: Classic arcade vibes with great drinks and a nostalgic hangout
Located at 501 Virginia Ave #102 in Indianapolis, Tappers Arcade Bar blends bar atmosphere with arcade and pinball. Free arcade play with a beverage purchase welcomes guests, while a backroom hosts new pinball machines. The layout rings the bar with wooden tables between cabinets, and retro wall art complements Nintendo consoles for casual gaming. Food isn’t served, but chips are available and outside food is welcome. A nostalgic, welcoming spot for game lovers.
501 Virginia Ave #102, Indianapolis, IN 46203, USA
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Unlimited access to classic arcade cabinets and video games with any beverage purchase, featuring well-maintained machines like Street Fighter II and Contra.
A dedicated backroom with modern pinball machines available for pay-to-play, themed with movie and show references for an added thrill.
Play on retro and modern consoles including Super Nintendo, N64, and Switch 2, set up near the entrance for easy access.
A full bar offering affordable drinks with fun, pop-culture-themed names, including beer, cocktails, and non-alcoholic options.
No in-house food menu, but guests are welcome to bring their own meals or order from nearby restaurants, with chips available for purchase.
Ideal for parties and gatherings with ample seating, a spacious layout, and a welcoming atmosphere for all ages and abilities.
Overall rating
Myxl Rodriguez
Free arcade games with a drink purchase and cabinets are well maintained. They even have all thr Nintendo systems including a switch 2. They dont serve food, but do have chips and allow you to bring in your own food. How can you not love it.
Joe Keller
The beer is excellent. The vibes are amazing. Food can be brought in from other locations or you can order from a restaurant that has a fantastic selection to pass through the window. The games are all in top condition and it’s a great place to hang and grab some drinks and some classic games with some friends.
Jim McIlvaine
What a wonderful facility! I have a confession to make- as someone who doesn’t drink alcohol and avoids sugar whenever possible, I do not adhere to the house rule of buying a drink when patronizing this venue. However, I only play the pinball machines, which are pay to play. If you set everything to free play and charged a $25 cover, I’d gladly pay that
Hannah Bonhotel
Great experience! I've never been to a place like this before. It was nice to get a drink (cheaply priced too!) and play as many games as we wanted. We each purchased 1 drink a piece and played an hour worth of arcade games! It was awesome, well worth the stop on our trip.
Nick Wilcox
Tappers was nostalgia in a bottle. So many classic arcade games that instantly brought me back to my childhood. Games are free to play with a beverage purchase. Beverages have fun names related to various video games and pulp culture references. The layout of the facility is easy to navigate as the games are spaced out in a ring around the bar with custom wooden tables for your drinks between each machine. Impressive pulp culture references are airbrush painted on the walls. A killer lineup of new pinball machines in the backroom are waiting for you. While not included in the free play, they are a blast too with many different movie/show references. Plenty of seating if you get tired crushing it on Contra or Street Fighter II. There is a handicap accessible ramp to the pinball area and bathrooms were very nice. I suggest coming here after you have a meal elsewhere as they don't really have a full food menu and I'm guessing that if to keep the arcade machines from getting gross. Lastly upfront near the entrance, they have console based games including Super Nintendo N64. They even have some of the classic table top games like you would have seen in Pizza Hut from the 70s/80s. A great find here in Indy!
