Play a wide selection of retro video games, pinball, and skeeball with affordable tokens, including special deals like 10-cent Thursdays.
Enjoy a variety of beers, cocktails, and other beverages in a lively bar atmosphere with friendly, attentive staff.
Savor delicious, budget-friendly pizza and other mid-western fare, perfect for fueling your gaming sessions.
Host work parties, group outings, or private events in our spacious multi-level venue with games and entertainment.
Relax or jam in the outdoor area, sometimes featuring live music or interactive setups like Garage Band.
Nostalgic video game bar for the children of the 80's and 90's. We went there for a work party and it was a really fun vibe. Tokens are usually 25 cents per but on Thursdays it is 10 cents per. There was a great selection of video games-most of my faves from my days at the arcade in the mall. Drink selection looked really good as well. The service was very great! Very friendly and fun staff. Pizza we had was typically mid-western fare which I am not a huge fan of but was ok. Overall, a really fun hangout to go to with a group of friends.
My wife and I had the best time here! We didn’t get any food or drinks, we came for the pinball machines. Enjoyed playing most all of them. Excellent value with games being 0.25 a piece. Had a jam on ski ball and the worker refunded us our tokens quickly. Highly recommend if you like arcade games.
This was such a fun arcade bar that’s a must do if you’re in the area. This place is massive with several rooms across two floors, including some outdoor areas. There’s a great mix of games from different generations, from skeeball to pinball, and even an N64 set up on a projector. The night I was there, some folks even set up Garage Band in the outdoor courtyard, which was a blast to play with some strangers and new friends. You trade in some cash for tokens at the machines, and the prices seem to be pretty reasonable. I didn’t try any of the food or drinks, but everyone around me seemed to like them. Definitely check out this great fun spot!
Updown is always a great time! The drinks are great, the pizza is delicious, and the atmosphere is just perfect. I love coming here with my friends. It doesn’t break the bank to have fun because the prices are pretty cheap!
Out of my whole vacation, this place was my fav. The atmosphere was great, the people were kind and helpful. When I first entered I immediately felt like a kid, seeing a lot of the old games, stuff I remember playing at skating rinks in the early 2000’s, pure nostalgia. Oh and the PIZZA, 10/10!

Nostalgic arcade bar where classic games meet craft drinks and pizza in St. Louis!
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Up-Down STL is a vibrant arcade bar in St. Louis, offering a nostalgic escape with classic video games, pinball, and skeeball from the 80s and 90s. Enjoy affordable tokens, craft drinks, and delicious pizza in a fun, multi-level space perfect for groups, parties, or casual hangouts. With a 4.7/5 rating, it's a top spot for gamers and socializers alike.
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