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Emporium Arcade Bar is the best bar + live events venue for your group outing!

Welcome to the most innovative entertainment destination near you! Emporium is the best arcade bar + live events venue offering everything from classic arcade games to pinball, professional sound and lights, flexible party solutions, and tons more! Our bar is passionately curated with the choicest beer selections, an innovative cocktail program with a huge whiskey list. We feature live shows, DJs, game tournaments & lots more, there’s always something interesting going on.

Book your next group outing here, whether it’s a few friends celebrating a birthday or your company party.

Group Parties

Have your party at Emporium! We regularly host birthday parties, company parties, fundraisers, meet-ups, bachelor or bachelorette parties, team-building events, bar crawls, and pretty much any other type of event. Rent the whole place or just reserve a table…it’s easy!

We can accommodate complete venue rentals or just reserve a table. We have drink and game token deals available.

For most groups 30 people or less we typically reserve some space free of charge and let you handle your own cash bar, etc. You can even bring in your own food (or have catering), so bring that cake! Just let us know when you want to come, and we’ll book it. EASY!!

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Events

Tue 12/24/2024 Mic Drop Karaoke Chicago Wicker Park | Bar, Games, Music 9PM - 12AM Find details
Thu 12/26/2024 Open Swim - Beat Social w/ Slot-A Chicago Wicker Park | Bar, Games, Music 8PM - 12AM Find details
Fri 12/27/2024 "Full Tilt" w/ Proof + Friends San Francisco | Bar, Games, Music 9PM - 2AM Find details
Fri 12/27/2024 A Night w/ Ryan The Person Chicago Fulton Market | Bar, Games, Music 9PM - 1AM Find details
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Games

Smash TV

Video
Logan Square
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Off Road

Video
Wicker Park
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Revenge From Mars

Pinball
San Francisco
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TMNT (Stern)

Pinball
San Francisco
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Ice Ball

Video
New Orleans
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Shadow

Pinball
Wicker Park
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WWF Wrestlefest

Video
Logan Square
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Johnny Mnemonic

Pinball
Wicker Park
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Double Dragon

Video
New Orleans, Fulton Market
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Diner

Pinball
Wicker Park
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Big Guns

Pinball
Fulton Market
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Asteroids Deluxe

Video
Logan Square
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1943

Video
Logan Square
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Simpsons Pinball Party

Pinball
New Orleans
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Elevator Action

Video
Wicker Park
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Cruis'n World

Video
Fulton Market
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Joust

Video
New Orleans, Wicker Park, San Francisco
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The Simpsons

Video
Wicker Park
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Skee-Ball

Other
Wicker Park, Logan Square, Fulton Market, San Francisco
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“ This is a really cool bar, especially for corporate parties. All my visiting friends that come for conventions are always impressed with it. Drinks are pretty good and aren’t overpriced. ”

Alexandra H.

“ Great place for a night out with your loved one! Friendly atmosphere! Terrific vibes! Cheap drinks! The best childhood games anyone can ask for!!! ”

Eric R.

“ Lots of pinball machines and some great old-school arcade machines. They also have billiards, air hockey, and Foosball. Also, the bar is huge and serves great drinks! ”

Nick R.

“ Even when it’s super crowded you can still get in on a game pretty quick. The pool tables are prime and the bartenders are chill. #Frogger ”

Preston O.

“ What a fun place!! Good food and drinks, great music. The arcade is my favorite! ”

PJ R.

“ Had a great time here with my friends. Had so much fun with the games and tokens. We also love the beer selection. It was a totally amazing night for us. ”

Julia S.

“ This place is f****ng awesome! Out bartender Marco was amazing. He is the world’s fastest mixologist. I highly recommend him if you go. Marco thank you for a great night….. ”

Juan M.

“ Sooooo much fun!!! Great drink selection and cool names for cocktails. Lots of space and games offered. Loved the movie playing on the big screen and the dance music over the speakers. You won’t be bored here. Two thumbs up. ”

Halley S.

“ What a fun way to spend a couple of hours with friends..grab a beer and play some arcade games from years ago. Well-maintained machines and the pinball machines play like new. Will return! ”

Matt M.