8 Bit Arcade Bar

$ • Bars, Pet Friendly

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619 Southwest Water Street, Peoria
(309) 713-3007

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8 Bit Arcade Bar Reviews

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4.4 (34)
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A really neat place to have fun! All the video games except Skee Ball are free play. Skee ball is $1 per game and takes singles only - the bartender was able to give us singles for larger bills so we could play. Enjoyed a few throwbacks like Mortal Kombat, Turtles, Golden Tee and NFL Blitz 99 as well. The beer was cold and not expensive, they had a good draft list here too. Bartender was attentive and friendly. Definitely a fun place to hang out and be entertained for an...read full review

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This place has changed a lot since I visited several years ago. It's expanded into a larger room (it's the old Rhodell's) and seems to have likewise expanded its game selection. Seems like there's a game from every era of arcades, Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, TMNT, Street Fighter, Rampage, and more. All the games are free as long as you purchase something from the bar. I think it's way more fun than an average bar.Vegetarian options: Limited primarily to cheese dippers. The "food"...read full review

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This is one of Peoria's gems. They have amazing beers on tap, amazing staff, and an unbeatable nostalgic atmosphere. It's a bummer that there are usually a few games that aren't working but the majority do and I imagine it takes a lot of maintenance keeping the games running so I'm not

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Monday 4PM - 1AM
Tuesday 4PM - 1AM
Wednesday 4PM - 1AM
Thursday 4PM - 1AM
Friday 4PM - 1AM
Saturday 2PM - 1AM
Sunday Closed
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