Went out last night and I have to say I enjoyed the DJ and drinks young crowd but good 00's
Atmosphere: 4
Shane Murphy
Bartenders were
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 2
DeCari Nunn
Doesn't have food available to order, but the drinks were good. Service was ok but one bartender was amazing the others ignored us trying order a drink. Atmosphere and overall vibe was also amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 2
Tobi Lin
The Eberson has a new theme and name, Pop Rox - a theme of adult candy drinks (actually tasty drinks) and DJ music, definitely a place designed as the only college bar in the city. It is no longer a barcade so no games, just music and eccentric decor. There is a lot of empty space so would either add more seating or some type of filler. Most the other bars downtown are more dark, hole in the wall type places or designed for fancy older people to drink wine, Pop Rox is a refreshing upbeat youthful additive to the Flint night life. It would be a nice youthful end cap after enjoying down town attractions. Perfect location where you can walk to most of downtown area and right next to the Capital Theater, so enjoy a performance then a drink afterwards. First time visiting since the change over in theme and name, don't like how they still use the old reviews and photos, it is far too different now to make them relevent or even accurate. Recommend deleting The Eberson Google Maps account and creating a new Pop Rox account otherwise many customers will be confused by the photos, videos, and reviews. There is not a lot of group seating so a larger group will find it difficult to sit together, seems it is more for dating or a few friends to hang. Also recommend adding more seating on the second floor, there is just a large open space not really designed for standing but no place to sit either. Maybe a pool table or something could fit, give drinkers something to do, maybe a Dance Dance Revolution game.The concern is with all the other options downtown for drinking and eating, the main blood flow for this bar staying alive are the young college students which the campuses may not fully recover in attendance due to Covid for several more years. I recommend marketing like crazy to the students and posting around the UoM, MSU, Kettering, and Mott campuses, especially the local dorms. Would also build up Instagram, Tik Tik, and Facebook posts, even offer a discount or free samplers to those who post while there to build up the marketing online quickly.
Makena W.
Amazing atmosphere & yummy drinks. Good vibes all around. Check it out! DJ is also phenomenal with all the 80s music playing
Sunil A.
Brand new spot on Saginaw Street that I was totally looking forward to. We were here actually early because the itinerary for the night dictates that unfortunately, I can only imagine how popping (see what I did there?) it will be later in the night. Bright color graffiti adorns the walls and candy is the theme, it's in the walls, the drinks and the air. The drinks run sweet but if you're going to dance all night the extra sugar will do you good. They do get served in some nontraditional containers (bathtub with rubber duckie anyone) and depending on your perception of these nuances will probably influence how cute that is. My friends run younger so they were amused. I'm old and cranky and wanted a glass dammit.From a Gen Xer's point of view the music is absolutely wonderful. It's the songs of my 8th grade dances. Sadly I still have those moves so no dancing for me. Just a giant sugar crash.For a fun time, this is a great spot and really worth the stop.
Ascendant Warface
Great atmosphere, comfortable seating. I've been to a few arcade bars similar to this, but this one is lacking something that is very important. I HIGHLY recommend converting the arcade machines/slot machines into accepting tokens, tokens that come with ordering drinks/food. Maybe add a few games such as guitar hero & Mario kart. I'm used to going to arcade bars and playing with the tokens they provide, sales of food/drinks will increase and make up for the cost of the slot machines that are currently accepting quarters. I came here and didn't even wanna play the arcade machines because it just felt off to me, because I never had to pay with quarters. This place could have so much more potential.
Jaycob Richardson
Pretty cool place, fun games, but needs an updated schedule. I tried going in there last night with some friends (Saturday) and they were closed. It was weird to find out due to the door saying Thursday-Saturday and the schedule on google saying the same thing.
Great drinks, fun games but the food left something to be desired. Almost made it to 5 stars. They really could've been a contender.
Rachael Lewis
Some of the best drinks we have ever had! Both bar tenders were amazing!! Very friendly and knew how to make a drink!!highly recommend! Only wish we would have visited sooner!
Anthony Moore
Nice place to gather and socialize, get a drink, and play some classic video games
Diana Van der Vossen
Fabulous fun time. The bartender Julian was amazing and personable. Definitely worth the trip.
Brian Tresnak
Very cool concept and we're fortunate to have a space like this downtown. The only bummer is that many of the games weren't working when we were there, including both pinball machines. Good cocktails, great crowd.
Classy joint inside the FIM.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went out last night and I have to say I enjoyed the DJ and drinks young crowd but good 00's
Atmosphere: 4
Bartenders were
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 2
Doesn't have food available to order, but the drinks were good. Service was ok but one bartender was amazing the others ignored us trying order a drink. Atmosphere and overall vibe was also amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 2
The Eberson has a new theme and name, Pop Rox - a theme of adult candy drinks (actually tasty drinks) and DJ music, definitely a place designed as the only college bar in the city. It is no longer a barcade so no games, just music and eccentric decor. There is a lot of empty space so would either add more seating or some type of filler. Most the other bars downtown are more dark, hole in the wall type places or designed for fancy older people to drink wine, Pop Rox is a refreshing upbeat youthful additive to the Flint night life. It would be a nice youthful end cap after enjoying down town attractions. Perfect location where you can walk to most of downtown area and right next to the Capital Theater, so enjoy a performance then a drink afterwards. First time visiting since the change over in theme and name, don't like how they still use the old reviews and photos, it is far too different now to make them relevent or even accurate. Recommend deleting The Eberson Google Maps account and creating a new Pop Rox account otherwise many customers will be confused by the photos, videos, and reviews. There is not a lot of group seating so a larger group will find it difficult to sit together, seems it is more for dating or a few friends to hang. Also recommend adding more seating on the second floor, there is just a large open space not really designed for standing but no place to sit either. Maybe a pool table or something could fit, give drinkers something to do, maybe a Dance Dance Revolution game.The concern is with all the other options downtown for drinking and eating, the main blood flow for this bar staying alive are the young college students which the campuses may not fully recover in attendance due to Covid for several more years. I recommend marketing like crazy to the students and posting around the UoM, MSU, Kettering, and Mott campuses, especially the local dorms. Would also build up Instagram, Tik Tik, and Facebook posts, even offer a discount or free samplers to those who post while there to build up the marketing online quickly.
Amazing atmosphere & yummy drinks. Good vibes all around. Check it out! DJ is also phenomenal with all the 80s music playing
Brand new spot on Saginaw Street that I was totally looking forward to. We were here actually early because the itinerary for the night dictates that unfortunately, I can only imagine how popping (see what I did there?) it will be later in the night. Bright color graffiti adorns the walls and candy is the theme, it's in the walls, the drinks and the air. The drinks run sweet but if you're going to dance all night the extra sugar will do you good. They do get served in some nontraditional containers (bathtub with rubber duckie anyone) and depending on your perception of these nuances will probably influence how cute that is. My friends run younger so they were amused. I'm old and cranky and wanted a glass dammit.From a Gen Xer's point of view the music is absolutely wonderful. It's the songs of my 8th grade dances. Sadly I still have those moves so no dancing for me. Just a giant sugar crash.For a fun time, this is a great spot and really worth the stop.
Great atmosphere, comfortable seating. I've been to a few arcade bars similar to this, but this one is lacking something that is very important. I HIGHLY recommend converting the arcade machines/slot machines into accepting tokens, tokens that come with ordering drinks/food. Maybe add a few games such as guitar hero & Mario kart. I'm used to going to arcade bars and playing with the tokens they provide, sales of food/drinks will increase and make up for the cost of the slot machines that are currently accepting quarters. I came here and didn't even wanna play the arcade machines because it just felt off to me, because I never had to pay with quarters. This place could have so much more potential.
Pretty cool place, fun games, but needs an updated schedule. I tried going in there last night with some friends (Saturday) and they were closed. It was weird to find out due to the door saying Thursday-Saturday and the schedule on google saying the same thing.
Nice place to have a party or event.
Restaurantji Recommends
Great drinks, fun games but the food left something to be desired. Almost made it to 5 stars. They really could've been a contender.
Some of the best drinks we have ever had! Both bar tenders were amazing!! Very friendly and knew how to make a drink!!highly recommend! Only wish we would have visited sooner!
Nice place to gather and socialize, get a drink, and play some classic video games
Fabulous fun time. The bartender Julian was amazing and personable. Definitely worth the trip.
Very cool concept and we're fortunate to have a space like this downtown. The only bummer is that many of the games weren't working when we were there, including both pinball machines. Good cocktails, great crowd.