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Up-Down Minneapolis

Restaurant Bar Pizza restaurant Video arcade

One of the Most Reviewed Bars in Minneapolis


Address

3012 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55408

Website

www.updownarcadebar.com

Contact

(612) 823-3487

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (5.5K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 3 PM to 2 AM
  • Friday: 3 PM to 2 AM
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 2 AM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 11 AM to 2 AM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 3 PM to 2 AM
  • Tuesday: 3 PM to 2 AM
  • Wednesday: 3 PM to 2 AM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: games (22) pizza (10) friends (8) Great (7) night (7) selection (7) drinks (6)
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  • 5/5 Ann C. 1 year ago on Google
    Super fun bar! One of my favorite Uptown spots! Great classic games and cool vibes downstairs. Awesome patio and chill bar upstairs. Awesome spot to meet up with friends and play video games or shuffle board. Definitely worth checking out!
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Dylan T. 2 years ago on Google
    Up-Down Minn is a cool hangout place with good drinks. This barcade is specifically classic cabinets and pinball machines only, (pinball machines were full all night). We went in as a group, but all the cabinets were occupied already. I only got through maybe 6 tokens at the end of the night. Pizza was okay, ordered the mac-n-cheese and it was decent. Went for drinks, got that at least! Needs a bit more space, or limit the amount of people inside. We were shoulder to shoulder all evening, with the exception of the outdoor patio area. Bartenders were very nice and friendly, so kudos to them! ⭐
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Calisha “Cali” J. 2 years ago on Google
    Great service, great explanation of the place from the staff, great drinks 21+, have your ID. Met MJ the bartender who made us feel comfortable met the owner who was a woman and friendly. The place was clean and at the moment masks aren't mandated. The slices of pizza were a good big size and the old school games were phenomenal. The website tells you what games are available and only one was out of commission and also gives you the beers available. We played jenga in the outside area and where smoking is allowed. We had a ball. I was told it's very busy in the evening. I'd recommend this place for date night or just a fun night out.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Melinda B. 1 year ago on Google
    This is probably the biggest Up-Down location I've visited. I love the multi-level entertainment options and outdoor area. There's a ton of games; though, I wouldn't say a huge variety. Unfortunately, this location stays so busy that it's difficult to play a lot of their games anyway. Good for them! Bad for us. Try to come on a week day. The pizza also kind of sucked compared to other locations I've been to but I'll chalk it up to them being crazy busy. I'd still probably go back
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Team Ultimate Exposure William & B. 2 years ago on Google
    So we’ve been to other places like this in other city’s so we had to check this place out. Every game we played was just one token other places the pinball can be two tokens. They had a wide selection of games and about 12 pinball games as well. Large bar area and the bartenders are nice. They even have a pizza window and we tried that as well and it was not a bad pizza. Great diversity of a crowd there and we liked it enough that we have been back two more times that week
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ben A. 2 years ago on Google
    So much fun! It was definitely a nostalgic environment. Super easy to burn through $5 in tokens, but totally worth it--especially if you go with friends like I did. They also have so many beers on tap that there's bound to be something there for everyone. And the Friday deal on pizza was excellent, too.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Josh C. 5 months ago on Google
    Reasonably priced, decent deals on tokens throughout the week, friendly staff, fully embraces the retro/vintage atmosphere with popular media playing throughout the establishment, and there's always something to do. Most machines are in quality condition despite their age. Unique brews and fantastic pizza. Great place for an outing with some friends, date night, or you can roll solo and try to beat those high scores.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Atalia R. 5 months ago on Google
    A lovely place to go on a date or out with friends. Anyone who loves playing arcade games (without children) will adore this place. Two floors of so many games! The outside area is nice, they have fire pits for those cold days. There is a large choice of drinks, I believe they may change them out frequently. The pizza is *chefs kiss* my favorite is the Mona Lisa.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Matt 7 months ago on Google
    Best Barcade I’ve ever been to (and I’ve been to a lot). Amazing game selection from new indie cabinets, to classics, to even rarities and niche games. They even have consoles set up to challenge friends or others to games like mario kart and melee. Unfortunately went when it was snowing but apparently they even have an old DDR machine upstairs! Insane beer selection and overall amazing barcade. Wish there was one closer to me :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Linda F. 6 months ago on Google
    Amazing arcade with a lot of pin-ball and retro games. There is a wall of beer on tap and no children. I have not had the food but they have pizza and such
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Charles S. 4 months ago on Google
    On Thanksgiving night we had tried a few other bars but they were all closed. One of the friends that we were with suggested Up-Down. What a great choice and exceptional atmosphere! Up-Down is a safe, grown, and diverse establishment that will bring back your inner child hood memories with all of the games that we all grew up fond of! Service from the young lady at the bar when you first walk in was incredible. One of the gentlemen at the bar could take a few tips of hospitality from the young Georgia peach. We will let his attitude slide because he makes great drinks. Pricing for everything is super reasonable. I wish that we can go back. Being that we were only in town for the holiday my wife and I had a blast at Up-Down. We would recommend this location to the locals and tourists! To the owners..Great establishment! Atlanta needs you!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mikey A. 1 year ago on Google
    This bar/arcade place is amazing. Wide variety of beers from different states. The bartender she was awesome. Definitely makes you go back to you 80's and 90's days. Definitely will be back. Only thing I might give an ugh too is after 9 it gets packed but what do you expect on a Saturday lol 😆....
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Robin G. 1 year ago on Google
    Ok so the atmosphere and selection of games at this arcade is incredible. The price of the games is so cheap too, with 20$ in tokens four of us were playing for hours. Only thing that lets this place down is the pizza. It was super super salty and I had the impression it wasn't very fresh. Eat somewhere first then come here and play games and you'll be happy!

  • 5/5 Adam D. 5 months ago on Google
    First time there, definitely not the last time. It was all good vibes there everyone was just having fun. The games were 1 token each and you can get a lot for $5 or $10.

  • 5/5 Megan N. 5 months ago on Google
    Great place to spend a night with friends and just have some fun! Drinks and food are good and the games are the star of the show! The atmosphere is nice and fun for all kinds!

  • 5/5 Michael R. 1 year ago on Google
    Fun place. Great beer. Even better pizza. Lots of video games. Rooftop deck.

  • 5/5 Jeff A. 5 months ago on Google
    Fun place with a perfect mix of arcades and pinball machines. The rotation isn't too frequent, but keeps it interesting with new games being swapped through. Massive beer selection on tap and fast service from the bartenders that have been serving Uptown for a long time. Pizza is sneaky good.

  • 5/5 Tony V. 2 years ago on Google
    Fun Fun Fun!!! Awesome selection of old school video games. Drink prices are great. Good selection. Friendly and helpful staff. Pizza by the slice. The only downside is when the weather isn't nice, there isn't enough room inside. No place to sit with friends and have a few drinks. During the Spring, Summer, and Fall months, no problem, outdoor patios.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Paid street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Happy hour drinks
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✗ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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