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Newest arcade and taproom in Downtown San Luis Obispo, with over 40 arcade games and pinball machines. We also have pool tables, ping pong, & air hockey! We offer a selection of beers, ciders, and kombuchas plus yummy food options! Check out our website for more information!
Hours
| Saturday | 11 AM–2 AM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–12 AM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 3 PM–12 AM |
| Wednesday | 3 PM–12 AM |
| Thursday | 3 PM–2 AM |
| Friday | 3 PM–2 AM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 647 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Phone: (408) 608-7820
Website: https://www.bastartarcadebar.com/
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Reviews
Isabella Kesselring
During the day it’s a nice place to take your kids to give them the original gaming experience. At 8:00pm it’s a 21+ venue. Their food is always good and they have a nacho challenge. No one has beaten it yet but the size of the challenge is close to 20-30 normal portions. The vibes are immaculate. They have poker on saturdays starting at 2 and on Wednesday starting at 6. Kareoke on Saturday at 9:00 (but it doesn’t really start until 9:30-40)
… moreEddy Hernandez
What an amazing establishment!
The music, pool, games, and pinball, plus space, and offering beer and wine!
Also, open late…. The closing times can vary, based on how busy it is, up until 2am!
The Owner Rob/Ron…… Was very accommodating. He is the type of ambassador, that invites you to return!
Ya gotta he over 21…perhaps after a certain time. Pool tables were $4-5, a game.
The prices on the machines varied from 25¢ to $1……about 22 machines, in great shape!
A focal point of reutrn… For sure!!
Thank you for making the experience of my Daughter and me…..a great SLO experience!!!!!
… moreThe music, pool, games, and pinball, plus space, and offering beer and wine!
Also, open late…. The closing times can vary, based on how busy it is, up until 2am!
The Owner Rob/Ron…… Was very accommodating. He is the type of ambassador, that invites you to return!
Ya gotta he over 21…perhaps after a certain time. Pool tables were $4-5, a game.
The prices on the machines varied from 25¢ to $1……about 22 machines, in great shape!
A focal point of reutrn… For sure!!
Thank you for making the experience of my Daughter and me…..a great SLO experience!!!!!
Beach Fox
Super rad environment super dope venue love the local click vibes music the pool tables I haven’t tried there food yet, but I have yet to try. Communication is key. Never take for granted, the opportunities that we have in life . For we can never predict the outcome the way things could unfold later.
… moreMaeve Holden
This place has only gotten better since it opened. The place to go for family fun and games. Four pool tables, plenty of pinball, old games, new games, air hockey, claw machines, and last time I was there poker was going on. Only drawback, if you have kids or teens there are cut off times at night, one night I was there it was 9:00 another night it was 7:00. If it’s a concern call ahead. There’s a nice selection of snacks and drinks, and the they’ve changed how do you pay for games to this card that’s much easier than the coins. I especially like that the pool table gives you 25 minutes, which is enough for two to three games also bonus Plus there’s a back room for parties, and a couch for those of us who are just waiting for their kids to finish their pinball.
… moreS P
I go just for the DDR Extreme machine. Works very well for how old it is! Join the dance game club to hang out with others who like to play! For the bar, I recommend the hard root beer because I love sweet drinks.
… moreeggchica
This was my first time to a place like this and it was so fun! It took me right back to my MK arcade days and it was so much fun winning again 🙂
Service was friendly and excellent – thank you Rob!
… moreService was friendly and excellent – thank you Rob!
Owen Schwaegerle
Step back in time as you enter this wonderful bar arcade in downtown SLO. There are old arcade games that take you back to the 80s and 90s. They have an incredible bar with so many options for beer. When we visited, there were so many kids running around playing, screaming for joy, and having a blast! They even have my favorite arcade game from childhood, Sunset Riders! This is a great place for the family to go and have a party, some fun entertainment, or even a late night bar with games. They also do activities like board game championships. Rob and the team worked extremely hard to make this arcade a reality, and it is so great to see this venue open up in downtown.
… moreStephanie Zayas
We went for a beer and some play… the games are expensive for old arcade games… each game is a $1…. But we had a great time, everyone was friendly. And they have gaming competitions!! Pretty cool
… moreRyan Bordt
The games selection, whether its the stand up arcade or pinball, they have a huge selection. The beer selection is really good and mostly local brews. We chatted with our bartender, who knew the arcades in Phoenix, which I wouldnt expect for someone here. Totally worth a stop and a pint.
… moreHitomi Sarah Naito
Pretty fun place to hangout. wish they had more food and fun drink options like boba or smoothies. I guess they wouldnt want people to eat drink and play games at the same time but we got hungry and had to leave the place shortly. But games were fun and not so expensive. Fun time!
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