Tappers Arcade Bar

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Tappers Arcade Bar

8.2

Stepping into Tappers Arcade Bar feels like a well-curated time capsule, where neon lights meet classic cabinets and a friendly staff who know their games. The service is attentive without hovering, offering quick guidance on high-score machines and decent drink pairings. I appreciated the relaxed rhythm that lets you chase a few rounds without pressure, while the bar's playlist and retro decor keep the energy upbeat and inviting.

The crowd is diverse, and the layout makes social play feel natural, with tables arranged to accommodate both casual sessions and longer pinball bouts. The drinks menu is playful, with clever names that nod to gaming culture, and service stays friendly even during busy nights. Clean lines and well-maintained machines contribute to a smooth experience, while the overall vibe stays warm and easygoing for newcomers and seasoned players alike.

Information about bar in Indianapolis - Tappers Arcade Bar

Service options
  • On-site services
  • Dine-in
Highlights
  • Bar games
  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Quiz night
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
  • Alcohol
  • Arcade games
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Spirits
  • Wine
Dining options
  • Outside food allowed
  • Seating
Amenities
  • Gender-neutral toilets
  • Toilet
Atmosphere
  • Casual
  • Trendy
Crowd
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safe space
Payments
  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
Parking
  • Free of charge street parking

Customer Reviews

★★★★★

Tappers Arcade Bar has a rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on over 2267 reviews on Google

Maria P

Awesome place!!! The games are free and the drinks are great, we got the most sour sour of all time, green bastard this place is a gem! Servers were really nice and the movies playing on the screens were a cool addition

Maria P ☆ 5/5
Nick Wilcox

Tappers was nostalgia in a bottle. So many classic arcade games that instantly brought me back to my childhood. Games are free to play with a beverage purchase. Beverages have fun names related to various video games and pulp culture references. The layout of the facility is easy to navigate as the games are spaced out in a ring around the bar with custom wooden tables for your drinks between each machine. Impressive pulp culture references are airbrush painted on the walls. A killer lineup of new pinball machines in the backroom are waiting for you. While not included in the free play, they are a blast too with many different movie/show references. Plenty of seating if you get tired crushing it on Contra or Street Fighter II. There is a handicap accessible ramp to the pinball area and bathrooms were very nice. I suggest coming here after you have a meal elsewhere as they don't really have a full food menu and I'm guessing that if to keep the arcade machines from getting gross. Lastly upfront near the entrance, they have console based games including Super Nintendo N64. They even have some of the classic table top games like you would have seen in Pizza Hut from the 70s/80s. A great find here in Indy!

Nick Wilcox ☆ 5/5
Daniel Michel

Great arcade place with beers. When you like drinking beer and playing old school arcade games this is the place to be !

Daniel Michel ☆ 5/5
Katrina Lane

I had an amazing time at this place for my birthday! It was just my husband and me, and we had a blast. The bartender was super friendly, the place was really cool, and the games reminded me of when I was a kid. We can’t wait to go back!

Katrina Lane ☆ 5/5
Andy

Amazing spot, tons of retro 90s games and more modern ones. Buy a drink and all the games are free! Oh and be sure to try Killer Queen!

Andy ☆ 5/5
Ayden Jent

This is one of my favorite places to hangout. The games are a blast and the drink selection is wonderful. It's very retro from pinball, house of the dead, galaga, mariokart and more. You've got over 50 games to choose from. The consoles up front Nintendo64, and Gamecube have over 50 selections alone on them. The staff is very friendly and it's a great place to kill time or spend an afternoon. They have chips, and other snacks but don't serve food. But you can order food and bring it in. Best to park on the street and walk to it.

Ayden Jent ☆ 5/5
Kevin Werner

There are a few of these types of places popping up. This one is a phenomenal concept. They have some game systems set up with more contemporary games, a ton of old school, and then there is pinball. Sorry no Mappy as of the writing of this review. Beer? They got it. Plenty to chose from. Come by yourself. Come with friends. Whatever, but this place is top notch. Pinball is not free.

Kevin Werner ☆ 5/5
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Information about Tappers Arcade Bar

Address

Tappers Arcade Bar is located at 501 Virginia Ave #102, Indianapolis, IN 46203, United States

Phone

The phone number of Tappers Arcade Bar is +1 317-602-6411

Website

The website of Tappers Arcade Bar is: tappersarcadebar.com

Business Hours

Monday: 16:00–00:00
Tuesday: 16:00–00:00
Wednesday: 16:00–00:00
Thursday: 16:00–00:00
Friday: 16:00–01:00
Saturday: 12:00–01:00
Sunday: 14:00–00:00

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