Level Up Your Drinks: Wisconsin’s Ultimate Arcade Bar Experience

Sure, arcades are a blast.  Ever been to an arcade bar?  If not, there's one in Milwaukee you gotta visit.  It's a whole vibe and an endless night of fun for adults!

Last year, my boyfriend took me on a first date to Milwaukee and brought me to a bar that also doubled as an arcade.  No kids allowed, tons of classic arcade games, and I had so much fun.

Don't think of it like a bar where you go to get wasted.  For those who haven’t been, this place is a hidden gem that blends nostalgia with a great night out.

Up-Down Milwaukee: Ultimate Arcade Experience in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

• Over 60 classic arcade games from the ‘80s and ‘90s
• A huge selection of 60 craft beers on tap
• Pinball machines, skee-ball alleys
• Two floors (plus the outdoor patio!) packed with entertainment

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What really made the night unforgettable was my unexpected skill at classic arcade games, especially Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. I didn’t realize I was good until I beat my boyfriend every round.

I am competitive... don't think I'm not!

So, if you're looking for a different kind of atmosphere outside of your "standard bar scene" with a pool table, bumper pool, darts, and drinks, switch it up this weekend.

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Up-Down Milwaukee has something for everyone.  It's a child-free zone, too.  That is always a big draw for me!  I don't have kids of my own and don't like when children are screaming or running around without parental supervision, so that's why I love Up-Down! 615 E. Brady St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

If you're looking for more of a nostalgic feel, nightclub style place to be this weekend, try 90s2K Cafe in Milwaukee.  They just opened a few days ago and will take you back in time when low-rise jeans, pleated skirts, Britney Spears, and flip phones were in style!