Gaming doesn’t have to mean spending the evening alone on the couch. Headquarters Beercade is the best arcade in Chicago for a night out, with more than 70 classic arcade names and pinball machines to provide you and your friends with a blast from the past. Our retro arcade features the big names as well as a curated selection of rarities to give even seasoned gamers something new to experience. As an arcade for adults, we combine cherished coin-op classics with a full assortment of craft beers and a menu with something for everyone. Whether you’re focused on beating your personal high score or challenging your crew, our retro gaming arcade provides your shot at glory in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
IVAN STEWART'S OFF ROAD
R.B.I BASEBALL
PRIMAL RAGE
CENTIPEDE
GALAGA
ALTERED BEAST
ROBOTRON
MICHAEL JACKSON'S MOONWALKER
METAL SLUG
POLE POSITION
SPACE INVADERS
KUNG FU MASTERS
TETRIS
KILLER INSTINCT
BLITZ '99
MADDEN NFL SEASON 2
ARCH RIVALS
Tekken 2
SEGA Hang-On
Gradius
Castlevania
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Joust
The House of the Dead
Track & Field
NBA Jam
SEGA Sonic: The Hedgehog
Soul Edge
Time Crisis 3
Operation Wolf
WrestleMania
Super Chexx
MORTAL KOMBAT 11
STREET FIGHTER 2: CHAMPION EDITION
DIG DUG
DONKEY KONG
NINJA GAIDEN
MORTAL KOMBAT 2
TAPPER
FROGGER
MARVEL VS CAPCOM 2
KILLER QUEEN
PAPERBOY
BURGERTIME
PAC MAN
SUPER DODGEBALL
MS PAC MAN
AREA 51: SITE 4
Pole Position
Paperboy
Arch Rivals
Bad Dudes
Cruisin' World
Terminator 2: Judgement Day
Asteroids
Whac-A-Mole
Karate Champ
Mortal Kombat
Dragonball Z
Spy Hunter
Tecmo Bowl
Soul Calibur
Open Ice
Stepping into our vintage arcade feels like walking back in time to the days when Mario got top billing and Pac-Men roamed the earth. Check out our full food and drink menu before you arrive so you won’t have to waste a moment that you could be spending blasting away space invaders or perfecting your street fighting technique. You also can book a private event with all your friends and family to make your visit extra-special. If you’re looking for the best arcade in downtown Chicago, come to River North and play with us.
*Parties of 3 or more are subject to an 18% auto gratuity
18% gratuity will be added to any tab left open at the end of the night
Guest Dress Code
While we encourage self expression we also have some necessary requirements
No Shoes, No Shirt, No Service
Must wear pants/shorts/skirts - Shirts/ pants etc. cannot be see through
No Slides/slippers
No pajamas
No sweatpants or tracksuits
Hoods must be down while inside venue