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What makes it fun

Up-Down Kansas City is an adult only arcade bar with over 50 arcade games from the 1980s and 1990s, pinball machines, old school skeeball alleys, Nintendo 64 console gaming, life-size Jenga and Connect Four, and more. All games are only 25 cents. Our drink menu features a large selection of craft beers, with over 50 on tap and even more in bottles and cans, as well as a full bar.

Google Reviews

Up-Down KC

4.6

Based on 4147 reviews

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22:12 09 Aug 25

Great Place to Go in KC!!!!!

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06:15 04 Aug 24

Used to live here and came from Texas visiting. Came at 12:45 to get the pizza. They don’t even close until 1:15. The rude a** white “bouncer” who looks 12 needs an attitude check. I’ve never had a problem getting in before and he told me to “mmmm go eff my self” and opened up the door for me to leave. Brownish blonde hair. Fix your people. It didn’t use to be this way.

As someone who works in the bartending industry this is not it. At least not with that attitude.

Mathias Jaime

15:51 28 Jul 24

Great selection of old school arcades! Fun place to hang out

Rachel Peterson

01:46 27 Jul 24

joseph amstutz

06:50 13 Aug 23

This place is awesome

Samuel Simpson

22:22 15 Apr 23

The environment was really fun, and the instructing phase was quick and easy. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable.

I recommend getting a lane next to the photo booth so that you won't have different groups swarming all around you.

All in all, it was a great time.

Adam Sanford

23:28 07 Feb 23

What a cool throwback playing these pinball, arcade games and skeeball. Fantastic selection of beers and everything was affordable and such a cool atmosphere.

Carl Bobitsky

00:57 27 Oct 22

Great place to grab good drinks and enjoy classic arcade games. The drinks were reasonably priced and I spent less on drinks than I have at any other bar. You may occasionally run into the issue of people staying on one cabinet for long periods of time, though. Also, I would be careful with the Punch-Out! game, as it ate my tokens without letting me play. Other than that, it's a great place.

Alyssa A

02:14 26 Sep 22

The most fun I’ve ever had at a bar. Only paid $31 for 2 beers and 2 cocktails which for me is a fantastic deal. It was busy but we still found some games to play. I was impressed how EVERY game was working! I can’t wait to come back.

K B

19:37 15 Jul 22

Fun atmosphere. But after dark it gets crazy busy. Love the rooftop patio and bar. Could spend a lot of time here. I loved so many of the classic arcade games they had available. Parking is a bit interesting to sort out. Love the proximity to power and light. Will be back.