The Grid: Games & Growlers Is A Bar Arcade In Arizona And It’s An Adult Playground Come To Life

Reliving childhood memories is a lot more fun when adult beverages are involved, and that's exactly what you'll find at The Grid: Games & Growlers in Mesa. This bar and arcade boasts nostalgic games like Pac-Man and Mario Kart, plus live music and an awesome selection of drinks.

By day, this unassuming storefront in a Downtown Mesa strip center is easy to pass up.

Once night falls, however, The Grid: Games & Growlers turns into a lively, upbeat bar arcade shrouded in blacklight and pulsating with music.

Pinball machines, racing games, and even retro classics like Pac-Man aim to please the entire spectrum of geekiness.

There are even nostalgic board games like Jenga, and all play is free in exchange for your ID and a cheap cover charge.

Gaming is always more fun with friends, so bring your group along and challenge each other to a tournament.

Sip drinks as you engage in some good old-fashioned healthy competition, making for an evening well spent.

A pixelated counter and refrigerators painted like consoles turn the bar into a VR game of sorts.

Grab a seat and pick your poison: mimosas, plenty of on-tap craft beers, and sours are just several of the beverage options.

If your group is feeling particularly adventurous, partake in a round or two of jello shots.

Game play might take an interesting turn afterward, but it's totally worth it.

If you don't drink or just need a pick-me-up, The Grid is famous for its specialty coffee drinks.

The only thing better than a high-quality mug of joe is topping it with whipped cream and a chocolate drizzle.

Bar food always hits the spot, especially after exhausting so much mental energy.

Personal pan pizzas (with ranch for dipping, of course), wings, and burgers fuel your gaming escapade likely to last through the night.

Visit the arcade's Facebook page to learn more.

Have you ever been to The Grid: Games & Growlers? If so, what were your favorite games and drinks? Let us know!