The Classic Arcade Bar In Kentucky That Will Take You Back To Your Childhood

Recbar in Louisville is a retro arcade bar offering a variety of old-school and modern games, delicious food, and a full bar.

Do you remember feeding endless quarters into video games trying to hit that high scoring spot? Or perhaps you were addicted to the bright lights and bells of the pinball machine? If those memories put a smile on your face, you can quickly reclaim them by stepping into this retro arcade bar in Kentucky.

Jump back into your childhood when you enter Recbar in Louisville. This retro arcade bar is the perfect indoor playground featuring tons of old-school and modern games, delicious food, and a full bar.

Test your hand-eye coordination on more than 30 pinball machines and over 40 video arcade games. From childhood classics to current creations, there is no shortage of games to bring back your youth.

No need to scrounge between the couch seats for quarters; the games here take tokens. Each token is worth one quarter, so buy a whole bunch - you're not depending on your allowance to support your playtime anymore!

Try to beat your old high score on Ms. Pac Man...

...or see if you can make those flippers move fast enough to keep a pinball game alive.

Test your skill at skeeball or take a turn at the ping pong table. This cool arcade bar even has a selection of board games to play if that's more up your alley.

There's plenty of space to take a break between games. With indoor tables and booths as well as an outdoor patio, you could stay here for hours.

Grab a snack to refuel! With classic pub grub plus a few modern twists on your childhood favorites, you'll love every single bite at this joint

All this gaming is going to make you thirsty. Take advantage of the full bar that offers beer, cocktails, and over 100 different bourbons and whiskeys!

You can relive the good old days for hours at this unique spot!

Visit Recbar at 10301 Taylorsville Rd., Jeffersontown, KY 40299. It’s open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to midnight, Friday & Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 a.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to midnight. Kids are welcome to join in the fun up until 10 p.m. and then the adults take over completely.

Check out the full list of games on Recbar's website and follow their Facebook page for updates and events.

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