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

There is little better than discovering a place that reminds us of our childhood, and luckily South Dakota is full of nostalgic places. Whether you long for the eighties and nineties or just love classic video games more than modern ones, there is a bar in Rapid City that’s sure to entertain you for hours.

Welcome to Press Start, a classic arcade bar that will make your wildest dreams come true.

With nearly 100 retro games to play, you could spend hours and hours here without getting bored. It’s the only place of its kind in South Dakota where you can play old-school games with a cocktail in hand.

From pinball and skeeball to classic arcade games like Joust, Pacman, and Mortal Kombat, you’re sure to find your childhood favorite — or maybe discover something new — at Press Start. You can even play table hockey!

While the graphics of these video games are a far cry from today's games, people of all ages love them for their retro feel.

This vintage arcade experience is better than when you were a kid for one reason: drinks. What better way to spend an evening than sipping a beer or cocktail while you play classic video games?

Bring the kids on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Family Days.

During the week, though, this place is just for adults. Grab a group of friends and step back in time to the 1980s to see what the hype is all about.

Press Start is located at 504 Mt Rushmore Rd. #2, Rapid City, SD 57701, and is open from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday. For more information, follow them on Facebook.

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