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Posted in Rhode Island Attractions, Fun Adventures November 04, 2019 by Daniella DiRienzo

There’s An Arcade Bar In Rhode Island And It Will Take You Back In Time

We all know that Chuck E. Cheese is where a kid can be a kid. But have you ever wondered where an adult can be a kid? If so, wonder no more. We found a place where you can do just that – and it’s Shelter Arcade Bar. An adult haven, the 21+ eatery serves up a tasty pub-style fare, arcade-themed cocktails, and lots of retro fun thanks to its huge collection of vintage arcade games and pinball machines. Take a look:

Traveling back in time is as simple as traveling to Providence’s Shelter Arcade Bar, where you’ll find a massive collection of old-fashioned video games, pinball machines, and Skee-Ball.

Opened just a few years ago, it’s Southern New England’s first arcade bar. That’s right; it’s both a bar and an arcade. Not only is it the first of its kind in the area, but it has one of the greatest collections of games of any of the arcade bars in the Northeast U.S.

So, just how big is the collection? There are 28 arcade games and 12 pinball machines.

Like a trip down memory lane, the arcade is filled with classic games from the past.

Offering a retro gaming experience through and through, all of the games take quarters.

And there’s no denying it. Dropping that quarter into your favorite machine from years ago is sure to give you some feelings of nostalgia.

All that gaming is bound to leave you parched or work up an appetite – and that’s okay because Shelter Arcade Bar serves up some tasty grub and unique cocktails.

The menu isn’t huge, but it features just enough of the right eats. Choose between pizzas, calzones, and a few other appetizers.

And with a full service bar, the cocktail selection is just as satisfying.

In addition to typical cocktails, there are specialty mocktails and cocktails, which are, fittingly, arcade-themed, like the Ms. Pac-Man.

So, are you ready to visit Shelter Arcade Bar for some retro fun?

For more information, call (401) 383-1112. You can also visit the Shelter Arcade Bar website or Facebook page.

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Address: 103 Dike St, Providence, RI 02909, USA

Daniella DiRienzo

Though Daniella was born in New York and has lived in a couple of other states, Mississippi has been her home for the past 25 years. After graduating from the University of Southern Mississippi, Daniella began to hone her writing skills through various internships, working for The Royal Obsession and Anatomie clothing. In the years since, she’s had the privilege of having her articles appear in several publications, such as Parents & Kids Magazine and Girl Meets Strong. She’s also had the honor of interviewing actress Sela Ward for The Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience.