Posted in Wisconsin April 10, 2020 by

I/O Arcade Bar In Wisconsin Will Take You Back In Time

It’s all fun and games…and alcoholic beverages at I/O Arcade Bar! The perfect place to relive the glory days, the adults-only hangout is filled with vintage video games and pinball machines. The over-21 fun doesn’t end there, though. There’s also a fully stocked bar that’s stocked with a variety of beers and specialty cocktails. Take a look:

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Housed in a former warehouse, I/O Arcade Bar is located on Williamson Street in Madison.
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Still fairly new, the arcade-bar combo opened at the end of 2018 after four years of extensive planning.
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Described as a place for drinkers with a gaming problem, the adults-only hangout boasts cold beers, tasty cocktails, and a huge selection of video and board games.
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A true blast from the past, the 2,800-square-foot facility features a variety of vintage video games and pinball machines.
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All in all, there are over 50 arcade games to choose from.
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The retro collection includes a ton of 80s classics, like Super Mario Brothers, Rampage, and Frogger – just to name a few.
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Later-era favorites, such as Area 51, are also part of the game mix.
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And just like arcade games of yesteryear, most games at I/O cost just 25¢ to play.
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Like we said before, I/O is a 21+ establishment; however, gamers of all ages are welcome every Sunday, from 11 a.m. – 1p.m.
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Offering visitors the chance to feel like kids again – with the addition of adult beverages – it’s easy to see why I/O is already a local favorite!
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I/O Arcade Bar is open Monday – Wednesday from 4 p.m. – 11 p.m., Thursdays from 4 p.m. – 12 a.m., Fridays from 4 p.m. – close, Saturdays from 11 a.m. – close, and Sundays from 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. For more information, visit the I/O Arcade Bar website or Facebook page.

Did you know about I/O Arcade Bar? Ever visited? If so, what’d you think? Was it a total blast from the past? Tell us in the comments section.

This isn’t the state’s only retro arcade. Read about another here.

 

Address: 720 Williamson St, Madison, WI 53703, USA