Nostalgia, Drinks & Fun!

There's an underground Arcade Bar in Lincoln, Nebraska! Who knew?! Tonight I discovered a neon sign that had the letters VSARCADE with a large arrow pointing down to some stairs descending into a basement just below the main street. Skeptical, yet intrigued, I decided to follow the steps below!

To my amazement, I was pleasantly surprised to find a delightful arcade full of blasts from the past! Vs Arcade Bar has only been open for about 4 months and is gaining lots of notoriety for its nostalgic video game classics such as, Ms Pacman, Tetris, and Space Invaders just to name a few! If you like pinball machines, they've got those too, LOTS of them!

As I scanned the arcade bar to see what type of customers were hanging out, I was surprised to see the majority of customers were in the age range of 21-35! Most of these "gamers" weren't even born when these games hit the market! One would suspect a venue that showcased nostalgic games like these would have an older crowd however, I learned from security, that most of the customers that were there are regulars and all seemed absolutely thrilled to be engulfed in full video game competition mode! I'm also very positive that the techno music and great drink specials play a key part in bringing these gamer's back for more! That and the fact that the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is only about a mile away and word of this eclectic spot has definitely spread around town!

I wanted to get more input from past customers, so I quickly looked up its reviews on social media! Here is what some customers are saying on the Vs Arcade Facebook page! As you can see from the reviews below, the customers are pleased!

If you are seeking a venue with friendly employees, video game tournaments, drink specials, and even live music on promotional days, Vs Arcade will provide a fun filled night down a nostalgic memory lane! A definite must see for yourself if you are visiting Lincoln, Nebraska!