Arcade outings in Grand Rapids, MI range from pinball and live music to classic games at a bar or games paired with a movie. The Pyramid Scheme at 68 Commerce Ave SW combines pinball machines, arcade games and a live rock venue in back. Its Google rating of 4.6 from 2,175 reviews is higher than Meanwhile Bar, Inc.’s 4.5 from 588 reviews. Meanwhile, at 1005 Wealthy St SE, offers classic arcade games, art-adorned red walls and outdoor tables, with daily hours of 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.
For a sports-and-games visit, Big E’s Sports Grill at 710 Monroe Ave NW has arcade games, food, beer and cocktails, plus a 4.5 Google rating from 901 reviews. It opens at 11 a.m. daily and closes at midnight on Fridays and Saturdays, compared with 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. Parking at the Embassy Suites garage is free when you let your server know.
Celebration! Cinema at 2121 Celebration Dr NE pairs arcade games with new and recent movie releases, stadium seating and 3D movies. It welcomes families and children and has a 4.5 rating from 5,173 reviews—the largest review count among these four choices. Choose by the activity you want alongside the games: pinball and music, classic arcade play, sports and food, or a film.
4.6(2,175)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 2175 reviews (Google rating)
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The Pyramid Scheme at 68 Commerce Ave SW in Grand Rapids, MI combines a laid-back bar with pinball machines and a live rock venue in the back. Its kitschy setting has a casual, lively feel, with arcade games, bar games, live music and other live performances among its main features. Dancing is also part of the offerings. The venue is listed as suitable for groups and popular with tourists, and it holds a 4.6 Google rating from 2,175 reviews.
The bar serves beer, cocktails, wine and liquor, along with food and happy-hour drinks. Dine-in service is available, but table service, reservations and delivery are not. For visitors planning a trip, paid garage, lot and street parking are listed. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted.
4.2(1,081)· Google4.2 out of 5 from 1081 reviews (Google rating)
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Mertens Prime & Rooftop occupies a historic former lodging at 35 Oakes St SW, Suite 101, in Grand Rapids, MI. Described as a retro-chic brasserie, it serves French classics and old-school cocktails, with an on-site bar and rooftop seating. Outdoor seating is also available. Its drink offerings include beer, wine, liquor and coffee, alongside happy-hour food and drinks and late-night food.
Dining options span breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, with dessert, table service and takeout available. The offerings include comfort food, organic options, and vegan and vegetarian choices. Reservations are accepted, and a private dining room and catering are available. Families have access to a children’s menu, high chairs and changing tables. The business welcomes LGBTQ guests and identifies as a transgender safe space. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, restroom and seating; a unisex restroom is also available. Listed parking options include free and paid street parking, plus paid lots and garages.
4.5(901)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 901 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 11:00 PM
Big E's Sports Grill at 710 Monroe Ave NW in Grand Rapids, MI combines sports viewing with arcade games, food and bar service. The atmosphere is casual, with seating for groups and options for solo dining. Beer, cocktails, wine and liquor are available, along with food served at the bar. Guests can choose table service or outdoor seating, and the business also offers takeout and delivery. It holds a Google rating of 4.5 from 901 reviews.
Weekday lunch options include a $12 salad bar Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., plus a $12 lunch menu. Happy hour includes food and drinks, with hours Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. and Monday through Thursday from 9 to 11 p.m. Parking at the Embassy Suites Parking Garage is free when guests let their server know. Reservations are accepted, and the entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible.
4.0(801)· Google4.0 out of 5 from 801 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 3:00 PM
The Tin Can is listed as an arcade at 206 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW in Grand Rapids, MI, with bar games, trivia nights, dancing, and sports viewing among its offerings. The atmosphere is casual and hip, and the space is suitable for groups. Beer is a noted feature, alongside cocktails, liquor, and wine. Food is available at the bar, and happy-hour offerings include both food and drinks. Fast service is also listed among its highlights.
For a visit, The Tin Can offers seating indoors and outdoors, welcomes dogs, and has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restroom. It serves dine-in customers but does not offer table service, takeout, or delivery, and reservations are not accepted. Both free and paid street parking are listed, and credit and debit cards are accepted. Its Google rating is 4 out of 5 from 801 reviews.
4.3(684)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 684 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 2:00 AM
Steel Cat Bar at 640 Bridge St NW in Grand Rapids, MI pairs a casual, cozy setting with an ice-topped bar and frosted taps. Daily happy hour and a range of mule cocktails are part of its drinks offering, alongside beer, wine and liquor. Listed in the arcade category, the bar has bar games, as well as live music, live performances and dancing. It is also suitable for watching sports and visiting with a group.
Seating and table service are available for dine-in visits, and fast service is among the listed highlights. The entrance, parking and restroom are wheelchair accessible. Parking options include both free and paid lot and street parking, and the bar accepts credit and debit cards. It does not accept reservations or offer delivery. Steel Cat Bar has a Google rating of 4.3 from 684 reviews.
4.5(588)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 588 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 4:00 PM
Meanwhile Bar, Inc. combines a bar setting with classic arcade games at 1005 Wealthy St SE in Grand Rapids, MI. Art-adorned red walls define the interior, while outdoor tables provide another seating option. The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy and hip, with a buzzing feel and space suited to groups. Arcade and bar games are part of the draw, alongside beer and cocktails noted among the business’s highlights.
The drinks selection includes beer, cocktails, liquor and wine, with happy-hour drinks also available. Food is served, and outside food is allowed. Dine-in seating and table service are offered, but reservations, delivery and takeout are not. Practical features include free parking in a lot and on the street, plus a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Meanwhile has a 4.5 Google rating based on 588 reviews, and fast service is listed among its attributes.
4.3(566)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 566 reviews (Google rating)
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Open now · closes 9:00 PM
Wealthy Street Bakery is a bakery and cafe at 610 Wealthy St SE in Grand Rapids, MI. Its offerings span bread, pies and pastries, along with pizza and sandwiches, giving the menu both bakery staples and meal options. Coffee, beer and wine are also available, and the bakery serves breakfast. The setting is casual, with dine-in service as well as takeout, delivery and in-store pickup.
For visitors planning a quick stop or an on-site meal, the bakery lists Wi-Fi and a restroom among its amenities. It has a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom, and identifies itself as LGBTQ-welcoming and a transgender safe space. Listed parking options include both free and paid lot and street parking. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. Its Google listing has a 4.3-star rating from 566 reviews.
5.0(260)· Google5.0 out of 5 from 260 reviews (Google rating)
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Grand Rapids Game Show offers a game show experience at 112 Monroe Center St NW in downtown Grand Rapids, MI. Its description centers on competing against friends, family, and strangers. Although the business is listed in the bowling alley category, the supplied description identifies game show competition as its focus. Its Google listing has a 5-star rating from 260 reviews.
The business welcomes children and offers party services. On-site amenities include a restroom, but no restaurant is listed. The entrance, parking, and restroom are identified as wheelchair accessible. Paid parking options include garage, lot, and street parking, and credit and debit cards are accepted. These practical details give visitors a starting point for planning a visit, whether they are coming with family, meeting friends, or arranging a party.
3.6(206)· Google3.6 out of 5 from 206 reviews (Google rating)
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Closed · opens 7:00 PM
Eastown Sports Bar is listed as a bowling alley at 1520 Wealthy St SE in Grand Rapids, MI, with offerings that also fit its sports-bar name. The casual setting supports watching sports, bar games and karaoke nights, and is suitable for groups as well as solo dining. Food is served at the bar, with seating and table service available. The drink selection includes beer, cocktails, liquor and wine, and both food and drinks are offered during happy hour.
Dine-in, takeout, delivery and no-contact delivery are available, but reservations are not accepted. Free parking is available in a lot and on the street. The entrance, parking, restroom and seating are wheelchair accessible, and Wi-Fi is provided. Credit cards, debit cards and NFC mobile payments are accepted. The business has a Google rating of 3.6 out of 5 from 206 reviews.
