Logan Arcade
Bar · Logan Square ·
Vast collection of pinball & retro arcade games, full bar
Vast collection of pinball & retro arcade games, full bar
"Arguably the best of the city’s arcade bars stands in Logan Square at the corner of Western and Fullerton. The converted hardware store sports an eclectic craft beer selection. The gaming aspect isn’t an afterthought. There’s an excellent mix of vintage cabinets and there are competitive pinball leagues." - Ashok Selvam
"Owner Jim Zespy’s arcade takes great pride in preservation and “showcases modern games, but also machines from the ‘70s and beyond.” Even the electric sign that faces Elston “captures a certain retro mechanical feel that pinball players tap into while gunning for a high score.” Zespy’s stewardship and connections are a through-line to future projects and exclusives." - Ashok Selvam
"If you’re looking for bars with activities besides drinking, you might be interested in Mission Control. This bar is opening in Roger’s Park this week, and has vintage video games, pinball machines, board games, and more. There’s also a food menu with pierogies and pizza." - adrian kane
"Video games, beer, booze, and a chill atmosphere come together at one of the city’s best under-the-radar arcade bars. Logan Arcade, an expansion of the now-closed record shop next door, offers “the best-maintained and largest public collection of pinball and video games in Chicago,” as well as a large and oft-changing beer list and a full bar." - Naomi Waxman, Ashok Selvam
"I found that the gaming hotspot Logan Arcade will host a pinball tournament and fundraiser to support recovery at the Twisted Hippo brewery; the event includes special prizes, raffle items, a silent auction, a $10 entry fee, check-in at 7:30 p.m., five rounds of group matchplay followed by a four- or eight-player matchplay final, and all funds raised (aside from fees and winner payouts) will go to the Twisted Hippo’s GoFundMe." - Naomi Waxman