A group of arcade enthusiasts created Level 1 Arcade Bar as a passion project so that Gilbert residents might experience the fun and history of the retro arcade era. Offering a welcoming setting where people of all ages may enjoy the heyday of video games, the venue takes great pride in having fully repaired pinball and arcade machines, which will transport gamers back to when they first entered their favorite arcade and discovered the newest game release. Level 1 Arcade Bar hopes this will give the next generation of gamers some memorable new experiences.

Level 1 Arcade Bar serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks that gamers can enjoy while spending quality time with friends or alone. You can ask for Heineken 0.0 or Partake Brewing’s Blonde Non-Alcoholic Lager and Peach Gose Non-Alcoholic Beer Sour.

Level 1 Arcade Bar won Phoenix New Times Best Arcade Bar 2022, which is an awesome badge of distinction because the valley is home to several fantastic arcade bars! According to the New Times article, “Did someone say pinball? The new nightspot Level 1 Arcade Bar is tucked away in downtown Gilbert’s Heritage District. Inside, it’s all retro, with the bar being checkered and the bar top glowing bright pink. Most frequently, throwback jams play over the speakers.”