Headquarters Beercade - River North $$$$$

A place for adults to get drinks and food and play video games is not completely unique. Places like Dave & Busters have sprung up in a lot of places, but not many of these places is like Headquarters Beercade. First, it’s distinctly adult. No one under 21 is allowed. Make no mistake, is a bar. If want a place to play video game without kids running around this way better than Dave and Busters or any of its clones. Second, most of the games are free. With only a few exceptions, you can play as much as you want for free. Third, for any one who grew up paying video games from the 1980s thorough the late 1990s this place will bring back a lot of nostalgic fun and good memories. On a recent visit, I played Pole Position, Area 51 and NFL Blitz, just to name a few. They also have a lot of pinball machines. They also have some newer, exclusive games, such as Mortal Combat 11. My waiter was even passionate about gaming. Fourth, their food and drinks are great. On a recent trip, I ordered hurricane fries and chicken tacos. The hurricane fries where unique and yummy. All I can say that is they tasted like sushi, but worked. The chicken in the chicken tacos were deep fried and also delicious. I also enjoyed their drinks. I ordered the Mr. Potato Head, a whisky drink topped with potato chips and the Go ask the Wizard, a sweet gin drink. Over all, the drinks and food were great, but playing the free old school games was even better.

A place for adults to get drinks and food and play video games is not completely unique. Places like Dave & Busters have sprung up in a lot of places, but...

Good service, fun ambience. Had a little party for my partner's birthday and the staff was very accommodating of my special requests. We all had a good time. They have a few nice quirky setups and we got some cool photos and the arcade games are for free. Fun fun!

We loved HQ Beercade! Fun atmosphere and fire food.

Where can you go for free games? I wish we had something like that here - it doesn't matter where "here" is because I haven't seen this in any cities I...

Fun little place to hang out on a rainy day! Cocktails were tasty although a little expensive, but that's okay with me since the games are free to play....

900 billion stars for this place, for the fantastic beer selection, for the free video games and (expensive to maintain) pinball machines, for the awesome...

Came here on a Monday around 9pm and it wasn't too busy at all. It was cozy and just the right amount of energy. The beer selection was great, the specialty shots were awesome, and the cocktails were so so SO fun! On top of that.... The games were all free to play! Nothing bad to say about this place at all—my player 2 and I had such a great time! Could not recommend it more, come hang out! 🙂

First time at HQ Beercade and had such a memorable night with my friends. The pinball machines and most arcade games are free, the food & drinks were great, and the staff was extremely accommodating. The hurricane fries were a fave amongst everyone, as well as the pizzas we ordered. I also highly recommend their clever girl cocktail for something refreshing or the pop culture cocktail for something subtly sweet. Shoutout to Matt for the amazing hospitality! Highly recommend HQ for a nostalgic and fun night out.

First time at HQ Beercade and had such a memorable night with my friends. The pinball machines and most arcade games are free, the food & drinks were great,...