Arcadia - Portland, Me

Category: Bar in Portland, Maine

Address: 504 Congress St, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Opening hours

Sunday: 5PM–1AM

Monday: 5PM–1AM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 5PM–1AM

Thursday: 5PM–1AM

Friday: 5PM–1AM

Saturday: 5PM–1AM

Reviews

Jake

Aug 8, 2022

It's great! I was there as they opened so I have no idea what it's like when it's packed, but there was a happy hour, bartenders were super nice and helpful, the broad range of pinball machines is amazing as always. A couple of pinball machines marked 50 cents ate quarters beyond that before I gave up on them, but it's all so reasonably priced, a few extra quarters as a contribution seemed more than fair. They're making use of the downstairs level for skeeball and such. And if you have any problems with this place at all, ask yourself, would Portland be better off without an arcade with a bangin cocktail program? NOOOOOO. I'm sad that Portland City Music Hall had to go as Portland's touring music scene is at it's saddest and desolate in years, but if it had to go, this is a most worthy replacement. Plus, the stage is still there (lined with arcade games), which is some hallowed ground for me. It was weird to remember having my face melted by Future Islands in the same place, and yes, I climbed up on that arcade stage and pretended I was in a band. So, once again... happy hour. If you don't start your date here before going out to dinner, you might be doing it wrong.

Seth M

Jun 28, 2022

The new Arcadia is really cool in the old Port City Music Hall. The cocktail and beer menus are astounding. The games are fun, the vibes are chill, but this place should get 1 star for the NBA Jam machine being broken. Props to the decor and all the hard work that's gone into this new location.

Brock Holmes

Mar 19, 2022

21+ Arcade bar and lounge. Classic Arcade games and drinks what more could you ask for! A little dark and loud even when not crowded. If you're looking for something to do in Portland outside the normal bar hopping scene it's definitely worth a visit.

Mariela Torres

Mar 5, 2022

After going to multiple bars we stopped here, and it was great. Drinks were all well made; there were many options for things to do. Left our coats unattended, but they were never touched or bothered. There is also a coat check for $2 if you don't want to gamble. Highly recommend this place.

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Questions & Answers

is there an outside area for those of us who have suffered enough with Covid?

ann tracy | Jun 19, 2022
Sarah Demarest | Jun 19, 2022

Congress street is outside... good people watching but a separate business.

Are you guys still requiring vacz. and mask.

Mike Harriman | Apr 20, 2022
Dave Aceto | Apr 20, 2022

Nope

When exactly are you determining it "safe" to open? Since CDC guidelines have even changed so vaxxers don't have to mask. Also in NH funspot's been open this whole time. Maybe we should all just go there?

Autumn Weed | Aug 18, 2021
Arcadia - Portland, Me | Aug 18, 2021

Well Autumn I appreciate the snarky comments. We're actually moving locations and it has nothing to do with the pandemic. Moving 100 games from one location takes time, building a bar takes time and there's a lot of licensing permitting required to open a business again so we probably won't be open until late July or August.

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What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Aug 18, 2022
Paul Conley | Feb 19, 2022

Show ID and vaccination card at the door

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Has Arcadia reopened?

Dan Doherty | Aug 18, 2021
Rebecca Weinisch | Jan 20, 2022

It is open now.

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Are children under 21 allowed here with a parent or legal guardian?

Brett Reslow | Aug 19, 2019
Arcadia - Portland, Me | Aug 18, 2020

Sunday 12pm-10pm

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Is there a trivia night here? If so, when and what time?

Manuelito Ramos Jr | Aug 19, 2018
Arcadia - Portland, Me | Aug 19, 2018

Nope! No trivia.

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