Headquarters Beercade

Category: Sports bar in Chicago, Illinois

Address: 213 W Institute Pl, Chicago, IL 60610, USA

Phone: +13122918735

Opening hours

Sunday: 4PM–2AM

Monday: 4PM–2AM

Tuesday: 4PM–1AM

Wednesday: 4PM–2AM

Thursday: 4PM–2AM

Friday: 4PM–2AM

Saturday: 4PM–3AM

Reviews

Robert Meeks

Oct 14, 2022

Love that the games are free to play here, most arcade bars where I'm from charge, was a nice reprieve from everything else being pretty pricey in the area. Great atmosphere, good drink selection and really friendly staff too!

Deandre Hunt

Oct 9, 2022

Let me begin by saying they have poor customer service and are very rude. I am a black men that tried to enjoy the night with my lady when we decided to come here. I had visit here about a year ago and this seen like a cool spot go to. But tonight the security guard was very rude . I had on a Nike tech when I was stopped by the white security guard saying I wasn’t allowed to come in with jogging pants. Now I know certain Clubs don’t allow people to come in with sweat pants but last time I check this is an arcade bar that don’t have sections or offer bottle service so I don’t know what’s the issue with sweat pants. After that encounter I didn’t argue I just decided change my clothes and come back because they don’t close til 3am when I return back the door was locked and the same security guard didn’t explain why instead he made a rude gesture. Before writing this review I noticed a black women had just posted a Review about this bar and the security guard which proves that there might be discrimination against certain visitors and also miscommunication. These issues need and should be addressed and the security guard who is only a security guard should understand his role and learn how to deal with issues properly. And just because they have a black security guard who’s timid and clearly don’t know how to speak for himself and help others don’t mean anything at all because i feel like they are choosing who they want inside or not.

Tereshia Weathers

Oct 9, 2022

Let me preface this by saying I am a black woman. I have tried to go on three separate occasions. The first time I went with my best friend was told they weren’t letting anyone else in, we asked if we could just step in to take a picture by the sign we were told that we could but we would have to leave immediately after that. We found some white friends who somehow found a way for us to stay. It seemed like a good time but I was taken aback by the experience I had with the security guard to have an actual opinion about the beercade itself. The second time the security guard said HQ was closing at 12:30 and wouldn’t allow myself and my cousin to come in because they had getting a “bad crowd” but we waited around for an additional 30 min and no one was leaving. The second time I tried to go with my boyfriend and he had on an adidas track suit and they said “no tracksuits”… A few friends of mine have experienced this as well. Overall, it seems like this establishment has no interest in having black customers.

A Attia

Oct 6, 2022

Fun late night place to wind dow

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Questions & Answers

Do you accept temporary paper ids? I just renewed my license and my hard copy hasn’t come in the mail yet.

Jordan Luhn | Oct 18, 2019
Oliver Aburto, Jr. | Oct 18, 2019

It should be valid, the management might want to apove it.

Can we attend the emo brunch here without a reservation online and just pay in person?

Jen S | Jun 19, 2022
Ramon Riley Jr | Jun 19, 2022

Emo Brunch is currently sold out; but in case someone cancels or doesn't show up to their reservation you can come in and pay in person.

Is this family friendly

Marc Webber | Oct 18, 2019
Alexis Jade | Oct 18, 2019

It is a bar . So it is 21 + there is a Dave n Busters not too far from this location that is family friendly

Dress code for men?

London's AboutBeauty | Oct 18, 2019
Chofo Hernandez | Oct 18, 2019

The dresscode is thirst for beer and retro videogames

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Are kids allowed on a Sunday afternoon?

Megan G. | Oct 18, 2018
Ed Dryer | Oct 18, 2018

No. No one under 21 is allowed as it is a bar. If yoy want a placs to bring the kids, go for the Galloping Ghost in Brookfield.

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Is there a cover charge? Is there music,DJ Or jukebox?

shalanda Jennings | Oct 18, 2018
Elaine K | Oct 18, 2018

No cover charge and there's usually a DJ. Sometimes they host special events and those require purchased tickets in advance.

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Is there a parking valet?

Isaac Butron | Jun 19, 2022
Richard Tibbs | Jul 19, 2022

No

Does it have Happy hour?

Daniela Estrella | Apr 20, 2022
Brent Nance | May 20, 2022

No idea, check their website.

Do They Charge In The Entrance? If So How Much?

Joana Soria | Mar 21, 2022
hec tor | Mar 21, 2022

No cover charge on my visit. ID over 21 required

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Do you need a vaccination card to get in?

Darius Rice | Mar 21, 2022
Yolz Moreno | Mar 21, 2022

Yeah

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Did you find a Nebraska Medicine jacket at your facility last thursday night?

Janet Davis | Oct 17, 2020
Otis Gatlin | Oct 17, 2020

Yes give them a call

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Is the pinball on freeplay and is it 21+?

Alex Chan | Oct 17, 2020
Headquarters Beercade | Oct 17, 2020

Yes & yes.

I heard all games are free is it true?

Erika Flores | Oct 17, 2020
Brandon C. | Oct 17, 2021

Last I checked most of them are free. One of the pinball games requires a dollar to play, however.

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Is there any parking? If so how much? Thanks😊

OddIvy | Oct 18, 2019
Fyve DaMighty | Oct 18, 2019

Paid street parking only.

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What time does the kitchen close?

Erica Davis | Oct 18, 2019
Juan Rivera | Oct 18, 2019

11pm

Is their a live Dj here on Saturdays?

Tricey | Oct 18, 2019
alex Benitez | Oct 18, 2019

When I went on a Friday night they had a live DJ

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What food you selling......

corrion and Deairra world Smith Smith | Oct 18, 2019
Christy Dunlop | Oct 18, 2019

The menu is available through Google maps.

How's the parking situation? Is there a lot of just find street parking? Thanks

Andrés Vázquez | Oct 18, 2019
Marq Rouse (Marq) | Oct 18, 2019

Pay to park street parking unfortunately. About $8 bucks will get you a couple hours though. Institute and Orleans has free parking if you can get lucky enough, and that's the only block in the neighborhood.

Is there a cover charge to get in?

Sarah Orth | Oct 18, 2019
Van N | Oct 18, 2019

No and most of the pinball & video games are free

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do they need reservation ?

Yashi T | Oct 18, 2019
Kentelligent | Oct 18, 2019

I'd recommend reservations if you're having a large party, but if you're solo no need.

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Is there an age restriction?

Cain isable | Oct 18, 2018
Robert Garcia | Oct 18, 2018

Must be 21.

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Any non alcoholic drinks?

E. WOO | Oct 18, 2018
Justin Bassett-Green (JTBG) | Oct 18, 2018

Yup, HQ had the stabdard arrary of soft drinks (sodas, etc), but not a huge selection of virign cocktails or anything

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Do they accept table reservation for birthday parties?

Bianca Ciobra | Oct 18, 2018
Debra Turner | Oct 18, 2018

You can reserve the basement. It's quite expensive though. I think it's $150 an hour. I really do not think that you need a reservation unless you have more than 50 people. Everything worked out perfect for us and there was probably about 25 people. It was a lot of fun, but I would not recommend spending $150 an hour for the basement. If anything I would put it towards the bill. I hope that helps you, not sure if it did though.

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Can i use mexicos identification to go in?

William Andrade | Oct 18, 2018
Jesse Wilson | Oct 18, 2018

Why not

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Does this place have ski-ball?

Ozzy Gonzalez | Oct 18, 2018
Carlos G | Oct 18, 2018

Yup

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Is there free parking

Nini H_Dez | Oct 18, 2017
Natasha Polishchuk | Oct 18, 2018

I've had luck finding free parking in some of the smaller streets north of the bar when I've come early or on weeknights.

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Are the video games coin-op?

A Google User | Oct 18, 2017
Michael Beatrice | Oct 18, 2017

All of the games are free play except for bubble hockey ($1) and usually one or two of the newest pinball machines, like Game of Thrones.

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