EightyTwo brings arcade games and craft cocktails together

EightyTwo sits on E 4th Place in the Arts District and does a simple thing well: retro arcade games and pinball machines in the same room as a full craft cocktail bar. That combination sounds like a gimmick until you're actually there, and then it just feels like a good night out.

The crowd tends to be lively without being rowdy, and the place draws people who grew up feeding quarters into these machines alongside people who have no particular nostalgia for them at all. Both groups seem to have a good time, which says something. With 4.5 stars across more than 2,700 reviews, the consistency tracks.

There's a patio if you need a break from the noise inside, and the spot works well for groups. Beer, wine, and cocktails are all on offer. It's one of the more reliably busy places in the Arts District on a given weekend, so expect company.