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    4.9 (15 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Cheryl M.

    Oh my gosh, so fun! Went with my 27 and 20 year olds. We had a blast. I reserved our time ahead of time which was nice. They also take walk ins if they have availability. I got a 10 percent off coupon code online. When you get there you check in at the front desk. They give you a wrist band that you can use for a locker if you need one. Lockers are free. Each person also gets a wrist band to play. First time players register at the kiosk. We were then taken into the gaming area and given instructions then we were free to get playing! There are several rooms, each with about 5 different games. One is a basketball room with different games. You can get directions for each game outside the room. Once you pick the game, you each scan your wrist band, press start and enter the room. The games have different levels. You can choose to go to the next level or exit the room. The games have a moderate level of activity which gets harder as you pass the levels. Water fountains are located outside the rooms near the bathroom. You will need them. Play is for 75 minutes which was plenty of time for us. After you turn your wrist band in you are given a keychain you can scan the next time and it will have your gaming info from previous play. We will be back!

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    Destiny F.

    Decided to try something new and my group and I had an amazing time. There are different rooms with many game types. You may find yourself competing or working together to problem solve. Not your average type of games. I recommend this place if you want to switch it up and get active

    Lathan B.

    I enjoy a place where I can bring out the inner child in me and this place definitely allowed me to do just that lol. I discovered this place about 2 months ago but finally made it my point make a reservation. You can attend by yourself but I highly recommend to attend with a group of friends, it is way more fun.

    Ashley S.

    If you love competitive, interactive games then make sure you stop by Activate ! When I say this place will remind you if you are in shape or not... whew!! We came here as a team building exercise and we definitely bonded (lol). We played all sorts of games from basketball to hide and seek (lol) to jumping on colored squares. This place is for all ages and could also be great for date night. Just remember to wear closed toe shoes and athletic wear and get ready to sweat and you'll do just fine. They have different levels from easy to hard so don't feel like you have to be in shape to have a great time. The staff was super nice and patient with us as they were explaining how Activate works and the place was super clean. And for us to get there early, it was quite a few people there, so keep that in mind when trying to determine what time to go. But they have so many rooms that we only had to wait for a few minutes to play a game. I hope Activate opens in different cities across the state so other people can experience how much fun we had. Can't wait to come back!!

    Clarissa D.

    This place is so much fun!!! I would definitely recommend it for all ages (kids may need to be with an adult for some games though). Everything is well put together and there are so many game options for each room and different puzzles. Its around $20 for the week and $25 for the weekend which is very reasonable. They give you lockers and you also have to sign a waiver before you go in. You are given a wristband that allows you in to each game and it automatically keeps score for you that is presented on a screen out in the lobby area. The workers also give you instructions and a small tour before your first game. Very helpful. Its perfect for a date night. I will be back here.

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    So much fun!! Great workout. Awesome idea for date night!! Great price point as well. Super fun and would definitely go again!

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    super fun and clean! im a teen so not many things are super stimulating for me, but i went to activate and it was sooo much fun!

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    Dave & Buster's Birmingham

    Dave & Buster's Birmingham

    2.7
    (232 reviews)
    $$

    This is by far the WORST dining experience I've ever had. And I mean that wholeheartedly. I've…read morenever experienced anything like it. Management is non existent when it comes to helping servers. We waited 30 minutes for a table, which was clearly because they were short staffed. Okay fine, no problem. If we have to wait so she can get caught up and we can get good service, that was fine. But it wasn't. The server was so overwhelmed because she was in charge of every single table in the establishment. At one time, she had 14 different tables going on. At no point did the manager think to hop in and start taking drink orders, food orders, anything. Which is SHOCKING to me. You're there to help your team when there are issues. Get your hands dirty or find another line of work. Half of our group ordered, and then our server went to check on other tables (clearly our mistake telling her to check on her other tables - because we could see she was overwhelmed and we were a group of 15). It was a true 30 minutes before food came out and the other half of our group was then able to begin ordering their meals. The food came out for the second round of orders (which should have all been done together), but we were still missing 2 meals from the first group. We waited 90 minutes from the time of ordering to get the final 2 meals. I truly wish I was joking. The manager came over the THIRD TIME after telling us the food was coming to say "when I put those orders in, there was like 20 tickets ahead of it, that's why it's taking so long." As someone that's worked in restaurant my entire life, ON THE FLY MEANS ON THE FLY. Not after you finish the other tickets. She took zero responsibility for the situation, lied and gave our group the compete run around for 30 minutes. To be clear, the missing orders were a QUESADILLA and a PHILLY CHEESESTEAK. Not some outrageous order. The server somehow didn't ring them in to begin with (which is so weird because they literally have tablets on them for placing orders). But the manager assured us on TWO different occasions that they were coming. It was only on the third visit, we were met with this excuse. Our server began crying at the POS system after another (I think?) manager came over to her telling her we'd been waiting for our checks for 20 minutes. A dad from our group just went over and paid for the entire check on his own because we had been seated since 7:00pm and it was now 10:00pm. We were sat for 3 hours and felt held hostage to try and just leave. I still can't wrap my head around it. This is so clearly an absolute failure in management. If you're short staffed, you pick up and help. There was zero apology, just a few "power up" cards passed to us and a comp on the two 90 minute wait food dishes (uh, yeah, duh). As if we'd have any interest in spending another second there. I kept joking that if there ever was a time for someone to come in and do an undercover boss episode, this is the location. To do it so you can see how hard your business is failing. Your management is the worst I've ever seen. I oversee 15 restaurants throughout the state of Florida and I can absolutely assure you, if this was happening in one of my stores, it would be an immediate termination from my management. She never once showed sorrow for what was happening. She was defensive and argumentative when met with any type of frustration from us. This is hands down the worst experience I've ever had. If you go to Dave & Busters, whatever you do, DO NOT SIT DOWN AND ORDER FOOD. Just grab a drink at the bar and play some games. No need to to reply to this publicly and try to save face, I'll be sharing my experience on every other review site and reaching out to corporate about this. Take your L on this one, learn from it, and do better. Because this was horrid, and as a business you should be so embarrassed at the entire guest experience.

    I really wanted to like this Dave & Buster's location in Birmingham, but unfortunately, the bad…read moreheavily outweighed the good. Let's start with the positives: the drinks were great, the happy hour prices were solid, and the bartenders were excellent. However, everything else was a major disappointment. The front desk staff were unpleasant right from the start, and the pricing system is incredibly convoluted. I was expecting to pay $72 based on what I was told, but I was ultimately charged almost $90. I received no receipt and absolutely no explanation for the upcharge. Once we got to the floor, the staff were incredibly unfriendly. We tried to play the Human Crane game, but there were no clear instructions on how to pay for it, and the floor staff were just flat-out rude when we asked for help. This place feels like it was originally designed and priced for adults, but it now caters almost entirely to children. Between the unexplained overcharges and the poor customer service, I definitely do not recommend it.

    Up-Down Arcade Bar

    Up-Down Arcade Bar

    4.3
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    My husband, sister, brother-in-law, and I recently visited Up-Down Pizza Arcade in Birmingham, and…read morewe had a great experience. We ordered a large buffalo chicken pizza, and it was absolutely delicious, fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The atmosphere was lively and fun, even though we felt a little out of place since it was packed with college students. Still, it added to the energy of the place. It was very busy, but the service was fast and efficient. The staff was friendly, welcoming, and took the time to explain how everything worked, which we really appreciated. I loved seeing all the classic arcade games from back in the day, it brought back so many memories. We would have enjoyed sitting outside, but it was too cold during our visit. Overall, this is a fun spot with great food, great service, and a great vibe. I'll definitely be back when the weather warms up!

    So we came here on a Saturday afternoon. I decided to look at my bank statement and I was charged…read moretwice here. One of the charges I see was for the tab plus tip, but I have a pending charge extra. I tried calling the number associated with Birmingham up down and was told that I had to email or contact them on social media. I definitely wasn't contacting them on social media so I sent an email about the additional charge to my account so please rethink using your card and or checking your bank statement before you visit here. I'm still waiting on a response.

    Lagatha's House of Axe

    Lagatha's House of Axe

    4.5
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    We popped in here one evening with some friends to check out what this House of Axe is all about…read more When you first walk in there is a counter set up where you can let them know what you'd like to do. So, for example they have about 8 or 10 lanes for throwing axes .... you'll need to sign a waver (watch some youtube videos and you'll understand why - but don't let that prevent you from going). Brief instruction and you're off and throwing. A few different techniques, two handed, one handed .... then it just get's more complex. The key - wrists have to stay straight, if they turn it'll put an angle on the axe blade and add a level of difficulty in getting it to stick. Once you're done chopping some wood, they have a few arcade games, pool tables, a basketball game - and a few other things. Kind of a fun way to spend a couple hours and a little bit different then all the other normal stuff around. If you're looking for something a little different, check these guys out. Good fun!

    Fun...food...amazing staff! This place has it all! My friends and I had the best time last weekend…read moreand cannot wait to go again. If you are looking for a fun night (or day!) out please check out Lagatha's. Axe throwing is a blast and the food was delicious! We played some pool too and will definitely check out the vintage arcade games next time we go. Plus the fact that they are BYOB makes it an affordable night on the town! 5++++ stars!!

    Activate Hoover - arcades - Updated July 2026

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