I wanted to love this place SO BAD!! There's an attached arcade!!…read moreAnd the staff was SO NICE and friendly and helpful and I loved the industrial, creative decor. But we'd spent the day at McWane Center and we were starving so we were there to EAT! The food looked gorgeous but it tasted very meh. The onion rings had too much breading on them, which I didn't think was possible, but here we are. The part of the breading next to the onion was mushy so that threw off the texture of the whole thing too. The burger was very much like a Whataburger. Even the lettuce smelled the same. I got The Standard and the bun of the burger was a little mushy (similar to Whataburger) and there was not much meat. For an $11 burger, I'm expecting more than a Whataburger. My middle kid likes everything on her burger and isn't picky at all and the loaded kid burger looked impressive but it was about the same as mine. Not awful, but not very good either. Very close to the same amount of meat. She's the queen of the Clean Plate Club and she only ate half. The fries were good but a somewhat too salty, the dip that came with the onion rings was excellent and we ended up using it for the fries. We had 2 adults and 3 kids and our meal was $63 before tip for 5 waters, 2 adult burgers, 2 kid burgers, a kid grilled cheese, and a basket of fries and onion rings (I thought I was ordering a "side" of fries, not realizing I actually ordered a basket and it was a lot of fries and onion rings). We don't mind spending money on good food, but the prices here don't align with what you get. No one was more disappointed than me, I've been wanting to eat here for FOREVER!!!

We sat at the bar. Nice selection of beers. We had the three hander and my wife had a gourmet hot…read moredog called West Virginia. The food was perfectly prepared and surprised us how good. The bar was very busy but the bartender was very attentive. Great service. The ambiance was perfect for a corner bar downtown.

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!

While touring downtown Birmingham on my first night out with my friend who lives here, he took us…read moreto Up-Down Arcade Bar -- and let me tell you, I can't wait to go back! As a transplant from Atlanta, I have to say the gaming bar scene there feels limited. Battle & Brew is probably the most well-known, with its endless screens, gaming consoles, and themed nights -- but Up-Down manages to capture that same fun energy while feeling more personal and connected. This place has everything you could want for a great night out: outdoor seating, an outdoor bar, and an endless lineup of arcade games, including a whole wall of pinball machines. You'll find everything from the classics like Capcom titles to newer favorites like Mortal Kombat. What really set it apart for me, though, was the outdoor setup. The terrace above the bar is the definition of a vibe -- great lighting, awesome atmosphere, and plenty of perfect photo ops. They even have outdoor games like cornhole, which added to the social feel. Huge shoutout to the bartender working outside that night -- she was a local and super friendly, giving us a list of other cool Birmingham spots to check out while we were in town. If you're looking for a place that's got character, fun, and a whole lot of energy, Up-Down is it. Whether you're here for games, drinks, or just good company, this is the kind of spot that makes you want to stay all night.

Friendly staff, clean facility, great bar for adults. They do allow birthday parties but we're just…read morehaving a fun day.

Hooligans is an amazing spot to have the most family fun. They have a 9 hole black light putt putt…read moreinside the arcade. They also have all of your favorites from years gone by and the best part? It's very family friendly priced. Take the whole family and stay as long as you want!

Activate was so much fun and completely exceeded my expectations. Every room felt like stepping…read moreinto a real-life video game, and the challenges were the perfect mix of physical and mental. The staff was friendly, the place was super clean, and the whole experience was smooth from start to finish. If you're looking for a unique date night or group activity in Birmingham, this is absolutely worth it. I'm already planning my next visit!

Oh my gosh, so fun! Went with my 27 and 20 year olds. We had a blast. I reserved our time ahead of…read moretime 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!

Very chill bar and nicely decorated. Definitely looks like a mom's basement so the theme was…read moreexecuted perfectly lol. Drinks are regular price but surprisingly high for the atmosphere? Spent $25 on two drinks. They have a $5 cash ($7 for card) Photo Booth that gives you literally no warning before taking your pictures and shining VERY bright lights before each pic. Came out horrible but love a Photo Booth lol. Service was good and they have free pool tables. Nice to try out a new place!

I attended the Chicken parade here recently on 02/14/26. I was distraught bc they didn't start on…read moretime. I'm rarely early or on time so this sent me into a tizzy! Literally. The parade didn't have many participants this year but I can't speak for in the past.. The JO band was the highlight of the parade for me. I had a few Jell-O shots and accumulated a lot of Mardi Gras beards throughout the night. I guess you can say my first chicken parade was a success!

DONOT COME HERE, Jeanette was the rudest lane attendant I have ever had , was constantly on the…read morephone , outside smoking , & talking to her "buddies" She was basically being paid to socialize when I paid an arm and a leg to even bowl , I wish I would have gone to Bowlero the lanes are so much better and so is the service , owner if you would call him that was rude as heck to !!! DONOT RECCOMEND

Visited today. Called before and was not told they had league until 5 pm. VIP was only open lanes…read moreso we decided to do the golf then bowl. By the time we were done golfing they said VIP had reservations. They could have informed us to bowl THEN golf. Games in arcade are overpriced and absolutely empty shelves for game redemption. Very disappointed. Won't be back.

I've been to Dave and Buster's location in Marietta, GA. I was super excited when they decided to…read morecome to my home state. Unfortunately, due to a series of events that have taken place in the mall over the last few years, I have just visited this location. An old friend and I decided to stop by here during the Christmas season. I love games, especially basketball ones, connect four or the games found out the fair. We used a digital card that was purchased in the summer so we bypassed the counter and walked right into the gaming area. We did not eat on this visit, so I can not review the food. While there were lots of games to choose from, there weren't many that we liked. Maybe we are old. Maybe the games were targeted to youngsters. I don't know. But I've been to other smaller arcades and have found a larger selection of games that I enjoyed. I'll go back to use up the remaining chips and just play the few games that I like. Pro Tip: Check their website for daily specials and deals on gaming chips.

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.

A great place to bowl.It has a full bar and seating.I didn't check the menu but our group had…read morepizza.We brought a class so no drinks for us.It has a state of the art arcade and lazer tag.It is great for a couple or a group.Something stood out to me was how clean it was all throughout the building and grounds.I will returning another and leaving another,The Working Man Review.

We love to come here to go bowling. They have special during the summer time and throughout the…read moreweek, so make sure you check the website for deals. The food is mediocre. It's ok for bowling alley food. They do have an escape room as well as laser tag inside.

This place is awesome! Everyone was so friendly and there's tons of games to play! Must stop by and…read morecheck it out! Wish we had one of these back home!

From the owner: Respawn Arcade is a place where gamers of all ages can come and play their favorites and find some…read morenew ones too!