I've been here a handful of times, and it's generally been a good experience with each visit. It's…read morea casual barcade. I love that it's multi-leveled and has high ceilings as it makes it feel more spacious, because it can get crowded. There is a wide variety of arcade games and pinball machines with various wait times depending on the crowd. They also have plenty of large screens all around that run games, movies, and or music videos. Drinks at the bar aren't bad and like others have mentioned, the bartenders can be a hit or miss. I've encountered several chill bartenders, others not so much. Same goes for the security at the entrance. Overall, Emporium is a fun venue to check out if you are in the area.

I stopped by here with some friends the other night! Emporium is always a fun time, but I wanted to…read moreleave a review this time because of this specific experience-- my friend was playing the basketball arcade game and her ring went flying off her finger. The security guy working on Friday night of Aug 14, 2026 literally went above and beyond to help us look for my friend's ring. He even climbed onto the game and also crawled underneath as well. Super sweet guy! Before we left, we also saw him come back with extra tokens to give to the people who got their game interrupted by him. Luckily we eventually found her ring, but I definitely wanted to leave a review to highlight his efforts. Additionally, I appreciate the free cold water that they provide & also the clean restrooms and no cover fee. It also wasn't overpriced for the arcade games & they also had some free board games lying around as well.

Not a fan of the current Country Club theme. But the bartenders have always been amazing and they…read morebring the energy! Shout out to Devon, Eric, Cyn and Tyler! A great spot to celebrate special occasions, watch sports and great tasting food!

One of my favorite arcade bars in the city. They have a great selection of games and a pretty big…read morespace with first and second floors. Cocktails are delicious but they also have bar bites too if you're hungry. Service is quick and reasonable. Overall a good spot

Simply the best barcade - casual & fun & good food & good drinks. Great neighborhood spot…read more Don't sleep on their cheese pizza or lumpia!! Andddd shout out to TC, he's the best

Came here after dinner at a sushi spot. The barcade was packed--people were watching **RuPaul's…read moreDrag Race**, playing games, eating, and drinking. It took a while to get drinks since there were only about 2-3 bartenders. We didn't try the food because we'd already eaten. The lighting was kind of dark, and it got noisy with people cheering and commenting on the show. The decor was cute--neon drawings on the walls, a small rainbow bridge above the pinball machines, and other fun touches. The games were fun but cost around $1 each. Glad they had drink holders at some of the machines. They also had some board games you could play at the high tables. Most people cleared out once the show on TV ended. I'd probably go again when the show isn't playing. Hehe.

Great place for beers and a game. My wife and I went here for an England game and everything was…read morefantastic! Tons of TVs, great energy and service. Wonderful place for a watch party. Vlad thank you for pointing out my mistake! If you haven't been here then you need to give it a try!

Walk by this bar the other day and i remember why i stopped coming. My girlfriend and I had a long…read moretrip to the city and had planned to come to this taproom to have a few drinks before continuing the night. We got inside and tried to use the restroom to wash our hands before ordering drinks and the older gentleman who is the bouncer comes into the bar and calls both of us out in front of the large crowd in the bar. The bouncer was yelling at us, telling us to get drinks first or get out if we just wanted to use the restroom. It felt very awkward getting yelled out from across the bar when we just wanted to wash our hands. He stood there eyeing us making sure we got Dinks after we washed our hands.

Sunday fun day. Husband challenge me to a game…read more Subpar Miniture Golf 18 Holes - All about San Francjsco Front desk - Charlie, he help me get all setup for the game and took my order for drinks and food. Chardonnay Hazy IPA Mimi Corndogs It was fried so frest and good. It came out so quick too. Husband and I had a tied game "55" . It is a must to stop in and play.

A cute spot for date night! If you are into SF popular tourist spots and history and love mini…read moregolf, this is a perfect cross between the two! Although the courses were not that hard, it was fun and cute to see each hole present a little bit of SF history. I loved the miniature buildings that showcased how amazing SF is, you don't realize how many popular landmarks there are here in the bay until coming here! This is tucked away near Ghirardelli square, and there's tons of things to do in the area, so it's a nice little detour while walking around fisherman's wharf and eating an ice cream sundae!

This is a charming arcade and print shop near the Haight and Golden Gate Park. They pack a lot into…read morea small space, though it's not claustrophobic, and there's actually a main room, plus a couple smaller rooms at the venue. It didn't feel crowded on a Saturday afternoon, even with a handful of visitors in and out while we were there. The old mini Tetris arcade game ate my 50 cents. But the plethora of pinball machines we played were all in working order. This included Stranger Things, Alien, Fish Tales, Indiana Jones, Theatre of Magic, Beetlejuice, Monster Bash, and Lord of the Rings. Most costed 75 cents or a dollar to play (3 balls). And there was at least one change machine available on site. I also enjoyed playing nba hoops. Skipped the skeeball since it only accepts bills (not quarters). The place also offers shirts for sale, a pool table in the back, and vending machines for snacks and drinks. Parking sucks around here, so keep that in mind if planning to stop by. But at least it's free admission.

CHEAP! GAMES! forget your local round 1, if you are in the area, I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend checking…read morethis place out! was riding the Google Gemini bikes and needed to stop at a bike station to park, and stumbled upon this gem that was nearby!!! This place brings back so much nostalgia with the old school pinball machines, and even old school arcade games... it was actually a time capsule of a place!! the pinball machines range from $0.50-$1.00 per play, and that's actually not too bad!! Each pinball has 3 balls per play which is a lot if you can keep the ball in play. It's fun to walk around the cute arcade spot and find super old school games to try out. They even have some newer games like Mario kart, and this awesome Pokémon pinball machine which I thought was super fun where you try to capture and fight Pokémon! I had $5 and was there for a good minute playing a bunch of games, it really doesn't cost much!

This is a one-of-a-kind hidden gem where you can actually play more than 200 arcade games and…read moremechanical amusements dating from the 1800s to today. You can simply walk through the open door for free--no admission ticket needed. Bring quarters or dollar bills ($1, $5, $10, or $20) to use in the change machines. I really enjoyed seeing the types of amusements people enjoyed generations ago, marveling at the technology, period costumes, and intricate mechanisms that brought them to life. There is an amazing variety: historic moving-picture machines, animated mechanical figures, fortune-telling machines, pinball, skee-ball, and more modern video games. This is a great activity for families, a rainy San Francisco day, or adults looking for something genuinely different, nostalgic, and fun.

"If you want to follow me You've got to play pinball"…read more(The Who) Just hand your kiddies a fistful of quarters and stand back, because they'll run you over as they make a beeline for Musée Mécanique's over300 vintage coin operated machines. This unbelievable collection spans everything from early 20th century fortune tellers and piano players to pinball tables and animatronic dioramas. Mechanical arcade games of every description, coin operated pianos, antique slot machines, animations, arm wrestling machines, my sweet Lord... they have everything. Did I play anything. Well, or course I did. I stuck to the old-time pinball machines and relived the satisfaction of using a flipper to perfectly smack that little silver ball way up into the guts of the machine to release a tsunami of bings and bongs and flashing lights. My grandkids (and this big kid) had a great time. PRO TIP You'll find the Musée Mécanique on Fisherman's Wharf at Pier 45 at the end of Taylor Street It's open 365 days a year with free admission And if you're a collector of those squished souvenir pennies, you're in luck because they must have six different machines here.

We stumbled upon this simulator ride while walking around Pier 39 and decided to give it a try. It…read moreactually reminded us a lot of Disneyland's Soarin' Over California, but without the lines, we had the whole theater to ourselves, which is pretty amazing considering amount of tourists in SF. ​We ended up doing two rides over two days. The San Francisco flight was a bit dizzying but great and the T-Rex dinosaur experience was fully computer-generated but still a lot of fun. Each ride lasts about 10 minutes and features immersive details like tilting seats and wind effects from fans. It would be nice if they also added mists when you fly over the ocean. It's wasn't too expensive I believe it was $15 for adults and $13 for kids. Its something different to do if the weather is not great.

This is one of the many attractions at Pier 39. They have the flyer ride, they have a "7D…read moreexperience" which is like a "shooter" game on a giant screen, and then they also have two "escape rooms." Everybody here was very friendly. I did the flyer ride. It is about a seven or eight minute ride, It was a lot of fun. It's one of those where you sit in the seats, and then the floor drops out from under you, and it is like you are flying over the city. The wind blows in your face, and when you were going over the water, you feel just a little bit of a spray. I don't want to give anything away, but it does take you all over the city. It was really a lot of fun. The only reason I'm taking off a star, is because the flyer ride is a bit expensive. It's $14 per person, adult or child. That wasn't too bad for myself, but if you are more than two or three people, it can add up. Regardless, it was well worth the money for myself to do. I wouldn't come back to see the same movie, but if they changed it, I would ride it again.. This ride is also part of the "San Francisco city pass. I had fun.. Thanks!

This place is crazy nostalgic, and I'm loving it. Playing the games I grew up with, along with the…read moresounds of kids having fun, the games are clean, and the area is fantastic. A nice park around the corner and plenty of restaurants a short walk away. I drove just shy of 100 miles to get there and try their games, and it was worth it. The town is like a cool getaway, especially if you live in an area that gets hot.

Good, wholesome nostalgic fun at a great price! I've taken my 22 year old nephew there when he was…read morea kid and a teen and now I take his younger brother who is 11 there to keep the tradition going.

I came for the Halloween After Dark where my friend presented. All of the talks were funny and…read moreinformative and well delivered. Very imaginative and fun! The drinks are crazy expensive but thats to be expected. The festivities around Halloween were fun - costume contest, pumpkin carving (though not enough for everyone), etc.

Many of the exhibits are closed. The place is super crowded and there's pounding techno music…read moreeverywhere. The only good feature was the food trucks.