A staple in Downtown Pomona, Paradox is such an awesome place to kick it, meet with friends and have drinks play games. Stepping in makes you feel like you are in another place, ambience is retro and full of awesome stuff. They have karaoke on Thursdays, guitar hero too. And they started to do more tournaments! Definitely check it out when you are in town! read more

Stopped by here the other evening to play some arcade games. It had been awhile! The bartender is friendly and welcoming. Glad to see there were at least a dozen people here at 7:30 on a Thursday. I enjoyed my Hibiscus Lemonade hard kombucha! read more

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Service was top notch. Ambiance will resonante with any 90s kid at heart. Fun and nostalgic

Weird vibes and weird bartender... bro asked me if my money was fake, after trying to serve my homie a flat beer.... Stook his nose in it, and still gave it out. Also made it seem like his game of jenga was more important, like we were bothering his to do the job that he gets paid for but hey the games are cool. read more

Love this arcade spot! It's full of classic arcade games and pinball machines! And it's for adults! So get ready for some quarter arcades and beers along with good times. They have a great selection of beers. Even some locally brewed, on tap. They also offer wine and some seltzers for those not in the beer game. They have security who was respectful and nice, and the bartenders are cool and help you get a drink quick. They have a quarter machine to exchange your dollars and also offer to purchase coins at the bar. I recommend this place to any gamers and will definitely be back. read more

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It's ok, Drink selection is meh, games are double meh, need way more classics. Also make every game 1 token I guarantee you will get more sales! Bartender were friendly and it's a cool one time visit, I won't come back do the lack of variety of games read more

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A little place with so much personality. Paradox is a staple in downtown Pomona, especially among college students in the area. It's a great place to take a group, grab a drink, and play some really cool vintage games. I always love a good margarita, so I opted for their Marge-erita. I drove that night, so I was happy to hear that they offered any of their drinks non-alcoholic! It tasted great, and the names/colors only made it more fun. There are lots of vintage games such as Pac-Man, Street Fighter, Asteroids, etc., and many people are big fans of the pinball machines. Great low-light ambiance and plenty of things to keep you busy. If you're in Pomona for a night out, this is the place to go. The surrounding area has lots of other bars, clubs, and restaurants laid out for you to explore. Everything is in walking distance. Always a great time! read more

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Brooke was great, fast service, kept the bar clean. Brooke tried to get me to sing because karoke was going on, apparently it's every Thursday. Great bar! read more

What a great place to start or finish off a date night. We ordered mocktail here and it was one of the best mocktails we have had. It tasted like a drink and not a sugar liquid concoction. The old school games were so much fun!! read more

I liked the vibe in this place and the variety of games available to play on while I drank. The drinks themselves were great and the service was great from the people there. Would recommend for people to check it out. read more

It's quaint, it's fun and it has beer on tap. What more can you want. A cool and small little spot in Downtown Pomona where both nostalgia and alcohol come together. The service is never an issue and the ambiance is dark with flashing lights. With a variety of beers in tap you can't go wrong. I'll be revisiting and post pics next visit. read more

Came here with a date we had a lotta fun and a few drinks place is kind of small and cramped but it was fun nonetheless just a buncha old games to choose from had a blast on pinball read more

It's a barcade and gives a similar vibe to eightytwo in LA. Space is a bit too small and can get pretty packed depending on how busy the night is. But overall a lot of fun! They have classic pinball machines, the Simpson game, multiplayer Pac-Man, and a bunch of other throwbacks. I had one of the sours that was on tap, pretty delicious. Also had some of their themed cocktails like the Marge-Arita, beetlejuice. All solid! read more

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This is one of my favorite bars. Great music selections , movies and anime projected on the wall makes a great way to enjoy the many selections of Tap beers ,soju& sake and Of course you cannot forget the arcade and pinball games !! Also they offer console games just need to leave an ID to use. The bartenders are great! This place is for everyone! As long as your 21+. Always a great time and when I leave I'm always feel happy with all the great vibes ! LBGTQ owned business! read more

Super cool bar and arcade! They had a variety of old school games. The bar has specialty drinks, staff is friendly and music was on point! Definitely check this place out! read more

The Paradox Arcade + Bar - Arcades Near Me - Pomona, California

Super nostalgic spot to stop in for a drink hang out enjoy the vibes etc. pinball machines too! read more

The Paradox Arcade + Bar - Arcades Near Me - Pomona, California

went on a first date here, date went great ! i loved my drink bc it had a orchid so pretty and it was good and cheaper than a usual, I was soooo good at this jaw pinball game, the games were so nostalgic ! would definitely come again read more

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Amazing little place !! Great service ! Great games ! Brought me Back to my childhood! Security is awesome Joey !! Will come again ! Owner made the best of the visit ! Will be back soon ! read more

Nice and fun Good beer. Good time No problem. Could have better variety of drinks. But who couldn't read more

Had a great time with my hubby very friendly people and great service will be going more often

Such a fun vibe!!! Cute little date spot with a good game selection. The bar had a good variety, as did the music. They played a little bit of all genres for all generations. Can't wait to go back again. If you find yourself in the area stop by for a bit, you won't be disappointed. read more

The paradox arcade bar is just that! It's a fun place where you can hang out with friends, drink some brews, and play some retro arcade games. Most games work, but there were a few that were out of service. The area is okay, can be a little sketchy as it's in the downtown Pomona area, but overall not too bad. Parking is awful lol I will say that. I'd def come back. Pricing is decent, they have beer, cocktails etc I hope yall get the chance to check this place out, it's a pretty good time Enjoy fellow yelpers read more

Cute little barcade. There are plenty of parking spots out front. The machines were all in working order. My only complaint would be this place is a little bit on the small side so you can play all the games pretty quickly. I don't think you could spend an entire evening here, but it could definitely be a nice stop on an itinerary with something else. read more

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Really small space. Not a true full bar, drink selection is small, though they have rotating taps if you like beer/cider. They have a few pinball machines and a decent small selection of classic arcade cabinets. This isn't really a place you can spend a whole night, but fun for an hour or so. read more

came on a saturday during st Patricks weekend and it wasnt as busy as i expected even for a small space. the bartender was really friendly and the marge-gerita was delicious. it isn't a full bar so you're limited to what's on the menu and make sure you bring cash so you can change them for tokens to play the arcade games! they also have table games u can borrow and sit down to play! read more

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This bar is such a vibe! I absolutely loved the atmosphere here. The drinks were good and super affordable. I noticed whenever someone finished playing a game a worker came out and cleaned it which I liked a lot. The bartenders were super nice and the security guard was cool. Absolutely love this bar. read more

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nice folks working there, good beers, clean space. Cool ATM gives 10's. Easy parking. Problem was every single pinball has maximum tilt. Completely unplayable for me. I mean, I do a little old school nudge here and there - I don't ever abuse the machines but this was ridiculous. read more

I've been coming here for years and usually it's always a great time but not this last time. I came here Saturday night with my girlfriend and the security at the door that night (some black man never seen him there before) was very disrespectful towards her. He tried flirting with her while he checked her ID but she completely ignored him which must've hurt his fragile lil ego because he threatened to not let her in. Well it threw us off so much so that we could not enjoy the rest of our time there so we decided to leave ASAP. As we were leaving we heard him creeping on a group of women so this is not a one time occurance. I suggest the bar does something about this creep who keeps sexually harassing their customers. He is too emotional and bad for business! read more

Fun bar with old school games. Cool place to check out with some friends or a s fun date night.

Nice spot, very interesting drinks and I love the decor. Sometime the machines gobble your tokens but the guy at the bar happily gave me new ones. I'd definitely come back read more

This is a clean, comfortable place. You must be 21 that was a bonus. Very friendly and well supervised. I will be back, son. read more

Good times and good vibes, would recommend to take cash to get coins to play games. Drinks were good, overall good experience and the people were nice and friendly read more

Vibrant barcade with a diverse set of fighting, action, and pinball games for only a quarter a play! Each game has a mobile coaster to keep your drink out of the way. If you want to hang out and watch an 80's movie on the projector, there's a little bit of seating by the bar where you can have a beer, cocktail, or even sake. Unfortunately, they don't have a kitchen or snacks so you'll have to fill your belly elsewhere. The staff is really chill and checks up on you frequently if you're hanging out at the bar. You'll also have to see them if you want to play on the mini console games at the corner of the bar which has PS1, Super Nintendo and NES (free to play, of course). I wish there was more seating to watch the movie while hanging out, but I think this place is new and still growing. This is one of the nicer barcades I've seen! read more

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Cozy spot to bring a plus one. Good variety and prices of drinks, and great selection of classic arcade games. Nearby food joints for afterwards make this location top marks read more

This place was so much fun and drinks are very affordable. Cash is needed for the arcade machines. There is a machine at the location to convert the dollars into quarters. A Variety of pin ball machines available. read more

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I love the place. Small venue but the design of the area is really cool. All video game theme like. Did not try any food, but if they do serve some, I would not mind checking them out. Drink service, the lady was sweet and nice. Trying a few drinks however, not so great. They are not bad but it ain't that great. I'm not a bid alcohol person but maybe for others will like it. My one wish is that their were more variety of arcade games but overall, I would come back again. RECOMMEND IT!!! read more

Fun place to grab a drink a play some games. We grabbed some food at a nearby restaurant and brought it in. In order get change for the games, it was cash only. There's an ATM machine inside, and two banks (BofA and Chase) within walking distance. Decent beers on tap. Didn't try the cocktails. The games were 25 cents and 50 cents, and some board games are available. read more

Very cool old school place to enjoy some time with family and friends totally worth the drive something so small but fun to do will love to go back again read more

The Paradox Arcade + Bar is a small 21+ retro bar and arcade. There is a variety of arcade games such as PacMan, PinBall, Mortal Kombat II, Street Fight II, Galaga, and so many more. My friend and I enjoyed a Fist Full of Gummies Beer. It is a beer for people who are not a fan of beer, on the sweeter side with no hops aftertaste. They have a lot of other options for beer and cocktails. It is a super cool environment and there is a variety of music. This arcade is in Downtown Pomona so it is nice to walk around and see the old Pomona area. read more

I'm a pretty big fan of arcade bars, so this is a pretty cool location located in the middle of downtown Pomona. Free parking around the area is usually around 2 hours (unless you park in a paid lot), so be careful as the city will actually check & ticket you if you are over the time limits. In terms of beers on tap, there's a pretty large selection, ranging from sours to blondes, to stouts. If you like drinking beer, there will be something for you here. Sizes come in 10oz or pints & range between $7-9. For the games, there's a decent selection as well. You've got your physical board & party games like Sorry, Jenga, Connect4. Although the main arcade games are what you'll be mainly coming here for (shooters, side-scrollers, fighting games, etc.). Almost all of the games only cost a quarter to play too. All in all, if your're planning on barhopping in DT Pomona, or just got out of a show at Fox Theater & decided you weren't done partying yet, this is a location to stop by, friends or otherwise. read more