🇳🇱 Amsterdam • 3 Verified Arcade & Social Bars

Best Arcade Bars, Social Darts & Interactive Lounges in Amsterdam

Book a competitive night out in Amsterdam across 3 verified retro arcade bars, social darts clubs, board-game cafés, and VR lounges. Base yourself in The Jordaan & Nine Streets (Negen Straatjes) or De Pijp & Museumkwartier for easy walking access.

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#1 • Retro Arcade & Gaming Bar • DA Amsterdam

TonTon Club Westergas (Arcade Bar)

Amsterdam's cult arcade bar at Westergasfabriek combining Japanese rhythm games, vintage pinball, air hockey, and Tokyo-style street food.

Tip: Combine with a walk through Westerpark.

Polonceaukade 27, Westergasfabriek, DA Amsterdam, Amsterdam

#2 • Retro Arcade & Gaming Bar • Amsterdam-Noord

Blast Galaxy Arcade

Massive flat-fee free-play video arcade in Amsterdam-Noord with over 100 original Japanese candy cabs and classic 80s/90s machines.

Tip: Take the free ferry behind Centraal Station to Noord.

Gedempt Hamerkanaal 223, Amsterdam-Noord, Amsterdam

#3 • The holy grail of arcade gaming and esports culture in northern Europe.

Blast Galaxy (Arcade Paradise)

Massive retro gaming club in Amsterdam Noord packed with 100+ original Japanese arcade cabinets, pinball machines, rhythm games, and craft beers on free-play.

Tip: Pay one single admission ticket and every single arcade machine is unlocked on free play with unlimited credits.

Mt. Ondinaweg 15, RE Amsterdam, Amsterdam

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