Travel Back In Time When You Visit Punch Bowl Minneapolis, An Arcade Bar In Minnesota
By Carolyn Harmon|Published September 15, 2022
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Do you remember the days when the change in your pocket was your ticket out of the house and a trip for your mind into a Centipede game in the dirty backroom of a department store? Back in the 1980s, Atari made some of the first fixed-shooter arcade games and Centipede was one of the most commercially successful. Today, arcade games have come so far in their technological advancements, making the ones from the Golden Age pale in comparison. But some people want that old-time feeling again. So what are you waiting for? Travel back in time and visit this arcade bar in Minnesota. While Punch Bowl Minneapolis may look ultra-modern, it offers a dynamic selection of fun from yesteryear, and an eclectic selection of art, neon signs, karaoke, and light fixtures. Follow along and find out what one of the best arcade bars in Minnesota offers.
Located near downtown and Target Field, a trip to this eclectic, custom 25,000-square-foot exciting space allows for a memorable experience.
Punch Bowl Social Minneapolis, 1691 Park Pl Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55416, USA
Drinks anyone? The bartenders here know their stuff from a Mason Mule with vodka, fresh lime juice, and Gosling's Ginger Beer; to a Strawberry Rhubarb Fizz with house-made strawberry syrup, Fee Brothers Rhubarb Bitters, and sparkling water.
Or pick a choice from one of the many beers on the menu — the carefully curated and creative drink menu is astounding. Bring your drink along to wet your whistle during the games.
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The vintage arcade area is card-operated and conveniently loaded at a nearby kiosk.
It's time for some Cauliflower Nachos made with chips, queso Oaxaca, sliced jalapenos, roasted cauliflower, and pickled onions. And for you wordsmiths, enjoy a giant game of scrabble.
If you would rather have the Siracha Peanut Fries drizzled with hoisin sauce, sriracha, garlic mayo, pickled red onions, pickled chiles, cilantro, and crushed peanuts — bowl your friends over and share some on the lanes.
What do you think? Are you ready to visit this arcade bar in Minnesota? Or, if you are headed west, try the one in Colorado. Doesn’t this sound like a great way to feed that nostalgic urge and pass the time? And if you are still feeling nostalgic, here are the six best retro places in Minneapolis.
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