Entry No. 85 — the Dallas file — filed under: arcade-play
Arcade 92
A retro arcade, bar, and full restaurant that pairs free-play vintage cabinets and pinball with an eSports gamer lounge, craft beer, and cocktails. The pitch is multigenerational: it's pointedly a place for all ages to connect over a shared love of video games, with a sit-down kitchen that goes beyond typical arcade snacks. A second location in McKinney runs the same format on the other side of the metro.
The story
Most barcades operate on a lazy premise: throw a dozen sticky vintage cabinets against a wall, tap a keg of mediocre lager, and call it a day. Arcade 92—conceived by founder Michael Lepsch—dodges that trap by combining over 100 retro video games and pinball machines with a dedicated eSports lounge and a full-service sit-down kitchen.
Tucked into a Flower Mound strip center along International Parkway (with a mirror operation over in McKinney), the room bridges the multi-generational gap without degenerating into a chaotic pizza-party warehouse. You can jump from 1970s and '80s coin-op cabinets straight into a modern console showdown, all while keeping a craft beer or cocktail close at hand.
What it's like
You walk into a room lined with CRT screen glare, pinball flashers, and full restaurant seating. Once you pay admission, every vintage cabinet, pinball machine, and eSports lounge setup is unlocked for free play—no fumbling with quarter rolls or re-loadable plastic tap cards. The kitchen delivers legitimate sit-down meals rather than quick-assembly bar snacks, but mind the time on weekends: under-15s require an adult present at all times, and the whole space turns strictly 18-and-over after 9:00 PM on Friday and Saturday nights.
The move: Order off the real kitchen menu, then trade off between free-play retro cabinets and a couples' round in the eSports lounge.
📍 Before you go Two locations (Flower Mound and McKinney, 305 E Virginia Ave). Goes 18+ at 9pm Fri-Sat; under-15 need adult supervision.
- 📍 Flower Mound
- 💸 $
- ⚡ Big night
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 801 International Pkwy, Ste 580, Flower Mound, TX 75022
Hours: Added 2026-06-23 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Meow Wolf 'The Real Unreal' — Pair an afternoon of free-play arcade gaming with Meow Wolf's surreal 29,000-square-foot art installation, located just two miles down the road.
- Magnum Speakeasy (Hotel Vin) — Follow up a noisy session on the pinball floor with quiet cocktails inside Hotel Vin's 18-seat phone-booth speakeasy four miles away.
- Thread and Bone TX — Swap retro video games for oddities and preserved specimens by taking a quick four-mile detour into Grapevine.
Good to know
Do I need quarters or tokens to play the games?
No quarters or tokens required. Arcade 92 runs on a free-play model, so admission covers all classic arcade cabinets, pinball, and eSports lounge setups.
What are the age restrictions?
Guests under 15 must be accompanied by an adult, and both locations go strictly 18-and-over after 9:00 PM on Friday and Saturday nights.
Is there another location in the metroplex?
Yes, Arcade 92 operates a sister venue at 305 East Virginia Avenue in downtown McKinney with the same arcade, bar, and kitchen setup.
What kind of food can I get here?
Unlike standard arcades limited to concession fare, Arcade 92 has a full sit-down kitchen menu alongside craft beers and cocktails.
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Further reading: Official site · Yelp · Tripadvisor · voyagedallas.com · Reddit
last checked: 2026-06-23