There’s an arcade bar chain in central Illinois that locals want to keep to themselves. Featuring more than 100 beers, this neat spot is worth a visit if you love vintage video games. Check it out:

8 Bit Arcade Bar has a location in Peoria and Bloomington in central Illinois and both claim to be the first and only of their kind in the state.
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They feature between 130 and 150 different beers, giving you options you've likely never tried before. You're bound to find a new favorite here.
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When it comes to the games, you'll find a slew of classic arcade-style video games. You've got everything from PAC-MAN to Galaxar to Atari Star Wars to Super Mario Bros and much more.
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The arcade keeps some bar food around for guests to order. Personal pizzas and cheese bread, as well as other snacks, go well with any beer.
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In addition to housing vintage games, each bar is situated in a vintage setting that makes it the most fun place to spend time with friends or family.
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All guests must be 21 years of age or older and games are set to free-play for customers of the bar. It truly is an excellent spot for beer and game lovers.
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Come with your friends or come and make some new ones at this excellent place where few walk away disappointed. Events take place throughout the year, and you can even coordinate private parties.
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8 Bit Arcade Bar is open Monday through Friday between 4 p.m. and 1 a.m. as well as Saturday between 2 p.m. and 1 a.m., and you can get more details on its website.

For more like this, check out these 8 arcade restaurants in Illinois that are super exciting.

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