Step Back Into The 1970s At Thunderbird Lounge, An Adult Arcade In Phoenix, Arizona
By Melissa Mahoney|Published March 11, 2024
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Melissa Mahoney
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I'm an east coast girl living in a west coast world. I grew up in New England before moving to SoCal for several years. I then lived in NYC or a year before moving to AZ in 2009. I worked in the entertainment industry for many years of my adult life and have a deep love for photography, writing, and traveling around the U.S. as well as to far-flung locations around the world. Travel is my life and writing about it is a dream!
There are so many cool places around Phoenix, and I have so much fun exploring this city! Numerous places around town have a retro vibe, too, including the place I’m going to tell you about today. Welcome to the Thunderbird Lounge, a retro adult arcade in Phoenix, Arizona that everyone should visit at least once. Between the old-school video games and cocktails, this may become your favorite go-to spot in town if it isn’t already!
Located in the historic Wagon Wheel Building in the iconic Melrose District, Thunderbird Lounge is a popular and beloved watering hole that offers a whole lotta fun!
Open 7 days a week, Thunderbird Lounge is a throwback destination that's like a time machine back to the 1970s. Its bar and lighting fixtures alone point to a bygone era.
You'll learn quickly how cool a place this is to hang out. Just grab a drink at the bar and head on over to the video games to play throwbacks from your childhood. You'll feel like a kid again!
Thunderbird Lounge is well-known for its creative cocktail menu. Try the Palo Verde made with jalepeño cucumber tequila, kiwi lime juice, and soda water, all garnished with a sprig of rosemary.
If you want a souvenir to remember your time here, order The Thunderbird. This $20 cocktail is made with Four Roses Bourbon, Montenegro Amaro, orange bitters, and Luxardo Cherry, and served in a Thunderbird Lounge rocks glass you can take home!
Ready for a fun night out at this retro arcade in Phoenix, Arizona? If you’ve been to Thunderbird Lounge, tell us all about your experience in the comments. For location and drink menu information, head to the Thunderbird Lounge website. You can also give the Thunderbird Lounge Facebook page a follow for updates.