Player 1 Video Game Bar

This place tops ANY arcade place I've ever been to. I'd come here on vacation from NJ, and it beats Barcade by a LOOONGGG SHOT. It's just one price to get in, and all the games are free aside from the rentals. They have a vast selection of beers which is cool, and the service here always rocks. One small let down was the attendant in the entrance that read my partners ID incorrectly. His birthday was yesterday, and she mentioned that ppl under 21 cant enter unless he comes at some other time?. ?? Obviously

We had a fantastic time at Player 1 for St. Patrick?s Day! The festive Irish Red beer (green and glittery!) was such a fun touch, and the whole atmosphere was perfect for gaming and hanging out. Our bartender, Micael, was incredible?so friendly and attentive, and we genuinely enjoyed chatting with her. Huge thanks to her for the great beer suggestions and for making our St. Patty?s Day even more fun! We had a blast playing Mario Kart at the bar and getting competitive with Overcooked 2. Definitely a must-vi

A cool bar if you like video games. Pay once to play as much as you like. At least 30 cabinet games, a few consoles, etc. Galaga, Mrs PacMan, Operation Wolf, Tetris, Centipede, SFII, Smash TV, Simpsons, etc. TVs w/ Twitch streamers. A bar w/ lots of beers to choose from. Prices are $1 or $2 higher than usual. Cup holders near most games. Decor is dark neon roller skating vibes with gaming paraphernalia about. Kids under age can stay till 8pm.

Came to Player One on St. Patrick?s day ??. Had an amazing time. Cecil was very welcoming and Micael made sure our beers were green and glittery! Loved it!

Tried the flight of beers after playing some classic games and it really added to the whole experience! Loved the strawberry magic and all the info about the different types from Micael! Can't wait to come back!

Staff was friendly and good service, be aware the kitchen closes around 10:30-11:40ish. Doesn't have as many arcades as arcade monsters in international but the selection of machines still pretty dope. The decor was fun too with history of arcades. You can rent a console to play the games they have. Tried the mozzarella and pizza pockets, definitely hit the spot for your typical junk food.

Great place for nostalgia and video games. I grew up playing the old school games like Centipede, Donkey Kong, Pac Man, & many others. You can also play games up at the bar such as Mario Cart...etc. Lots of different styles of games. You can easily spend hours going from one game to the next. This place was found by accident. It was by a new restaurant we were trying out. We'll be sure to come back next visit to Orlando FL.

I rarely leave negative comments but this was necessary. I'm deeply disappointed with my most recent visit. I moved to Florida in 2022 and have been a regular visitor ever since?bringing new guests with me each time and consistently recommending this spot to others. I've always considered this place one of Orlando?s top hidden gems, and I've taken pride in sharing it with friends, family, and fellow locals. However, this last visit left me feeling frustrated and frankly disrespected. Upon arrival, I was su

I honestly haven't gone here, but just off of the reviews and owner responses, I've put this place on my bucket list, and cannot feel fulfilled if I don't at some point in my life visit. Seems like an extraordinary experience, and I have a certain respect for an owner who's willing to defend their staff and business, seems like an awesome place to spend some time at. I'll post another review when I come here, and I do apologize for placing a review whilst not having ever gone, but I couldn't help myself fro

Such an amazing find! This is a gem for locals & tourists alike. There is a FL resident discount, but even the general admission price is incredibly inexpensive for the amount of included games available. The bartender Gio was knowledgeable about ALL the beverages available and fun/helpful with games we were playing! Can't wait to come again.

Just left here. Paid $13 to get in. Literal money down the drain. Sat at the bar for 10 minutes trying to get a drink, never got greeted. It was super dead, mind you. Barely anyone in there. Told the door girl about our experience and she wasn't apologetic at all. Just an ?oh.. I would have to get the manager? LOL. Shit service all around. Wouldn't recommend.

The bar was so much fun to go to! I got to go on March 10th. So it was MAR10 Day! Michael and Dani are a blast for bartender conversation. The drinks were themed around Mario Day and it was such a cute idea! I really enjoyed some of them!

They always have great service and beer. I loved that I could do flight because it elevates the experience in the bar. Thanks Micael for the flight!

Player 1 Video Game Bar is a paradise for both gamers and craft beer enthusiasts alike. The establishment offers a myriad of gaming options, from nostalgic classics to the latest hits, all of which are housed in a relaxed and inviting lounge setting. What truly makes this place unique, however, is their exceptional selection of craft beers. They offer a diverse range of artisanal brews, with choices that cater to both seasoned beer connoisseurs and those new to the craft beer scene. Coupled with a welcoming

Was visiting friends and they took me here after dinner, so happy they did! Love the vibes and the staff were all super nice. I would recommend this place to everyone in orlando! I loved playing bingo and trying new drinks with the people I love.

Cool, chill spot to hang out on a Saturday night. They were having a vendor night so there were a few tables from local shops. There is also a super cool mystery box vending machine that our group had a ton of fun taking turns with. The cover charge was less than $10 each, paid by card, and included all the classic arcade games (some consoles can be a separate charge)

If you need a craft beer and want to play some old style cabinet video games this place is for you. With a huge selection of beer and games to choose from you can easily spend hours here. All the games are covered with your admission fee and all the beer is reasonably priced with a good selection of draft and bottles. From time to time there are vendors set up selling all kinds of cool merch. Be sure to check this places calendar for all the great events they have regularly scheduled. This is a great d

Me, my wife and brother in law have been to this place a few times. It is such a thrill to get away for a night play some video games and have some very unique and delicious drinks. Sometimes the drinks can be a bit strong for me, but, still enjoy them nonetheless, mostly because I like my drinks sweet. Love the music also, really can bring up the vibe depending on what plays. Trivias are a blast also. I have seen mistakes happen a few times during our visits, but, I believe mistakes can be improved. Overa

I'm not a gamer but my family members are and they really enjoyed the game selection. Their selection craft beers didn't disappoint either. The bartender was also very knowledgeable. Small cover charge of $8 to get in but that covers all your game play so not bad at all. Definitely planning to stop by again on future trips to the Orlando area.

The games are changed a little, but they need to put street fighter, mario games, cadillacs and dinosaurs etc... they just need to search internet for famous games in game boxes. The drink prices were nice now they are high. Root beer got very small and now higher price. This should be bar for 35+ since new generation does not remember those games but i still see making out couples still... disgusting.

Shout out to Micael!! She recommended the beer flight and it was awesome!! National Beer Day!

Had such a great experience here! If you are a FL resident you pay $5 to get a stamp and you can play unlimited games for the night, even if you leave and come back. They have an awesome bar inside too. Tons of beers and other drinks to choose from! Such great service as well

This place rocks! Free games with a cheap cover. Super fun nice music cool staff. It's a vibe for sure :)))))

My family and I came on vacation from New York and it was our last day. It's also March 10th which means it's Mario Day! We decided to check this place out. Not only did they have a great vibe, great games, and a full bar but Micael even had drink specials that were Mario themed for the day! It was so adorable. The drinks I ordered kept Princess Peach in the lead. Here's to hoping she won the evening. Will always come back when I'm on vacation. 10/10 highly recommend

Service is a top priority for me and my wife, and our first encounter at this establishment was with a waitress. I believe in giving places a fair chance, especially when treated well. Unfortunately, our initial interaction with a short blonde waitress was disappointing?she was rude and unpleasant. I couldn't help but wonder if her attitude was due to us being Hispanic. Despite this, we decided to explore the venue further. The place itself is a nostalgic heaven, filled with fun, and memories thanks to it

Man been coming here off and on since 2015. Not sure if we've just outgrown this place. It just seems lame now, most the games are very retro and you wouldn't know what they are. The games we wanted to play were either removed or broken. Just doesn't have the same games not to mention the beer selection kinda sucks it's 100% only craft. Can't even have a few typical beers on tap. Bluemoon, Heineken in bottle would be nice. Will start going to Arcade Monster for now on. It's ashame but this place just isn't

Girl Micael was amazing and she made our nights! When we visit Orlando again we will always come back!! She knew her beers really well and the toys looked very sparkly and nice!!

I'm really glad to have a place like this near my apartment and by Disney. My only feedback (that I don't wish to penalize these guys for) is that a good amount of the games are not functioning when I go there on Mondays and the Mario Kart controllers appear to have seen better days. Also (note for management, as someone who does this for a living), I'm all for responding to reviews defensively if misinformation is present or if the guest was actually rude, but please be professional when going about it. Yo

Best barcade in Florida bar none. The owner clearly cares about the curation of fun games with interesting mechanics and their replayability ? every single one is a gem. Play them all!

Disappointed by the Lack of Flexibility and Transparency I hadn't been to Ready Player One in over five years, but as I was driving by with my wife today, I decided to stop and take a quick look inside to see what games they currently have. My intention was simple: spend two minutes checking out the selection and potentially plan a return visit with my kids. When I approached the entrance, I explained my intentions to the young lady at the front. Unfortunately, she informed me that I would have to pay to

We stopped here to kill some time before a scheduled event - and I'm so glad we did! This place is amazing!!! They have so many games. Your cover charge that you pay to enter covers the cost of most of the arcade games, so you don't need quartets or tokens. You can rent the more advanced play station and Xbox type games if you want - my husband did- but I had so much fun playing all the arcade games ?? they don't serve liquor but they have a lot of craft beers. It's a very cool place and I'm really glad we

NOSTALGIC: This video game bar is basically separated into three sections. The main area houses dozens of old school arcade games. Most of them you play standing up, but there are a few with seats. It's nostalgic & fun. All the games in this section are free to play. Shooters, sports games, racing games, etc. Next section houses their newer consoles & comfortable chairs. I believe you pay by the hour to play these. The last section is the bar which has TVs mounted above people sitting there where they can

I've been to this bar multiple times and I have to say that the service has definitely gone from great to just bad. There were 3 bartenders at the bar and only one guy was actually attentive to customers and the other 2 girls were just ignoring mostly everyone and just talking to either each other or just one single customer and when they finally would see us waiting for service, they were kind of rude. It was a big turn off because this bar used to be so great and had an amazing, friendly atmosphere.

This place is amazing! The cover charge is great for everything that you get! All you can play games, fun trivia Tuesdays, Weeb Wednesdays and Nerdy Dirty Bingo every Thursday- not to mention these are all free to play as well! Amazing to see the AC is back and it feels great! The selection of beer, ciders, wine and prepackaged cocktails is immaculate And on occasion you may find some really great cosplayers on site! This place is definitely worth the visit on your next vacation!

Really cool place in Orlando! Tons of different retro arcade cabinets to play for free (after cover charge, which was $8 apiece). They have some pretty interesting drinks, as well as a good variety for non-drinkers (cherry soda and grape were very good). They also have cooperative games on some flat screens above the bar, played Jackbox party games and saw some SSB playing as well. Overall a unique and interesting experience, will come back when I'm in Orlando!

We were looking forward to checking out this video game bar. In concept it sounded like a great time. It might have been if the staff were more accommodating and friendly. They gave you the run-around and were not friendly or helpful. They didn't explain things very well and when you asked questions they treated you as if you were an irritant. We will never be back.

I've been here a couple times but my previous experience was by far the worst. The service was the worst with the bartender being aggressive and unwilling to help with drink options. I have never experienced service like this here and anywhere else honestly. Games and everything else is amazing. Such a shame it had to have been clouded by this experience when introducing visiting friends.

Wait time: No line around 6pm 10/10, small fee to enter, credit cards accepted Hostess: sweet and friendly and pretty 10/10 Server: Bartenders we're attentive, to their customers (we did not drink or eat due to prior restaurante arrangement) 10/10 Food: Nice Small menu to order food from. Ambiance: Retro-Gaming environment, free games from past to present to play and drink all night! 10/10 Restrooms: clean and fully stocked 10/10 Cleanliness: 10/10 counter tops clean, playing area was clean and free o

Mystery bag beer with stickers! And a 90s bag Justin Timberlake pin. Player one for the win!

Definitely a hidden gem in Orlando. Has easily become one of my favorite frequent places! Friendly staff, kept decently clean, great prices, and very chill atmosphere! Love the special event days too like Weeb Wednesday when you can get delicious Yugiri Ramen and $4 generous Sapporo on draft! I go here and wish I never had to leave!

OG bartender Micael was back and celebrating Mario day with a fun menu! Love this place!

Excellent place! $5 is an absolute bargain for the amount of classic games on offer and a decent number of booths for console game sessions too. Beer selection is really nice and the place has just enough open space to not feel cramped. Is kinda wild to see people sitting at the bar sipping beers while playing Smash. We will be back!

the young woman at the entrance was extremely nice but the 3 women bartenders were the worst i?ve had in orlando area. not friendly, not helpful, and cringingly rude and very off putting. they ruined the experience for us. i honestly wouldn't recommend going there. but if you would like something interactive and fun to do in the area i would say the axe throwing. people were extremely friendly & welcoming. too bad they couldn't find any friendly bartenders to work at player1..

It's $5 per person entry fee and the drinks are a separate charge but it's so much fun and lot of old classic games to play even at the bar you can play video games too! And drink prices wasn't that bad

The Mario list for Mario day was great. The bar waitresses even heard one of there regular wanting it to be a recurring thing. Along with make a Stan Lee day for him and all of the other greats for comics.

Loved the experience! I love trying new beers, so excited with trying different beers with the flight. Thanks Micael for your great service!

It's a cool idea. I liked seeing some of the older nostalgic games Unfortunately when I was there the wifi wasn't working well to play some of the games. It seemed like a lot of the games were out of order and not operational. Left it with fewer selections than I cared for. Hopefully they get them working. It's a cool.ifea. Good to see some of the nostalgic games. Also has a bar with beer.

Michael and Danny are the best ?? love this hidden gem!!

Haven't been here in years but every time I do come back it's always a fun unique place to grab a drink and play some games. The vibe here is IMMACULATE. Large spacious bar. Extensive and creative drink menu. Bar tenders are always sweet and helpful with any menu questions. My go to drink wasn't on the menu right now due to lack of syrup. I always got the Kirby. It was a mead based drink with Sprite and some kind of strawberry syrup or something in it. Really tasty. All their drafts are pretty good too. Onl

Pay an entry fee and enjoy dozens of arcade games for free while sipping on a beverage of your choice! The atmosphere is very fitting, giving a blend of 80's vaporwave and 90's hole-in-the-wall arcade vibes. I've been to many video game bars in many states and this one is by far the best. Been going here since 2014 and I've never had a bad time. Great place to meet friends, take a date, or just go by yourself sometimes! It gets very busy the later in the evening it gets, and there are events that can become

Kelsey was very rude to me when I first got there. It wasn't what she said it was how she spoke to me. I have spent lots of money there over the years. I will never go back if she is there. She should not be working in the service industry.

If you like video games and drinking you have to check this place out. You pay a $5 cover at the door and you get to play hundreds of arcade and console games. They have a large selection of craft beers and themed drinks. The staff is friendly and helpful. The decor? Outstanding. The music is great and at a good volume so you can actually hear the person next to you. I will be going back next time I am in the area.

Such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The whole staff is super friendly and very attentive. The playlist was also on point all night. Went by myself and felt at ease the whole time, will definitely be back. ?? The selection of beers is amazing; would recommend anyone to try their coffee stout, hefeweizens and witbiers. Also Joe (if I'm remembering his name correctly) is a great trivia night host; Gives Pat Sajak a run for his money.

If you like classic games, this is the place for you! They also have Smash, Mario Kart etc! Nice place to spend a few hours:)

Cool Arcade with a bar. A lot of the popular games like Simpsons and Mortal Kombat were on but broken when i was there. I would go back though.

So much fun! Only real cost is drinks, and they are reasonable for the amount and selection. Small cover charge ($5 for us tonight), and $5/hr for some of the higher consoles like PS4, with nicer gaming chairs to sit on. Music was fantastic for older millennials like us or GenX too, all 80s, 90s and early 00s. Selection of old school arcade cabinets is great!

A fun and stalwart arcade thats always making the bar and arcade intermingling fun. An amazing beer menu makes it a different experience every time we visit. Been coming here for years and we love to support the cool nostalgia vibes.

As my friend and I walked we were very impressed by the colorful interior and video game characters on the wall. KUDOS for Hanari at the front for explaining the layout of the video game bar. She was very friendly and informative. While we walked inside we were immersed in arcade games which brought us back to our childhood. They had nostalgic games like Teenage Mutant Turtles, X-Men, NBJ Jam, and Indiana Jones just to name a few. Hanari even offered me a military discount with proper ID. The cover costs $

Amazing beer menu, great selection on tap,and all your favorite games on every console or cabinet you can think of. Can get crowded quickly - check their calendar to see if there is a big event to miss the crowds.

This place is awesome. $5 gets you in and allows unlimited old school gaming. Great bar with all sorts of craft beers. Friendly staff and patrons alike.

Micael quite literally is the second coming of bartending Christ and without them I would have been at a total loss to choose between all of the delicious nerdy drinks.

This was such a fun place!! Went with a few friends and played mostly Mario Kart and Smash Bros. but who doesn't love that?! Drinks were so good and the food, you had to order from the place next door, but it was actually pretty good. I would definitely go back! Great place to take a date or friends to hang out. Barbacks and bar tenders were all dressed like different game characters as well! Shout out to "Mario" or Alex for putting up with my obnoxious game play. Also great music from the DJ after 10!

This place is pretty cool. It does cost money to get in but they have so many video games to choose from and lots of different beer. Everyone there is really laid back n very helpful. They always have my favorite beers.

Lots of fun! Several retro arcade games I love to play and some great drinks. We really enjoyed going there. Will definitely go back next time we're in Orlando!

The best time with friends and video games. Wasn't expecting nerdy dirty bingo but I'm here for it. Josh is great

As an Orlando local, this bar is one of my favorite places to spend time with friends in a fun atmosphere! And all without the fuss of driving downtown! I've encountered some great bartenders (shoutout to Josh, Kelsey, Jenn, and Dani!!!!), some awesome drinks, and cool video game offerings! Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun vibe for the evening! Ask for one of the above mentioned bartenders for an even better experience and top notch drink recommendations!!

I was there few days ago, female bar tender ignored me for a full 15 minutes of me staring at their direction then I asked about the beer selection she talked to me a little then without taking the order, she walked away. Later on finally got 3 beers which came to $39 and I know I did not leave any tip. Very rude and unpleasant and over priced. This from my last year,s visit:Smaller than you think. No ac. On a Wednesday only one customer Their game selection is a joke, nothing like the old arcade games tha

Ladies & Gentlemen: The website doesn't list it but this place has a KILLER INSTINCT (the first one!) Arcade cabinet! Ultraaaaaaa Combooooo!!! Controls are good on P1, P2 is a little wonky on the bottom 3/8 (Fulgore can barely connect, good luck with Jago...), difficulty isn't too hard. I wish it was louder but at least this machine is here. Incredible, just incredible. It's only $5 to play the arcade games FREE, all day. Totally worth it. No Street Fighter II, though the site listed a SF IV (didn't see t

Micael/Mom is the best!!! Give this person a raise! Super fun and engaging in an amazing bar! ?

Good selection of beer but the bartenders are unpleasant. Poor service coupled with being somewhat rude. I won't return. The girl at the door wasn't very friendly either. The owners responses on the reviews are exactly what I'd expect.

Really fun video game bar in Orlando close to the convention area. So many relics and great games. I was playing guitar hero with my friend drinking a local craft IPA and just having an awesome time. Some critic about the place is the machines are not all well kept up and some of the buttons do not work. The staff is kind and there are plenty of games to play - worth the visit!

Simple fun. Pay a 5$ cover and enjoy limitless arcade game play. Open a tab at the bar and you can play console games. ?? They don't serve food, but you can order takeout from the Chinese place next door and have it delivered. Dark atmosphere, mixed crowd. Great place for a gamer.

Fantastic hangout spot, great games from the golden age of video gaming plus a slew of brand new systems and games too, good music, great beers and great service, love this place!

Used to be a fun place to go to hang out, have a drink, and play some games, just another tourist spot now it seems, every time I've gone there it's all people on dates, couples etc. if you were hoping to meet "player two" here, this is not it. Furthermore, bar staff started actively ignoring me and then ultimately confronting me stating they refuse to provide service to me because I "don't have respect for people in the service industry", because while they were eavesdropping on a conversation I was havin

Super fun free play arcade, lots of classic cabinets and modern consoles to play. Great bar staff and drinks. Cover charge to get in, but free reentry same day. A great hang out or have a party for any gamer.

It's an awesome videogames bar. You just pay 5usd for the entrance and you can use all the arcades unlimitedly (only few new consoles are paid extra). The drinks are good and relatively cheap ( good artesanal draft beer for 5 to 9 usd). The atmosphere is also incredible. I went on a Tuesday and it was full of people, some of them playing other just drinking and speaking. There was also a trivia in the bar with a host which was really fun. I totally recommend this place if you are into the video game bars

Micael killed it for me tonight she was very knowledgeable about the beer and had a great time there!

It was about how I remember nearly 10 years ago, and that's a good thing. Pinball is gone now and that saddens me. A couple arcade machines needed the screen adjusted or were a challenge for me to add freeplay credits and start on. The consoles are for bar tabs, and while I've done that in the past, I did not this time. Decent craft beer selection is available still.

Website has zero information about the place. Not one video game mentioned but there is three pages about what identification they accept so you can drink. Couldn't get anyone on the phone.

The attention is really good nice people working in a nice please. A lot of old arcade games. Just pay the cover and you can play free all night if you want. Good prices.

Florida resident decided to stop by for the first time The good- excellent service, bartenders and staff are all super kind and knowledgeable. Great prices on cover and drinks. Fun atmosphere, good volume for music. The bad- a couple of games were out of order, smells like vomit.. felt kind of dirty, controllers and tables/chairs could use a cleaning.

Bartender was very rude. After reading the most recent reviews it seems a common occurrence. The responses from the business owner on Google are rude, too. I'll visit another establishment in the future instead.

Unlimited play on games, trivia nights and other events, food and drinks priced very fair, and the staff is all super nice. Great place to hang out and/or have some drinks. Would highly recommend if you like retro.

The pink glitter shots were amazing! Went out for girls night and loved it!!

Just had my first beer flight, from Micael. Amazing games and service, 10/10 coming back.

As a local and person who frequents this bar often and not affiliated with management or the staff, I can tell you the recent reviews from people are not real. And I wanted to give an honest review so people get a good idea of what to expect. The photo on the one review with the chicken tender is literally the first image to come up if you google ?raw chicken tender,? and the one in the image is not what they sell. They also clean their bar and machines every night. Don't believe these reviews that are mak

First time tonight and I loved it! The atmosphere was amazing. Fellow gamers are just cool people. Service was great. The bartender with long hair gave off such a chill vibe he was awesome! Will be going back for sure!

The experience was amazing. Donca was absolutely amazing I'm having a great time and vibing and feeling like I'm in a safe space in super happy. Yay!