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Location
Food & drinks
burgers, pizzas, handhelds, specialty drinks, shots, draft beers, cocktails
Visitor tip
Come hungry and plan to eat - the bar is strategically located between gaming areas, making it convenient to grab food and drinks without leaving your games. Burgers and pizzas are popular choices.
Best time
Visit during the day or early evening (before 8 pm) if you want a mixed-age crowd. The venue transitions to 21+ after 8 pm, making it better suited for adults-only gaming nights.
What visitors say
Sooooo much fun!!! At very least go see pepper - shes the best dang bartender ever!! Thank you pepper for making my bday the best!!! Will always come visit when im in town! So cool and fun and accommodating. What a blast!
I travel to a lot of cities for work and I’m always on the look out for new arcade bars. This one is the best one I’ve ever been to. They have all the best games that middle aged dorks like myself know and love. Asteroids, Dig Dug, Rush…
This place is terrific. Wonderful atmosphere, affordable, retro style video games, pinball, darts, board games, and pool tables. The monster/horror theme is great. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Ideal hangout spot. Will…
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Did You Know?
- Monsterama Pubcade features a distinctive monster/horror theme throughout the venue, creating a dark and atmospheric setting that complements the retro arcade experience from the 80s and 90s
- The venue hosts organized pinball tournaments and pool leagues, indicating a competitive gaming community and structured event programming beyond casual play
- Monsterama Pubcade operates as an independent venue (not a franchise) in Des Moines, maintaining its own identity and local character
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