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Enjoy Retro Arcade Games, Craft Cocktails & Delicious Bites w/ $50 or $100 Gift Card to HQ Beercade (Up to 20% Off)

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Retro vibes, arcade lights, and craft cocktails in hand. The battle for high scores is on, and the drinks keep flowing. Tonight, fun isn’t an option—it’s a guarantee!

Tucked in the heart of River North, HQ Beercade isn’t just a bar—it’s an experience. The neon glow welcomes you, the hum of vintage arcade machines fills the air, and every drink poured fuels the next adventure. Whether you're battling it out in classic games, sipping craft cocktails, or indulging in fresh American bites, every night at HQ is a high-score-worthy memory. Across two floors and 14,000 square feet, the fun never stops, and neither does the energy. Step inside and relive the best parts of the past—while making new stories of your own.

What We Offer

  • $50 or $100 Gift Card to HQ Beercade in River North
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Unlock an unforgettable night out with a $50 or $100 Gift Card to HQ Beercade River North—where craft cocktails, delicious bites, and free vintage arcade games come together for the ultimate entertainment experience. Whether you're looking to sip on innovative drinks, challenge friends to retro classics, or indulge in fresh American favorites, this gift card lets you do it all.

Good to Know

  • Eat: Their retro game bar offers a simple, yet delicious food menu 365 days of the year. Their menu features classic favorites like our Crispy Chicken Tacos, HQ Burger, HQ Signature Grilled Cheese, and more! HQ also just launched their all new thin crust pizzas! Explore their menu here.

  • Drink: Like all MHG concepts, the HQ video game bar features one of the most ambitious and creative cocktail programs in the city. Beverage Director Aneka Saxon, combining her love of travel with a whimsical taste for life, her cocktails will constantly have you making a double take. As a full-fledged bar with arcade games, HQ also features an extensive craft and draft beer selection, specialty beers, and a forever rotating beer selection.

Why You Should Grab The Offer

At HQ Beercade River North, the night is never ordinary—it’s an electrifying mix of vintage arcade nostalgia and modern nightlife energy. Imagine stepping into a 14,000-square-foot playground, where neon lights set the scene, craft cocktails flow endlessly, and dozens of classic arcade games are yours to play for free. It’s the kind of place where you can start with a laid-back happy hour, challenge your friends to a game of NBA Jam, and end the night with one of their signature drinks in hand. Whether it’s a date night, a celebration, or just an excuse to escape the routine, HQ offers something for everyone—delicious American eats, creative cocktails, and an atmosphere that keeps the party going all year long. With two levels of non-stop action and a vibe that never quits, this is your ticket to an unforgettable night out.

Fine Print

Promotional value expires 180 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires.

  • Restrictions: Guest Dress Code - No Shoes, No Shirt, No Service. Must wear pants/shorts/skirts - Shirts/ pants etc. cannot be see through. No Slides/slippers. No pajamas. No sweatpants or tracksuits. Hoods must be down while inside venue. Gift Card is valid for Food and Beverage at River North Location. Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts. Exchange Groupon voucher for $50 OR $100 Gift card.

    • Merchant is solely responsible to purchasers for the care and quality of the advertised goods and services. Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts. Learn about Strike-Through Pricing and Savings

    About Headquarters Beercade

    Sixteen craft beers on tap. 43 classic arcade games and 18 pinball games. The numbers are impressive, but the figures on high-score lists probably matter most at Headquarters Beercade. The bar sits immediately beside Chicago’s brown-line tracks, at an intersection of disparate decades. The modern, well-curated collection of beverages there complements an equally well-managed array of vintage arcade games. Punctuated by the soft hush of pints filling with brews from Avery, Two Brothers, Mikkeller, and other craft breweries, digital chatter drifts from those Pac-Man, NFL Blitz, and Street Fighter II machines. Death’s Door gin, distilled in the Midwest, and a solid selection of bourbons ensure that spirits are not neglected on the drink menu.

    Those full glasses shimmer with electronic light from the beeping, blinking machines and a handful of flat-screen TVs, which are equally likely to show current sports action or classic Wrestlemania matches. The room has only a few tabletops, some of which have games built in, and friends sit across from one another there, playing competitively or arguing over which Tetris blocks would be most fun to meet at a party.

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