The Blue Shell

If you're a table top, dnd enjoyed, arcade enthusiast, pinballer, or MtG haver this place is for you. The front bar is very well organized for a more traditional arcade experience with some solid deep cuts traditional arcade marching to the right and pinball machines to the left. The cool kicker is the emulators on the bar itself accompanied by some of the most personable bar tenders you'll ever meet. By the end of your first visit you'll feel like every tender is your best friend. From chances welcoming jovial attitude, Jeremy's down to earth nerd knowledge and comfortable aura, kris's fun uncle "one of the guys" attentiveness, or jess's I gotchu dude no bullshit vibe, everyone is more than happy and well equipped to make you happy coming in and sad to leave so soon. And the cherry on top is the back room designed for immersive DnD experiences in the hand crafted booths to the left or the casual tables for youre traditional table top gaming experience. And a cozy smoking area outside filled with cool lighting, nice greenery, and a fun chalk board! This place is what all arcades strive to be. The atmosphere 10/10 the people 10/10. With really good local and traditional beers, ipa, ciders, AND fun mixed drinks. The blueshell is a staple for locals and tourists alike. Visiting cda and not coming here would be a big case of fomo for anyone 21 and above

Incredible drinks and better people. Best place to play games and hangout. Weekly events and the friendliest bartenders I’ve met.

Fun place with several arcade games to choose from in addition to the (hudreds?) of board games. Food is nothing special, just snack foods warmed up in a toaster oven. We got the cheese curds and they were an absolute mess. We also got the mini corn dogs and they were slightly soggy. It was our first time ordering food here and probably wouldn’t do so again. The beer and drink selection is great, and their namesake “blue shell” cocktail is one of my favorites in the area and worth coming for all on its own. The games are great, especially if you have a group. Our only major “complaint” this time is the music was obscenely loud to the point of needing to practically yell at the people you were sitting with just to be heard. Haven’t had this issue on past visits though, so may not be a common thing?

Our bartender made our visit feel so welcoming. Her enthusiasm, attentivness, and attitude made the the bar so much better.. Great prices on drinks! The built-in retro games are free and a blast. Loved the added board games and nostalgia down to the red goblet wine glasses. Feedback: some regulars (which is good to have) came off as territorial. Not moving so people could play games acting as if customers were nousence...if it wasn't for the awesome welcoming bartender it would have been deterring. Having locals who are not playing at built in games claim bar spots as their spot was a little weird. Suggestion: maybe if notplaing game move over😊. Overall great experience!!!!

I met up with a group of coworkers here and we had a great time. Bartender was super cool. It's a small place but we still had plenty of room for the 20 of us and our 6ft sub. Thank you for letting us hang out. We will return.