Ground Kontrol
11 people recommendvia r/askportland, r/Portland11 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Visitors recommend Ground Kontrol, an arcade with pinball, for an evening out. One tentatively suggests it for a rainy day; one suggests it as a date or something to do together, and one recommends its unlimited-play days. One points to its event calendar, including karaoke nights and competitions, and one lists it as a late-night option. One visitor notes it also serves drinks.
Address
Ground Kontrol Classic Arcade and Bar, 115 NW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
At a glance
- Known for
- Unlimited play days, Karaoke nights and competitions, Pinball
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/BeautifulMoonClear in r/askportland · Oct 2025
Suggests Ground Control as a rainy-day option, depending on what the visitor enjoys.
- Recommendsu/Suzina in r/askportland · Feb 2025
Suggests the arcade as an activity, noting it also serves drinks.
- Recommendsu/FatedAtropos in r/askportland · Apr 2025
Recommends the arcade's unlimited-play days as a fun, affordable night out.
- Recommendsu/willaney in r/askportland · Dec 2025
Lists it as one of several suggested late-night things to do.
- Recommendsu/cdbriggs in r/askportland · Oct 2024
Names this venue as a good option for doing something together on a date.
- Recommendsu/RevolutionaryBuy5282 in r/askportland · Jan 2024
Notes its event calendar has special events and competitions, such as karaoke nights.
- Recommendsu/HandMeMyThinkingPipe in r/askportland · Sep 2024
Recommends Ground Kontrol when asked for fun things to do without talking.
- Recommendsu/Infamous-Let4387 in r/askportland · Sep 2025
Lists Ground Kontrol as an arcade option.
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- Recommendsu/cuteevee21 in r/askportland · Feb 2025
Lists it among recommended local spots for hobbies.
- Recommendsu/eatingfartingdonnie_ in r/askportland · Feb 2024
Suggests Ground Kontrol for a teenage girl who's into games.
- Recommendsu/Greymouser in r/Portland · May 2025
Suggested as a pinball spot to try on a future Portland visit.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.