Ground Kontrol | |
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![]() Ground Kontrol interior, pre-remodel | |
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Restaurant information | |
Established | 1999 |
Street address | 115 NW 5th Ave |
City | Portland, Oregon |
County | Multnomah |
State | OR |
Postal/ZIP Code | 97209 |
Coordinates | 45°31′26″N 122°40′33″W / 45.523804°N 122.675872°W |
Website | Ground Kontrol website |
Ground Kontrol is a video game/pinball and bar in Portland, Oregon, in the United States. It is known for preserving games from the Golden Age of Video Arcade Games. [1] It also serves as a venue for DJs and live music. [2]
Since opening in 1999, [3] Ground Kontrol has undergone several changes. The arcade was originally created and opened by Betty Farrier, and Kneel Cohn of the bands Warshow Angels [4] and The Dead Stars on Hollywood. [5] In March 2003, it came under the new ownership of Timewarp Incorporated. In September 2004, Ground Kontrol moved to a new location [6]
In December 2010, Ground Kontrol moved to a temporary location to accommodate a remodel. During renovation, a kitchen and new seating were added, the restrooms were moved, and the decor took on a Tron-esque vibe. [7] On December 11, 2011, Ground Kontrol announced that it was now a full-service bar. [8]
In April 2017, Ground Kontrol expanded into the former location of Backspace, renovating it to include a new bar area, several video screens and a connecting hallway. The newer expanded area was built with a WarGames-esque vibe. A further renovation of the entrance on NW Couch St. was completed in June 2018. [9]
In July, 2010, Sunset Magazine included Ground Kontrol in the "Best of Portland: Hotels, Dining, and Attractions 2010" publication calling it the "Old Hot Spot" in Portland's Chinatown. [14] The San Francisco Chronicle listed Ground Kontrol as one of "Five places to revisit the '80s". [15] Ground Control won in the "Best Game Bar" category of Willamette Week's "Best of Portland Readers' Poll 2020". [16]
Ground Kontrol | |
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![]() Ground Kontrol interior, pre-remodel | |
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Restaurant information | |
Established | 1999 |
Street address | 115 NW 5th Ave |
City | Portland, Oregon |
County | Multnomah |
State | OR |
Postal/ZIP Code | 97209 |
Coordinates | 45°31′26″N 122°40′33″W / 45.523804°N 122.675872°W |
Website | Ground Kontrol website |
Ground Kontrol is a video game/pinball and bar in Portland, Oregon, in the United States. It is known for preserving games from the Golden Age of Video Arcade Games. [1] It also serves as a venue for DJs and live music. [2]
Since opening in 1999, [3] Ground Kontrol has undergone several changes. The arcade was originally created and opened by Betty Farrier, and Kneel Cohn of the bands Warshow Angels [4] and The Dead Stars on Hollywood. [5] In March 2003, it came under the new ownership of Timewarp Incorporated. In September 2004, Ground Kontrol moved to a new location [6]
In December 2010, Ground Kontrol moved to a temporary location to accommodate a remodel. During renovation, a kitchen and new seating were added, the restrooms were moved, and the decor took on a Tron-esque vibe. [7] On December 11, 2011, Ground Kontrol announced that it was now a full-service bar. [8]
In April 2017, Ground Kontrol expanded into the former location of Backspace, renovating it to include a new bar area, several video screens and a connecting hallway. The newer expanded area was built with a WarGames-esque vibe. A further renovation of the entrance on NW Couch St. was completed in June 2018. [9]
In July, 2010, Sunset Magazine included Ground Kontrol in the "Best of Portland: Hotels, Dining, and Attractions 2010" publication calling it the "Old Hot Spot" in Portland's Chinatown. [14] The San Francisco Chronicle listed Ground Kontrol as one of "Five places to revisit the '80s". [15] Ground Control won in the "Best Game Bar" category of Willamette Week's "Best of Portland Readers' Poll 2020". [16]