The Detour

Emporium San Francisco's most innovative entertainment destination! We have the largest collection of games in San Francisco with everything from classic arcade games to pool tables to tons of pinball, foosball, skeeball, air hockey, and more! Our bar is passionately curated with the choicest craft beer selections, an innovative cocktail program, and a huge whiskey list. We feature live DJs for those that would rather dance than play, as well as the game tournaments you'd expect. Book your next group outing here whether it is a few friends celebrating a birthday or your whole company party.

Joey the Cat’s Mission Arcade is an event venue. The space is currently not open to the public but will be activated with pop-ups and community events in the future. Created by 3-Time National Skee-Ball Champion, Joey the Cat. This place is all about fun! The venue is 2,700 sq. ft. and can accommodate 10-99 guests for corporate events, off-sites, team-building, weddings, birthdays, bar/bat mitzvahs, luncheons, watch parties, gender reveals, and other exciting gatherings. The space includes 15+ classic arcade games (Skee-Ball, air hockey, pac-man, basketball, Photobooth, and more), a full bar, an in-house kitchen, and the option for offsite catering. Book your next event with us!

Full-service outpost features custom screen-printed apparel & a pinball arcade in a hip atmosphere.

Bustling, compact arcade offering a wide selection of Japanese video games & machines with prizes.

Experience the world’s most advanced virtual reality in San Francisco. Sandbox VR in Downtown SF features 4 virtual reality rooms for gaming and a party room. Our socially immersive gaming experience combines full-body motion capture and high-quality haptics to provide unprecedented realism and immersion that’s not possible with home VR systems or other location-based VR venues. Groups of up to six transport into their own action movie, freely roaming the VR space as they enter exclusive virtual worlds and rely on each other to succeed in games specifically designed to be social experiences. Unique, active and social, Sandbox VR is perfect for friends and family to get together, from friendly outings to birthday parties and group events.

515 Grant Ave

We provide a unique entertainment venue for parties, team-building, and special events. Our space is equipped with a variety of games, including pool, KTV (karaoke), ping pong, and basketball arcade machines. We offer a fun, social environment perfect for groups looking for a memorable experience.

1011 Kearny St