AOK Craft Beer + Arcade
165 King Street West N2G 1A7 Kitchener, ON, Canada

Happy holidays, friends! AOK will be closed until the new year. We're looking forward to fun times with you all in 2021. Until then, "be excellent to each other and party on (safely), dudes!" Let us know in the comments what games you'll be playing over the holidays!

$50 GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY To celebrate our 100th post and say PEACE OUT to 2020, we're giving away fifty bucks to enjoy at AOK in 2021. All you have to do to enter is: 1) Like our page - AOK Craft Beer + Arcade 2) Tag at least ONE friend in the comments on this post.... DOUBLE your chances to win by sharing this post. Contest closes Wednesday, December 23 at 11:59 PM. Good luck! P.S. Need a last minute gift or stocking stuffer? Digital gift cards are available for purchase at https://aok-craft-beer-arcade.myshopify.com/

Bright idea for a de-light-fully festive #dtk evening! Have you visited the twinkly lights in Victoria Park yet? Check 'em out then come warm up with games and a craft beer or cocktail. Open Thursday to Saturday, 5-9:30. Max. capacity 10 guests. DM or email [email protected] to guarantee a spot.

Thanks Encompass Health Kitchener for featuring AOK in your 12 Days of Local Love.

Treat them to the gift of locally sourced fun this holiday season! AOK gift cards are here, and you can easily purchase them online at https://aok-craft-beer-arcade.myshopify.com/ Your support is everything, #kwawesome! We hope you'll continue to buy local for your holiday giving - if not from us, then from the other small businesses in our community. Times are tough and the only way we can survive is with your help. Gift cards are redeemable for any drinks, food o...r merchandise at AOK. They can also be used to cover the $5+HST gaming fee we charge if you're not purchasing food or drink. Drop us a DM if you have any questions!

HALLOWEEN DRINK SPECIAL Yoshi's Poison Apple plus Frightening Flights for just $8! See you in your costumes and masks on Saturday from 3-11! And don't forget, the #DTK Halloween Art Walk is happening on Saturday too!

Helping the ghosts in this old building feel a little more at home... Throw on your costume and come hang with your BOOS this Halloween at AOK! Ghastly games, bone-chilling beer and a couple scary surprises, all happening this Saturday. Plus a chance to win an AOK prize for everyone wearing a costume! And guess what?! We're opening a couple hours early so you can pop by during your Halloween #DTKartwalk Join us from 3-11 this Saturday!

Grab your Halloween costume and join in the festivities happening on Gaukel St this Saturday from 1-5! Then swing on by your favourite DTK arcade bar, conveniently located just off Gaukel on Halls Lane.

Safe? Fun? All ages? Our private bubble bookings check off all the boxes! Get two fun-filled hours of free-play games and arcades for your whole family, friend group, work team or special event! Not in the same bubble? There's plenty of space to physically distance and still have a great time. Cost: $20 per person, min. 10 people Available times: Any two-hour period outside regular hours (Thurs-Sat, 5-11PM) Includes: All-you-can-play games... Doesn't include: The cost of food and drink, but you can order from our full menu Get in touch at [email protected] to learn more and reserve your spot!

Safe? Fun? All ages? Our private bubble bookings check off all the boxes! Get two fun-filled hours of free-play games and arcades for your whole fam, friend group, work team or special event! Not in the same bubble? There's plenty of space to maintain social distancing and still have a great time. Cost: $20 per person, minimum 10 people Available times: Any two-hour period outside of our regular hours (Thurs-Sat, 5-11PM) Includes: All-you-can play games... Doesn't include: The cost of food and drink, but our full menus are available for you to order from Get in touch with us at [email protected] to learn more and reserve your spot!

This guy! From the time AOK was just a twinkle in our eyes, Brian has been dreaming, plotting, scheming, working and building alongside us. He's the genius behind all the LED light magic you see at AOK and Mr. Fixit when the arcade machines are acting up. And you'll sometimes find him behind the bar slinging pints too. This place probably wouldn't exist without you, friend. Thank you so much for sharing your talents, creativity and general awesomeness with us!

Have you met the Walper Hotel team? They're delightful! We were super jazzed to host their staff party yesterday and hook them up with some retro games, craft brews and cocktails. Thanks for coming by, #dtk neighbours! Book your gathering with us this fall! For just $20 per person, you get two hours of private free-play games, with lots of space for social distancing. Plus you can order from our full food and drink menus. Booking fee does not include the cost of food and drink. Min. 10 people. Get in touch at [email protected] to book. : Walper Hotel

We had so much fun hosting the lovely folks of Apollo Cinema who took advantage of our bubble booking option for two private hours of arcades, craft beer and cocktails! Go catch a movie at Apollo and #supportlocal. --- #Repost @apollocinema Huge thank you & shout-out to @aokdtk for hosting the whole Apollo team (minus one) last night for some games & brews!! If you havent already checked them out you should get on that ASAP!!

Now seeking thirsty friends. Kick off your long weekend a smidge early with retro games and craft brews! Open Thursday through Saturday, 5-11. : Anthony Joch

NEW ON TAP This smooth oatmeal brown pairs perfectly with cool autumn vibes and, of course, videogames with your pals. . Left Field Brewery Eephus Oatmeal Brown Ale, 5.5% ABV . Come try it this week! Open Thursday, Friday, Saturday 5-11ish... . #arcadebar #craftbeer #arcade #pinball #retro #videogames #kwawesome #wrawesome #dtklove #fun #activitybar #play #games #craft #craftbeer #beer #ontap #ontariocraftbeer #kitchener #waterloo #cambridge #bar #drinklocal #freeplay #highscore #gameon #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness See more

Get your field guide to the DTK Art Walk and explore incredible work by local artists, including Stephanie Boutari's mural outside our Halls Lane entrance. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10159149891688470&id=251192113469

Happy to have joined this story via Zoom! Thanks CTV Kitchener

Friends! We're open 5-11ish tonight with lots of good stuff on the go! Check it out: NEW PIN! Come get your hands on F14 Tomcat HATS BACK IN STOCK! $25 each at AOK only THIRSTY THURSDAY TONIGHT! Try our lagers for just $6 each:... Wellington Brewery Helles Lager, 4.5% ABV Red Circle Brewing Co. Fathers & Sons (Lemongrass & Ginger) Helles Lager, 4.8% ABV GALAGA HIGH SCORE CHALLENGE CONTINUES! Come get your name on the board. See you tonight!

#Repost @librodtk Thanks to our awesome neighbours at 165 King St. W. for this sweet write-up! --- Meet Steve and Dani, our neighbours and the owners of DTKs arcade bar @aokdtok! AOK is home to 20+ retro games and 12 rotating craft taps. After a very long journey, their doors opened in March 2020 and they have recently re-opened! . Their journey took them on a road trip all the way to Nashville, Tennessee to pick up the oldest game they have in their space, a 1...976 Sure Shot Pinball Machine! Steve and Danis goal for an arcade bar was to build a community, in an activity based way. . Planning a visit to AOK soon? We highly recommend you try out a game of Pinball, order a flight or select one of seven colourful cocktails from their signature Rainbow Road cocktail menu! See more

A great movie + drinks + retro arcades = one awesome #dtkdatenight! We've teamed up with our friends at Apollo Cinema to bring you this super fun deal. For just $29 you get two movie tickets at Apollo and two drinks + free-play games at AOK. Now available online when you purchase your movie tickets at apollocinema.ca. In-person purchases coming soon!... Downtown Kitchener BIA #dtkdatenight

We've said it once and we'll say it again... and again... and again: this community is amazing. Thanks for making this happen, #kwawesome and Civilian Printing and Apparel!

Friends! Were open 5-11ish tonight with lots of good stuff on the go! Check it out: NEW PIN! Come get your hands on F14 Tomcat HATS BACK IN STOCK! $25 each at AOK only THIRSTY THURSDAY TONIGHT! Try our lagers for just $6 each:... Wellington Brewery Helles Lager, 4.5% ABV Red Circle Brewing Co. Fathers & Sons (Lemongrass & Ginger) Helles Lager, 4.8% ABV GALAGA HIGH SCORE CHALLENGE CONTINUES! Come get your name on the board. See you tonight!

We love a good #DTK Staycation! Thanks Plantiful KW, Tyler Jacques Real Estate Services, and friends for coming by! -- #Repost Downtown Kitchener BIA "... We were so full when we left TWH Social, but proceeded to our final stop of the night - @aokdtk. This local arcade and craft beer bar has the best vibes. They have an awesome beer menu and vegan options for food as well. We met up with more friends, played some games and had a Mario Cart smack down until we were ready to w...rap up our night and head home for the evening." -- See more

Hot diggity, it's @carowes! She's the genius behind our rainbow road cocktail menu and an all-around gem of a human! Drop a in the comments if you've tried one of her cocktails. They're the bomb. We seriously lucked out getting to have Caro as both a friend and colleague. This lady is the real deal and a true pro! You've likely seen her mixing up delicious concoctions and bringing her infectious good energy and clever wit to many of the fine establishments of #wrawesome. We've been fortunate to have her on the AOK team since long before we opened. Thanks, Caro, for basically saving our butts and always being your incredible self.

Happy 35th Super Mario!

A great movie + drinks + retro arcades = one awesome #dtkdatenight! Weve teamed up with our friends at Apollo Cinema to bring you this super fun deal. For just $29 you get two movie tickets at Apollo and two drinks + free-play games at AOK. Now available online when you purchase your movie tickets at apollocinema.ca. In-person purchases coming soon!... Downtown Kitchener BIA #dtkdatenight

OCTOBER HIGH SCORE CHALLENGE On theme for October, it's Ghosts'n Goblins! Highest score in the month of October wins an AOK t-shirt and $20 gift card. Come get your name on the board this weekend! Open Friday and Saturday, 5-11. See you soon, boos!

We're lucky to be part of an awesome community that's finding creative ways to roll out the barrel and keep the good times flowing! #craftoberfest2020 is here with some new, and still-awesome ways to celebrate. We're super excited to be community partners! Here's how you can get involved: Next time you're at AOK, grab a glass of delicious TWB Co-operative Brewing Westphalia Altbier (pictured in photo!). Enter the Craftoberfest Contest between now and Oct. 19 by sharing a... photo on Instagram or Facebook of how you're celebrating with a seasonal TWB beer (at AOK, TWB, home or another community partner venue). Tag TWB Co-operative Brewing and use #craftoberfest2020 You could win 1 of 2 prize packs of local goodies! Check out twbbrewing.ca/craftoberfest for full contest details. We're open this Thursday to Saturday 5-11 with new beers on tap. See you then. Prost!

Happy Friday, friends! We're here to light up your weekend and get the fun flowing with fresh, cold brews and retro games. See you soon! Open Friday and Saturday 5-11ish. Closed Sunday. Agata Gorecka

And the winner of the Galaxian High Score Challenge is... Dan Gadoua with a high score of 24,940! Congrats, Dan, on being the victorious alien fighter. And big thanks to all who participated! The competition was fierce with many worthy opponents. Next challenge will be announced soon... Stay tuned!

The awesome team from Patent Social came to hang out tonight and we loved every minute of it. Thanks for having your staff party with us! If youre in #uptownwaterloo, be sure to pop in and see these fine folks. Interested in booking your private gathering at AOK? For just $20 per person, you get two hours of unlimited free play retro arcades, consoles and pinball. 10 person minimum. Available Sunday through Wednesday. Email [email protected] to reserve your spot!

SESSIONABLE SATURDAY IS HERE Grab a session ale tonight for just $6. Then get your bubble hockey on! Two awesome local session ales to choose from: TWB Co-operative Brewing Pivot Session IPA, 3.7% ABV Counterpoint Brewing Company Serenade Session IPA, 4.6% ABV... Mural by Stephanie Boutari

Happy Friday, friends! Were here to light up your weekend and get the fun flowing with fresh, cold brews and retro games. See you soon! Open Friday and Saturday 5-11ish. Closed Sunday. Agata Gorecka

We had an awesome time last night hosting the Four All Ice Cream crew! (And not just because we got to sample their heavenly ice cream cake.) They are an amazing, fun and hard-working team and their ice cream is next level. If you havent tried Four All yet, give them a follow and get over to their Uptown Waterloo location stat! Want to book arcade time for your group? Two-hour private reservations are available Sunday through Wednesday. You get access to all of our games and can order from our full food and drink menus. Cost is $20 per person, with a 10-person minimum. (Food and drink not included.) Email [email protected] to reserve!

Get over to AOK through Sept. 26 to get your name up on this board! Highest score on Galaxian wins an AOK t-shirt and $20 gift card! May the bravest alien fighter win. Hours for the next two weeks (Aug 27-29, Sept 3-5): Thursday, Friday, Saturday 5-11ish

"Yeah, Peach has got it!" And she's serving up summer weekend vibes with PEACH SUN TEA Brought to you by fresh Ontario peaches, ginger and vanilla. Bourbon optional (but highly recommended). Come by this Friday and Saturday for a peachy pick-me-up! Cocktail magic by @carowes, of course!

GALAXIAN HIGH SCORE CHALLENGE Starts tonight and runs until Sept. 26! Do you have what it takes to safely guide the Galaxip starfighter in its mission to protect Earth from the aliens?? Winner gets a $20 gift card and an AOK t-shirt. Drop us a comment if youre in! GAME ON.

"Yeah, Peach has got it!" And shes serving up summer weekend vibes with PEACH SUN TEA Brought to you by fresh Ontario peaches, ginger and vanilla. Bourbon optional (but highly recommended). Come by this Friday and Saturday for a peachy pick-me-up! Cocktail magic by @carowes, of course!

You know what? You're awesome. And we think you deserve something Extra Nice. So we're bringing you this smooth, crisp lager from MERIT Brewing Company MERIT Brewing Extra Nice Japanese Rice Lager, 5.2% ABV Come give it a try. NEW HOURS THIS WEEK: Thursday and Friday 5-11, Saturday 7-11. Closed Sunday.

Just in time for the weekend!Four All Ice Cream cups are here. Come get 'em before Blinky does! THREE FLAVOURS: Chocolate Milk Salted Caramel Swirl... Roasted Strawberry Rhubarb Sorbet (vegan) Open Friday & Saturday 5-11, Sunday 3-9!

POP QUIZ: Can you name the game in this photo? First person to guess correctly in the comments gets all the glory and an air high five! See you tonight for FRI-YAY game night! Open 5-11ish for all your craft beer, cocktail and retro arcade needs. Anthony Joch

Looking a-okay has never been so easy. T-shirts are back! (And stay tuned for coming soon!) AOK T-SHIRTS: $25 at AOK only Colours: Charcoal, blue, black, white... Sizes: XS-XXL See you tonight for THIRSTY THURSDAY! $6 Helles Lager from @wellingtonbrewery HOURS THIS WEEK: Thursday and Friday 5-11ish Saturday 7-11ish Closed Sunday

Starting this Thursday! If you're looking for a safe space to venture out with your social circle, you can now book a two-hour private gathering at AOK. Play any of our 20+ arcade machines on free play and order from our full food and drink menus. Spots are limited and available on a first-come basis. Booking fee: $20 per person (does not include the cost of food and drink) Minimum group size: 10 people... Available times: Thursdays 6-8 PM, 8:30-10:30 PM Saturdays 12-2 PM, 2:30-4:30 PM Email [email protected] to book your spot.

TOMORROW! THIRSTY THURSDAY $6 Helles Lager from Wellington Brewery. Come have a cold one (or two) and play some games. Open 5-11. Anthony Joch

When you're feeling a little snacky, our quick bites do the trick! In this photo: HOME FOR LUNCH. Gooey grilled cheese with havarti, monterey jack and cheddar on @grainharvestbreadhouse sourdough served with kettle chips. Yum! Add bacon to kick it up a notch, or sub cheese for Daiya. Other tasty eats:... Classic arcade dog - All beef or vegan wiener served on a soft bun with ketchup, mustard, diced onion, and a side of kettle chips. Warm jumbo pretzel - From @grainharvestbreadhouse, served with grainy Dijon and honey mustard. Popcorn - Fresh-popped and buttery. Kettle chips - Himalayan sea salt. Surprise candy bag - Full of all your fave sweet treats. And coming soon... : Anthony Joch

Who's cooking burgers this weekend? Come grill up the high score on BurgerTime. Open this Friday & Saturday 5-11, Sunday 3-9!

You know what? Youre awesome. And we think you deserve something Extra Nice. So were bringing you this smooth, crisp lager from MERIT Brewing Company MERIT Brewing Extra Nice Japanese Rice Lager, 5.2% ABV Come give it a try. NEW HOURS THIS WEEK: Thursday and Friday 5-11, Saturday 7-11. Closed Sunday.

Just in time for the weekend!Four All Ice Cream cups are here. Come get em before Blinky does! THREE FLAVOURS: Chocolate Milk Salted Caramel Swirl... Roasted Strawberry Rhubarb Sorbet (vegan) Open Friday & Saturday 5-11, Sunday 3-9!

Our glorious housemade craft soda is bursting with beautiful Ontario blueberries! Featuring blueberry cinnamon syrup, lemon and soda. Perfect for the hot hot heat coming our way this weekend. Enjoy with some cooool a/c while you game your little heart out on freeplay. Crafted and photographed by the one and only @carowes Whos joining us this weekend? Friday & Saturday 5-11, Sunday 3-9!

Who says you can't have it all? Come grab a flight and try some of the tasty new brews we have on tap. Perfect for the indecisive and adventurous alike. Open 5-12 today, 1-9 Sunday! . In this photo, front to back: Bellwoods Brewery Jelly King (Raspberry and Blackberry) Fruited Sour, 5% ABV Fairweather Miing Sour IPA, 7.5% ABV... Collective Arts Life in the Clouds NEIPA, 6.1% ABV See more

New level unlocked! Now you can visit us online at www.aokdtk.ca And the best part? Our full beer menu is LIVE, so you can see what were pouring right now! Swipe for a sneak peek. Dont forget to come see us this weekend! Friday and Saturday 5-11, Sunday 3-9 Private bookings for your bubble are available Thursday evening and Saturday afternoon. Email [email protected] to reserve your spot.... Big to Shauna Sipkes for design and Olga Pajic and Anthony Joch for photography!

We can't wait to see you all rocking your face masks this weekend! Please check our stories for important safety info before you visit. Our new beer list will be live on Untappd tomorrow! Weekend hours: Friday 5-12, Saturday 5-12, Sunday 1-9

Starting this Thursday! If youre looking for a safe space to venture out with your social circle, you can now book a two-hour private gathering at AOK. Play any of our 20+ arcade machines on free play and order from our full food and drink menus. Spots are limited and available on a first-come basis. Booking fee: $20 per person (does not include the cost of food and drink) Minimum group size: 10 people... Available times: Thursdays 6-8 PM, 8:30-10:30 PM Saturdays 12-2 PM, 2:30-4:30 PM Email [email protected] to book your spot.

IT'S TIME, FOLKS We're opening our doors on Friday, July 31! Thanks for your patience as we've taken time to plan a safe reopening. Hours this week: Friday 5-12 Saturday 5-12... Sunday 1-9 Going forward, we'll be posting our hours at the start of each week. Please use our entrance off of Halls Lane near Gaukel. Just look for Steph Boutari's showstopper of a mural. We'll be sharing more info about our safety protocols tomorrow. Please stay tuned! Can't wait to see you again! : Anthony Joch

When youre feeling a little snacky, our quick bites do the trick! In this photo: HOME FOR LUNCH. Gooey grilled cheese with havarti, monterey jack and cheddar on @grainharvestbreadhouse sourdough served with kettle chips. Yum! Add bacon to kick it up a notch, or sub cheese for Daiya. Other tasty eats:... Classic arcade dog - All beef or vegan wiener served on a soft bun with ketchup, mustard, diced onion, and a side of kettle chips. Warm jumbo pretzel - From @grainharvestbreadhouse, served with grainy Dijon and honey mustard. Popcorn - Fresh-popped and buttery. Kettle chips - Himalayan sea salt. Surprise candy bag - Full of all your fave sweet treats. And coming soon... : Anthony Joch

Not into beer? We may not understand you... but we gotchu! Our Rainbow Road drink menu has seven delicious signature cocktails for you to try while crushing your friends at Super Mario Kart. Come take a spin! . In this photo: WALUIGIS REVENGE. Butterfly pea flower infused gin, lemon and a splash of soda. . Open Saturday 5-11 and Sunday 3-9. Check our story highlights for COVID safety info. See you soon!... . Cocktail menu by @carowes and photo by @anthony.joch See more

Getting back in action Stage 3 is almost here and we're hard at work preparing to reopen! It's an exciting time and we want to make sure we get it right. Keeping our customers and community safe is our number one priority. . Right now we're developing our COVID-19 safety protocols while reorganizing our space to accommodate physical distancing. Plus, of course, giving some much needed TLC to our poor lonely arcades. (They've missed you!) . In the coming week we'll be shari...ng more info about our reopening plans, protocols and timeline. We don't have a date yet, but you'll be the first to know when we do. . Feel free to drop us a comment or DM if you have any questions or thoughts about our reopening. We're so excited to see you again soon! Thanks for sticking with us. See more

Whos cooking burgers this weekend? Come grill up the high score on BurgerTime. Open this Friday & Saturday 5-11, Sunday 3-9!

Open this weekend! Friday & Saturday 5-11, Sunday 3-9 12 rotating craft taps (check our list on Untappd), 7 signature cocktails, games on free play, hot dogs, grilled cheese, pretzels, snacks and safe, socially distanced fun! See you this weekend! P.S. How stinkin cute is this crew? Cocktail queen Caro, tunes master Dan, and their lil

Who says you cant have it all? Come grab a flight and try some of the tasty new brews we have on tap. Perfect for the indecisive and adventurous alike. Open 5-12 today, 1-9 Sunday! . In this photo, front to back: Bellwoods Brewery Jelly King (Raspberry and Blackberry) Fruited Sour, 5% ABV Fairweather Miing Sour IPA, 7.5% ABV... Collective Arts Life in the Clouds NEIPA, 6.1% ABV See more

We cant wait to see you all rocking your face masks this weekend! Please check our stories for important safety info before you visit. Our new beer list will be live on Untappd tomorrow! Weekend hours: Friday 5-12, Saturday 5-12, Sunday 1-9

ITS TIME, FOLKS Were opening our doors on Friday, July 31! Thanks for your patience as weve taken time to plan a safe reopening. Hours this week: Friday 5-12 Saturday 5-12... Sunday 1-9 Going forward, well be posting our hours at the start of each week. Please use our entrance off of Halls Lane near Gaukel. Just look for Steph Boutaris showstopper of a mural. Well be sharing more info about our safety protocols tomorrow. Please stay tuned! Cant wait to see you again! : Anthony Joch

Getting back in action Stage 3 is almost here and were hard at work preparing to reopen! Its an exciting time and we want to make sure we get it right. Keeping our customers and community safe is our number one priority. . Right now were developing our COVID-19 safety protocols while reorganizing our space to accommodate physical distancing. Plus, of course, giving some much needed TLC to our poor lonely arcades. (Theyve missed you!) . In the coming week well be shari...ng more info about our reopening plans, protocols and timeline. We dont have a date yet, but youll be the first to know when we do. . Feel free to drop us a comment or DM if you have any questions or thoughts about our reopening. Were so excited to see you again soon! Thanks for sticking with us. See more

Hello, friends. Have you heard about the Black Lives Matter WR - Community Solidarity Fund? It provides support to ongoing Black-led anti-racist community care projects and organizations in #WaterlooRegion. For a full list of organizations the fund supports, check out the Go Fund Me page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/b5sv9-black-lives-matter . Today we donated $250 from our kw-awesome.ca t-shirt sales to the fund. This alone is not nearly enough. Its simply our way of showing up today... And committing to showing up tomorrow and the next day and always for our Black friends, staff, customers and community members. Consider making a donation if you have the means. . #blacklivesmatter

"Behind the shades are tears, because I am looking down this street and I know that there is hope for my five-year-old son." - Laura Mae Lindo, MPP, Kitchener Centre . #kwawesome peacefully committing to anti-racism. Lets keep showing up for each other every day. #blacklivesmatter . Thank you Carla Beharry, Selam Debs, Aaron Francis, ACB Network Waterloo Region, Black Lives Matter Waterloo Region and all other organizers and volunteers for your hard work!

Solidarity. Face masks mandatory. Social distancing rules still apply.