Retro Arcade And Soda Shoppe Opening On Union Street In Lambertville

LAMBERTVILLE, NJ — A retro arcade and old-fashioned ice cream and soda shoppe is scheduled to open its doors on Friday, March 10 at 3 p.m. at 30 South Union Street in the city.

Located at the site of the former DelVue Cleaners, Delvue Arcade will feature more than 30 arcade games, pool tables, skew ball and Val’s Old-Fashioned Ice Cream & Soda Shoppe.

Inside there’s plenty to keep you distracted from the outside world. Highlights include:

• Retro Arcades featuring the games that created the revolution.
• Val's Atomic Soda Shop serving tater tots, milkshakes, flat bread pizza, waffles and ice cream and lots more.
• The Launch Pad offering a huge 10 foot screen to play the best multi-games out there on Nintendo Switch.
• Motorcycle Racing. Get ready to race on the most real life motorcycle racing simulators ever created. The arcade has two.
• Pool Tables. Two tables with chalkboards so there's no confusion who's next.
• Pinball. The arcade is starting out with a cult classic, "Attack from Mars!"

According to its website, the lineup of arcade fun includes vintage games like Pac-Man, Kong, Galaga and classic pinball as well as pool tables, darts, air hockey and shuffleboard.

(photo by Jeff Werner)

The arcade will feature live music performances and a jukebox playing 45s in between. Over at the soda shop, it’s back to the 1950s with Italian sodas, milkshakes, ice cream, concession-style food and, of course, a candy bar — thanks to the owners of another local eatery, Liv and Charlie’s.

The coin-operated, private membership club is open to all ages.

The arcade will start with soft opening hours: Friday from 3 to 10 p.m., Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 9 p.m.

From March 10 to 31, entry will be free to all guests. Minors 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older.

After 7 p.m., BYOB entry is limited to ages 21 and older unless accompanied by an adult 21 years or older. Identification will be required at the door.