Philadelphians hungry for excitement (and delicious cuisine), start your engines. F1 Arcade, an entertainment complex that fuses the best elements of arcades and bars, will be opening its first Philly location in late spring, reports the Philadelphia Business Journal.
The concept’s sprawling new home at 1330 Chestnut Street is trading out couches for racing simulators. The 19,200 square foot space previously housed West Elm, a furniture store. F1 Arcade is bringing an entirely new energy to the building, revved up by 80 Formula 1 racing simulators and a 43-foot bar.
F1 Arcade’s 3rd overall United States’ location will have space enough for up to 550 guests. Additionally, those seeking a more intimate racing and dining experience will be able to enjoy The Briefing Room, a private space with space for up to 120 people. The room will also have a dedicated 13 simulators and a bar.
Hungry visitors will be able to refuel their tanks with F1’s range of delicious fare. The website explains: “ Our culinary team have created a show-stopping menu with a curated collection of dishes that cater to all tastes, including vegan and gluten-free options, and a kids menu. All our dishes are created using fresh, high-quality ingredients bursting with flavor. We’ve got crowd favorites like Wagyu steak sliders and mini tacos, and for sweet-toothed racers, we have lots of indulgent desserts.”
Philly won’t have to wait too much longer to dive into the F1 experience. The concept will be opening on May 29.
