2734 Walnut Street

We got a behind-the-scenes look at the 15,000-square-foot F1® Arcade coming to 2734 Walnut—and it’s not your average sports bar. The project spans three connected buildings (one over 100 years old), which has made renovations tricky, but Arco Murray is executing every detail with F1’s signature precision.

The total build out is clocking in at over $15M. Inside, 68 racing simulators—each costing about $40K—are expected to arrive this summer. A 450-person private dining and event space will cater to everything from corporate functions to private watch parties.

One of the most impressive features is a massive wraparound bar that will serve as a centerpiece of the space, along with an outdoor patio that adds even more flexibility.

Doors will open daily at 10AM, starting with brunch and running through midnight. This isn’t your typical sports bar—there are no wings on the menu. The menu is globally inspired, with elevated items like spicy ahi tuna tartare, pulled brisket tacos, oysters, flatbreads, and more.  We visited the Boston location earlier this year and can confidently say the food lives up to the hype. Drinks? Curated by LP O'Brien, winner of Netflix’s Drink Masters and now Global Creative Director of Beverage for F1® Arcade.

This isn’t just a bar with simulators—it’s a fully immersive venue built for fans and newcomers alike. The target opening is mid-September (12th–16th), with plans to host F1 watch parties even when races kick off at 6AM overseas.

Denver will be followed by a Vegas location, which is set to become the flagship for the U.S. market. After that, the race is literally on: F1 Arcade plans to open 27 locations by 2027—dubbed “27 by 27.”

Oh—and if this has you in the racing mood, the new F1 movie drops today. Go check it out.