Super Rad Raleigh
How Super Rad started, and what Super Rad is in Raleigh today.
How Super Rad Started
Super Rad started with Steve Olson, a competitive air hockey player who was already running gyms in Raleigh. In early 2025 he announced plans to open a retro arcade bar in Raleigh, and that plan became Super Rad.
Super Rad's owners were open about it: Super Rad was a big risk, and it might not work. But it might also be the start of something very cool for Raleigh, so they went for it instead of leaving anything on the table.
The First Super Rad Lineup
The first Super Rad plan was a 2,300 square foot space with more than 20 classic arcade games like Centipede, Donkey Kong, Defender, Ms. Pac-Man and Dig Dug, ten pinball machines, two air hockey tables and a pool table, plus beer, cocktails and THC drinks.
Super Rad Today
Super Rad now has more than 40 fully restored classic arcade games running original boards on real CRT monitors, nine real pinball machines, air hockey, and a full bar with craft cocktails, draft beer and non-alcoholic options. There is no cover at Super Rad. Super Rad is family-friendly until 8 PM and 21+ after that.
Air hockey is still at the heart of Super Rad. Every Sunday at 1 PM, Super Rad hosts a free air hockey tournament that anyone in Raleigh can enter.
Super Rad in the Press
What Raleigh and the arcade world have said about Super Rad.
Find Super Rad in Raleigh
Super Rad is at 106 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh. Call Super Rad at 984-254-5467.
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