The Ultimate Bar & Racing Experience
F1® Arcade is a thrilling food, drink and simulator racing experience in Washington D.C's Union Market District. If you like Formula 1® - you’ll love this immersive bar. Assemble your pit crew, grab a cocktail at the F1 bar, and take the wheel of one of our racing simulators for an electrifying experience you’ll never forget. Start your engines - it’s lights out and away we go!
FESTIVE PACKAGES
The Holidays Have Arrived at F1® Arcade!
Bring the crew together for a festive night of great drinks, tasty food and high-speed racing. Our holiday packages suit every group and budget, with racing on our full-motion F1® simulators included.
Choose from the following:
The Warm Up – From $37 per person
Two house drinks each, including wine, Prosecco, beer or non-alcoholic drinks.
The Breakaway – From $47 per person
Two premium drinks and a shareable plate each.
The Icon – From $52 per person
Everything in The Breakaway, plus a flatbread to share.
Brazil Watch Party
Sunday, November 8 | 11am - 2pm
Lights out in Brazil! Watch the FORMULA 1® MSC CRUISES GRANDE PRÊMIO DE SÃO PAULO 2026™ live on our huge screens as the drivers take on Interlagos, one of the most exciting tracks on the calendar, alongside a room full of fellow racing fans.
Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just here for the fun, there’s a spot on the grid for you. Jump on our state-of-the-art sims, chase your own fastest lap, and make it a Grand Prix™ Sunday to remember at F1® Arcade.
Family racing experience
Looking for a family day out in Washington, D.C that's actually fun for every age? At F1® Arcade Washington D.C., each racer jumps into their own full-motion simulator for 30 minutes of head-to-head racing — ideal for weekends, school breaks, or a family outing that beats the usual. Family sessions start at $39 for 3 people.
✓ Everyone races
✓ Ages 7+ welcome
✓ 30 mins of action
Book Our Epic F1® Arcade for Your Event in Union Market District
HOLIDAY PARTIES
F1® Arcade Washington, D.C is the best holiday party venue going. There, we said it.
Tis the season to be merry at F1 Arcade Washington, D.C for your office party. We've decked the halls, you don your ugly sweater and come join us to celebrate the festive season. We have a variety of spaces to suit any group size, from private venue hires to semi-private rooms, all with dedicated racing simulators and socializing areas.
OPENING TIMES
MON: 12pm - 11pm
TUE: 12pm - 11pm
WED: 12pm - 11pm
THU: 12pm - 11pm
FRI: 12pm - 1am
SAT: 11am - 1am
SUN: 11am - 11pm
SPECIAL HOURS
Fri 30 October: 12pm - 7:30pm
Fri 6 November: 12pm - 6pm | 11pm - 1am
AGE POLICY
All ages are welcome at F1® Arcade, however, guests should be 7 years old to race.
UNION SQUARE VALET SERVICES
Located on the corner of 5th and Neal Place, the valet service serves as both a pick up and drop off point for our visitors and guests.
Join Us For an F1® Watch Party
Looking for a place to watch Formula 1® in Washington, D.C.? Soak up the atmosphere with other F1® fans and catch every thrilling Grand Prix™ live on our big screen TVs. F1® Watch Party tickets also include open sim-racing and live entertainment with instant prizes and competitions throughout the race.
UNION MARKET DISTRICT
Take Your Racing Experience Up a Gear at the F1® Arcade Hub
The Arcade Hub is the centre of your F1® Arcade universe. Sure, it's a place to add your name and photograph so they will be seen in game, but it does so much more. You can also purchase items or experiences in the shop.
