Dave & Buster’s opens new Bristol entertainment venue Oct. 12

Dave & Buster’s will open a new 30,152-square-foot location in Bristol, Tennessee, on Oct. 12 with a ribbon-cutting, free game play for early arrivals and more than 100 arcade games. The opening adds a major new dining and entertainment option for the region, with watch-party features, new games, food specials and event spaces.

Why it matters: - The Bristol opening expands Dave & Buster’s footprint in Tennessee with a large-format venue built for dining, sports viewing and arcade play. - The location is designed to attract both walk-in guests and group events, giving Bristol a new option for celebrations, corporate outings and community gatherings. - Opening-day free game play and food-and-drink offers are meant to drive traffic early and build repeat visits.

What happened: - Dave & Buster’s will open its newest location at 567 Pinnacle Parkway in Bristol, Tennessee, on Monday, Oct. 12. - The company plans a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:45 a.m., before doors open at 11 a.m. - The Bristol venue spans 30,152 square feet. - The first 100 guests in line on opening day will get free video game play for the day.

The details: - The Bristol location will feature more than 100 arcade games. - The venue includes a 40-foot screen and more than 30 oversized HDTVs around the bar. - The game lineup includes Top Gun: Maverick, Human Crane and UFC Challenge. - UFC Challenge is exclusive to Dave & Buster’s through January 2027. - The new menu includes steaks, wings, burgers and shareable dishes. - The Play & Eat Combo offers a $4.99 entrée with a Power Card purchase. - Half-Price Games will run all day on Sundays and Wednesdays. - Fall Watch Deals include $10 for 10 wings and $5 drinks, including Lime Time, Transfusion and 22-ounce drafts. - A Wing Flavor limited-time offer features Dill Pickle, Cherry Bomb and Buster’s Signature Sauce. - Happy Hour runs from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. - Late-Night Happy Hour runs from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. - Military personnel and first responders get 15% off food and non-alcoholic beverages all day. - Bristol hours are Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight; Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 a.m.; and Sunday, 10 a.m. to midnight. - Group bookings are open for corporate outings, team-building events, holiday parties and birthdays. - The venue offers dedicated event spaces, customizable food and beverage packages and interactive entertainment for groups of all sizes. - More information is available on Dave & Buster’s website. - Group inquiries can be submitted at dnbparty.com.

Between the lines: - The Bristol opening fits Dave & Buster’s broader strategy of combining sports viewing, arcade gaming and food service in one venue. - The mix of opening-day giveaways, recurring discounts and limited-time menu items suggests an effort to lock in local traffic beyond the launch week. - The emphasis on event space shows the company is also chasing higher-margin group business, not just casual visits.

What's next: - The Bristol venue will begin regular operations after the Oct. 12 opening. - Guests can expect the fall promotions and happy-hour offers to help shape early demand. - Dave & Buster’s will likely use the new location to test how its updated entertainment and watch experience performs with local customers.