Dave & Buster’s opens new Morgantown venue Sept. 21

Dave & Buster’s will open a new 21,754-square-foot location in Westover near Morgantown on Sept. 21, adding arcade games, sports viewing and group event space. The grand opening includes free game play for the first 100 guests in line and several launch-day offers.

Why it matters: - The new Morgantown-area venue gives West Virginia another large-format entertainment and dining option. - The opening adds a sports bar, arcade and private-event destination in one location. - Launch-day deals could drive early traffic and help the new site build repeat customers.

What happened: - Dave & Buster’s will officially open its newest location on Monday, Sept. 21, at 228 Brattice Drive in Westover, near Morgantown. - The company plans a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:45 a.m. - Doors open at 11 a.m. - The venue spans 21,754 square feet. - The first 100 guests in line on opening day will get free video game play for the day, subject to terms and conditions.

The details: - The new location features more than 100 arcade games. - A 40-foot screen and more than 30 oversized HDTVs surround the bar for game watching. - The site includes immersive surround sound. - The Morgantown venue offers Top Gun: Maverick and UFC Challenge. - UFC Challenge uses real fight footage and is exclusive to Dave & Buster’s through January 2027. - The menu includes steaks, game day wings, burgers and shareable dishes. - The Play and Eat Combo pairs a Play Card with an entrée for $4.99. - Half-priced games are available all day Sunday and Wednesday. - Happy Hour runs 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. - Late-Night Happy Hour runs 9 p.m. to close Sunday through Thursday. - Cocktails, domestic drafts and wine start at $5 during the late-night promotion. - Service industry workers can get half-priced drinks from 9 p.m. to close on Monday SIP Night and a free $10 power card. - Store hours are Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to midnight, Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 a.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to midnight. - Dave & Buster’s says the venue is also set up for corporate outings, team-building events, holiday parties and milestone birthdays. - The location includes dedicated event spaces, customizable food and beverage packages and interactive entertainment for groups of all sizes. - Group bookings are now open through the company’s website and dnbparty.com.

Between the lines: - Dave & Buster’s is using the opening to position the Morgantown venue as both a local hangout and a broader event space. - The mix of launch giveaways, happy-hour pricing and group-event sales points to a push for early traffic across multiple customer segments. - The emphasis on sports viewing and new game experiences suggests the company is leaning on its eat-play-watch model to differentiate the site.

What's next: - Morgantown customers can start visiting the new location on Sept. 21. - Dave & Buster’s will continue its opening promotions, including daily game deals and happy-hour specials. - The venue is expected to market group bookings as a major revenue driver after launch.

The bottom line: - Dave & Buster’s is betting that a big opening, heavy game inventory and event-driven promotions will make the Morgantown site a regional entertainment draw.