Barcade
Bar and Arcade$$$$
East Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Has a stamp of approval from Village Voice and Men's Health Mag
"Amazing place packed with arcade games and a great beer selection."(55 Tips)
"Video games for a quarter and awesome beers."(30 Tips)
"awesome beers and play Ms. Pacman"(12 Tips)
"Tapper is the best game."(12 Tips)
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DoubleDeuceFebruary 25, 2018This is the best selection of games of all of the Barcade (and similar) bars that I have been too. A perfect place to pass some time and get in your arcade fix. Definitely a great date spot too.Upvoted Mar 16
First We FeastAugust 3, 2014Craft brews and vintage 1980s arcade games are a pretty flawless combo, as well as a reminder that a great bar is about more than just the names on the tap handles. Read more
Daniel WSeptember 16, 2014Awesome. Craft beer and bubble bobble. You can't go wrong. Bathroom is kinda scary though. There's a locked door within the men's room's stall. I believe that's where they keep the evil hipsters.
- First We FeastAugust 4, 2014The extras make the place such a good time, including 35 classic quarter machines (Contra, Donkey Kong, Marble Madness) and excellent events including full tap takeovers by top-notch breweries Read more
Matt CawthonJuly 24, 2016The draft list is a feat of bar-management expertise, and the selection of games includes the best fighter out there, MKII. Just make sure you have cash for tokens!
KiraMarch 16, 2022Great place. Bring cash or use the ATM to exchange your money for tokens. I don't drink and the bartenders were super relaxed and kind when I just wanted to buy a seltzer/soda and enjoy the games.
Arcade games and craft beer. Huge space, close to the train and diner. One of the better bars in the area. Always like checking out the rotating beer list.
Tony XerriJanuary 21, 2013Get $20 in quarters and blow it all away on some of the toughest games ever. Smash TV, Paperboy, Donkey Kong, Qbert, Tapper, and so much more. Be sure to have a Fishermens Brew at hand at all times.
James MarshallOctober 16, 2015What's not to love about vintage video games and a well curated craft beer list. It's that simple and a great way to spend an evening. Wished they opened earlier is my only quibble.
Amanda RellaSeptember 27, 2017Fun spot to hang out with a wide variety of arcade games and pinball machines to choose from. This is the best Barcade location with tall ceilings and open layout concept.
Vuk MilanovicOctober 21, 2015Very cool concept that is nicely executed. Most games are a quarter value (not actual quarters, but tokens you get by exchanging dollar bills). Great craft beer selection! Few seating options.
While the machines have evolved (Forsaking some of the older classics for newer 90s machines and even pinball additions) this is still a classic bar for a great night out.
This place is busiest on Fri & Sat nights, as expected. But it's rarely utilized for day time revelry. You have the pick of the litter when the sun is up. No waiting. Happy hour doesn't hurt either.
Olisa AdgerMarch 9, 2013If you're an 80s baby u will love this place. All the arcade games from back in the day. Oh yeah, great beer selection, too. Nice bartenders, helped clueless me choose the perfect beer.
Marc MayerJuly 31, 2015It's got all the social awkwardness of a middle school dance with the added bonus of great beer and fantastic beef jerky. Tap takeover nights are a real special treat.
Justin OrdovezaDecember 16, 2016Good selection of craft beers on tap. They also have a few ciders and meads. The machines work on tokens and NOT quarters.
Louis MattaSeptember 1, 2014An awesome concept, with great beer and drink selections, but its main draw (the arcade) is mostly beat up machines that don't play well with a glaring lack of pinball machines.- Stefano CalzolariOctober 2, 2014Amazing place packed with arcade games and a great beer selection. Bring some $25c and try out Rampage or Tetris.
Derf MagazineFebruary 20, 2013Our dog just pooped and no dirty looks except from a few Huff Post people. We sent them a variety of local microbrews and picked up the poo. All good.
EchoDAFebruary 16, 2012If the food is not the most important part of the evening.... along with good little plates and beers, this place's speciality are the arcade games along the walls! For a good night out with friends
riley starshipNovember 7, 2014great selection of craft beers and ARCADE GAMES. what more could you want in life? I would spend all my free time (and laundry money) here if I lived in the area!
Great craft beer selection, every few Thursdays they have a special brewery night with most taps pouring drinks from that brewer. Change machine is around the bar for games.
PaddyJanuary 1, 2014Fun place to drink on a night out. Beers or cocktails while playing old favourites like Rampage, Ms. Pacman and Frogger.
- Boris JonesApril 8, 2015Whether you’re in the mood for a quiet beer by yourself and a cheeky 80s arcade game, or down for some rowdy pre-gamers with beer and snacks, Barcade is a good time. Read more
Lorraine SSeptember 30, 2011Love this place! I always make sure to go by or a visit when in NYC. Tons of craft beers on tap and all your fav 80s arcade machines at 80s prices!! (25 cents a play!)
Amazing beer selection; classic arcade games with fun new lost gems rotated in regularly! Great for groups and dates!
Kevin RickertJanuary 10, 2015The original Barcade. It could get crowded, but there is always a great beer selection and all the classic arcade games.
Chet ManciniMarch 17, 2015Tons of fun. Good way to blow through quarters Cross section of the archetypical of the adult child hipster world.
Mike O'SullivanAugust 1, 2015The original Brooklyn beer-cade. Personally I think Two Bits in LES has better games, but the beer selection at Barcade is hard to beat.
Bill CauchoisApril 12, 2014Between "Crystal Castles" and "OutRun", this bar has no fewer than two videogames which have inspired electronic music artists.
Awesome rotating drafts and top notch snacks. Go on like a Wednesday and you'll be able to play any game
WyngspanJanuary 27, 2014Vintage arcade games and plenty of delicious beer on draft. What more can you want? Give it rating: http://bit.ly/1gk9a5g
Sheyla ConcepcionJuly 23, 2017Lots of classic arcade games and great beer. It's a fantastic place to hang out in Williamsburg.- Penn MarchaelAugust 14, 2016Video games! Great classic arcade games and you can drink, it gets crowded on the weekends though.
Great beer at great prices and .25¢ arcade games! Try the Cask!
- Excellent selection of beer on tap and pretty balanced game collection, although it used to be better when this was the only Barcade.
Special event nights have some of the best beer line-ups in town. These guys are OGs of NYC craft beer.
Rich KearneyNovember 12, 2012Bar + Arcade = Barcade. Is there anything else you need to know? Excellent choice if you really don't feel like having a conversation with the people you're with.
Sara JordanAugust 11, 2014Needs pinball, but a nice variety of games/cabinets. Of course they have change machines. Decently large selection of drinks. Obviously can get packed.
raymondweilOctober 20, 2011Bask in this cavernous, industrial-chic spot with American craft beer and an eclectic lineup of classic arcade games—everything from Centipede to Galaga. Be Independent.
Brew YorkAugust 3, 2011Check out their incredibly selection of local and American craft beer, but watch the ABV - too many big beers will seriously reduce your ability to play the first round of Q-Bert or Marble Madness.
SolarioJanuary 17, 2015Perfect in every way. Amazing, niche silver age arcade game selection and top notch local beer list.
Bring your laundry quarters! Craft beers and classic arcade games. Mike Tyson's Punch-Out in the back is just ferocious.
Alex RobertsonMarch 18, 2017lots of fun for sure--but maybe bring your friends who you know will be into it.
Aryan JAugust 25, 2010Imagine delicious local beer (no Budweiser, Heineken, and other crap here) mixed with your favorite 80s arcades (Punch-Out!!!, Contra, Tapper, Rampage, Tetris, Q-Bert, 1943, and more). That's Barcade.
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- Noon–4:00 AM
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- Noon–2:00 AM
(718) 302-6464
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