Barcade
Bar and Arcade$$$$
Chelsea, New York
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"Can't go wrong with playing arcade games all night while drinking."(34 Tips)
"Can't go wrong trying some craft beers while playing nba jam"(7 Tips)
"Tetris tater tots are a must try."(7 Tips)"The best beer menu in the neighborhood, and the food is also stellar"(24 Tips)
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What's not to love, other than occasional malfunctioning controllers on 20-30 year old machines? Outstanding beer selection and tasty food. Barcade is a Street Fighter 2 machine away from perfection.
Hannah WarrenMarch 27, 2018This is the first place I’ve been to in NYC that has cask ales. Delicious burger and pretty good Baja tacos. I never played arcade games as a kid, but after beer I’ll make an evening of it here!
I love this barcade! The staff is always very attentive when games aren't working and the bartenders are great! They let me sample beer before I spend 9 bux. Love them. Good music too!
Kayleigh HarringtonDecember 14, 2014Brunch was delicious. Perfect hangover food - a fried chicken and waffles grilled cheese with a Siracha maple dip and duck nachos. Oh not to mention the Tetris shaped tots. Would definitely recommend.
- Brad GaroonJune 25, 2015To my surprise, the Chelsea location trumps the Brooklyn spot by offering food, and frankly, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the Barcade Burger. The bacon, onion, and Gruyère cheese top it off. Read more
Jeremy JacobowitzDecember 15, 2014The games and beer may bring you in, but chef lee's menu is what will keep you! Loved my chicken and waffle grilled cheese sandwich! A must have!
The Bartender, Scott is awesome! All the people here are cool and approachable. Revolving beers every week makes this a must stop for every person!
- Great selection of classic arcade games from Ninja Turtles, Tron, Stars Wars etc etc. Also there is great selection of local beers from New York. It will be crowded on Friday and weekend night.
JPFebruary 20, 2016Get here early, bring some friends and stake out the TMNT, XMen or NBA Jam arcade game. Their beer selection is also top notch- Fodor's TravelSeptember 12, 2017The machines here are token-based, each one a quarter a pop. The beer flows aplenty, with special craft brewery nights and 25 rotating daily taps, but the food options are limited to basic snacks. Read more
Richard RevillaAugust 9, 2019It's like walking into the 80's, all the classics. Food is ehh but plenty of beers in tap.
Belle HuangMarch 21, 2015Vintage arcade games (25-50 cents to play) and a great beer selection. Get the duck nachos. Great for groups or a casual date.
Sanders KeelJune 3, 2014Good times at lunch. No kitchen yet but sounds like it'll be there soon. Seems like much more space for walking which is good as the Brooklyn one you can't move on the weekend nights! Layout is nice!
Kathy LiuNovember 10, 2014Really casual place- they have a good beer selection and some surprisingly good bar food options! It can get crowded fast though, so it's good for a workplace event, but not so much for dates.
Lucy MariaApril 28, 2017Love that you get to play on these old school arcade games while also being able to get a drink and food. Awesome place!
OkCupid Daters' ChoiceJuly 13, 2017Barcade was voted the Best Nerdy Date Spot by OkCupid users in the first-ever Daters' Choice Awards! Tap Read more for additional date spot categories in New York City. #daterschoice Read more
Vin ShaqFuDecember 9, 2017Good selection of retro games; it isn’t just the boring 80’s basics you might find in an old folks home or the petrified forest. There are several 90’s games from Capcom, Sega, and Konami.
Zengpan FanJuly 27, 2018I want to see more arcade games, like Arcade of the Three Kingdoms, Street Fighter, Samurai Shodown.- Sanders KeelJuly 10, 2014If you just want some good alone time and games, hot it up for lunch. Kitchen is now open with a good variety of meals, snacks etc.
KarenSeptember 15, 2018Some really great arcade games to enjoy while you drink and eat. Such a fun atmosphere.
Priscilla SohanSeptember 18, 2014Much bigger than the Brooklyn location. Some of the games are already broken (like 2 of the 3 Star Wars) but the Sega Hologram game is pretty insane.
PaddyApril 16, 2016Been to the one in Brooklyn a while ago and stopped in here before a movie. All your old favorites Donkey Kong, Frogger, Ms. Pacman along with mostly craft beer. Match made in heaven.
Rumor has it there's a sandwich that contains almost everything on the menu. Try it and repot back! (@dens)- Excellent beer and arcade selection. Food's a little pricey.the daily lunch special is a good value though. Tetris tater tots are a must try. Zero vegan options.
Bruno CardosoMay 2, 2016A lot of tap beers and great selection of arcade games. 4 Player Pacman is the best!
- I'm a huge fan of NBA Jam and this Barcade's machine works way better than the one in BK, also there's more space in this one than the BK location.
Nicole ReganApril 19, 2016Tons of fun even just to grab drinks at and play some games after work with friends. Even when it's crowded there's always games to play.- Jackson IsaacsonMay 13, 2015A fun and different bar with classic video games (all cheap) and great beer. Bring quarters!
- Friederike WildNovember 22, 2014Come early in the eve and enjoy playing great classic arcade games like Tetris (great for two), Ms Pac-Man and Space Invaders!
It boggles me how not enough people are playing Mr. Do. Probably just a general fear that I will just annihilate their score. Oh yeah, they have lots of craft beer here, try some ! Space Harrier...
Stephanie DeDeckerJune 13, 2016I love barcade, perfect combination of 80's and 90's arcade style games and a great beer selection to compliment!
Jeremy BassinderMay 15, 2015What an amazing bar. The arcade machines are fab but to top it off with the excellent beer I cannot rate this place highly enough.
Ali SayerAugust 7, 2014The food is absolutely amazing!! Try the short rib grilled cheese and bacon Mac and cheese. Who knew bar food would be gourmet? 🍻
Lots of great games here, including large selection of coop games. Great beer at the bar and good food from the kitchen.
Meg FarmerJune 28, 2015Low key fun bar full of 80's video games. Be sure to play the game where you shoot aliens, it's the best one.
Aryan JSeptember 1, 2014If you're going to play TMNT, don't choose Leonardo. The attack button doesn't work. Good selection of beers and all games are a quarter. This is what heaven is probably like.
John BrophyAugust 10, 2014Play the asteroids game at the back.. The high score table is updated daily so it's fun to challenge your mates to get on it.
Kelly AFebruary 12, 2017Old skool video games and adult beverages, what's not to love!? I could spend all night here.
Chet ManciniMay 21, 2015The Williamsburg one is better. Make sure you have cash for quarters. The best games aren't cheap. Good beer list.
Janett FlorindoDecember 1, 2014Great bar with all types of arcade games.. even Q-bert! Drinks are kind of pricy but hey, it midtown!
doug jaegerOctober 17, 2014Come for the games, stay for the beer, come back for the imaginative food.
JasonFebruary 8, 2015Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ms Pac Man, Donkey Kong and NBA Jam. Oh and an amazing craft beer selection. Gotta visit
- LucieferNovember 9, 2014Good amount of beers on tap. Can't go wrong with playing arcade games all night while drinking.
Joe M.August 23, 2014Better arcade game selection than the Brooklyn location. Dozens of beer options. But it can get really really packed in the evening.
Alec JarvisFebruary 13, 2017A ton of beers on tap - a bit heavy on IPAs - and a good selection of old time arcade games
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