Prefer the midtown location. More open space, and seemingly more games.Most arcades token operated...taking 1-2 tokens for most games. Tokens can be purchased from machines throughout the space at 0.25 cents each.. (4/$1, 20/$5... .Service at the bar and front door were good. Our ID's were checked upon entering at 3:30pm. Not sure if this was for all locations, or specfically for downtown as our ID's were NOT checked in midtown earlier that day.Great beer selection. Beer prices were fair (for NYC at about $9. Pints for the more common weaker stuff (under 6% or so and 10oz. pours for the stronger stuff.Given the average prices for beer and food, you'd definitely want to go there for the games...
Games are fun but have had frustrations with one of the bouncers. They’re not all like this, but one of the bouncers consistently has given me a hard time whenever I’ve come after work. I will usually have my empty lunchbox and water bottle and each time he asks to look inside both. Mind you I am coming here at 6pm on a Wednesday. I’ve been to three other Barcades and none of them have ever asked for this.
I didn’t get food during the day time but I was just impressed by the gaming collection and how funny and enjoyable the environment was. From the energy and aura to the bartender Aliyah, she was a funny and energetic person that I just was able to grab a drink and have a laugh from her. She is definitely a good reason on why I would head back there again because of the excellent service with Aliyah!
I absolutely love this place! It's the venue I've been dreaming of ever since all the other arcades in NYC closed down. The atmosphere is consistently fantastic, filled with a diverse crowd of beautiful, creative, and cheerful people. The food and drinks are always excellent. Bring all your friends who are 21 and over; there’s something here for everyone!
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The bartender was fantastic and extremely attentive. He made the best Bloody Marys I've ever had! I loved the classic arcade games as well. I've tried wings at other places, but the honey BBQ wings here were incredible. It wasn't loud, and I had the best time. Keep up the great work! Oh, and please consider adding Donkey Kong Jr.!
If you love retro games you'll like this place. It's a comfortable environment and everyone I've met there has been as friendly as they can come. You buy tokens to use the machines giving you that old school feel; If you're like me and love playing pinball there are tons of machines for that here as well and they're all well
This place was absolutely fantastic! We had such a great time! I'm so glad we decided to go! There were plenty of fun games, tasty drinks, and delicious snacks! The tater tots were amazing! I will definitely recommend this place to everyone!
A couple games were eating our tokens, but had no signs marking them broken. Not a huge deal, but never fun to waste money. Otherwise we had a grand night playing all the
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Best bartenders around. All of them are fantastic and if you like video games.... this is the place to be. People are friendly and always looking for a player 2.
Great. Less games at this location. Good part of a longer evening in St Marks.
