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At Barcade, our Williamsburg bar is where vintage video games meet great beer. We're a hub for nostalgic gamers and craft beer enthusiasts alike, where the classic arcade experience comes alive amidst expertly crafted brews. Our menu features elevated pub fare that pairs perfectl...

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About Barcade

At Barcade, our Williamsburg bar is where vintage video games meet great beer. We're a hub for nostalgic gamers and craft beer enthusiasts alike, where the classic arcade experience comes alive amidst expertly crafted brews. Our menu features elevated pub fare that pairs perfectly with a cold pint....

At Barcade, our Williamsburg bar is where vintage video games meet great beer. We're a hub for nostalgic gamers and craft beer enthusiasts alike, where the classic arcade experience comes alive amidst expertly crafted brews. Our menu features elevated pub fare that pairs perfectly with a cold pint. Reviewers rave about our friendly service, cozy atmosphere, and delicious food – like our signature burgers made with locally sourced ingredients. Whether you're a local or just visiting, come for the games, stay for the great company.

What Customers Say About Barcade

Barcade is a popular spot for drinks, retro arcade games, and a fun, relaxed atmosphere. It's often mentioned as a great date night location, especially for those who enjoy reliving their childhood with classic games. The beer selection is highly praised, though the food menu is limited.

Popular Dishes

beers (4) drinks (6) snacks (3) food (5)

Best For

Couples Groups Late Night Casual

Tip: Remember to bring cash to exchange for tokens to play the arcade games. Also, be aware that the music can be loud, so be prepared to speak up to be heard.

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📶 WiFi 🅿️ Parking Accessible
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Explore the area around Barcade

Barcade is located in Brooklyn, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

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  • Powers Street Mosque (A 371m) — sunni mosque in New York, New York, United States

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  • Macri Triangle (A 253m) — Green space in Brooklyn, New York
  • Jaime Campiz Playground (A 331m) — park in Brooklyn, New York, United States of America
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  • Lithuania Square (A 354m) — park in Kings County, New York, United States of America
  • Rodney Playground North (A 371m) — park in the United States of America
  • Mount Carmel Square (A 421m) — park in Kings County, New York, United States of America
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Frequently asked questions about Barcade

Barcade is located at 388 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211, Brooklyn.
Near Barcade you can find points of interest such as Macri Triangle, Jaime Campiz Playground, Ten Eyck Plaza, Lithuania Square.
Barcade offers bar cuisine.
Barcade has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Barcade offers the following services: dine-in.
The most recommended dishes at Barcade based on customer reviews are: beers, drinks, snacks, food.
Barcade is ideal for couples, groups, late night, casual dining.
Barcade is a popular spot for drinks, retro arcade games, and a fun, relaxed atmosphere. It's often mentioned as a great date night location, especially for those who enjoy reliving their childhood with classic games. The beer selection is highly praised, though the food menu is limited.
Remember to bring cash to exchange for tokens to play the arcade games. Also, be aware that the music can be loud, so be prepared to speak up to be heard.
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Barcade Brooklyn Reviews

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Annmarie Rubman

My new favorite bar in Williamsburg, especially for date night. My boyfriend and I were so excited to try out Barcade after it recently reopened post-COVID. Inside were a number of retro arcade games and a full service bar with a number of beers and ciders on tap, not to mention specialty cocktails and a wine selection. Essentially, there are machines inside to give you tokens. We opted for about 40 tokens and had fun for a solid hour and a half at $10. You really can’t beat that price AND we laughed so hard at the cheesy games we saw. Shoutout to our bartender who took very good care of us and even let me play with her tamagotchi 😂

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josh lopez

Matty the magnificent was our bartender for our duration of 2 hours. Very helpful and knowledgeable about the menu and policies from her location. I had a ball enjoying the games and the small banter between us. Pleae give her at least a 1 dollar raise lol. The best bartender in the world 🌎 😋 5 stars.

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Eric Clemons

The staff were super friendly and I had a great time with a cup of livations and some reminiscing about my childhood playing some awesome arcade games. Highly recommed..!

Ron Thompson
Ron Thompson

Fun place for families, kids and adults alike. Friendly staff and good selection of adult beverages. New and vintage games.

Robert Dure
Robert Dure

Excellent place to go to hangout, only suggestion to improve upon is more bar food, but that's just me being picky, otherwise an amazing time and an amazing selection of beers.

Nathaniel Larson
Nathaniel Larson

The arcade games selected were great. Be aware that some might steal your tokens, but I’m sure the staff could help with that. One bartender was more curt when asking for recommendations, but that’s New York

anna corinna
anna corinna

Barcade Williamsburg. Classic. Been coming here forever! The beers are REALLY good- huge selection and they will let u try any anything you might be curious about but not sure of. Full bar and cocktail menu too- also, now they have like nonalcoholic selection for those who don’twanna imbibe. They don’t have food, but they have a huge binder full of every type of menu you can imagine from the area so it’s kind of good for like parties or birthdays cause you could bring your friends and order whatever you want with just like takeout so it’s way cheaper than going to a restaurant and you can pick whatever you want - so good! I like to order from lily Thai and grab a table. I love that. The games are really good. I love Tetris. That’s my favorite. They also have pinball which I’m getting into now and they have like every pinball ever made. Super fun hang!

Kevin Jammal
Kevin Jammal

There's NEVER a boring moment at the Barcade. Every arcade game I played when I was kid is present.😃 As for the music: PRICELESS!!! Wanna relive the 80's, the Barcade is the place to be.😉

Droods S.
Droods S.

I came in just to enjoy some alone time gaming and the bartenders took extreme care of me. Probably the best bartender service I’ve had in all of NYC in a hot minute. I didn’t get the name of my first bartender but my second bartender, Joe, was the GOAT! Super sweet, attentive, communicative, the whole nine yards. Incredibly impressed! The game selection was great too. I feel like so much a has changed since the last time I was here about 8-10 years ago. They really dusted off their shoulders and really improved in so many ways. The drinks are great, the new use of the space and the game selections are all top notch.

Emily Henshaw
Emily Henshaw

I absolutely love this bar! Every time I come to nyc it is a must. The games are so fun an inexpensive. The drinks are always great! The bartenders are THE BEST, especially the two Joes. I go to nyc maybe 3 times a year, but they always remeber me and my bf and they hook us up every time! We were just here this past Feb. for a concert and had Joe as our bartender and he is such a nice guy. I love all locations but the Brooklyn one holds a special place in my heart. Thanks for always being so great! Any time my friends go to nyc I tell them they nees to go to Barcade. <3

Kassy
Kassy

Super great experience from the moment we walked in. Bouncer was super cool. Music was perfect, drinks on point and all the fun nostalgic games! We will definitely be back.

Antonio Ladron de Guevara
Antonio Ladron de Guevara

I’m so glad I found this place! Great selection of retro arcade games (especially the pinball), fun people, incredibly friendly staff, good food and drinks, everything!! My only note for improvement is the loud music. I have to SCREAM at the person next to me just to even try and hear them (PLEASE LOWER THE VOLUME). Other than that, definitely one of my go to spots for fun.

Brett Sears
Brett Sears

What a fun place. My wife and I (gen X…) arrived and we were carded at the door. We had a laugh with the guy, since we’re a couple grey haired 50 year-olds getting ID’d. We had a beer from an awesome selection. There are token machines to get your bills into tokens, and then we played video games. Galaga, Donkey Kong, PAC Man and others. We had a blast. Chill vibe, great staff, and the best video games. Highly recommend!

Jaiden Barclift
Jaiden Barclift

Barcade is always a great time. Great selection of games. They have Crazy Taxi there which I'm not gonna lie, almost made me cry because I grew up on that game. The pinball machines are great, I wish they didn't cost 3 tokens though. They have ATMs there to pull out cash to exchange into tokens. The drinks are great and reasonably priced. Great place to hang out and play some games

Sou Corley
Sou Corley

This place brings me back to my childhood. It has an awesome 80s vibe complete with old school arcades such as Mortal Kombat, Pac-man and Centipede, etc. The pinball games were super cool. It's an awesome place to catch up with friends if you want to have some drinks and some fun. Keep in mind that this bar doesn't serve food, but does have small snacks in a bag you can purchase at the bar. Their drinks kicks a punch though with a friendly bartender. Definitely will return to this place for more vintage fun!!! who says old school can't be trendy!!!!???🙃😜

Ian Paulson
Ian Paulson

This bar takes you back to the 80s-90s. Not sure how long they would survive as the new generation don't really appreciate the arcades. But I would do anything to keep this place running forever. The collection of beer is great. I love Brooklyn!

Nick Garlinghouse
Nick Garlinghouse

Barcade is cool. Decent selection of beers and other drinks available. They have snacks, but no kitchen. So there's not much food. However, they have a cool atmosphere with a bunch of classic arcade games. I apparently suck epically at Asteroid, but I got 3rd place on the high scores for Tetris. So, at least I have that going for me, which is nice. If you want a cool place to hang out and have some fun, this is a great option.

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Monika L.

Good beers on tap, wide range of options. I enjoyed the games available, but remember to bring cash to exchange for tokens for!\nGames in very good condition. Would have just liked somewhere to put m…

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Monika L.

Good beers on tap, wide range of options. I enjoyed the games available, but remember to bring cash to exchange for tokens for!\nGames in very good condition. Would have just liked somewhere to put…

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Kajol H.

This place is amazing. I don't understand how they don't have a 5 star rating! I have been coming here for many years and it's always fun. The drinks are great, the food is good, and the staff is p…

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Kajol H.

This place is amazing. I don't understand how they don't have a 5 star rating! I have been coming here for many years and it's always fun. The drinks are great, the food is good, and the staff is p…

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James K.

The only downside is there isn't a full food menu, but they DO have snacks, great service, and a fantastic selection of pinballs and games like you would expect from any Barcade, and it's a little co…

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James K.

The only downside is there isn't a full food menu, but they DO have snacks, great service, and a fantastic selection of pinballs and games like you would expect from any Barcade, and it's a little …

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James K.

The only downside is there isn't a full food menu, but they DO have snacks, great service, and a fantastic selection of pinballs and games like you would expect from any Barcade, and it's a little …

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Danyang Z.

We came here for a team event and had a lot of fun! Food and drinks were good, and unlimited tokens for our booking time.

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Danyang Z.

We came here for a team event and had a lot of fun! food and drinks were good, and unlimited tokens for our booking time.

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Alexandra B.

Had an amazing time staff are beyond amazing and sweet one of my new favorite spots! If you love classic pinball pac Mac super Mario and shooting games they have it all and a bar perfect for a frie…

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Kim L.

Perfect date night even for 50 year olds! Drinks, games & fun atmosphere. Parking wasn't so bad either.

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Kim L.

Perfect date night even for 50 year olds! Drinks, games & fun atmosphere. Parking wasn't so bad either.

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Kim L.

Perfect date night even for 50 year olds! Drinks, games & fun atmosphere. parking wasn't so bad either.

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Ariel G.

Great place to revisit your childhood if you are an 80's baby. Also just a great place just to go and have fun with your friends or have a first or 2nd date. Great ambience extremely relaxed vibe. …

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Kelsey A.

Honestly, 10/10. Such a blast. I went here on a date after dinner. We initially got $5 worth of tokens and then ended up doing $20 more. It was such a blast. Excellent for a date night or with frie…

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Sha M.

I love Barcade, and it's a good spot to have a little fun on a late night. service is pretty decent... they will definitely make sure you got a good drink. The bartender may have a heavy hand so, i…

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Brianna D.

I love their selection of craft beers, variety of games for low prices, and location in the heart of Williamsburg. Great any time of year with a group of friends or date. Friendly bartenders.

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vanc834

The original! Visited multiple times. Vast space with a great vibe and drinks. Decor is industrial and minimal which makes the machines even more striking!

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vanc834

The original! Visited multiple times. Vast space with a great vibe and drinks. Decor is industrial and minimal which makes the machines even more striking!

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Benjamin Hunt

Drink prices are decent. Games are fun but sometimes eat coins (staff will help you if so). Music seemed extra loud, tough to sit and chat.

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K Jackson

Barcade is such a fun spot! The atmosphere is amazing — great music, awesome energy, and a perfect mix of classic arcade games and good drinks. The staff really make the experience, especially Maddie — she was the absolute sweetest! Super friendly, helpful, and made sure everyone was having a great time. You can tell she genuinely enjoys her job and it shows. Whether you’re going for the games, the vibe, or just to relax with friends, this place never disappoints. Definitely one of my favorite hangouts in New York! 🎮🍹

Jane C
Jane C

Props to Barcade for being one of few places in Brooklyn where I can perfectly marry the games of my youth with the drinking privileges of adulthood. With rows of vintage quarter games, sporting colorful joysticks and absurdly simple 'kick' and 'punch' buttons, Barcade is a time warp of sorts, allowing grown men and women to rediscover a love affair with Atari and Street Fighter. I am not so prideful that I wouldn't admit to spending many nights trying to defeat the high scores on Tetris, with plenty of cheap well drinks fueling me through the more intense levels. A decent selection of beers are on tap (including one hard cider that tasted just like fizzy apple juice, just the way I like it) are made all the more attractive by the $1 off happy hour prices and simple bar snacks are available, though be forewarned - oily potato chip fingers present a slip risk when trying to furiously tap the button that pulls a character's special hadouken move. Recent trips have revealed some new developments, such as a token system (so no more using the change machines for your next day's trip to the laundromat) and a number of new games, such as Star Wars and a multi-player touchscreen PacMan game. Some nights are busier than others, which might mean queueing up for your game of choice, but there are plenty of other things to occupy your wait time. Besides tons of other games, there are large, rustic picnic-style tables scattered throughout the bar where you can strategize with your playmate about how to finally defeat the enemies on Final Fight, and even a trip to the bathroom promises ample entertainment as you read the hundreds of handwritten messages left behind in the stall (or maybe that's just the women's room). Even when it's crowded, Barcade is a guaranteed good time for anyone who tires of the typical bar scene and it's a great place for anyone - from singles to first dates to married couples (in fact, I've made trips out to Barcade during every stage of life, enjoying myself thoroughly every time).

John Scherer
John Scherer

Brought a crew there after a show in the area. I love barcade. This is the second one I've been too. The one in Philadelphia is bigger and has a kitchen. So the philly one is superior. Would still go to this one if I'm in the area

Saurav
Saurav

This is one of those places you hang out with your buddies and have a great time playing classic arcade with your favorite drink. Their drinks menu is rich, and beer options are ample. If you're one of the arcade lovers, you're gonna love this place. What deserves a special mention? Their classic game collection is rich and the vibe is retro. What could be better? Their service and hygiene standards.

Bryce Villanueva
Bryce Villanueva

Good amount of vintage arcade games especially shooting and pinball. I easily spent 1.5hrs by myself with $10 in tokens. Games are at least 50c a play. Definitely try Quick & Crash or BishiBashi with friends. Make sure to bring cash.

Nicole Morales
Nicole Morales

I haven't tried the food, and the atmosphere would have been better for me if I was able to hear myself think or even speak, the music was just too loud for me. Other wise it's a cool place to go if you don't mind the loud music 🎶 and don't go on the weekend if you don't want to be in a crowded bar.

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Veronika B.

Massive selection of beers and an extensive range of arcade games. Very chill place to pass some time, no frills, casual and reasonably priced. Friendly and prompt bartender. Range of seating at th…

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Chris B.

went here for the arcade games and the drinks. The drinks are really good, a little bit over priced though. They had a nice selection of arcade games to play and the tokens to actually play the g…

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jessaleex

Really loved going to this place; however, the security guard for 1/30/26 at night was very rude!!!!! Pressing me as if I were coming in from off the streets begging for food. Management needs to refresh their security guards on hospitality. Totally unacceptable.

Maoko Plays
Maoko Plays

They're incredibly rude and ruined the vibes at the bar, this bar is the worst bar I've been to in Brooklyn and the hospitality was terrible. Wouldn't recommend going here, already advised my friends there not to bother going. The other locations are truthfully a lot more lively and fun.

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🕐 Hours Today
4PM-2AM
Rating
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💬 Reviews
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💰 Price Level
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⏱️ Typical Visit
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🌐 Website
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The Neighborhood

Macri Triangle

Green space in Brooklyn, New York

A 253m
Jaime Campiz Playground

park in Brooklyn, New York, United States of America

A 331m
Ten Eyck Plaza

park in Kings County, New York, United States of America

A 351m
Lithuania Square

park in Kings County, New York, United States of America

A 354m
Rodney Playground North

park in the United States of America

A 371m
Powers Street Mosque

sunni mosque in New York, New York, United States

A 371m
Mount Carmel Square

park in Kings County, New York, United States of America

A 421m
Mt. Carmel Triangle

triangle park in Brooklyn, NYC, USA

A 423m
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