Can't wait to head back here on a less than quiet time of the day or evening. Almost all the old school arcade games you can find in one place. We looked for Frogger but didn't see it so I spent most of my time at Galaga. Drinks were good and all had some sort of theme which made it fun. Bartenders were cool and helpful. It's a great place to bring a group of friends to hang out and have fun. read more

Ummm why did I wait so long to go here? The atmosphere is amazing & the bartenders are super friendly (natural not forced ) our drinks were great & that decor is killer! read more

16-Bit Bar+Arcade - Lisa Frank & Skeeball - Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Came here last night on a whim. Come to find out, it happened to be their opening night! As we entered, friendly staff greeted us and told us about all the games & where to find them. Also. Ski ball. I haven't played ski ball since I was like 6 at Chuck E. Cheese's. But let me tell you, at 24 with a beer in hand, it is so much fun!!! They have two bars, one on the main floor and one on the second. Great open atmosphere where you can easily stroll from being indoors to outdoors on their giant wrap around patio area. The whole place is very spacious so you never feel like you're crammed in a packed bar. The beer menu is awesome, cocktails are delish and have funny clever names. Overall, I think it's an awesome addition to mass ave! Definitely check this place out! read more

16-Bit Bar+Arcade - Neon sign in the bathroom - Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

What a great idea! Play all of the arcade games for free and get to have something to drink. All kind of beverages. From non-alcohol to beers to mixed drinks. Cool vibe and very clean. The light board was great. Check out the pics read more

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I stumbled across 16-Bit as they were opening and am so happy that I did! This is such a fun place that really does make you feel like a kid again. You can play almost all of the games for free (except for pinball--bring coins for that one) while enjoying some of their mixed drinks. I had a tequila slushies,which was okay,and my brother got the Winnie Cooper, which was good. There is also a giant Lite Brite wall against the back. The patio area is super chill with life-size Jenga and outdoor seating. Did I mention that dogs are welcome?! Excited to go back and see how this addition brings some more fun to the Mass Ave area! read more

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The drink selection, presentation, and atmosphere here are what keep me going back. This is one of the most spacious bars in downtown Indy and there's something for everyone. The drinks are a little pricier but almost every video game in the arcade is free and there are outdoor games like lifesized Jenga. It's a great place to bring friends who are new to the city! read more

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Stopped in for drinks with friends while waiting to a dinner reservation. Very cool vibe and open space. Didn't get a chance to play the games but the bartender was helpful, made good recommendations and good drinks. I had their twist on the old fashioned! read more

16-Bit Bar+Arcade - Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Half of the games were out of order. The ring toss was missing a set of rings, so the bartender made the people next to us give us 3 of theirs. I HAAATE the drink options. I don't like beer or hard liquor, and they don't serve ANY wine, so there was literally nothing I could drink. And my husband tried 2 or 3 drinks, and they were all so full of sugar he couldn't drink any of them. They need to get better drink selections. I doubt we would go back. read more

Level up! This place raises the bar on a great night out. To start, there are a bunch of great signature cocktails and other drinks options. I think it's awesome that you can get such delicious drinks for under $10, like the Lisa Frank that I had last time I went. The atmosphere here is a lot of fun. The music is upbeat and the design lends itself to a lot of different places to sit, play games, or explore. There are two floors so it's enjoyable to sit and people watch on the second floor sometimes. All the games are free, so if you do insert a coin it goes to charity. This location has a tonnn of arcade games and some ski ball on the second floor. And did I mention they're dog friendly?? 16-Bit is where you want to go if you just want to have a good time and not worry about dressing up to the nines. I love the location in the downtown and there's a decent amount of street parking all around this location. read more

16-Bit Bar+Arcade - Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

Loved this place! Outside seating and drinks were great for the price. Will definitely be back. read more

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One of my favorite places to visit. All the games are free just purchase a drink. One of the people I went out with is sober and the bartender was really cool about making him a tasty drink. The upstairs is typically crowded by the bathroom because there's usually a group that will find themselves sort of hogging the skiball section. Ive been apart of that group before lol. But there are soooo many other games you couldn't possibly let that interfere with having a great time. Its seems to be the place for a lot of white collar coworkers afterwork. Just a heads up.. you are not underdressed lol. read more

16-Bit Bar+Arcade - Some Mock-tail made on the spot. So grateful - Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Things to love: Tons of space to hang out with friends, a great location off of Mass Ave, and overall just fun vibes. The dog can come too! This place is pet friendly. Even the bathrooms have fun decor. From the quirky drink names to watching reruns of Sister Sister--it is a great place to hang out. Also, they have daily specials during the weekdays, including $4 slushies with a shot on Fridays (uhhh--yes please). Points for improvement: It is definitely a bar with arcade games rather than an arcade bar. Now, I really could care less about video games, but if you are looking for a place to truly have a wide array of gaming options, maybe check out somewhere else. Also, I waited over 30 minutes for a slushie on a Friday (when it is the special)--so get there early and be patient. My other pointer, though this is not on 16-bit at all is that they let ill-behaved dogs inside the venue. As a person who has been attacked by a dog, the last thing you want is for a dog to come lunging at you unexpectedly as you are en route to the bathroom. Even if the dog has good intent, please leave Fido at home if they are still working on their manners. I wish the staff had asked the owner to take their dog outside (or to Metazoa). read more

Likes: This place is really cool! Lots of space to sit and chat with friends, good cocktails, fun LED lights and signs that are super Instagramable, some dope throwback games and a good amount of patio space. Dislikes: The confusing order in which the bartenders take orders when busy, the fact that games only take cash (we should've looked this up beforehand). 16Bit has an extensive drink menu, there is something for everyone, but you can feel the stress of the bartenders when it's busy and they're making craft cocktails with 50 people waiting. Still, the drinks are so good and very creative! I had a Lisa Frank (which came with a rainbow sour candy) and the Pam Anderson, also very good. I also appreciate that the drinks aren't overpriced. Super reasonable for the spirits used and the creativity of it. I don't know of this was on purpose, but I appreciated that they don't actively serve straws to patrons. #sustainability All in all its a great bar with lots of ways to keep entertained. I'll have to come back when it's less crowded to really appreciate it for what it is. read more

16-Bit Bar+Arcade - Carrie Fisher and Lisa Frank cocktails. - Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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I'll start by saying we have previously had a really good experience here a couple years ago prior to having our child and it offered a unique nostalgic arcade vibe with some good refreshments. That being said, this was not the case when we visited recently on a Sunday afternoon. We were a party of ten, nine adults and one two year-old. We checked the online site prior to coming here and it said kids were allowed in at this venue until 8pm every day. We were excited to introduce our son to this arcade because we loved arcade games as kids and had a good experience here prior. When we arrived at the front door around 3pm, we were greeted by a female employee at the entrance who immediately told us we could not come in because we had a child. We told her that online it said kids were allowed until 8pm and she responded by saying that the web site was confusing, even though it is blatantly clear on their site. We were disappointed but we figured we could tag team hanging out on the patio with our toddler where there was jenga while the rest of us enjoyed the arcade. To this she responded that we could not do this and that our toddler was not allowed anywhere on their property. We felt defeated so we sat around the patio area to figure out where to go next. The same employee then told us we couldn't sit around without showing ID even though we hadn't ordered anything. My thoughts are these; You lost out from the business of 9 adults who were willing to spend a good chunk of change at your business because you didn't provide an inclusive environment for guests with a child. You could easily just designate a 21+ area or a alcohol-free area so that everyone can enjoy your arcade. Your employee was not welcoming and treated us rudely because we had a child in a place centered around arcade games, which are primarily designed for kids. Finally, if you really hate kids that much, correct your web site to accurately reflect that you don't allow children at all. Let's say they are missing the CH in bit. read more

Heather and Abbi spent their time with us on a Monday night and made great friends. And on top of it behind the bar!

So cute! 16-Bit is the cutest thing I've seen on Mass Ave in a long time. It's surprisingly spacious inside, and there's plenty of room to mix & mingle without disturbing the more serious gamers. I love that there are seating areas spread throughout the space that are not connected to games. You'll find the usual retro-games fare in 16-bit, along with some surprises. I loveeee that they have skee-ball, and absolutely swooned over the giant Lite-Brite. Don't miss out on the full bar available. I didn't see any snacks, though. Ask the host if you can bring your own. read more

Awesome new bar in Indy! I'm glad they brought the Ohio chain to Indianapolis. So much fun and it really brings the memories back from my childhood. Their drink menu is awesome. Most of the cocktail comes with some kind of candy in it, for example, mine came with a sour rainbow and my friend's came with a bomb pop. They also offer mocktails and slushies. I love the decor and theme of the whole barcade. They had classic movies playing on the TV's, old video games to play, a huge lite bright, and tons of arcade games...all for free! It's a great place to have a party or hang with a group of friends. Fun for all! read more

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Such a fun bar! Definitely brought back core memories; Nick and Taylor at the bar were incredible and games are free! (Excluding pinball). Good drinks, lots of laughs and and an all around great time. read more

The nicest staff you will ever find in Indy! Great local location! Come any time and you're more than welcome!! read more

16-Bit Bar+Arcade - I love this place! - Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This place is amazing! Space: Perfect size! So many games to play. We really didn't have too long of a wait if any on a game. Wish there was more Pac-Man as that is a favorite among most people!! There is so much seating! Later into the evening there was still seating available. There is a large outside seating space as well which is perfect for those cool Indiana nights. Drinks: Each drink is made to order, which is awesome! And themed to match the place! How fun!! Only problem is the wait time to get a drink. When we first got there we were able to walk up to bar and get a drink within 10 min. It was fun to watch them craft each drink. As the night went on the bar was packed. It seemed that there was not enough staff behind the bar, and they struggled to keep up. People were starting to get angry as the person next to them would walk up and order after they had already been standing there for 5 minutes without any service. More bartenders on staff would not only get drinks made quicker but would also keep your traffic around the bar down. We will be back soon! read more

16-Bit Bar+Arcade - Cheech Marin (margarita) and a Lisa Frank - Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

This place is so fun! I came on a Saturday night and there were a ton of people. I love that most of the games are free. I felt transported back to my childhood. They had games like Pac Man, Galaga, and Dig Dug! I believe they are also owned by the same people who own Pins (located by Garage Food Hall). I will definitely be coming back! read more

Ruined my night, place couldn't break a $20 dollar bill. Came here to enjoy pinball and drink. Ordered my beer and liquor to be told they have no change for a $20. Thats crazy, a business downtown? Has no change for a $20? If you have cash and want a last minute date don't do it here. Or plan to bring small bills. read more

I love that this place has free skeeball games. This place is a barcade (bar + arcade) perfect place to hangout with your friends! 21 and over. They got good cocktails that are inspired by the 80s and 90s. Although some of the games are broken, there's a lot of other things to play. Bring quarters for their pinball machines, other games are free. They also have big jengas and big connect four. Their bathrooms have neons signage which are of course 'gram worthy. read more

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Love this place! Had the best service experience with Meta. Will definitely be back!

Vintage arcade games and a bar? Of course it's cool! I love the concept. We visited a similar place in Denver, CO over the summer - it was better, but this place was still good. The games are free, with the exception of pinball (.50¢ per game). If you do insert a coin it goes to charity. They have a pretty good selection of games, but it can get crowded rather quickly. Still fun! The only reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 was because of service. We sat down at the bar and waited nearly 10 minutes before served. Several single women who entered after us were served quickly. I guess if I had been female & blonde perhaps I would have been served sooner. When my girlfriend returned for a second drink she was served right away. Otherwise I enjoyed this place. Fun atmosphere and great chance to play video games I played as a kid. read more

16-Bit Bar+Arcade - Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

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Wow, what and amazing space that has been built in this area. Great outdoor space, many hands-on games, and FREE ARCADE GAMES!* The atmosphere is so fun and the drinks have a unique twist to them. They are decently strong and yummy! Definitely a great place for friends and family. Will be bringing my family here soon. *except for pinball which is $0.50 read more

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My friends and I stopped into 16-Bit on a Sunday after brunch and it was relatively empty. We were served quickly at the bar and the bartender gave us great beer recommendations- they have a pretty large draft list. The games are mostly all free to play. The only game that cost money was pinball which we played anyway! It was a fun time for a group of friends! read more

16 bit is a great location close to downtown and right on mass ave. The patio offers a perfect spot to enjoy your favorite drink. Meta is always helpful and takes care of customers needs quickly with a professional attitude. read more

This is one of my favorite spots in Indy! It's so much fun and always a vibe when ever I go! The staff is amazing and legit the reason most people go back. Meta is such a compassionate bartender. She is amazing at connecting with each person she interacts with even if it's packed!! They don't serve food. But they have food vendors right outside their doors if you get hungry while you're there, or you can order your own food in which is a huge plus!! If you love arcade games, fire cocktails and nostalgic vibes 16-Bit is definitely the place to be!! read more

Oh wow! Wow, oh wow, oh wowwie wow! Fun for all ages *over 21 that is! If you're looking for a good time (in a Stefan from SNL voice) this place has it all: 2 options of Galaga so y'all don't fight over ppl like me who can easily make it past level 20, a light-bright wall with color pegs, all the old school arcade games you can wrap your Xennial brain around, a spot to sit down & play Mario with the oldschool Nintendo controllers with your friends, kick@$$ decor, Bowie & a WWF superstar themed drinks (with one of them featuring a full sized bomb pop)! Dude....seriously....the only reason why I'm not there RIGHT NOW...........is because I live in Chicago lol! Plus their staff is hella cool and their management is awesome & encouraged my hi-jacking of their light-bright wall lol! I had a blast here! Go as often as humanly possible read more

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I loved this place. Games are free as long as you buy a drink. The drinks were great. Loved the bartender. Would definitely recommend and go back read more

I just experienced 16-Bit for the first time here in Indy. Thankfully it was such a beautiful night. The garage doors were wide open and allowed for some spacious seating inside and out. There weren't very many people in there around 5 p.m. and we had good service. There were some people up and playing games. It seemed like some of the games were down due to social distancing, but people seemed to be having fun. I had 2 classic cocktails + a walking taco. The cocktails were a bit average. The funky, new cocktails just seemed to be made with really cheap alcohol and so sugary, so I avoided them. The walking taco was good! I am happy we checked it out on such a great night. I was there for a small get together. Maybe next time I will try some games! read more

My dog and I love coming in We get greeted by Eve every time and it always makes our night even better. Service is quick and the staff is friendly. read more

Bartender Al was extremely rude and made my drink wrong. This bar is gross and not fun.

Awesome place we stumbled into. Fun drinks and many arcade games to play. We tried a few of the 90's drinks and they were awesome. Fast & friendly service. Clean. Funny bathroom signs. Gotta try the Hulk Hogan popsicle drink! read more

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Cool atmosphere. A good number of the games were broken unfortunately. But we played skeeball, Jenga, arcade games...they have a giant light bright so that was awesome. Had a few cocktails that were all good - some have candy which was neat. read more

16-Bit Bar+Arcade - Bars Near Me - Indianapolis, Indiana

I love this barcade! It's super modern and spacious as well as fun. The bathrooms even have cute little sayings in the bathroom. I am not sure the theme of the men's bathroom but the women's is Clueless themed accented in concrete. They have pin ball, arcade games, game console, big ass connect four and skee ball (3 lanes). They even have lounge areas inside with TVs in front for those that want to be around people but be chill about it. They even have chill areas outside with two firepits to keep you warm. Outside you can play Jenga and possibly other games depending on the weather and what they bring outside to play. A 16 bit wall where you can make your own art. Super dope. There is an upstairs and downstairs to give you some flow of the space. There is even a bar upstairs and downstairs. with reasonable prices but be careful as you can get some different prices depending on who you go to. The only things I do not like about this place is It is beyond packed on the weekends (Friday/Saturday). There are so many people in there that it is hard to maneuver. Most people on the weekends come to drink, socialize and/or people watch, that barely anyone is playing games, it's more of them blocking the games for those that want to play. The bar is club full like you cannot get a drink but the barista are legit when you finally make your way up there. Chris makes some of the best cocktails. Definitely go try them out! read more

I visited 16-Bit Bar+Arcade back in February for a friends birthday. It was adorable and so much fun. Perfect place to change up the scenery and try something new. They do have Super Nintendo. We were bummed to find out you needed actual quarters to play the pinball machines. But overall it was a fun stop in downtown indy. read more

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This place was awesome to bring the wives. We had a vast and the bartender Nick made the best damn drink in the city during our whole stay here in Indy. Thanks again for the memories. read more

Let's see. Video games and drinks. SIGN ME UP. Seriously, if you're Gen X like me, this is like a playground! Love the old school arcade games, the giant light-brite, the old school console games, and pinball. There are 2 bars - one upstairs and one downstairs. I love that their cocktails are creative, and you get what appeals to you, but you can also opt for a beer or a standard cocktail of your choice. All games are free to play except for the pinball. Each one is $.50. Don't have cash or quarters? There's an ATM and change machine in the back corner. We discovered that we love pinball more than we thought so burned through $5! It's a dog-friendly venue, and the outdoor area looks fun for warmer months. I wish the console games were time-limited or something. Those never seemed to be available, but on the upside, that kept us moving around. This feels like a candidate for my upcoming birthday party. Go, have a good time, and remember your childhood! read more