I came in 20 mins before closing and bought a beer, which the bartender gladly poured for me. Not even halfway through drinking it, I was told I had to leave even though others around me were still drinking. When I asked why, I was told they work here. Seriously? So it's okay for staff or their friends to keep drinking, but paying customers get kicked out mid-beer? If you're going to sell drinks right before closing, at least let people finish them. And if the rules only apply to some people, that's a red flag. Super unprofessional and honestly just rude. Won't be coming back. read more

The game selection is great. Unlike many other businesses of its type all of the games work. They have a retro swap in the parking lot once a month that is really fun. Great vibe of people. If I were single I'd be there talking to the women as there seemed to be dozens of cool looking beautiful ones. Bartender was super nice. I didn't eat there but the food options close by are great. read more

Attended my best friend birthday here. It was my first time & the location was easy to find. The bartenders were awesome, great selection of beer & cocktail drinks. The food was delicious, must try their cheese hamburger. Excited to try other items next time. Ambiance was great, chill vibes, tvs for sports & arcade/pinball selections were awesome. Definitely coming back here again. read more

Heyo! Might be one of my new favorite spots. Great happy hour specials, solid beer, and even better: arcade games. Highly recommend coming on a weekday before it gets too crazy. Got to play one of my fave games growing up, dynamite cop. Oh man, this was my jam. Would always play this whenever my dad would hang out with his special lady friend. He'd be gone for hours. Weird! My parents soon split after that read more

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How do you not like arcade games, drinks and pub food? If you don't, you are utterly crazy! Now that being said, I will say this as well. Negatives are few but here they are: very loud and crowded on the weekends, beers are a bit pricey. But the pluses outweigh....great selection of games, especially if you like pinball (which I do), food is tasty, staff is friendly. Beware you MUST bring your ID or they won't let you in. Even if you are an old fart like me! :) read more

I've been to Barcade twice in October. I had the best time, each time was fun for me. I have not experienced the food yet but I plan to. The drinks were good, I like their drink menu because it's different and unique. I've met bartenders David and Michelle who was starting as bartender that night from being their barback. Both David and Michelle did not disappoint me on the drinks, they were nice and friendly. In other words I think they're cool. But the real fun begins when you starting playing the pinball machines (my favorite choice to play) but they have other games too. The ambiance is what makes Barcade so awesome. It's like going back to the 70's and 80's. Give it a stopover. I believe you'll enjoyed like I did. read more

Food was good and great fun with friends before the UCLA game at the RoseBowl. Frogger, Galaga, Ms Pac-Man. 80s kids doing 80s things.

We went to Barcade over the weekend and had a great time. The vibes were super chill and casual, perfect for hanging out without feeling rushed. The staff was really friendly and made the whole experience even better. Drinks were good and definitely worth the price. Overall, a fun spot we'd definitely come back! read more

Came here to have a drink and play games with the kids. We walked in 5:06pm only to get told by some dude with braids/ dreads that they're close at 5. There were a lot of people inside playing and drinking! On the yelp app, shows they close at midnight. He followed us outside to say they close at 5pm every Sunday. What a joke. The review below says they experienced something similar. Negative stars because they don't deserve any for that. read more

Lots of vintage games . All 25-50 cents. If you don't have cash the bar will charge your card for tokens. We came on a Saturday and it started getting busy around 9pm We were all really hungry but the food was not that great. I was expecting much better food from a hipster spot. But it was average bar food. We tried the lemon pepper chicken tenders, Buffalo cauliflower, fries, Hennessy chicken sandwich and tater tots. I would give the food 2 stars but 4 stars for the games and drinks! :) read more

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A great arcade bar! With plenty of games and pinball games, option for food and drinks, it's a great hang out. Music is playing in the background but they found a good balance between allowing your group talk and hang out and having the music in the background. The only downside is parking. You order at the bar, both food and drinks and then they give you a number to find you in the bar if you order food. Their service is good. The food is mostly typical bar food. And the portions are big. Big enough to share with a group. read more

Barcade - The bar area - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

There's a reason Barcades have popped up in cities across the us. Great games, good fun, and it doesn't have to break the bank. We went on a Sunday evening after dinner and the mood was lively and vibrant. We didn't eat or drink - $10 bought us tokens for two of us to play pinball for over an hour. They have all our favorite machines - Adam's Family and Medieval Madness were our top plays. They have all the general favorite upright video games as well as some shooters and driving games with some fun and unusual specials from around the world. There's limited free parking in the lot at the side of the building. It's kind of in the middle of nowhere with nothing else around so it's a good destination for an evening. The food smelled and looked great and we saw some nice looking cocktails, too, but it was a bit of a trek home for us so we didn't drink. The machines are well maintained. Worth a go if you like video games and have an evening to spend. read more

Barcade - Lots of pinball machines to choose from. - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been driving passed here for awhile and I was really excited to try this place, but was disappointed. The good: - multiple vegan options - Ms. Pac-Man - hanging out with my friends The bad - lack of customer service all the way from the doorman, to the bartenders and the buser. Nobody that worked there seemed like they wanted to be there or interact. Very dry, bland, not even a smile. Like you work at a bar & arcade, how can you exude such heavy energy or not want to engage with people there? - drinks were expensive, weak and small - the bartender made both of our drinks wrong for the 2nd round (of the same drink) then blamed us for making wrong...wild - we were charged incorrectly and on the wrong card even though we gave explicit directions and the bartender just shrugged like sorry, y'all have to figure it out. Probably the worst service I've had at a bar in Los Angeles and I've been to and worked at a lot of bars in Los Angeles. read more

I went here for my buddy's birthday for the first time. The ambiance is nice, the drink selection is good, fun games, a good amount of space. The only somewhat of a downside is the parking area is small, it fits less than 8-9 cars, so I had to park on the street a block over. The staff was nice, and the security guard (Gray) was nice as well. Usually, you have unfriendly security guards at bars and clubs. I don't mind coming back again if I'm in the area. read more

This place is a bit more busy if you're visiting during a weekend. It also does tend to get extremely loud during the weekend as they have been hosting more larger parties. I did get a table in the back section of the barcade. I have visited here frequently and have noticed the back bar closed on all my visits. The bar is pretty busy most evenings and you have to flag a bartender down to put in your drink order and food order. They do have a wide variety of games for you to enjoy an overall very fun place to visit. My food did come out in a timely manner. I ordered the fat chopper and wings which I highly recommend both. Fat Chopper 10/10- This is very filling but tastes great. The tots definitely complement the sandwich. Side of ranch is an extra cost. Buffalo Wings 10/10- These were very tasty and a bit more vinegar forward. I do wish there was an easier way to order. I find it a bit difficult to order at the bar since there are many patrons that like to sit and eat at the bar top. Maybe moving some barstool from one of the ends of the bar so other guests don't have to reach over those guests who are seated at the bar. There were many occupied seats at the bar that even politely excusing yourself to grab a menu was a bit impossible. read more

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Great place horrible service. I have a friend who has an accent but still speaks English. When my friend asked the bartender if they spoke Spanish, Steven one of the bartenders over heard my friend asking and made a racist comment and said that he "hates Mexicans" not knowing that my friend understands English. He was rude to us the entire night we were there, threw our drinks out without asking if we were finished. Shocked and disgusted that such a great spot allows people like this to work here. Will not be coming back. read more

Attended a buyout for a work event here. All of the staff were super friendly and it seemed like everyone enjoyed the food & drinks. Lots of games options for those who are interested from driving to traditional arcade ones. It's a fun environment for an adult casual hangout. read more

I attended a quasi-surprise birthday party at Barcade last night. It took me right back to the 80's, with some minor differences. Back in the 80's, I was usually one of the few females at the arcade. We would get quarters for change instead of tokens. Barcade serves food, beer, wine and cocktails. The arcade did not. After my husband brought me my Magic Sunglasses cocktail, I wondered where I'd set it down to play some Addams Family pinball. No worries! Little drink stands/tables are strategically placed between the games. I shazamed the song playing when we walked in and it was Antarctica, by Men Without Hats. I was flooded with nostalgia while playing BurgerTime and somehow made it past the first level. I really enjoyed my experience at Barcade! read more

Cool games to play, so bring cash so you can get tokens. Bartenders are nice and they had a decent drink menu. We had a good time here. Reminded me of a grown up chucky cheese. I enjoyed pinball, the shooting games and the racing games. Legit. The area is nice too, so you can even walk around outside. read more

Barcade - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'm a local living in HLP for years as in growing up here. I've been to multiple bars on York and fig, I've been to the barcade multiple times bringing in friends, coworkers etc. I have never experienced such disgusting entitled behavior from any other bar in the area unlike this one last night. This place really needs to reconsider who they hire as bartenders. Four of us came in and sat at the bar ready to order drinks, the two bartenders there didn't acknowledge us for about 10 min, not because they were busy but because they were standing there talking to each other. We finally order 4 shots and didn't tip right away because we were planning to order more later on, about 20 min later we go back to the bar and order one more shot. The same bartender handed us a shot glass half empty so when we asked, we pointed out we just ordered the same exact shot earlier it was filled to the rim, he replied very passive aggressive "you didn't tip so you get what you pay for" we got into a further argument with him telling us to leave. Hopefully you guys have a conversation with your bartenders about hospitality. And let them know tipping is based on the quality of service they provide, if they want to receive them provide services that deserve them. They are not entitled to a tip. And Retaliating against customers for not tipping immediately (especially when more orders are clearly coming) is unprofessional and unacceptable. This altercation happend last night. Hopefully things change so we feel more comfortable going back to this place. read more

I'll just start by saying this is hands down the best arcade bar in Los Angeles. I used to love Button Mash (RIP) but it was such a royal pain to find parking, especially during Dodgers games. And it would get ridiculously crowded. So far, in my experience with Barcade, I've never had either of those problems. There's always plenty of neighborhood parking, it's never too packed with people, and there's actually space to move around freely and explore the game selection. And let me tell you, that game selection is fantastic; I couldn't believe they had Lucky & Wild, a driving shooter game I hadn't played since the early-'90s. What a trip. They also have some rare games you're not likely to find anywhere else, like Chiller (from 1986). And best of all, they're all in working order (which is less common than you'd think with arcade bars). The game selection alone is enough to sing the praises of this place, but the food is also quite good. It's a good choice for a Saturday night, especially if your friends want to drink and you don't. Plenty of options for everyone to have a good time. Best of all, it's a ten minute drive away from my apartment. Long live Barcade! read more

My relationship with whiskey is on the rocks. Let's us begin this rockin review. Barcade® is a bar and arcade with a focus on classic arcade games and American craft beer. Its chill, brick-walled which makes it a good hangout after work. Also, they offer wines, cocktails and other liquors and food. They are located between Ave 57 and York blvd. Staff (bartenders and bouncer) were respectful, assiduous and professional. They have two full bars at front and back. Their happy hour (noon - 7 p) is great with a dollar off on all drinks. As for the arcades, they have pinballs, street fighter, pacman, nba, galaga, x-men etc. It brings back my inner childhood. To play you need a token which cost a quarter; they have three token vending machines. I liked my Fremont Lush IPA. Free parking albeit limited but there's plenty of street parking. Free wifi. Bathroom was decent with graffitis as decor. Overall, I liked this barcade. It's a good casual bar to chill and hangout. read more

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Everything was awful. The large black bartender may have been the worst and most angry bartender I've ever seen. He was super p Slow and not wanting to work a full bar of people on a Tuesday. Crazy bad service. The pinball is almost all broken or breaks while playing and the vibes were terrible. This place has gone downhill fast!!! read more

Cozy little bar with arcade games! Barcade has two bars, one near the front and one in the back and ample tables. The game selection was smaller than expected and the good games (i.e. Pac-Man, Tetris) were always taken. Their food is surprisingly good and I would highly recommend their fries! I wasn't a big fan of their drinks, and would recommend against the Lava Man. Make sure to bring cash to get tokens ($0.25 = 1 token) and note that some games cost more than 1 token. Lastly, the bar was busy but not overly packed, even on a weekend night, which was nice. Regardless, expect to street park in the neighborhood and walk a little. Loved the concept and had fun with my friends but I'd probably visit a different barcade in the future. read more

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Super cool spot to hang with friends for a yummy drink specials and delicious bar food. The shrimp Po boy is colossal and delicious. Fries are addicting. The old school arcade games are nostalgic. They have a coin machine for you to change your bills read more

Barcade - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This place could be 4 stars at best, but the staff here is absolutely terrible. The one bartender was already really lazy when we came in on sunday, but it didnt help that the the other servers did nothing to help her. They would come to serve themselves a drink, maybe watch some tv, but they were perfectly happy to just let that girl struggle. However, she was not great at her job and was very rude to us multiple times. The game selection was good, but many machines need maintenance. Some coin slots are jammed entirely, and the controls on others are broken. The food was decent as well. I got the garlic parm fries and a pretzel, both tasted satisfactory for the price. Their beer selection is all over the place. How do you have buenaveza but not modelo or pacifico. Gentrification hurts us all i guess. I wouldnt come here again unless it was just to play games, as interwcting with their staff was painful. read more

I enjoy going to this place for happy hour. Their bar food is really good, surprisingly so for a bar. The restaurant has two sections. The front part has the bar and some arcade games. If you walk all the way to the back, there are tables and a few more arcade games. It's not as loud back there. read more

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Fun bar, not a great arcade. I love the concept and this place has a lot going for it: good location, good menu, great variety of games, fun people watching. I'm not an arcade snob by any means, but even I could tell that these machines are poorly maintained. I probably lost between 10-20% of my tokens/quarters because the machine ate them without giving me credit. The first time it happened, I thought "huh, guess I won't play this one again". But then it happened again on several other machines. Even more disappointing was the pinball. I love pinball, and know enough to understand that pinball machines require regular maintenance. Every single pinball machine I tried at Barcade had either weak flippers or weak ball launcher, and most had both of these, to the point that gameplay was definitely affected. Even more bizarrely, several of their pinball machines are bolted to the wall (!?). Pinball machines should always float slightly and are designed to be jostled during advanced play; I've never seen or heard of an arcade doing this. If I end up going back, I'll enjoy my beer/snacks and maybe spend a couple bucks on quarters for the classic video games, but will save my gamin' money to go elsewhere for a better arcade experience. read more

I haven't been to a Barcade in ages so it's nice to know that arcade is still around!! I can't recall if they always took coins but just know they are not refundable. There is also a Russian guy outside scanning your ID so make sure it's not expired. lol I don't care for alcohol or bar food but for the arcade, I will say Hell Yea!! Long live Barcade for helping preserve the arcades that is being phased out. read more

The games were so fun and I absolutely loved the delicious vegan pizza bagel, all enjoyed in the most amazing ambiance.

Came here for a first date after dinner. Barcade had a wonderful vibe to it from the moment we walked in. Bartenders were all very nice and welcoming and great with recommendations. Drinks were made very pleasing and of higher quality as if from a mixologist, rather than a dive bar feel which was very nice! Drink prices very reasonable from 10-$15 on average and food everywhere I saw looked amazing and plated well. All games were very nice and priced very cheap at 1 or 2 quarters per play and they have a few coin machines for great convenience. Will definitely be back and can't wait, amazing job well done! read more

Barcade - 2nd room thru the hall after the bathrooms - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Had a beer, burger, and garlic fries. Pretty good price. Burger was really tasty smashburger. I was tasting the garlic for 24 hours which was sort of good and sort of regrettable. read more

I come here pretty often with my girlfriend and it's always a nice short date to get out of our daily routine. We do try to go when it's dead because it does get pretty packed. They have a good amount of arcade games such as racing games, pin ball machines, street fighter, ninja turtles, pac-man and many more. The food is not the best, we tried it once and now just stick with the drinks. I do appreciate that the bar tenders are not shy with their drinks. Hopefully one day they can offer a seltzer type drink. read more

Barcade - Pin Ball - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Thank you Barcade for making our team event out of this world! :) From Mars' amazing event service to accommodating my large party to the excellent management and of course the amazing and delectable nibbles! I also loved the vibe of this place! I will definitely be coming back for fun and for another event one day. read more

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Love love love this place!! Barcade is phenomenal. Everyone who works there, including the security guard is so kind. A lovely environment inside with naturally lighting during the daytime. They have vegan food options which are super good! Lots of retro games and pinball machines that send you back in time. We come here as often as we can for Mathew. He's the BEST bartender and makes me amazing lemonades! Everything about this place is awesome and I highly recommend it!! Fun, clean and a good time. read more

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The Chickie, Barcode's take on a chicken sandwich, is a must-try. Featuring perfectly seasoned, juicy chicken paired with creamy avocado, this sandwich is both flavorful and satisfying. The textures are spot-on, from the tender chicken to the smooth avocado, all nestled between a fresh, toasted bun. It's a hearty and delicious choice that keeps diners coming back for more. The Wedgie Salad is another highlight. This fun twist on the classic wedge salad features crisp iceberg lettuce topped with tangy blue cheese dressing, crunchy bacon bits, and sweet cherry tomatoes. The playful name reflects the lighthearted vibe of Barcode, but the salad itself is seriously good--refreshing, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Together, the Chickie and Wedgie Salad showcase Barcode's knack for combining creativity with quality ingredients. Whether you're in the mood for something hearty or something fresh, these dishes are sure to impress! Oh and they have Wizard of Oz pinball! Service was quick and brought out to you, friendly staff. read more

The food was HORRIBLE! The bartender made it up in alcohol. The female bartender was a great hostess. read more

My first time here was 5/5 and since it was a Thursday, not crowded but a good amount of people there. The parking lot is not that big but we didn't have issues parking here. They offer free non alcoholic beverage to designated drivers. They have a good selection of games. There was only 1 game we were eager to play that had folks playing it but we just went to another game and came back. I imagine wait times on a Friday or Saturday night for a specific game may take a while. The back bar was closed (I imagine because it wasnt busy). The only thing we ordered from the kitchen were fries. I liked the aoili sauce that came with the fries and they use real potatoes ! There are small areas next to the games to put down drinks and food. The bathrooms stalls are tagged in sharpie markers ... just a lot of random stuff really. I would totally come back. We were a small party of 3. read more

Barcade - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is a much more fun Barcade than Bar 82 in the Arts District and since Button Mash closed in Echo Park. More games, good bar food, more space, and even parking options (private lot and street parking). It's a fun way to enjoy the night especially on a week day when it's less crowded. The downside and why I haven't given it a 4 or 5 stars is their bathrooms. I don't typically write negative feedback in my reviews, but they really needed to do something about their bathrooms. It has a horrible lasting stench, like there might be a sewage issue, and I'm hoping that by writing this, they will do something to improve it. Otherwise, the video game options are fun, and r the vegan nachos were pretty tasty. The bar staff were really friendly and courteous, and I appreciated that they had a cider option for someone that's gluten-intolerant like myself. I would definitely give it another shot and I hope the bathroom stench improves. My friend told me that it apparently was the same for the men's restroom too. read more

Barcade - Having fun at Barcade! - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Good beer and an excellent selection of machines. Great size and decor, service was cordial and not too busy on a Saturday night.