* Good variety of games from fighting to driving. They all seem to work pretty well too. * Great variety of beer and drink options at a fair price. * [[HIGHLIGHT]]Surprisingly clean considering how many drinks must get spilled here[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] * [[HIGHLIGHT]]The bathrooms look like they're from an abandoned building but I love it ? lol[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] * Friendly staff * [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good vibes[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Looking to kill some time? Come here, grab a beer, $5 worth of tokens and you'll be set! read more

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I want to love barcade because the concept and the games are absolutely great. And we found a nearby parking garage that was decently cheap on a Sunday afternoon. Buttttt [[HIGHLIGHT]]the place was dirty as in tons of gross unbussed tables and drinks everywhere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] - it was literally the bartender solo or so I thought but later saw that a big guy playing games also actually worked there but was not "working" shall we say, too bad because the drink I had was good (margarita) and the games made for a fun time. read more

Decent spot. Beer selection includes a lot of local beers with many options I feel like everyone could find something here they like. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Most of the games are kind of old, a bit of a weird and grungy vibe[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] . [[HIGHLIGHT]]Music very low and constant button mashing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We came for games but decided to just hang out , outside[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Tables were old and hard to have a drink at considering the giant slits.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] the bartender was kind though, so that was nice. Got corn fritters that were very good and easy to share between two. read more

Barcade - Arcades Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Barcade is a unique experience that combines retro arcade games and bar drinks and food ! There's no table service so you'll have to put food orders thru the bar and take your number to the table you want. The game selection varied from Wrestling to Alien (the movie) and everything in between! I ordered the nachos with chicken. It was a good portion to share and had a lot of flavor ! My only suggestion to barcade staff is that they need to be mindful of the conversations they're having near paying costumers. I had to move from the bar to a table bc I was getting grossed out listening to the staff talk about their ...."personal" lives and experiences to say the least. Just be a bit more professional. Not everyone wants to hear about your intimate wants and needs. read more

Barcade - Arcades Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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I loveeeedddddd the amount of games in this barcade. They have multiple player games as well as individual player games. If you like the classic pinball, pacman and old gun slinger games this is the bar for you. I also loved the large selection of beers, but I'd also love if there was a selection of non-alcoholic drinks like sodas. read more

Barcade - Arcades Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool place to have a drink and play some games.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food is decent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A lot of old school retro pinball and other arcade games.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Perfect nostalgia[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Came for a recent date night. Most of the games were a lot older (more 80s than 90s) than I'd have preferred and wished they'd have had some stuff like skeeball or pop a shot. Fun enough to have a drink at but next time I wanted to play games I might explore other options. I did like that it was in expensive pay for play so not a huge investment. Beer menu was decent, didn't have any food. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place to hang if you bring your own games and food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Most games didn't work or took your tokens.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was cold. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Might be worst beercade ive been to.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Get a touch tunes and all is forgiven.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

It is about time to give this place a review! My partner and I come here at least a few times a month (maybe even weekly at this point). There are so many fun retro arcade games like pinball machines, pac-man, asteroids, racing games, and so much more. And all the games are only 25¢ or 50¢, so so cheap!! You could bring 10 bucks, cash them in for tokens, and be there for at least an hour. The vibes on weekend nights are super great. It's busy but not too busy. They also have drinks and appetizers foods for normal price. I always get a downeast cider and they are yummy. We can't recommend this place enough for a date night or a night out with friends! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]A unique alternative to the standard bar-turns-nightclub scene in New Haven.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Just wish the space was a bit bigger.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Do love they have Truly on tap and wing deals read more

Finally visited this Barcade location! What a great place. The ambiance is great - there's plenty of games but also adequate room to hang out without feeling squished into the place. Their beer list was also awesome - a good variety! They also had a non-alcoholic beer (or was it a cider?). Love that! Of course the games were amazing - we had a great time. An unexpected surprise for me was how good their food was! And I think quite a good deal for the price. I have some tokens left over so DEFINITELY will be visiting again! read more

Barcade - Arcades Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Fun way to spend a Friday night! We decided to come here after our dinner in New Haven and had a great time. I like how you can easily redeem cash for tokens here at various locations- very easy. There's a nice variety of games especially old school ones. I loved playing dig dug & Galactica. I also loved how they had a 4 person pac man game too. Bar was a cool perk and had a lot of beers on draft. It was pretty easy to get a drink. All in all on a Friday night it was a good time! I think we would've stayed longer if there were more things to do- maybe some current games like Mario kart or guitar hero but the old school vibe is really nice. I'd come back! read more

Barcade - Arcades Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Okay I have no idea how I've gone this long without going to Barcade or anything similar! I had SO much fun here. Between tetris, frogger, pacman, and mortal kombat, I could've been stuck here for hours! My sister and I got green tea shots and I got a beer to sip on. We came here after dinner somewhere else, so I don't know about the food here. I really had such a great time, I'd love to come back soon! read more

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Super fun place! Went on a late afternoon on a Monday so it was pretty quiet. Food was okay, drinks were good, and the games were great! Will definitely be back. read more

Fun games, mostly retro and a few more modern. Great beer selection, and the basic poutine was solid. Decent seating at the bar too. The bathroom needs a lot work. At least the ladies room. Like a wrecking ball, and a construction crew. Overall I had a lot fun, but I'd recommend bringing a pocket sized had sanitizer. read more

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Stopped in for a beverage and some games, jon behind the bar was super friendly very knowledgeable. Did not realize there was food there, we had reservations to get to it I would have stayed , so I'll be back for the food read more

Barcade is always a great place to go for a night out. There's a wide variety of games so there's something for everyone. I love playing pinball, and my friends love the shooting game. The drinks are also yummy. I got a cocktail for $12 and was not disappointed. And the pretzel bites are amazing. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Perfect place to hang out for a couple hours with friends or a date.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Drinks are usually pretty good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Arcade games could use an upgrade as they have the same games from 5 years ago and some of the machines are not functioning properly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I haven't been to barcade since before the pandemic and I have to say it still holds up! The classic to newer arcade games are amazing and offers a good variety! They do have a bar filled with local and tasty beer with fun names so you can drink while playing. I remember the food being tasty as well, and their menu is still fun with some unique options. I highly recommend it for a fun date night or just a cool place to chill read more

Barcade - Dig Dug! - Arcades Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Didn't try the arcade but Mixed drinks aren't good, service isn't good. Not coming back.

Barcade was a fun night out! We went on a random Wednesday night and it wasn't busy at all. Good drinks at reasonable prices. Must show ID to get in. I did wish for more of a variety in the games. Maybe adding a few more multiplayer options. Don't forget cash to change to coins. read more

Barcade is a small franchise of craft beer bars and classic video arcades that opened in Brooklyn, New York in October 2004. It was founded by business partners Paul Kermizian, Pete Langway, and brothers Kevin & Scott Beard. All of them had attended Syracuse University together. Prior to opening Barcade, Kermizian was working in the film/TV industry and had just completed and directed a documentary called "American Beer" in which he and some friends had a road trip across the country visiting different craft breweries. The Beard Brothers were working in graphic design while Langway was working in advertising. Together they often spent time drinking craft beer and playing classic 1980s arcade games which lined the walls of Kermizian's loft. Inspired to open a bar which focused on both things, they all promptly quit their day jobs, maxed out their credit cards, and began turning their dream into a reality. They acquired a former metal shop in Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood and soon transformed it into Barcade. After opening, it was met with immediate acclaim. The partners soon trademarked the name 'Barcade' and today there are nine locations around the country. Each location features 40 to 75 arcade cabinets and pinball machines as well as 25 to 30 craft beers on draught. The New Haven location opened in May 2016. I recently stopped in at New Haven's Barcade after spending most of the day cycling. I arrived not long after they opened for the evening. I have been here several times since their opening weekend and it is one of my favorite craft beer bars in the city. Unlike the original location in Brooklyn, Barcade New Haven has a full food menu consisting of sandwiches, salads, and various appetizers. I was pretty hungry so I ordered the "Fat Whaler" (8 oz burger, clam strips, chowder cheese sauce, french fries, all in a sub roll) with a side of Hand Cut Fries. This was a monster sandwich but it was very tasty! It washed down well with a draught poor of Burlington Beer Company's "It's Complicated Being a Wizard" (Double IPA). Afterwards I ordered a pour of Captain Lawrence Brewing's "MOOD: DESIRE" (Hazy New England IPA) which had excellent dank and tropical notes! It paired well with some rounds of 'Rampage', 'Mario Brothers', 'Donkey Kong', 'Quick & Crash', and 'Stranger Things' Pinball. As always, I had a fun time at Barcade and I'll be back again and again. read more

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This place is SUPER fun! My boyfriend and I came here and had such a great time trying some drinks abs playing the games. We came at a good/not busy time which really made a difference, there was little wait for the games so I suggest coming in the early afternoon if you're looking for that type of vibe. Towards the evening more college age kids came and it turned into more of a bar vibe - which was also fun! Boy obviously not everyone's vibe. I also want to note it was Santa Con weekend which could have affected things. Regardless, I definitely recommend going here I'll definitely be back! read more

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Such a cool spot, always fun. Drinks were good, willbe coming back for the food (and the games). You do have to buy tokens for the games, but it's not anything crazy. Great variety of games and fun atmosphere in a cozy bar. read more

Barcade - Arcades Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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While there isn't much about games that really grab me, I will say that the beer list at Barcade was unexpectedly large and had lots of beers I was interested in trying. That being said, the beer and the games vie for attention with the patrons here, so it doesn't have the most holistic feeling. Maybe that's what irked me a little. For those of us hanging out by the bar, there's nothing particularly exciting except the extensive beer list and, hey, that should be enough. The taps seem to rotate a lot, but there's a good variety of styles at any given moment. Seems a little grungy inside. Maybe that's because the lights are a little low. And, well, all the writing on the bathroom walls. Buffalo tater tots were exactly how you'd expect - though perhaps a notch above that since it was carried off so well. I'd come back to get a pint with a friend, for sure. read more

Barcade - Buffalo tater tots - Arcades Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Literally Disneyland for adults with a blast of nostalgia. Fun staff, vintage games in perfect condition, good food, and fair prices make this place an awesome spot to hang out after work with your friends. 21+ up only so it's super fun to be around only adults and play a million cool games. It's right in the heart of New Haven so it's also walking distance from a bunch of other fun places too and there's a public parking lot a block away. This place checks off all the right boxes. read more

Barcade - Arcades Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Enjoyed my time here, as part of a group of 4. That being said, most arcade games won't obviously don't accommodate more than 4, so I'd plan around that if you're coming as something like a group of 5. My group and I appreciated the cocktail list and some ciders, while others appreciated the extensive beer list. I did get a paloma at one point, and it tasted like nothing else but watered-down tequila which was very disappointing. That being said, it's very obvious that unless you're very into retro arcade games there isn't anything else to do here. Your 2 options here are to play the games or to sit at the bar where the arcade players will constantly bump you around to order their drinks. If you want to grab a beer and play some retro games, you'll enjoy it here. If you don't want to do specifically those two things, you'll probably hate it here. duh. read more

Really nice selection of beers on draft and the food is decent, nothing to write home about but that's not really the point of Barcade is it. This is a great place to kill a time before or after going out for drinks or dinner in New Haven. Its a fairly small place so you'll work through the games in an hour or two but they have a really nice selection of single and multiplayer games to choose from. Been to a few Barcades and so far I find the traffic here is much better compared to the ones in the city which pre-covid were cramped and difficult to get around in. That being said I'm sure this place gets busy but every time i've gone its been manageable and comfortable and that will get zero complaints from me. Whether its the start of the night, the night or the end its always fun to stop by and never gets old. Already looking forward to the next visit. read more

I've been to a spot like this in California and I always wished we had a place like this in CT. & well we'll well I stumbled across this Gem. I didn't try the food but I had a few drinks here and they were on point. You can't go wrong with a good drink and games to play. Me and my friends enjoyed ourselves. Decor: creative and fun Customer service: busy but pleasant Drinks : Bomb read more

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Good selection of old school games , and a stocked bar with plenty of beers on draft ! Only thing is some of the buttons on the games don't work all that great , they should have a suggestion box so they can fix some of these things! read more

Brought my boyfriend here as a surprise for his 28th birthday, and to both our surprise, this place is super legit. I'm talkin alllll the best old school pieces! Bring cash, so you can cash in for coins. They act like quarters, 25¢ is one coin. Most need 3-4 coins each to play. The drinks weren't the greatest. I had to ask about three different drinks in order for her to be able to make something because their selection is extremely limited. After that, she took an attitude. Other than that, this place is great! read more

Not sure what I was really expecting going to Barcade but I wasn't impressed. I was there for a bar crawl but the games were old and outdated which took away from the arcade aspect. The menu wasn't much to write home about and their tater totaled were so saltyyyyyy. I was in there all but for about 30 minutes so maybe I'll go back to get a better feel of what they offer. read more

Barcade - Arcades Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I have found my new favorite spot in New Haven! I love Barcade! They have so many of the old school arcade games, a handful of pinball machines. It was busy but not so busy that you couldn't get to a machine. The crowd was friendly and people were polite while waiting their turn for a game. It is a small space but just right. Also games are reasonably priced at one or two tokens per game. My cousin and I played off $20 for a few hours. Really great place! I'm looking forward to going back again! read more

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If you're in to retro games, beers and mediocre food, this is your place! The token system is the best I've seen, its actually quarter per token, I've been to some where its one dollar a token. The beer selection is actually pretty good, they have a lot of local beers on tap, which is always a great thing to see. Stubborn beauty is always delicious! Now my friends and I went on 2/15/20 and sat at the bar to have a few drinks and some food before exploring the games. There were a lot of people at the time we went, I want to say we arrived around 4-4:30. It seemed like there was only one bar tender but found out there was actually 2. One of them was running around grabbing empty glasses off of the tables around the games. The good was eh ok, as my friends put it. I was not impressed with there garlic & parm wings, wayyy over cooked. The fish tacos, if not for the spicy tartar sauce it would have no flavor at all. The buffalo Cauliflower tasted a little underdone, the breading was soggy which threw us off with the taste of them. The grilled chicken breast was ok, the fries were soggy and oily. The clam chowder was decent. But like I stated at first.. all the food was eh ok for bar food. read more

Roomy. Central. Alcoholic. Having been to more than a couple bar-cade style destinations New Haven's latest hat in the mix seems a laudable first try and providing a playground for geeks and greeks alike, with an equal balance of space for bar and arcade across a good dozen+ games and consoles. Condition for machines was solid, though the overall ambiance dulled in comparison with with the coziness of Arcadia National Bar up in Portland or bustling brewery feel of Aeronaut Brewing's space in Boston. A good start, but more needed here to really propel the space to its most uber-geek. read more

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Tanisha was rude and obnoxious. She did not want to serve her patrons wit respect and dignity. She didn't show much customer appreciations. read more

Barcade is a great place for a chill night out in the city! I could easily spend hours here. A few friends and I came on a Saturday night and there was a large crowd at the bar and around the space playing games. There's a large draft list to choose from, and the bartender took the time to answer my questions and even provide samples, despite how busy it was. We didn't try any food, but I saw a few plates of wings around and they looked good! As for ambiance, it's pretty dark which can make it hard to read the rules or buttons for some of the games. The bar also has a grungy, dirty feel to it, but maybe that's part of the charm. As for the games themselves, you need to buy tokens to play and the token machine is cash only --so make sure to bring a few bills with you if you want to play! A token is equal to 25 cents and each game takes 1-2 tokens, so you can get a good number of plays with just a few bills. With throwbacks like Super Mario, Mortal Kombat, Metal Slug and more, Barcade is sure to make you nostalgic! Whether your first stop before hitting the town, last stop to wind down for the night, or even as the main event, Barcade is a gem. Check it out! read more

Really cool spot! The food is surprisingly very good too! Best place to park is at the Elm City Market garage. read more

I'm giving this 3 stars because the games are super fun. The bar service is horribly slow. We were standing at the bar for a good 15mins before someone came over to take our order, and when we first arrived it wasn't even that busy. The burger I ordered I wasn't a fan of. It was too pink inside for my liking, the bacon was cold, soggy, and the coloring of it looked off, but I wasn't going to send it back because the service was so slow anyway. Maybe this is all because they just opened up and are trying to get used to things. The games are cool though, and would be the only thing I would go back for. read more

Barcade - Arcades Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Went for the first time last Saturday with friends and had a great time. It wasn't very crowded for a Saturday night, but still busy. When you walk in you see a wide variety of retro arcade games and a small bar. We headed for the bar to grab a few drinks. If you have at least a $25 check you can get your parking validated at the nearby parking garages (We parked at the crown street garage and walked). The drinks were great and reasonably priced. You do need cash to obtain tokens to play the games, I completely forgot, but was able to use the ATM and break down my $20 for smaller bills. The games were 1-3 tokens per play. They had multiple pinball machines, one player games and multiple player games. I saw Donkey Kong, Teenage mutant ninja turtles, Tetris, Ms. Pac-Man, Frogger, Mortal Kombat, racing games, and shooting games. I didn't have to wait for any game longer than a minute or two. I'd definitely go back. read more