Came for a drink. Definitely not a good place for just a drink. You should come for the games, but since I dgaf about the games, to me it was just a dive bar that doesn't serve liquor. No liquor - only sake, soju, wine, and beer. So all in all, there really was nothing here for me. Oh yea, unlike for some of the other reviewers, the bouncer was really nice and friendly. As was the bartenders. read more

There is a Michael Jackson game! Moonwalking to save the world...That was essentially the highlight of my visit to Barcade. Besides a few old games that I remember, there are a bunch of absurd games that I have heard of before or it has some 15 seconds of holding my attention. The space is small. Good thing that they offered beer. Good selection of beer. Seating is limited. If you are really into barcade, I would recommend the spot in chelsea as there are more games and better atmosphere. This place just falls short. It's an okay spot to kill time if you are waiting for friends. Cough cough friends who are late for meet ups. read more

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I wouldn't normally give Barcade three stars, but this is speaking specific to the newest branch in the East Village. My bartender Catherine was a total champ and she should get five stars for her bartending abilities. Also, she didn't give me a hard time about my service dog which I really appreciated (as, shockingly, some bars have done in the past) Minus one star because THEY DONT SERVE LIQUOR. Management: please get your liquor license immediately. And give Catherine a raise. She should have more help she was the only bartender when I was there. Customers: in my opinion the craft beer is excellent and the tots were good too, but if you were going to spend the money for the "real" Barkade experience, get your butt across the bridge and go to the OG in Williamsburg read more

I think not! For this specific location anyway. The St. Marks location is easily the worst Barcade out of the three in NYC. Williamsburg would always remain my favorite, followed by the Chelsea location. What the St. Marks location doesn't have is space. It's extremely narrow and stuffy inside. There isn't even space to walk. Why did I find myself having to scream and shove through people on a Friday night as if I were at Webster Hall? It's actually easier to walk through rave heads in Webster than at Barcade. I get it was a Friday, but it definitely was not worth the pushing and shoving just for a few beers and cheap games. The games are also limited in this location. But not like that would matter because it's not like one could get near a game without killing a soul or two anyway. But that's St. Marks for ya - irritating college kids and the typical work crowd out after a long week of work. read more

I'm sad to say I didn't get a chance to try their food, but I will most definitely be back-that fried chicken bacon mac & cheese is just calling my name! A group of friends and myself stopped in here to kill some time before dinner and got way more than we bargained for. Very old school feel. Brings us mid-20-somethings, back to yesteryear. The arcade alone is great. My friends and I had a BLAST playing their video games. Mortal combat, Tekken, Speed Racer, the Simpsons, Mrs. Pacman...This. Place. Is. Awesome. Overall, a fun arcade, with an amazing beer selection for a great price. read more

I just love this place. Nothing like a good HH in st mark's followed by some fun arcadery imbibing!

As someone who comes here almost every week or so, it's about time I left a review! Barcade is definitely an awesome place to just relax and have some fun with your friends, except for maybe on weekend nights when it get super packed and rowdy. The drink selection is solid and they also have food if you're hungry. The bartenders, in my experiences, have always been very attentive and friendly. They also have a great selection of games! I was born in 1992 and I would say I'm familiar with about 90% of the games they offer so it's super nostalgic every time I come. The best part is, no matter how much I play, I never really have to worry about spending too much money seeing as all the games are only a quarter. I will note that most games are two players max, with a couple that allow up to four. Thus, this place may not be the best place for a large group of friends. Personal favorite games: Ninja Turtles, Simpsons, Mortal Kombat, Bust A Move. read more

Went here last night with some friends before seeing a show at UCB. Fun place with 80s and 90s style arcade games. Games are only 25 cents, which is totally reasonable. Good draft selection and prices. Will definitely go back. read more

One of the better arcade bars around. Built with their priorities in order: not just a bar with some games, it's primarily an arcade, with a bar as a bonus! read more

Barcade has horrible event management with rude, elitist, hipster staff that only pays attention to their friends. I would never return, no matter what limited beer they got a hold of, no matter how bad I wanted to try it, it would be a waste of time. read more

Usually barcades are in tight cramped spots with crappy beer, and a shoddy selection of Arcades that are barely operating. Not the case at Barcade on St Mark's. It's spacious inside, plenty of good beer options, and a good selection of arcades, some funny (the Michael Jackson arcade game, to the floaty game), to some you only see in Japan (Strider II). I had a blast here and is done right something you would only find in a big city. read more

There are 3 Barcades in NY: Chelsea, WIlliamsburg, St. Marks. This is the worst one. It's stuck in a dingy basement with no character inside (the other 2 locations have nice spaces). It's Barcade, so you know what to expect (craft brews, throwback video games), but I stepped inside with a friend, and we left immediately because it felt really creepy being in a dark basement playing video games. read more

It's a little run down, dirty, and some of the arcades are not in the best shape; however, it's still a lot of fun. I wish they more popular classic games. The food and beer are pretty reasonably priced during happy hour, so it's a fun place to kill some time. read more

I love the Jersey City location but this one has a great selection of fighting games, which the JC one lacks. The space itself is a bit tighter but they have Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, Tekken, Primal Rage!!!! read more

Awesome concept. I'm not a huge video game guy, but the idea of drinking and playing old school arcade games out with friends sounds like a fun idea once in a while. Most games are 25 cents...doesn't get much better than that! This location is a lot smaller than the others so it doesn't have a ton of options, but enough to keep you occupied for some time. I was surprised at the variety of craft beers they offer. The Captain Lawrence IPA here hit the spot. They have places to put your drink in between each machine which I thought was a very smart idea. Our bartender was really friendly and made the experience even better. Can't remember her name but she looked like a cuter version of Zooey Deschanel! If you're looking for a better experience, I would check out one of the other locations, but if you're in the neighborhood, you might as well check it out. Only downside besides the lack of games and space was that the only racing game had a jammed coin slot. Oh well....I was probably over the legal limit anyways! read more

If you love old arcade games & booze like us, you'll love this place. They have games from the 80's & the 90's. We were there on a Friday night around 9. It wasn't that crowded when we were there. It's a pretty cool place to hang out with friends especially if they love old arcade games. We'll definitely go back! read more

One of my favorite places to go in Manhattan. I'm an 80's, 90's kid so I grew up going to birthday parties in arcades and spent most of my free time in them. Barcade's walls are lined with retro arcade games like, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Simpsons, Mortal Kombat II and Ultimate III, Ms. Pacman, Speed Racer and many others. There are coin machines to put your dollar bills into to receive tokens. Four tokens per dollar bill. In between each video game there is thin table to rest your drink next to. I personally am not much of a drinker myself but I like to be able to go out where my friends and I both have something to enjoy and occupy our time. From what I know they have many different beers on tap if you prefer that taste. The bar does get somewhat crowded on busy nights and sometimes makes it hard to get the bartenders attention. But to be honest that's any place that draws a crowd in Manhattan. The bartenders are nice and will give you change of $20 for games. The patrons are usually a mix of those who either really like video games or people who just wanna have fun and do something unique! I've never had a bad experience here! read more

Your average dive bar. The drinks were pretty affordable and the happy hour is legit. Good place to grab drinks and head to the Karaoke bar next door! The crowd was a bit pushy, so beware of being shoved around while waiting for an open game. read more

Went there today. In my opinion, it was definitely the best Barcade out of the other ones regarding the games they have (I'm a 90s kid). However, it loses one star due to a rude bartender who completely ignored me while I tried to order a drink. Instead, he kept his very interesting conversation going with two other patrons despite me being in his field of vision with money in my hand. I guess I wasn't hipster enough for him to acknowledge my presence (shrugs). Fortunately, there was a cool bartender on the other side who took care of my order. All in all, this is the place to go if you miss the old Chinatown Fair. You will not be disappointed. By the way, II never knew a Barcade bathroom could be so clean. That probably won't last long, though. read more

Came in tonight with a friend for the second time! The first time I came I just played games. They have a good selection and are very reasonably priced. I believe it's 25 cents per token. They do have an atm, so no worries there. Only 21+ allowed. I ordered a mixed drink as well as a pickle back shot. Mixed drink was alright, pickle shot was very good. We were very hungry, so after playing for a while I ordered the double dip burger, which comes with fries and gravy for dipping. The gravy is very thick and tasted like it may have been mushroom gravy? Which makes sense because there are shrooms on the burger! Not quite what I expected but it was very good. They cook the burger to your liking and I was pleasantly surprised when it did indeed come out rare. At $18 dollars for fries and the burger it's reasonable for manhattan. Definitely on the good end of what I expected for a meal at a Barcade. Very fun place, will definitely be returning for a third time and beyond! read more

Very cool bar on St Marks with a great selection of craft beers. The bartender is a very knowledgable and cool dude. Pretty great selection of games for very cheap, and they serve food. It's definitely a hidden gem on the street, as it's never too crowded. read more

I really like to come here once in awhile with my boyfriend or with some friends. It's a great place when you want to just grab a drink and play some games! I'm not sure how this place gets when it gets very crowded, but luckily every time that I've come here, I was lucky enough to not have to wait for any of the games. The drink prices are pretty standard, the sliders are good, and I LOVE their tater tots! It's funny that the main reason I come back is for the tater tots. But I would definitely recommend my friends to come here. It's a really cool place to just chill, play some games, eat, and drink! read more

I love bars that have fun games. Not only were the bartenders quick , but they also have many great drinks for the average price. There were so many games available and at around 11 p.m., it was pretty crowded. The games were a little pricey but it is really fun to go to Barcade with friends and feel nostalgic playing some old-school games. read more

Bouncer didn't believe my vaccine card was real, he called security on all 3 of my friends and I when we were compliant and showed our IDs and cards. He threw my card on the floor and made me pick it up in line. I'm speaking about bouncer working on 11/4 at 11:18 pm. read more

I've only been to one other barcade and that was the one in Jersey City which is MASSIVE, like HUGELY MASSIVE (compared to this one anyways). The one in St. Marks is good for the amount of space they have. They have your awesome delicious drafts which I thoroughly enjoy and some fun games. The only reason it doesn't get amazing 5 stars is because well... due to the space they're lacking a lot of awesome games that I enjoy. I'm sure if they had bigger space they would fit more in. Anyways I'll definitely be back for some more drinks and some more games. Game On! read more

A fine place for craft beer, but the space inside is unlike the other larger Barcades in the city. The space in general is thin and tight. Along with the arcade machines and how crowded it gets, it also gets quite hot in there. I would argue that it is ambitious for the space to be lined with arcades, people playing those games, and those trying just standing around and drinking. read more

Can't go wrong with beer and arcades!! This was our first location before we checked out the location at Midtown West. They have 24 rotating craft beers, a full bar, and snacks. Beer prices ~ $7 - 8/beer There is a token machine that takes dollar bills and spits out token (1 token = 1 quarter). Most machines are a token each, some are two. Pretty reasonable for arcades. They have the classics such as ms pacman, galaza, donkey kong, variation of street fighters, tekken, mortal combat, TMNT and a couple of driving games. read more

Feeling playful and nostalgic? Head on over to Barcade! These retro arcade bars are an oasis for the alcoholic and/or gamer in your life. The venue promises a great time, just as soon as the people playing your favorite game run out of coins and decide to let other people take their turn. Walking into both bars - Chelsea and St. Marks - there are bars offering a long list of craft beers and tease you with a the limited amount of hard liquor they have but make up for it with yummy cider. There are plenty of tables and stools by the bar, so you can sit and drink and order off their bar comfort food menu featuring small plates, lunch specials, sides and sandwiches. If you come here to get straight to business, there's a coin machine available to give you change for your bills. The games are pretty cheap - 25 - 50 cents! - so you can keep playing with your favorite childhood game characters. Most notable are The Simpsons, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Tetris, Ghostbusters, PacMan, Donkey Kong and Mortal Kombat. A fun detail to each bar is that there is a highscore list featuring people who have reached high scores so if you're feeling competitive, you can spend your night trying to the beat the score that Person X got back in November 2014. read more

Tons and tons of arcade games! Notable ones include: Mortal Kombat II, Donkey Kong, Tetris, Street Fighter I, Tekken I&II, Marvel Superheroes, Ms. Pacman, Super Mario Bros and so many more. The one star off is both because they don't have a full liquor license and because there's something to be desired when it comes to the vibe. read more

Amazing game selection, intriguing beer selection. Barcade has interesting cocktails, some with Asian infused spirits. The beer selection is also unique to say the least - they're all craft beers, extremely diverse. Basically this is not the type of bar that has the run of the mill Stella Artois and Guinness on draft. I had the North Coast Old Rasputin 2014. It was an amazing stout. Very complex and strong. To me, it had a coffee taste with a citrus undertone. Extremely unique beer. The game selection was awesome. Loved the Michael Jackson Moondance. Interesting, chill experience. Definitely recommend if you like arcade games and craft beers. read more

We came to Barcade while we waited an hour for our table at Gyu Kaku to be ready. Didn't expect much since we have been to the one in Jersey City. The JC location is too bare, with a lack of working games and not so great bartenders. The east village location is completely different and WAYYYY better: Good crowd Lots of games that are all in working order Great bartenders - specifically Jonathan (he was really helpful with beer choices, very knowledgeable and personable... all qualities you would want from an employee) Delish beer choices Will be back! read more

3 stars because it's a pretty chill spot to hang out if you're not down to just sitting and talking all night in another bar. Concept is great. Come in and play some of your classic childhood games. Only downside is that everyone has that intention and may hog up a game all night. Now I believe people used a quarter system to reserve their "next" back in the day, but I didn't notice it here. But overall, when it's not too crowded, you get your pick at some popular games. Large selection of craft beers. Sadly, I did not stay long enough to sample many of them. I would stop by if one night if I ever craved the satisfaction of crushing my opponent in mortal combat. read more

Funny arcade spot good brew on the tap alot local craft beers a lil pricey for a kinda dive arcade spot ut alot fun with old school arcade read more

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Home away from home. Great beer, tasty food, dope game selections and solid crew! They serve hard liquor there now, but I'll stick to trying out the beers; always nice choices by the way. Clean establishment. You can go during the day for a more chill vibe and good conversations with the bartender, or show up at night when the music is going and you run into some interesting new people. I also love the fact that's a good amount of familiar faces to say hi to when I'm there. read more

Barcade was awesome! My girlfriend had such a fun time here, playing all our favorites from yesteryear. Such a simple concept on paper, but it really works well: beer, chicken wings and arcade games. This one had such a rad assortment to choose from: everything from arcade staples like Centipede and Pac-Man, to Mortal Kombat, and gems like The Simpsons and Michael Jackson's Moonwalker. I think I even found my new favorite game here. If you haven't given "Chiller" a try yet, well... you'll see. I'm feeling a strong B, maybe A-. read more

More 90s games than older games. Definitely a fan! Not as big as the other locations, though. Unfortunately, there's no competition. Beer is a little more expensive at $7-8, but the selection, like all Barcades is really good. The wings smelled AMAZING, and at 6 for $5, I would say that's a pretty good deal given where you're at. If I'm in the area, I would definitely stop in for a few moments to play some video games and have a beer or two. Hopefully next time there will be worthy challengers! read more

For the location, it took a shockingly long time for the bar to fill up Friday night! That's only a positive in my book -- more gameplay for me! Per the Barcade formula, you've got a great selection of beers, friendly and knowledgeable beer loving bartenders, and a couple dozen quarter-play arcade games. On TOP of that, you've also got pretty good grub. My friend and I each ordered the "lunch special" which gets you a burger, fries, and any $7 beer on the menu for $15 total. Burgers were solid, probably one of the better basic burgers I've had, and the fries are GREAT. The staff was also very accommodating to our group bringing in a large birthday cake, providing plates and utensils for our party of about 12 people. No X-MEN arcade game, but they do have TMNT and The Simpsons among plenty of other old school + fighting games. Hidden in a corner is Die Hard, ugh I wanted to play so bad and missed it! Generally I stay away from the St Marks area these days, but I might come back for this Barcade location while it's still relatively new and not yet overrun. By which I mean to say, everyone, stick to the Williamsburg and Chelsea locations, it's really not that great here -- thanks! read more

I mean, it's a bar with an arcade in it. Great selection of old school games at a really reasonable price. Beer menu was ok, but not stellar. A stop here always makes for a great night out. read more

They have super Mario! Beer! Food!! What more can you ask for!!! Bouncer is rude what else is new? Bar tender was great. Games are great. read more

Barcade - Bars Near Me - New York, New York

I've been to all the Barcade locations in NYC and this one isn't bad, but it caters to a different crowd, at least in terms of the games on offer. While the locations in Brooklyn and Chelsea are home to older and less well known games, the St Marks spot is a little more modern. There's a heavy focus on fighting games of the two player variety. Some are familiar classics like Virtua Fighter and Mortal Kombat II, but there are of course some more unfamiliar titles. One of the most interesting things is the Street Fighter cabinet. Not Street Fighter II or any of the successive iterations, the ORIGINAL Street Fighter, which I'd never seen anywhere. The beers are of course the delicious craft brews on offer at any of the Barcade locations. So if you're looking for entertainment and good beer at a relatively low price, you can never go wrong with Barcade! read more