I've been here twice now, and both times were totally worthy of five stars. PROS: - Fantastic atmosphere. For real, I've been to several different arcade bars, and I believe Gamecraft has the best overall decor, attitude, and overall vibe. High ceilings, lots of space to move, clean, and friendly staff. - Console games at the bar. I like arcade games just fine, but I really grew up on console games and it's hard to beat playing Mario Kart while sipping a margarita. - Board games. They're over by the bathrooms. Because sometimes it's hard to fit your whole group at an arcade cabinet. - Location. It was a great choice to open a few steps from Center Street in Southington, aka the best local area for food and drink AND lots of free parking. - NO KIDS. This is a big one. It's a bar. It's 21+. No one wants their night out to feel like an elementary school cafeteria. (Though I should note: it seems like Sunday's are kid-friendly for all you parents out there.) - Drink variety. There's a lot of local beer on tap, as well as spiked seltzer and a cider. I'd love to see more non-beer on tap (drier, local cider instead of sweet, alcoholic kombucha). Oh, and guys can you pls put Miller Lite on draft for cheap? Craft beer is great and all, but sometimes a girl just wants a nice, regular beer. ALSO they have regular booze, and though it is not on any menu, you can ask for a regular cocktail. I've gotten margaritas both times I've been. CONS: - SOMETIMES crowded. Granted they're a brand new spot that I've visited on a Friday and Saturday night. The Friday was perfect. On the Saturday, however, I could barely navigate my way to the bathroom, and as I noted earlier, there is relatively a lot of room. - Few food options. They offer a very limited menu that's basically snacks from a local place. I think it's just early days though, and opening a killer bar was their priority, not the food. I've eaten elsewhere both times, as it is near plenty of restaurants that also deserve your business. I also saw people that brought their own food spreads, which is cool. Hmmm, way more pros than cons in my book. Definitely GO HERE! I'm thrilled to have this new option for chilling in Southington. Keep up the great work guys!! read more

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Awesome spot, easily one of the two best arcades in the state and the only one of those two that is open more than one day per week. It's open all 7! Games are set to lower than average costs which makes you want to go there more often and stay longer. The games also rotate often and are always in excellent shape. CT is lucky to have this place. read more

This is a fantastic spot with a great selection of pinball and vintage arcades, in great working order, and at very reasonable pricing. The atmosphere is tight with a consistent, retro-geek vibe. A great spot to spend an evening out with friends. read more

This review is 4 months late -- but if I'm still writing it, it's because you can tell that it's been on my mind to do this whole time!! =) I had been attempting to round up an entire group of co-workers to come out for a birthday party, and Chris (one of the owners) was incredibly patient and helpful while I figured out our waxing and waning guest list. On the day of our party, we had two tables set aside for our group, and we all had a blast!! The drinks were awesome (as were the bartenders, clearly lol), the games were fun, and we overall had a super great time. Definitely made our Birthday Boy's night a memorable one...for what he could remember, anyway!! Do yourself a favor and get yourself out to GameCraft. You deserve to have a good time! ^_^ read more

This place feels like going over your best friend's house and hanging out but if your friend had all the cool games from your childhood and a better beer selection. Chill as f*ck staff and a rotating lineup of beers/pinball machines keep me coming back (beer reasonably priced/most machines for ¢50 new/special machines ¢75). read more

So glad they're back open! Ive been a few times before and now a couple times after Covid. There's hand sanitizer at every game and they're constantly being cleaned down. Great selection of local beer too! I went during their CT craft beer month and they have some really great local options on tap so I grabbed two flights to try them! One of the rare places you'll find some Skygazer watercolors too! read more

GameCraft Arcade - Console area - Arcades Near Me - Southington, Connecticut

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Amazing beers. And amazing old school video games. Very friendly staff. So good one of these opened up in this town. Reminds me of a cool spot in NYC, without that "too cool for school" vibe. Kudos! I plan on returning often and improving my score at Guitar Hero! read more

Fun time with amazing games! Great atmosphere- didn't feel too cluttered! Would highly recommend

My friends and I tried to go to GameCraft on Sunday, March 8th. We drove all the way from Manchester that day to celebrate our friend's birthday. On the GameCraft website it says "Sundays are all ages. Children must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian (who is 21 or over with valid identification) to enter." My group had a 23 year old, two 22 year olds, and a 20 year old. A 20 year old is NOT a child. However, when we got to the door of GameCraft, we were told our 20 year old friend wasn't allowed in because she is underage. So you're telling me a 40 year old could come with their 8 year old and get obliterated drunk and it's totally fine, but a group of 20-somethings can't go in? That makes no sense. read more

Gets crowded on Saturday nights, long lines at the bar. Other than that, pretty great all around. Good games, good beer selection, friendly staff. I plan on visiting weekly. read more

If you are looking for a really fun night out, excellent local beers with a bit of nostalgia thrown in, go to GameCraft Arcade! They really know how to do it right! The bartenders and staff are always smiling and not afraid to engage in a conversation. With Covid upon us, they opened up a very nice outside patio area that is great for visiting or just relaxing. Highly recommend this place in the heart of Southington, CT!!! read more

Easily one of the best new spots in Southington. Located behind Witchdoctor Brewing and downtown Southington, this could be your one stop for the night or a place to spend the entire time out. I really enjoyed the large beer selection, but also the fact that they have cans and drafts from local breweries. In addition, the place has plenty of seating and game options. I found several games I enjoy and could literally play all night. I cannot wait to see what this place has in store for the future and to watch them grow over time. read more

Gave it one final chance once they reopened after COVID. Staff was still unfriendly and despite posted regulations on their websites, the games were not being wiped down in between. I also never saw a dedicated person cleaning while I was there and they have broken tens of COVID rules, will be reporting them to state for COVID violations. I was able to use old coins I had at my house which could cause an outbreak if anyone in my family had it. As for the games, they had to take many out because of limited space and it showed. Too small to pack people in there like they do. They have some top of the line beers but the diversity has gone down the tubes. Every beer was from CT and the advantage of bars is that they can get other craft beers that don't go to beer stores or breweries around here. For instance, if they had 3 lines dedicated to great falls brewing, which we can get. Pre Covid- they had some from Maine, Vermont, And New York I tried. Finally, I usually end my night with a cocktail and the new menu is awful. I like the cute names on the drinks but it just tastes like they found something colorful and made a drink name for it and threw it in a glass..... overall, I've been 5-6 times, enjoyed my first 3 when they first opened and the last 2-3 have been pretty horrid. A lot of bad changes and my last chance I have given them! So sad too because I love beer and gaming, such a good idea if executed well. read more

EXTREMELY rude staff, overpriced beer, several broken games, and a disturbing lack of space with a poorly designed floor plan. I have had the same experience on multiple visits. The poor service is a consistent problem. The drinks are good, but they can't make up for everything else. read more

Absolutely fantastic place for classic arcade games and local craft beer! Was there before Covid took place. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking to have a fun evening - you can also play a game console while you have a drink at the bar which also, they have incredibly nice bartenders there that made sure I was always taken care of. 100% best arcade and bar in Connecticut to be at :) read more

This place is so nostalgic! The drinks are awesome and there are so many unique touches throughout. All the high top tables are specially made in the shape of video games, the games tokens come in small sacks and the staff are super friendly and accommodating. They have all the old classic games. This is a must go!! read more

Great atmosphere, awesome mix of retro and modern cabinets, and a great selection of beer and cocktails. Definitely a must-visit!

I was told about this place and was immediately interested and thought that it would be a great time - I love arcade games and the fact that it is an "adult" one makes it even better! Plus, it was going to be on my birthday, which is a Sunday, so it meant that people under 21 can join, according to the website. No, seriously, the website says "Sundays are all ages". We thought this was great because I was turning 22, have two other friends who were 22 and 23, and we have a 20-year-old friend, so they would not be left out. Until we go to the door, and we found out that apparently our 20-year old friend was not allowed in because they were not our legal child. Let's revisit the website - at the time of our visit, it said "Sundays are all ages. CHILDREN must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian". I emphasize the word children because a 20-year-old is a legal adult and not a child and should be allowed into the establishment, but not be allowed to drink. I think the ruling of this is absolutely ridiculous, considering a young child could come in with their aunt, uncle, grandmother or grandfather, who might NOT be their legal guardian would likely still be allowed in, and then said aunt, uncle, grandma, or grandpa can get irresponsibly drunk, potentially lose the child, or endanger the child later when getting into a car drunk. But a 20-year-old can't play pinball. read more