Honestly, it's a 5-star dive bar. You can't come here looking for some high class ambiance. You're not getting special cutlery or some crazy top shelf wine. What you are going to get is some pretty tasty simple food, decently good drafts and mix drinks coupled with a whole ton of retro vibes. Our server was quick, friendly, and helpful. The menu is plastic and a few pages of deliciousness. We had smoky pepper wings and a spicy pizza. No complaints for both. Crispy thin crust and crunchy nicely flavored wings. The games though are not the typical ones you'd find at a Dave & Busters. Instead, you'll find Mario, skeeball, teenage mutant ninja turtles, mortal combat, and all the other nostalgia fun you loved as a 70's/80's kid. Each inch of every wall is decorated with some sort of movie or tv reference, and it's just fun. So if you're bored of the typical bar scene, give this place a try. Get your cup of coins ready, and challenge some friends to some good competition. read more

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This place is awesome! Great staff, great ambience and nostalgic as hell! If you grew up in the 80's and 90's you will LOVE this place. There's something for everyone here. Food is pretty good dive bar type food. The wings were great! Our waitress was attentive and super friendly. The host at the front door is a gem; keep him around! read more

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Doesn't offer a wide selection of games for an arcade, in my opinion. On the plus side, you get a good amount of tokens for a reasonable price. The food and drinks are pretty standard bar fare at typical prices. The staff and customer service really stand out they're great . It's a nice spot to hang out if you're local, but probably not worth making a special trip for. read more

Play is the cutest place in town. I love the bartenders, the nostalgic feel, the games, the decor, the next level cocktails and shots, and delicious food. It's perfect for a low key afternoon with littles or a night out with friends. I love to go here. I always leave happy with the service and experience. read more

GENXCELLENT!!! This place is amazing! We came twice during our stay in New Bedford! There are like three floors of fun, entertainment and booze here! They have a most excellent multistory rooftop deck that is perfect at sunset! The inside areas have '80's music and arcade games. Drinks are reasonably priced and delightful! Beer selection is extensive! The food is basic but fits the bill when you are looking for some bar snacks. Play is a seriously fun time! You don't have to be Gen X to enjoy it, but it helps! read more

Looking for a night out but are getting bored with your usual bars? Like retro? Remember going to arcades as a kiddo? Try this place! The rooftop is open too, allowing you, drink in hand, to gaze down upon all the un-informed. Drinks seemed to run a little on the weak side though. Food menu is a bit more than just bar food and includes sandwiches, pizza, and salad. Even a few vegan selections. read more

The service was excellent! the staff is very friendly, the food is cooked to perfection and the overall atmosphere reminds me of my childhood, very warm, friendly, and a great experience! read more

We enjoyed playing the games in the arcade while drinking a delicious cocktail. The live band was playing near the bar and we loved the music. read more

Place was super fun and vibey af. Drinks tasted like blackout juice with a hint of hangover. A was my bartender the whole time and he was a chiller ("A" was his name). When we went there were a whole bunch of diva queens flaunting around but that just added to the cool vibey ambiance. I would go back here to spend all my money on the arcade. My only problem with Play Arcade is that I suck at dance dance revolution. read more

Play Arcade - Rum coke - Arcades Near Me - New Bedford, Massachusetts

Play arcade is super cool. They had a variety of video games and other arcade games which made a super fun atmosphere. While we were there, we stopped by the bar to order some food. The staff was super friendly! I am lactose intolerant so i was very excited to see a lot of vegan options. We ordered: - Little Mario w/ Vegan Cheese Pizza: Red Sauce and Cheese blend dusted with fresh basil -Players Choice Pizza: Red Sauce, Mushrooms, Pepperoni with vegan cheese -Violet's Mac Attack: Vegan Friendly mac and cheese OMG the pizzas were amazing! The vegan cheese on the pizza was the best I've ever had. The cheese was melted nicely and didnt have the usual vegan cheese after taste. This cheese made me actually believe that it was normal cheese haha. I liked that they had the players choice option and i could build my own pizza since i do like eating meat, i just cant handle normal cheese. The thin crust was perfectly crispy and held the toppings well without flopping. The Violet's Mac Attack was good. Since we ordered the vegan version, I think the sauce was more like a sweet potato or butternut squash blend for the creamy parts and topped with vegan cheese. It was good but I think i prefer a cheesier flavored mac and cheese (unfortunately these hurt my tummy). Overall i was still happy with the dish. If you're in the area, definitely stop by and check out the games. if you are lactose intolerant or vegan, you'll have a lot of great options to choose from off the food menu! read more

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Great options for food and drinks! It's not easy to find a fun place that fit both adults and kids. This place is awesome

best barcade EVER, seriously! the vibes here are absolutely immaculate + the games are so fun, there is a good mix of retro and modern games. the drinks here are great and fun too, my fav is the ghost energy mixed with vodka/tequila (whatever you're feeling!). i've never seen them anywhere else but they are so so good! i recently tried the food and i really enjoyed it too, the loaded tetris tots are to die for! i also love that they're allergy friendly with actually yummy options - the gluten free pizza was GREAT! no cardboard crust and really good flavor. 1000% recommend this place - whether you come for a night out, to play some games, or for wednesday night trivia (our fav!) you're guaranteed to have a great time :) read more

Play Arcade - gluten free custom pizza - Arcades Near Me - New Bedford, Massachusetts

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Owner is super nice guy but when hes not there his employees take advantage of of it and dont do anything. Place was empty hostess sat us and it took 20 minutes for waitress that was be hond bar with other waitress and two bartenders to be done with there having fun. Then my soda was empty for my whole meal, when she finally came back around my food was gone. NOW for the best part . ATFER WE ORDERED 260.00 of food it was 3:55 and she said my shifts over at 4:00 so im going to cash you out and you cant start new bill with a mew waitress. We were all like what?? Last tome i checked you wait till your tables are all done then you leave. Once owner came im at 4:00 everyone that was working started to work . Its sad cause the owner is a good guy, hopefully he sees this and makes some changes read more

Travis the bartender was so nice and friendly and all the food came out super fast. it was super good too and the Tetris potato things were so funny. I liked the old cartoons you can watch while you eat and ovi the games are super fun - ddr, skee ball, pacman, even mario bros. really fun read more

I decided to spend Mother's Day at Play with my husband and kids, figured they could have fun and we could all enjoy the day together. Well, my daughter had her own plans of flipping out and screaming . The Owner of Play is a GodSend- he noticed her having "difficulty ", offered help, and even tried to calm her down with duckies. She managed to settle down for a few so my other two kids could finish up their games and we could head home. The place is really cool, great ambiance, and the kids loved their food! read more

New Bedfords quintessential arcade bar, a ton of super vintage games. A great place for college kids and anyone to hangout. Not quite a full nightclub atmosphere so it's a good place to relax but simultaneously have a good time. In the summer they also open up the rooftop bar which is great. read more

I stopped by for a few hours earlier this week, this place is great!! All the staff were super friendly and helpful. I didn't get any food, but everything coming out smelled really good, it was making me hungry! There are a lot of different games to choose from, my favorite was the Ninja Turtles game. All of this was tied together really nicely by the music, lighting and decorations all around the bar and games. It's just such a fun and interesting place to hang out. I would definitely come here again and I highly recommend it to anyone who hasn't! read more

Alright let's start with the food! The pizza is well worth the price. At about $14 it feeds 3 of us. It's super tasty, thinner crust but not burnt, and they are very generous with toppings. They had a steak and asparagus special that was to die for! I've also tried their chicken bacon ranch, with extra veggies (free), it was also AMAZING! The loaded Tetris tots were also very yummy, and well portioned. Sliders were a little too well done. So far most things we've ordered have fed at least 2 people, the price was pretty fair for the potions. The only sweet food item is the rice krispy basket, these were also good! The chocolate ones were a little on the stale side but taste wise - absolutely worth it! Drinks: I'll personally only be sticking to beer. I've tried multiple drinks and was now impressed by the quality. But they have a decent tap variety for brews. Atmosphere: The rooftop area is perfect for a nice night or sunny day. They have 4 swings that face street side, these were a super cool touch. The arcade hosts live music events are up there every few days. Arcade: You get a fair amount of coins for $10. The cool thing is if you don't cash, you can add coins to your tab. The games are fun, but there isn't too much of a variety. Guitar hero, DDR and the terminator are some fun classics. Air hockey and basketball are also pretty cool. I don't much care for the pinball machines or the super old stuff. They also have board and card games for free, we usually play uno while we wait for our food. read more

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This place has old school pinball machines for the win.. retro feeling NES and PlayStation read more

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My work rented the venue out for the evening and it was absolutely excellent. The staff could not have been more helpful or friendly throughout our visit. ATM and change machines for tokens on site or you can ask your server and keep it all on one tab. Extensive bar menu with a wide selection of beers, ciders and mixed drinks. We kept it to pizza which was good (personal size easily feeds two adults). Old school movies and shows are playing along with great music and impressive decor. I would 100% recommend for a fun date or family night out. Worth the stop or drive from the Cape. read more

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Great food and drinks, I usually hate mushrooms on pizza but they managed to make it delicious. The games are all really fun me and my dad like to spent time together here! 10/10 read more

I met up with friends here & it was a perfect night. I did not have food, but drinks were good & affordablethe atmosphere was very cool/cute but still welcoming. the staff was probably the best part, every person we encountered was warm & kind. it felt like they went out of their way to make our night good. I have worked events 20+ years & a staff like that is exceptional. I would definitely use this place for events. read more

Such a fun and unique bar. Went late at night. The bouncer was extremely pleasant and was happy to hold the door for us. Would certainly come back. read more

COOLEST PLACE EVER!! Waitstaff are all very friendly and go above and beyond. Awesome selection of games too, plus the memorabilia and decorations are totally off the chain! I absolutely love the vibes here and would love to return very soon! read more

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The masterminds behind the Play Arcade have really outdone themselves to thoughtfully design a super fun environment for folks of every age group. There are both video games and other arcade game classics (like hoops) spanning several decades, board games, and strategically-placed Playstations. Every inch is decorated with glorious retro art and fandom momentos. The food is also above average for bar fare, with the sliders and pizzas being the stars of the menu. Plenty of beers are on tap -- the one I had was really fantastic. Overall, an absolutely fun place to visit. I'll be returning for certain! read more

This is a cool place with old-school arcade games, a full bar and a menu of pub-fare. The decor is really fun with lots of vintage toys and 70's/ 80's memorabilia. Kids are allowed in before 8 PM. And there are usually families there but it is not your average Chucky-Cheese type children's arcade. It is edgier and very original. The food is pretty good but it's a little pricey. There are vegan/ vegetarian options, if that's your thing . read more

Very chill and nice arcade!!! workers were really nice and it has a very nice vibe to it

This was an impromptu stop with my 2 teenage sons during our visit home to New Bedford from California. I told the boys we could stop in for about 15 minutes and we ended up staying nearly 2 hours! It was an awesome way to spend this stormy afternoon. In all honesty, I reluctantly agreed to go and thought I was going to be unhappy with the food choices and bored because I haven't played video games since they moved beyond 2-D! WOW! I was so wrong. Play Arcade is awesome! The food was great and their menu has lots of vegan options (not what I was expecting at an arcade!). We got the nachos and they did not disappoint! Vegan chicken sliders were perfect! The games...old school video arcade games that I could actually play. My kids loved all of the games, I particularly loved Tetris and Kong. Play Arcade is a fabulous new addition to the downtown New Bedford that we know and love. read more

Food was gross, cold. Very disappointing. I was really looking forward to it , but everything was really bad. Tater tots were freezing and sliders were lacking. Drinks weren't even good. Beer was warm, mixed drink was disappointing, all games are a dollar . read more

Came here for my birthday, it was a lot of fun playing the video games from the 80's.

Had such an amazing time here with some of my closest friends in the rooftop. First off the decor is incredible and is so cool and tastefully done. The drink selection was amazing as well as the food. We sampled the crab cakes, pizza, siders, salads and then some and it was all SO good. The Greek salad and crab cake was my fave and will definitely order again. After munching we went downstairs and had a blast playing games together. So many choices, some familiar some new. Can't wait to check it out again once the full arcade is open and play some pinball! So happy you guys are in dnb! read more

This place is AMAZING! The atmosphere is uniquely fun and welcoming. I dare you to order something that's not delicious off of their menu! Freshly made and delicious food options and even for vegan diets, too! The staff and owners are a cut above the rest! They go above and beyond to make sure your time at Play is nothing but a fun time. They have a FULL bar and a super dope rooftop deck! Good vibes. Killer food. Fun old school games. Honestly, you'll be so glad you went! read more

I've made a few visits to Play. Loved the chicken sliders, the scallop cakes and more....but this pizza- it was worth writing about. The thin crust was perfectly crispy and held up to a lot of weight! It has garlic oil, mixed cheese and and topped with a chopped salad and house vinaigrette. Oh my gosh. Soo good. Love the hot pizza with cold veg! And the garlic oil!! It wont reheat well but i think even a half eaten pizza is worth the price of the full. Soooo good. read more

Play Arcade - The Green Hill Pizza - Arcades Near Me - New Bedford, Massachusetts

Had the most amazing experience last night at @playarcadenb for my nephew's 11th birthday. It was our first time there and they exceeded our expectations. The food was great, the atmosphere oozed fun, and the staff made us feel so welcome and taken care of. It was the PERFECT place for my nephew's birthday and we could not have had a better time. He said it was his best birthday to date! My friends and I can't wait to come back for a fun grownup's night out. No more having to drive a half hour or more for a great barcade! This is an amazing addition to the Southcoast community and I can't wait to go back. Thanks @playarcadenb !!!! We are so grateful for everything. read more

Amazing scallop cakes and great beer selection! Awesome place to hang out and play games.

Great addition to downtown. Great food and drink selection. All vintage games are all so much fun. Add this place to one of your stops downtown, you will Enjoy it! read more

I went here for the first time a week or two ago. I loved this place, and I had so much fun. Everyone was so nice. I mean I would return because of the staff alone nice. Tetris shaped tater tots delicious and adorable haha, variety of games, good drinks, rooftop with pretty view and swings...I loved it all. I look forward to going again, and would highly recommend. Thanks. read more

I have been here multiple times with friends and family and every time has been amazing! To start, the atmosphere is fun and clean and overall a total blast from the past! The food is delicious and blows my mind that vegan food can taste THAT good to a non vegan! For reference, we had tater tots, (the best) garlic knots, and vegan mac n cheese. The drinks are delicious and fit the throwback vibe. The waitstaff is kind, helpful, and informative- always willing to give info on food or how the games work. The owner was incredibly accommodating to my family who have food allergies. Overall, this has quickly become one of my favorite spots and I'm always left feeling excitement for whenever I get to go back! read more

I strongly suggest visiting Play Arcade for some great food/drinks and great entertainment. I have two children with food allergies and the owner and staff went absolutely above and beyond to accommodate them. As a parent, the steps they took to look into their food options meant the world. The chef even came out and asked us how everything was which gave us a great feeling of attention. If fantastic games, fun environment and amazing vegan and allergy friendly options is what you're looking for then Play Arcade is for you! read more

Play arcade is a fantastic venue! We hosted our work party at Play recently. We had about 70 people attend. Play shut it doors to the public so we could have a private party from 6-9pm (then open doors to the public). The food was delicious and there was plenty for everyone. The staff was extremely kind and professional. Everyone reported back that they had so much fun, loved the food and the specialty drinks were delicious! The games were played all night. Thank you so much for having us and let us have a mini take over. We will all be back again! read more