What an odd night lol. I went here with some friends because we looked at some pictures online and saw there was a pool table and games. Let me just say sometimes a picture is NOT worth a thousand words. I mean if you love waiting in lines to play games, then this is the place for you. If you love not being able to bring drinks from one area to the next, then Manifest/Royal is perfect. They're conjoined though so idk why weren't able to bring drinks around, it's weird. I'll be leaving the same review for both. The place wasn't even all that busy when we were in and the security inside kept asking people to move against the wall? Likeeee we're on the dance floor and it's not even busy. We kinda felt like sheep??? Idk just an overall weird vibe for what should be a fun saturday night. We stayed for 30 min before going elsewhere Only standout moment were the bouncers. They were super nice and funny. read more

Chiiihoooo! Town. First spot I hit up when I arrived here. Pretty chill spot with just two street fighter machines and a big screen for super smash bros. Doesn't come close to any of the barcades in the la area but what do you expect when you come to Hawaii? read more

Royal Arcade Bar - Chihoo love - Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

New hipster bar with several arcade games. Located directly next door to Manifest on Hotel street. A very cool and casual feeling place, I instantly felt more trendy. It wasn't very busy for a Friday night, there were about a dozen people there. I perused the menu which featured boilermakers, if you specialty cocktails and the usual beer and liquor. I ordered a shot of tequila and a Mexican beer then sat down and watched a couple of guys play Street Fighter, which displayed on the wall. There was music blasting from Manifest to keep it sounding busy. I've been to many arcade bars on the mainland so I can honestly say that this bar is lacking in arcade games. It is a pretty cool place to just chill out, but I feel like it should set itself apart from Manifest somehow. read more

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Went here the other night to play pool! Omg so much fun! There are many bottles of liquor to choose from. The bartenders are very friendly and knowledgeable about the booze on hand. I've walked by this little while in the wall many times. After visiting, the other night, I wonder why I have not been to this little gem sooner! They have video games to play too but I only played pool. Betting for shots! Guaranteed good time!! read more

My "local" IPA came in a can; no offer for a glass. There are literally only two arcade games. Pool table in the back; music playing -- not overly loud. You may consider making this a stop on your bar hopping, but do not go out of your way to come here. read more

If you're looking for something unique and a little hipster, give Royal Arcade a try. Upon entering you'll see some coin operated video games to play, and a pool table past the bar. Can't say I've seen food served, but alcohol selection is pretty broad with tons of brands to choose from. Make sure to checkout the drink specials on the board. One gripe is the unpredictable bathrooms, for girls sometimes the doors don't lock, no toilet paper or even broken glass on the ground. read more

This was our second stop of night. We popped in here because we needed a more quite place to chat. This is a smaller bar, but the interior is amazing. It's all very well decorated and looks to be very new. Excellent pours on well drinks. I was very pleased with that. I had tequila pineapple and the juice was really tasty. Drink over all was perfect. Price is standard, which actually equates to cheap if you compare to some of the other bars. Staff is really sweet. There was a guy and girl and they were just as nice as could be! I noticed they had some very awesome tattoos and I had a very nice conversation with them about local shops. They gave me 2 great recommendations. I digress, but they were awesome to say the least! The artwork on the walls is very awesome. If you only go to see that, I recommend it. Music taste was awesome as well. Something that you enjoy and it's not too loud. I do not think they are in the "nightclub" category. They have a pool table too! We would come back forsure!! read more

First off, I didn't know this place existed until maybe two minutes before walking in. My friends had taken me out to Scarlet, which honestly is not my deal and another friend of mine heard I was in the area and rescued me lol. My friend James walked me around the corner, down the street a bit and suggested this "arcade bar." Before he even finished the sentence to describe it, I was already down. That isn't why I gave it 5 stars however (though I'll admit that some it is biased by my love for video games.) I've been wanting a laid back hip sort of lounge here on Oahu since visiting a bunch of them in Vegas off the main strip. None of the bars I've gone to here have had quite the same vibe.... until this one. The vibe here is opposite of pretentious glam bars and clubs. It's very real and the crowd is pretty mature--at least on the night that I went. You get the feeling youre around good people that aren't there to judge your outfit and be snobby. A few arcade games and art line the walls of this thin unit. The bar area is small but we weren't waiting long for drinks. This is a place where you pick a seat or stand near the walls and just chat while you drink. No incredibly loud music, no mind numbing lyrics--just a chill vibe and good people. read more

Love coming to this bar for a few drinks and to play some pool on the full size table (it's also free)! The bartenders are great and are always happy to make whatever drink you have in mind. The atmosphere and free games make it well worth a try read more

Royal Arcade Bar - Awesome pool table - Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It's a fun place until of course it's the end of the night. They'll let you into the bar even though there's only 15 minutes left and they'll even fix you a drink. The only thing they won't let you do - finish it. Just skip it, there's tons of other bars in the area you can go to with better music, better staff and better service. Drinks are average at best. They have a random speakeasy with a mediocre bartender. Again, you can do better elsewhere. read more

Crack open a Heineken, play a game of Street Fighter 2 Turbo on their arcade cabinet (which is always on free play now), go a few rounds on NBA showtime and have a blast! Not many games here ATM, but they don't really need too many. Are the nearby bars too busy? Come here instead! read more

Bartender was incredibly rude. When we asked for water due to the self serve stations being empty he said "get the fuck out of my space" I know the stresses of a busy night but should never speak to customers in that tone! read more

I had paid the cover of $10 on a Friday. I had even bought 5 drinks for me and my friends. When I went to get some fresh air, the piece of shit bouncer wouldn't let me in even though he saw me come out and I had a stamp on my wrist. Fuck this place. Don't waste your money or time read more

Street fighter on free play?? Yes!!! Great selection of drinks. The bartender was friendly and had good bourbon recommendations. A really fun place to stop as you explore downtown! read more

Super rad arcade bar, AWESOME drinks & fun pool table! My fiance and I have been eyeing out this place for quite some time since I only work across the street. We finally got to go on Mardi Gras and it's a pretty chill spot. The bartenders are very accommodating when I ask for extra, extra limes lol. Can't wait to come back for drinks and games. read more

Sorry but this should not be considered an arcade bar. There is a pool table and 3 games which were not even on. I appreciate it as a bar but its definitely not an arcade bar per say. read more

This is one of those secret spots I don't want to let out, but I must give credit where credit is due. From pool to arcade games, including Street Fighter - the screen of which is projected onto the wall, and beer and cocktails, this place is a blast with great service and fun decor. Highly recommend! read more

Waited 30 minutes didn't get served. They don't have that many machines would hardly call it an arcade bar.

Classic arcade games, the best pool table I've played on island and incredible craft cocktails. A quality, niche bar in the heart of downtown. Highly recommend popping by and grabbing a cocktail from Jared or any of their exceptional bartenders. read more

Place is super sick great drinks great service street fighter and the best bartender! What else do you need in life!

Another Chinatown gem! With all of the unique and little know establishments in the trendy word-of-mouth brick bars this is one that didn't disappoint. Pool, darts, and old school Tekken equipped this place has found its nichè. Handcrafted cocktails took a second to make but were properly executed and consistent through multiple bartenders. This is going to be a tradition for out bi-yearly Oahu trip! read more

Came here last month with my sister and her co workers. It's a nice little bar, we went on a Thursday where a game competition was going on. The bartender was great we asked for shots and told her the types of hards we liked and didn't like and she made some of her special drink shots for us. We loved them all! They don't have a kitchen but do serve snacks such as chips and crackers. read more

Bartenders are horrible and they gave me the wrong drink. Asked for Jameson and got something completely different

Great place to play some vintage videogames and pool. I just stopped in for one drink but it quickly became a longer stay when I found myself in an impromptu street fighter tournament! Great people and good vibe. Check this place out. read more

One of my favorite downtown hang outs. Jared is an incredible bartender with excellent customer service. My coworkers love to play video games or shoot a game of pool. read more

This bar has great potential, however the bartenders are extremely unprofessional and purposefully overcharged several groups of patrons for their drinks. I witnessed the bartender, whose name I did not catch, argue with a customer on how to make a certain drink. The bartender clearly did not understand how to make the drink. What is astounding is that the bartender charged an extra $10 for a drink that he incorrectly mixed. He then proceeded to tell the patron that he could not negotiate drinks but still charged him. When I noticed my bill, I realized the same bartender overcharged me by $36. I approached the bartender but he refused to discuss the bill with me. I asked to speak with a manager, but was told "there are no negotiations." I can honesty say that I have never encountered this kind of blunt unprofessionalism from a bartender before. It is unfortunate due to the location and potential of the bar in this popular area of Chinatown. read more