Barcade

The Original Arcade Bar

9 / 10
1221
ratings
  • Phone

    (212) 390-8455

  • Website

    barcade.com/chelsea

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  • Type

    Bar

Address

148 W 24th St (7th Ave) New York , NY 10011 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating No
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Music Yes
Restroom Yes
Menus Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 183


Keywords:

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Eater

Happy hour includes $1 off beer , wine , and well drinks . For $10, you get a Fisherman's Brew and a Four Roses Shot. Happy hour ends at 7, but Barcade’s retro video games can be played all night long. Read more

John E

What's not to love, other than occasional malfunctioning controllers on 20-30 year old machines? Outstanding beer selection and tasty food. Barcade is a Street Fighter 2 machine away from perfection.

Hannah Warren

This is the first place I’ve been to in NYC that has cask ales . Delicious burger and pretty good Baja tacos . I never played arcade games as a kid, but after beer I’ll make an evening of it here!

Kayleigh Harrington

Brunch was delicious. Perfect hangover food - a fried chicken and waffles grilled cheese with a Siracha maple dip and duck nachos . Oh not to mention the Tetris shaped tots . Would definitely recommend.

Shanyce Lora

I love this barcade! The staff is always very attentive when games aren't working and the bartenders are great! They let me sample beer before I spend 9 bux. Love them. Good music too!

Brad Garoon

To my surprise, the Chelsea location trumps the Brooklyn spot by offering food, and frankly, I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the Barcade Burger . The bacon , onion , and Gruyère cheese top it off. Read more

Jeremy Jacobowitz

The games and beer may bring you in, but chef lee's menu is what will keep you! Loved my chicken and waffle grilled cheese sandwich ! A must have!

Dens

Rumor has it there's a sandwich that contains almost everything on the menu. Try it and repot back! (@dens)

Gothamist

Barcade is the arcade bar that arguably started it all. Check out their website for special beer events with featured breweries and themed tastings! Read more

Richard Revilla

It's like walking into the 80's, all the classics. Food is ehh but plenty of beers in tap.

Michael O

Great selection of classic arcade games from Ninja Turtles , Tron, Stars Wars etc etc. Also there is great selection of local beers from New York. It will be crowded on Friday and weekend night.

Christopher Salonia

The Bartender , Scott is awesome! All the people here are cool and approachable. Revolving beers every week makes this a must stop for every person!

OkCupid Daters' Choice

Barcade was voted the Best Nerdy Date Spot by OkCupid users in the first-ever Daters' Choice Awards! Tap Read more for additional date spot categories in New York City . #daterschoice Read more

Kathy Liu

Really casual place - they have a good beer selection and some surprisingly good bar food options! It can get crowded fast though, so it's good for a workplace event , but not so much for dates.

Zengpan Fan

I want to see more arcade games , like Arcade of the Three Kingdoms, Street Fighter , Samurai Shodown.

Sanders Keel

Good times at lunch . No kitchen yet but sounds like it'll be there soon. Seems like much more space for walking which is good as the Brooklyn one you can't move on the weekend nights! Layout is nice!

Belle Huang

Vintage arcade games (25-50 cents to play) and a great beer selection . Get the duck nachos . Great for groups or a casual date.

Lucy Maria

Love that you get to play on these old school arcade games while also being able to get a drink and food. Awesome place!

JP

Get here early, bring some friends and stake out the TMNT, XMen or NBA Jam arcade game . Their beer selection is also top notch

Evi

Beers and retro arcade games ? Feels like heaven (and it is !!!)

Paddy

Been to the one in Brooklyn a while ago and stopped in here before a movie . All your old favorites Donkey Kong, Frogger, Ms. Pacman along with mostly craft beer . Match made in heaven.

Fodor's Travel

The machines here are token-based, each one a quarter a pop. The beer flows aplenty, with special craft brewery nights and 25 rotating daily taps, but the food options are limited to basic snacks . Read more

Vin ShaqFu

Good selection of retro games ; it isn’t just the boring 80’s basics you might find in an old folks home or the petrified forest . There are several 90’s games from Capcom, Sega, and Konami.

Karen

Some really great arcade games to enjoy while you drink and eat. Such a fun atmosphere .

Bryant Balatbat

Excellent beer and arcade selection. Food's a little pricey .the daily lunch special is a good value though. Tetris tater tots are a must try. Zero vegan options .

Sanders Keel

If you just want some good alone time and games, hot it up for lunch . Kitchen is now open with a good variety of meals, snacks etc.

Tony Xerri

It boggles me how not enough people are playing Mr. Do. Probably just a general fear that I will just annihilate their score. Oh yeah, they have lots of craft beer here, try some ! Space Harrier...

Stephanie DeDecker

I love barcade, perfect combination of 80's and 90's arcade style games and a great beer selection to compliment!

Marc Mayer

Regardless of which neighborhood you're in, Barcade's perfect formula of beer , video games and general nerdery makes sure you're never far from a good time.

Friederike Wild

Come early in the eve and enjoy playing great classic arcade games like Tetris (great for two), Ms Pac-Man and Space Invaders!

Priscilla Sohan

Much bigger than the Brooklyn location. Some of the games are already broken (like 2 of the 3 Star Wars) but the Sega Hologram game is pretty insane.

Jeremy Bassinder

What an amazing bar . The arcade machines are fab but to top it off with the excellent beer I cannot rate this place highly enough.

Nicole Regan

Tons of fun even just to grab drinks at and play some games after work with friends. Even when it's crowded there's always games to play.

Bruno Cardoso

A lot of tap beers and great selection of arcade games . 4 Player Pacman is the best!

Jackson Isaacson

A fun and different bar with classic video games (all cheap ) and great beer . Bring quarters!

Alex Payne

Come for the beer list and the video games , stay for the excellent menu.

Ali Sayer

The food is absolutely amazing!! Try the short rib grilled cheese and bacon Mac and cheese . Who knew bar food would be gourmet? ????

Aryan J

If you're going to play TMNT, don't choose Leonardo. The attack button doesn't work. Good selection of beers and all games are a quarter. This is what heaven is probably like.

Matt P

I'm a huge fan of NBA Jam and this Barcade's machine works way better than the one in BK, also there's more space in this one than the BK location.

DoubleDeuce

A fun way to spend an evening or afternoon blowing money on arcade games and booze/food instead of only booze/food.

Sean Smith

Lots of great games here, including large selection of coop games. Great beer at the bar and good food from the kitchen.

Kelly A

Old skool video games and adult beverages , what's not to love!? I could spend all night here.

Ryan Warrender

Beer and old school arcade games ...I recommend if you are pro-fun.

Meg Farmer

Low key fun bar full of 80's video games . Be sure to play the game where you shoot aliens, it's the best one.

Jason

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles , Ms Pac Man, Donkey Kong and NBA Jam . Oh and an amazing craft beer selection . Gotta visit

Erin St

I've been at several different times and it is never too crowded . They have a good selection of beer and the games are only a quarter.

Joanna Lin

If you weren't able to beat The Simpsons back when you were a kid, get a handful of quarters ready - Mr. Burns, you're going down tonight!

Alec Jarvis

A ton of beers on tap - a bit heavy on IPAs - and a good selection of old time arcade games

Brad Benson

The chicken & waffle grilled cheese might be the best thing I've ever eaten...

Tim Hettler

Enormous selection of regional microbrews , and classic arcade machines . What more could you want?

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