Barcade

The Original Arcade Bar

9 / 10
665
ratings
  • Phone

    (201) 332-4555

  • Website

    barcade.com/jerseycity

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  • Type

    Bar

Address

163 Newark Ave (Barrow St) Jersey City , NJ 07302 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating Yes
Wheelchair Accessible Yes
Music Yes
Restroom Yes
Menus Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour, Bar Snacks
Drinks Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 141


Keywords:

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Halil Kaşkavalcı

I love that bar . Great selection of beers and amazing arcade games . Spend some time with your friends. Try to beat them in archaic old games. Gotta love 80's.

Arthur

Went back to Barcade recently - must say, the menu was MUCH improved. Beer selection wide and varied as ever. Vibe remains casual if still a bit too hipster (trends have life cycles, after all).

Regina Jaslow

Great selection of craft beers . What's especially nice is that they change them up all the time to match the season. Old arcade games at old prices are awesome too! Food options are limited.

Omar Law

I think they have one of the best beer selections in my opinion. Good atmosphere and the arcade theme just makes you feel like a big ass kid again.

NJ.com

A Williamsburg import, the Barcade brand pairs drinks and food with classic video games .

Thomas Taylor

Classic games with superb tap beers , what's not to like? Bring 3 friends and hit up the 4 player games like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles , the Simpsons and NBA Jam .

Shari Hana

Excellent rotating selection of beers , delicious menu. Break out of the box& try new items. Daily beer list describes each, so u don't have to order blind. Weekdays are less crowded , and open til 2.

Tom Gallo

My favorite bar of all-time. Great selection of arcade games , and very wide selection of excellent microbrews . The best part is they're constantly getting new microbrews in- always something new!

Sean Salmon

They've got some good sandwiches , great deviled eggs and beef jerky but the real reason you are here is to drink craft beer from the ever-changing selection of 24 taps and play video games

Lori Luo

Perfect for grabbing a cold beer and playing a few games, or just hanging out. The nachos are a solid plate to share.

Simply Rubia

Really good beer selections ! Good bar food! Good place to hang with friends! Make sure you bring a marker w you to the bathroom to add your own tag!!

Dipika

Love their selection of beers . Very laid back and lots of space. Cool selection of games too, and only for a quarter each

Tom

Good rotation of games. Bringing in more 90s machines. Switched from quarters to tokens. Good for large groups.

Razorfish

Craft beers matched with original arcade games for 25¢ each. Sure, you could trek to Brooklyn for the same experience, but this location is just as close and less crowded . — Ben T., Creative

Ridgely Dodge

The games you loved as a kid. The music you loved as a teen. The women you loved as a college student . The beer you loved as a twenty something... How refreshingly depressing!

Jason

The ultimate Jersey City (& Williamsburg & Flatiron) bar , the best arcade game and beer selection in town

Link Peace

I enjoy listening to my headphones all day every day on the loudest settings and I feel obligatedto advise... Bring and wear ear plugs!

Jenn Pedde

This bar has everything...craft beer , snacks , clean bathrooms , arcade games . What it does not have is great music...ever.

Jason Baughman-Oprică

1980s arcade games and A-list tap beers , minus Brooklyn hipsters . Jersey knows how to do beer and games.

Joe Blossom

Great beer and arcade game selection. The food is pretty good, too. The worst part is that it can be really crowded at times.

Amanda Nanawa

Any bar that has real arcade games & great brews will be tops on my list

Cailie Mitchell

The nutella and bacon is a yes! Barcade always has a perfect selection of beer and the size of this place makes it super easy to get comfortable . Plus the bartenders are so so nice.

Evan Laurence

Great beer rotation! My fave sandwiches are the Cubano and the patty melt .

Valerie

The lunch special is a deal. Any beer and sandwich for $10. They'll also serve 5oz tasters for $2-3 each.

Carrie Brown

Excellent beer selection , good bartenders , and our favorite lunch in Jersey City.

Luca Brasi

Best way to get your nerdy friends out for a drink????

Diego Farias

They have lots of games but I didn't see Fire Trap, Donkey Kong , Donkey Kong Jr., Galaga , Star Wars, RoboCop, or many others I like.

Hany Youssef

Very cool bar , different vibe, huge space , rooftop is amazing

Alex Still

Good if you love craft beer on tap , even better if you love arcade games . The patty melt ain't bad either.

Carlos Flores

Cool place, great atmosphere, and diverse beer selections . Love the old school arcade games .

Taiowa Waner

Beer isn't super Cher but the games are fun and a throwback for the late 20s and early 30s crowd.

Anthony Green

This place has Damn Good jerky for any upstate New Yorkers in the area or anyone who likes good jerky .

Village Voice

Winner of Best Arcade in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Save your quarters for Burgertime - not found at the Wburg location!

Drew Jennings

Best craft beer selection in town . The food quality seems to have fallen off in the past year, however.

Lorenzo

Solid beer selection . If a line forms behind you, finish your game and let someone else play.

Amanda Petrocelli McLean

How many bars can you drink beer and play tetris at the same time!? Check this spot out!

Foodiespr

Full of memories! Nice beer selection on tap

Caroline Le

arcade games and beer , do you even have to ask any questions? just bring a lot of quarters

Alfred M.

arguably the best barcade location. tables to play cards, decent game selection

Nina Paparatto

Great beer list and games. Everything you'd expect of a barcade.

Danielle

Great rotating craft beer list

Jess

Try the curried tuna with mint sandwich . Homemade pickles are great match for the beer . Bathrooms are a little rough for a new place.

Anthony Galasso

Cool games. Good beer . But I could think of better things to do.

Gordon Virasawmi

Beer is a good selection of local craft . No generics. $7 - $12 a glass. Lots of Vegan options . Good pinball selection. Average arcade . No kids.

Robert Sylvester

Great!!! Beers and arcade games ?? What's better??

Craig Middleton

Bringing back childhood memories, one quarter at a time... Plus BEER !

Lindsay DeMarco

The bartenders are always very attentive and definitely know their stuff. Tip them well !

Hector Santiago

Great beer , great food, KICK ASS OLD SCHOOL GAMES!!! What else does a dudw need lol.

Courtney W

Amazing sandwiches and deviled eggs ! The grilled cheese + pork is the best!

Justin

They switched to tokens now. Don't bring a bunch of quarters .

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