Joystick Gamebar

Joystick Gamebar -- the only spot in Atlanta dedicated to classic arcade games and delicious cocktails. Every game is only a quarter so raid your son's piggy bank and hold off on laundry an extra week because you've got beer to drink and high scores to conquer!

9 / 10
393
ratings
  • Phone

    (404) 525-3002

  • Website

    joystickgamebar.com

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  • Type

    Arcade

Address

427 Edgewood Ave SE Atlanta , GA 30312 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi Free
Outdoor Seating No
Dining Options Bar Service
Restroom Yes
TouchTunes Jukebox Yes
Menus Dinner
Drinks Beer, Cocktails

Comments / 47


Keywords:

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David Orland Brown

Best Bar in Edgewood. Joystick Gamebar has an assortment of games, attractions and interactive experiences. Highly recommended.

Mario Perez

Great place to hang out and play some old school arcade video games . They also have a selection of fun board games to play. The drinks are decently priced and they have some special cocktails .

Talia Day

This is one of my favorite bars in Atlanta the crowd is a mix of geek and old school. Classic games and creative drinks makes this a great date night location for geeks and gamers alike.

Mark Strudwick

Super cool atmosphere. Great staff and really, really awesome cocktails . Illegal Food does the eats and their Hank burger made the Thrillist list of top 5 burgers in Atlanta. 100% worth a visit...

Pooja Sharma

Good craft cocktails , and a great arcade game selection. Board games are basic but drink Jenga is ????. I prefer getting there earlier bc hey let rude belligerent drunks hang out. They have a ????room too

Paula Madeira

Fun and cool bar , with a lot of arcade machines and some board games . There isn't a lot of places to sit though. $0,25 to play each game. DONT ask for the cheapest shot on the menu, it is awful ????

Joel Corpus

Pretty fantastic bar-cade that mixes up some stunning bourbon and whiskey concoctions ! The classic arcade games are a must to play...from classic Donkey Kong to my all time fave, 4-player X-Men.

Brian Shea

Love! But don't come hungry! Sometimes they sometimes they don't offer ANY food. No RedBull , little vodka , few draft beers , decent whiskey collection, cheap large can beers . Games n atmosphere awesome

Creative Loafing Atlanta

An arcade for grown-ups in Old Fourth Ward. Joystick Gamebar features lively bar bites (via its innovative Kitchen Incubation Program), creative cocktails , and a collection of vintage games.

Creative Loafing Atlanta

Located on one of Atlanta's most happening streets, Joystick Gamebar has numerous vintage arcade games , board games , and a great cocktail program. (Try the ginger snap slushie .) Read more

Sarah Giarratana

Best memory here: my friend turned on Streetlight Manifesto's Point/Counterpoint on the jukebox . The whole bar started singing. Good drinks, good music , good games. Nothing better.

Amanda Nouhan

Although it's a little pricey , they have a solid drink and board game selection. Arcade games are usually being played, so be prepared to wait.

Fred Dinkler

Good games, good people, good drinks, good bar food, what's not to love!

Ben Oliver

Great games. Go before dinner to avoid the crowds. If you're not using John Stockton and Karl Malone on NBA Jam you're doing it wrong.

Frank Lucas

Nice place to go with a group of people, not expensive and good vibe. Eat before you go, food cheap and good but little portion.

Imari Steele

This is one of my favorite bars in Atlanta , I love the retro games , craft cocktails , and the burgers .

Micha Luster

Great craft beers that rotate. Lots of local crafts . Very unique drink selections in general

Eric Bowen

Has pure old school video games . Bring your roll of quarters, throw back a couple of libations and shoot for the high scores .

TJ

Take me back to my childhood. All I want to do is play arcade games at the mall . Mom! Drop me & my friends off. Love it. And you'll love it too.

PJ Walker

Cocktails , fries ,arcade games , throwback board games , fun staff

ChloeCupcakes Lee

Bar with good cocktails ? Check. Great bartenders ? Check. Bar with arcade games ? Check. Now go and try to beat the high scores !

Jon Fetch

Chill dive bar w a nerdy/gamer vibe. Everything’s $.25 to play! I wasted a lot of time here waiting for my gf to be out of her work conference

Magnus Vojbacke

Good hot dogs , OK beer selection , friendly staff . The arcade playing patrons can get a little loud at times.

Deantre Brock

Their beer selection is great and those sofas are perfectly comfortable .

Ashley Rudolph

Cheap (and delicious) cocktails and ARCADE GAMES! Great spot.

Taylor G

Great cocktails , great staff ! Music is a little loud , but how else can you smash a high score ?

Kimlee Davis

VIDEOGAMES!!!!! Classics, pinball machines and rare board games . So much good.

Alex Ravenel

Fun, old arcade games , still just a quarter to play. Drinks are cheap .

Tori

Rad management, rad staff . Accommodating, welcoming, wonderful. Viva Joystick Gamebar!!!!

Tiffany Scott

Cheap drinks and old school arcade games

Holly Roseberry

Arcade games, cocktails , bartenders

Brian Shea

Great 80's and 90's music too!

Akil Brooks

the okonomiyaki fries are brill!

Meredith J

Awesome concept, terrible bartenders

Carlton Parks

Best Galaga "fire" button in the city

Annie Green

Pacwoman :D

Eric Dolive

They have Rastan!

Jess

Dolly Parton pinball machine , ftw.

Jessica Borre

So much greatness!!

Eric Sembrat

They have their first pinball machine !

Maloy JuxtaposedWords

Metal slug is delicious.

Christine Lee

Tequila makes it better!

Valerie Burkes

This place is amazing!!!

Johnny Martinez

Steven will shake his groove thang for a $1

Milt Maddox

Awesome Place

Jes Pulido

Steven & Brandon are cool guys!

Eric Sembrat

NBA Jam is finally here!

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