16-Bit Bar+Arcade

16-Bit Bar+Arcade is a bar Columbus located in United States.

9 / 10
394
ratings
  • Phone

    (614) 222-1616

  • Website

    16-bitbar.com/columbus

  • Instagram

    16bitbar

  • X (Twitter)

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  • Facebook

    201661620615686

  • Type

    Bar

Address

254 S 4th St (btw Rich St & Main St) Columbus , OH 43215 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Visa & American Express)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Happy Hour
Drinks Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 65


Keywords:

arcade games trendy good for groups video games casual pinball free classic arcade games authentic big screens free arcade games good for singles bar great value happy hour good for dates crowded old school games retro style good for special occasions signature drinks
Carolyn Hamm

Super cool and nostalgic but it's kinda a tight squeeze by the games. If you like nerdie dudes it is a combo of groups of nerdie dudes and guys with their wives/girlfriends. Overall a good time.

Cody

Awesome retro themed cocktails . Fun and free classic arcade games to play. During the week they have sega Genesis and an N64 on their big screens when it's not as busy!

Chelsea Arata

Not sure why nobody has commented on "The Game Over" yet, but for an overpriced cocktail , the cup you get with it is pretty cool. Also people are good at taking turns- better than most arcades .

Jordan G

Awesome games, Pinball $.50 a game, you play free when you have a great drink from the bar . A Hulk Hogan, yes it has a Slim Jim in it, a great place.

Aarti Shenoy

One of the most unique bars I've ever been to, play arcade games while sipping on cocktails ! The cocktails weren't anything special, but worth a visit, this place.

Ryan Melchiorre

This is going to be my nem fav hangout. All games are free except pinball . Drinks are good staff is friendly plus 2 big tvs with ESPN!

Megan Irvine

Very nostalgic collection of old video games - all free to play, and decent cocktails . It's a fun place to hang out with friends.

Xavi

I thought Columbus might be boring, but this place is ABSOLUTELY AWESOME. Arcade games from the 80'a you can play for free !

Brett Porter

It was pretty busy when we were here, very cool place though! Interesting beer options and great games to play. Definitely coming back.

Scott P

This place is freaking awesome. Good drink selection and amazing 80's arcade games . Wow!

Will Scholl

Games are free (except pinball ) as long as you're drinking. Cool atmosphere, great signature drinks , and overall chill vibe.

Matt Crowder

Best bar ever. Nerdgasm and drinks! They have NBA JAM , NFL BLITZ, MORTAL KOMBAT, TIME CRISIS, n other old school arcade machines ...love it!!!

Andy???? Feliciotti

Great beers but the arcade environment only appealed to me for about 30 minutes, I'd prefer if they at least had one main attraction game (such as MK) that was more central and created a spectacle

Collin Walker

Place is really cool, disappointed that Double Dragon wasn't there even though the website said differently. I was heartbroken! Service is awesome too and drink prices are not bad at all.

Keith Collette

Great, old-school games and good beer prices.

jiresell

Decent beer selection . If you are a classic video game fan this is the place for you!

Mandi Severing

Very cool bar ! Plethora of people there too. Always crowded , but always a great time.

Jenny Charvat

It's awesome! If your guy likes good drinks and fun vintage arcade games-this is the place!

Carl

If you plan any video game here, don't let it be Tron, the original arcade game from 1982. That game fuckin' blows.

DJ Quicksilver

This place is awesome! Great classic games, awesome barkeeps... Great stuff!

Don Harper

Service is great. Come here early though. Very busy. Love the old school games !

Stephanie Livingston

Sundays are cool and more laid back ..I like the reverse happy hour . ????????

steven h

Really Awesome bar/hangout space. Retro arcade machines and local spirits

David Campbell

Forgot...game play is free if u r drinkin' (free regardless, but buy a damn drink, for real)

Mark Hale Jr.

Watch your step in the darker areas! Lots if great games and people aren't douche bags! 10/10!

Nick Mojica

Awesome atmosphere, good drink prices and the games are free to play.

ams

Don't tell the management, but the games all appear to be rigged to play for free!

Christine Chapman

Free classic arcade games . Great beer . All around awesome.

Ken Baldwin

Lots of great video games - free to play with a drink purchase.

Nicole Ziemba

Kevin bacon with BACON in it. Free games and Netflix & cartoons. Dope service.

Eliska H

So much fun! Buy a drink and play all you want! Awesome!

Lucas Rhonemus

Good drinks, mixof old school and new arcade games .

Jason McLaughlin

Gays, geeks, dweebs, hipsters , sluts bloods, motor heads, wastoids, they all adore it!!

Michael Tyznik

Pinball is 50¢ a game. Not a bad deal.

Phil McCrackin

Bar concept is awesome. Clientele are very friendly . Bartender was a complete asshole.

Curt Luckett

This place is closed but they did Lethe in to take a look inside it's pretty nice I will be back to give it a rating later on

Alexandra Conell

Awesome bartenders ! Awesome arcade games too!

Elizabeth Marshall

It's really hard to beat drinking and playing free arcade games .

Katie Merkhofer

As long as you're drinking, you play all games for free!

David B

The bathrooms are not unisex. Ladies to the south. Men to the north. Just so you know!

David Washington

If u having a party, bring food with you as they only serve drinks. Not all are alcoholic !!!

John Bocook

Get there early and get there often

Jonathan Mann

Best new bar . Barbacks are awesome too!

B B

It is fun to play games from your childhood

David Campbell

Small but cool place. Good Bourbon drinks.

Mariana Eick

Good beer and good arcade games .

Nate Smith

OYO Whiskey is great, so is the Breckinridge Amber!

Claudius Jr

The drink names rock! So cool. Gonna try a couple of "Tiffany Amber Thiessens."

ᴡ Elder

Thank you to the founder!

Brett Friedman

If you're gonna have a sausage party have it at 16-bit.

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