Barcade

The Original Arcade Bar

9 / 10
615
ratings
  • Phone

    (215) 634-4400

  • Website

    barcade.com/fishtown

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  • Type

    Bar

Address

1114 Frankford Ave (W Girard Ave & W Widley St) Philadelphia , PA 19125 United States

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

Comments / 131


Keywords:

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Visit Philly

Enjoy classic 80s arcade games — the lineup includes Frogger, Ms. Pac-Man, Tron and Donkey Kong — and a rotating line-up of American craft beer . Happy hour takes place each weeknight from 4-7 p.m..

Bree Trooshie

Great place in the city for dates or casual meet ups with friends. Very spacious , great beers on tap always, and you can't beat the selection of arcade games . One of my favorites!

Julie Stauffer

The grilled cheese is to die for. Best ever. The chef totally rocks here. Everything on the menu is a home run. Plus there are great beers and games too :) the bar tenders are the best!!

Paul Krzych

Delicious and varied beer selection , retro video games , and tasty bar food make this a go to spot when visiting Philly.

Brandon Cain

Get here early before it gets too busy! All the classic great arcade games , including the 8 player xmen!!

Myke Hottenstein

Amazing bartenders , great beer selection , good cabinets, sadly lacking entirely in pinball , but 4 person pac man is a blast!

Tristan Rhodeside

Great selection of classic arcade games and beers . Be sure to stop by on Mondays for $1 tacos

Sophia H

Pretty cool place with arcade games and good drinks. Had my first chocolate beer (chocolate meltdown by Pennsylvania brewing company) here, so it was a good first impression

Scott Benedict

What, Philly already made you a cheesesteak wizard? Get the Korean steak sandwich and get your mind blown, add some sriracha if you're man enough, add some pretzel on there for ultimate satisfaction.

Emmy Fa

Fabulous arcade bar . Great people and phenomenal beer list . Go outside for a breathtaking view . Marble madness left me wanting more.

Scott Beard

Great selection of craft beer and classic arcade video games ! Now they're open every day at noon!

Joe C

Great old-school arcade selection. Excellent craft beers on tap . Can get a little loud late at night

Jason Shellhammer

Fun nightlife. Good stand ups. Fun pinballs . Food was killer. The drinks are solid. Prices on amusements could be better. Great ambiance.

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 Philadelphia. #daterschoice Read more

Rachel Shifman

Fun place to be for nostalgic arcade games , but there's nothing new to play. The beer list is pretty good

Brendan Rastetter

Excellent craft beer selection that you can enjoy while playing the arcade games of your childhood. Nothing else in Philly quite like it.

Melissa V

I just ate a waffle sandwich . Yellow cheese and lunch meat ham (cold) in between 2 warm waffles with syrup . I'm a weird eater, this was the weirdest combo of flavors. I'm hooked.

Will Scholl

You can drink your beer out front apparently which is nice. There's another patio out back. Big open space with lots of tables. Good atmosphere.

Colleen Shea

Fun Friday night place for a group of friends. 4 player pac man is so fun

Greg Reese

The only place to play some of the best old school arcade games . One of my go to stops when I'm visiting.

Al S

Fantastic, always changing beer selection . Great arcade games in top quality.

Nathan Ingraham

Come for Philly Pinball League (most Monday nights!) stay for the many beers and solid vintage game selection.

Britta Keenan

Chill vibe, helpful bartenders . Along with beer menu , there's a cocktail list . 4 player PacMan & a quesadilla ! Winner!

Britta Keenan

Get the chipotle portobello mushroom sandwich with pickled red onions , avocado , smokked chihuahua cheese & cilantro...amazing. not sure how long it will be on menu, so get it now!!

Untappd

The largest (and newest) Barcade hits Phily! Tons of games and great beer on a easy to read chalkboard . Check out Super Mario Bros in the back!

Pilgrim ????

Loved seeing some classic games I played growing up. My nostalgia boner was intense when I saw Bubble Bobble.

Campbell Bird

Great rotating tap list . Cool indoor and outdoor spaces . It just so happens to also have arcade games .

Philadelphia Magazine

"Seriously awesome beer list , seriously awesome outdoor courtyard , seriously awesome vintage arcade games ."

Wyngspan

What's not to like about beer and arcade games ? If you enjoy this as much as we do, make sure to let people know on Wyngspan! Read more

Rob McGowan

Classic arcade games and a great beer selection .

Robert Boileau

Always a great selection of craft brews . A Fishtown favorite.

Candice Rivera

A fun spot with good beers , what more could you ask for

Wanderlust

Arcade games are fun all, but the douchy hipster crowd kills the vibe in here. Go next door to the Handle Bar . It's a dive, but better than barcade...

Adrian L

Amazing selection of 80s and 90s classic arcade games . Great outdoor patio space too.

Rodney Barber

It's like stepping into the 80s but this time you can drink. Awesome kitchen and summer atmosphere

Foodie & The Beast

Grilled cheese and Italian sandwich . Fri-sun special... Beer ,sandwich and chips for 10.00. Great deal!

Sean Smith

What's not to love? Great arcade games , great beer , great music .

Carl Walser

Great beer selection

Joe Montes

If you never played Michael Jackson's Moonwalker please do yourself a favor and play. You wound regret it.

Allison Kasic

Outstanding beer selection

Lindsay Duggan

WATCH OUT FOR THE DOUCHE BAG BARTENDER! This place can be uber fun, too bad the bartender with the glasses is THE ultimate prick. Beer , food, games? Thumbs up!! Service? Thumbs down.

Christian Massi

Super cool place. Very packed on a Saturday night. Get there early. Play Smash TV . Amazing beers on tap .

Kerri Milcarek-Pastor

There is No pinball ! We came here for that - back to sugar moms and north bowl for that - game on for TRON!

Derek DeFilippo

Vegetarian tacos

Thrillist

The menu delivers small cheese & meat plates, but let's face it, you want to be here for the 25-tap bar and 25-cent arcade games . Read more

Jake Smith

Try Gauntlet II. It's a great game that you can play with three friends! Might be in a slightly awkward position at this bar though...

Chelsa

Takes about $8 in quarters and a couple friends to beat the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game. See ya later Shredder!

Bre Bonner

They have centipede which is great! I wish there was a pinball machine though.

Britta Keenan

You know you love the games, the beer ...but come here on an empty stomach & get food from the kitchen. So tasty!!

K Ped

Great Beer Selection . Xmen!

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