Barcade

Barcade, located at 388 Union Ave in Brooklyn, NY, is not your average arcade. It combines classic arcade games with a full bar, making it a unique and entertaining spot for a night out. With a variety of amenities like reservations, wheelchair accessibility, and happy hour specials, Barcade caters to a hipster, classy crowd looking for a fun and lively atmosphere.

As a food reviewer of Restaurant World, I must say that Barcade stands out for its nostalgic arcade games and craft beer selection. The arcade games are well-maintained, offering a trip down memory lane for those who grew up playing games like NBA Jam, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Donkey Kong. The bar serves up a range of drinks to keep you fueled while you play, including special buzzy drinks that add to the gaming experience.

Customer reviews rave about the unique atmosphere at Barcade, with mentions of the eclectic playlist, spacious layout, and friendly service. Whether you're looking for a fun night out with friends, a unique date spot, or just a place to unwind after a long day, Barcade has something for everyone.

Overall, Barcade offers a fun and nostalgic experience for anyone looking to let loose and unwind. So, if you're in the mood for some classic arcade games, craft beer, and a lively atmosphere, Barcade is the place to be.

Barcade Menu

Location

Address: 388 Union Ave Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone: (718) 302-6464

🕓 Work Hours
MON 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)
TUE 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)
WED 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)
THU 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)
FRI 4:00 PM - 4:00 AM (Next day)
SAT 12:00 PM - 4:00 AM (Next day)
SUN 12:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Next day)

Business info

  • Reservations
    No
  • Wheelchair accessible
    Yes
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Android Pay
    No
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    No
  • Accepts Cryptocurrency
    No
  • Hipster, Classy
    Yes
  • Loud
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Pool Table
    Yes
  • Street Parking
    Yes
  • Free Wi-Fi
    Yes
  • Best nights on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
    Yes
  • Happy Hour Specials
    Yes
  • Full Bar
    Yes
  • Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Not Good For Kids
    No
  • Smoking
    No
  • Dogs Not Allowed
    No
  • TV
    No
  • Heated Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Bike Parking
    Yes

Last Reviews

  • Author: Sean F.

    06 July 2024

    Pinball games are in good shape and a BIG Thank You to whoever makes the playlists here. Every single visit I hear something where I'm like Who on Earth was thinking of this song? Today it was Saxon Princess of the Dawn, in the past it was Prong and most impressive Saigon Kicks "On and On". All the Barcades (TM) are fun but the BK location always seems to be the perfect stop off for a few beers and A few hours of mindless fun!

  • Author: Dianna H.

    17 May 2024

    Barcade is a fun spot to hang with friends in Williamsburg. My friend and I finished dinner in the area and it was cold and raining outside, so instead of walking along the waterfront we decided to come here instead. We arrived Friday night around 8:30 pm and it wasn't too crowded. Many of the games were available especially if you just waited for a couple minutes. We exchanged 10 bucks into tokens and tried out a variety of games. The most expensive were the pinball machines which required 3 tokens (75 cents), but most of the other games only required 1-2 tokens. We had a blast trying a bunch of different games, but my favorites were Donkey Kong and the shooting game Galaga right next to it.

  • Author: Nancy A.

    06 March 2024

    Came here with a friend and I knew it was going to be loud and crowded. It is very dark and lights are dimly lit when you are inside. Once inside, we went straight to the bar to get IPAs first and the wait for a bartender to come get our order was way too long because of the amount of people there. The bar also has their own selection of beer and drinks which you can see off of the menu. Make sure to tip! So we just ended up looking for an empty arcade game to go to since most of them were taken. My friend was so thirsty and addicted to alcohol that he started randomly taking any random drink off of the table he can find. You can place your unfinished or finished drink anywhere in this place so anyone can randomly grab anything that is not finished. When he did that, I'm like wtf man, "you're not scared of catching some disease" and tried to take the random drink out of his hand but he refuses too give it to me and snaps at me, "yahhh" and I'm like wtf. Anyways I wander off mad to an empty game and then knowing that it was weird I went back to him. We had $20 to waste and played a couple of games like street fighter and pinball games and there were also other cool games that are very addicting but sadly we ran out of money and had to go home. Overall this place is very fun for anyone who cannot think of anything to do and around the area! Good thing about it is they opened till very late! Just make sure you bring a lot of change!

  • Author: Greg H.

    16 November 2023

    This is the original bar arcade, Barcade for short. There is a nice selection of arcade games and special buzzy drinks that will put you in the mood to play Super Street Fighter II Turbo, Gunblade NY, Daytona USA , NBA Jam: Tournament Edition, and Teenager Mutant Ninja Turtles. Whenever I am in New York City, Philadelphia, or Newark I stop into a Barcade for some fun arcade gaming and alcoholic beverages to forget the rest of the world.

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