Barcade

First time at Barcade and I was really impressed from the moment I walked in the door! Their selection from the games to the beer is pretty diverse with plenty of specials and happy hours to incentivize you to keep coming back for more. I was fortunate enough to come when they opened up for the day so I was able to take my time with everything. All of the games work as they should and it’s an instant throwback to any arcade I’ve seen growing up. They have a lot of the classics, pinball games, racing games, etc. The games take either their in house tokens or quarters and they can even charge tokens to you tab if you don’t have any cash. Major appreciation to the fact that someone or a company is continuously maintaining these games and I can imagine these games have seen the inside of a few arcades over the decades. Their tap line was by far one of the most unique ones I’ve seen and would’ve loved to try them all if possible. Not having a couple basic beers on tap might stray away some casual beer drinkers, but I love trying new beer so this was no issue. The dollar off discount for happy hour really helped with their pours ranging from 7-10 bucks. I took a star off because I felt like their food menu felt a bit short in comparison to everything else going on in Barcade. I only tried their dollar dogs and some tacos but there was nothing on the menu that grabbed me in the same way that their beer or games did. Finally, the service was great and the bartender was very straightforward and explained how things work there easily. I would go back for more!

This was a great find we stumbled upon and hung out in while we were waiting to meet up with some friends. There were tons of games, and they were all in great shape and reasonably priced. There’s a cash to arcade coin conversion machine inside, and there’s a full bar as well. Plenty of seats at the bar, and there’s also lots of spots in the arcade area for you to set your drinks down on while you play. Next time I’m in Philly I’ll probably suggest to my friends we meet up here for the night instead!

A fun place full of nostalgic arcade games where you can connect with your friends and loved ones, share a plate of yummy food and have a beer or cider from their available selection. Conviently located just off of I-95 near the casino, it's a centrally-located entertainment spot. Parking could be tricky, especially on a weekend. Food is reasonably priced, and you can get tokens from the bartender to game while you wait on your food. An excellent way to spend a weekend evening!

A bar that brought back my childhood, being able to play some retro arcade games whilst enjoying a cold one was one of my best experiences in Philly. The food was great, the staff were friendly and attentive. I look forward to being back in the US and in Philly to visit here again. There's nothing quite like reliving your childhood games with a couple of beers. Thank you.

To reiterate every other negative review on here, the bouncers are extremely rude and will look for any reason to kick out a group of young women having a fun night out. Thankfully there are many other bar/arcade options in Philly! Definitely check out one of those if you are looking for a fun experience.