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Barcade
388 Union Ave
Brooklyn, New York, 11211-3429
United States
(718) 302-6464 | map
barcadebrooklyn.com
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Ratings by shapudding:
Reviewed by shapudding from Pennsylvania
4.64/5 rDev +8.4%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5
4.64/5 rDev +8.4%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5
Strolling down the street my crew almost walked past the entrance until I grabbed them. You walk into what seems a bit like an old warehouse -but smaller, the Blitheringidiot pointed out that it may have been an old movie theatre. We got there at a great time, just a few minutes before 7pm on a Saturday, so we got great seats at the bar and there was only about 12 customers in there at that time. Cool, beaten up old building, with a bartop that looks like poured concrete with a few thick inches of paint on-top. 2 booths in the back. I counted 27 taps with a good amount of representation from VT, MA, and OR. -I do not remember seeing any macro-representation in there, but I really didn't take my eyes too far from the huge listing on the chalkboard with such great micros. There was also Dogfish Head honey brown rum -which is outstanding! -and DFH blue hen vodka, which was damn fine too. There is a chalkboard listing the high scores and scorers for the 20 video games that line the walls. And yep, there is a change machine to get your quarters at the end of the bar. The boys freaked out for the Frogger and DigDug, there is a Ms.Pacman that is on speed, and the BI and I did some drunk driving on the one car game! There are beer holders for you next to the games- well, wood slabs between them! There is also one pool table. This is just a fun place, with a good casual atmosphere. I did not see one kid in there, which is a huge plus. You get the fun of video games, amazing beer, good tunes in the background, and none of the chaos that you have to deal with when going to a Dave and Buster's or Jillian's.
Our bartender was Jon Miller, who was great about dealing with my crew's beergeeking on the brews, my asking about -well, everything. Great friendly and attentive service. Jon even called us a cab for us (man, that was interesting!!!)
(We did not ask about food, and I did not see anything mentioned.)
This is definately one I will have to come back to!
Mar 20, 2005Our bartender was Jon Miller, who was great about dealing with my crew's beergeeking on the brews, my asking about -well, everything. Great friendly and attentive service. Jon even called us a cab for us (man, that was interesting!!!)
(We did not ask about food, and I did not see anything mentioned.)
This is definately one I will have to come back to!
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Reviewed by cratez from Canada (ON)
4.18/5 rDev -2.3%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25
4.18/5 rDev -2.3%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25 | food: 4.25
What I had: Carton Something Like Sandy and Sixpoint Mad Scientist Series Graetzer on tap, Cape Ann Fisherman’s Pick Ale on cask, sample of Port Jeff Fresh Hop Ale, a few white wines for my girl, beer nuts to snack on.
What I liked: Dark and dingy vibe works well with the arcade theme, lots of schwag available, very good style variation on the draught list, friendly bartender made great recos and was happy to provide samples, had a fun time blasting away outlaws while quaffing our drinks, prices are reasonable for the area.
What I disliked: Like many NYC bars they don’t serve food, but we snagged some pizza slices nearby so it wasn’t that big of a deal.
Would I go back? Yes. This was the best bar that we visited in Brooklyn. Worth a crawl whether you’re a beer geek, gamer, or both.
Overall Rating: 84
Jan 29, 2020What I liked: Dark and dingy vibe works well with the arcade theme, lots of schwag available, very good style variation on the draught list, friendly bartender made great recos and was happy to provide samples, had a fun time blasting away outlaws while quaffing our drinks, prices are reasonable for the area.
What I disliked: Like many NYC bars they don’t serve food, but we snagged some pizza slices nearby so it wasn’t that big of a deal.
Would I go back? Yes. This was the best bar that we visited in Brooklyn. Worth a crawl whether you’re a beer geek, gamer, or both.
Overall Rating: 84
Rated by jguzman718 from New York
4.79/5 rDev +11.9%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.25
4.79/5 rDev +11.9%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 5 | selection: 4.25
finally beat Final Fight there after 25 years or so
Dec 21, 2018Reviewed by NeoClassicist from New York
4.19/5 rDev -2.1%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3 | selection: 4.75
4.19/5 rDev -2.1%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3 | selection: 4.75
Came here once just for the video games. Just as well, because in my hour and a half I don't think I spoke to anyone who worked here.
The video games are worth a separate review, but they're the real draw.
Glancing up occasionally at the beer list it seemed great, lots of weird, offbeat choices. Too bad I never got the inclination to approach what seemed like chilly staff.
I'd go back here if I was with a group.
Oct 19, 2015The video games are worth a separate review, but they're the real draw.
Glancing up occasionally at the beer list it seemed great, lots of weird, offbeat choices. Too bad I never got the inclination to approach what seemed like chilly staff.
I'd go back here if I was with a group.
Reviewed by Saisons-of-the-Abyss from New York
5/5 rDev +16.8%
5/5 rDev +16.8%
The selection is fantastic here. I never tried the cocktails or food (do they really serve food? Maybe, but I never noticed.) But the beers are great, for a decent price. And of course the retro games and atmosphere are fun. Just beware of how crowded it gets on weekends.
Sep 07, 2014Reviewed by ArsMoriendiOU818 from Virginia
4.15/5 rDev -3%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 4
4.15/5 rDev -3%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 4
It's a bar that's also an arcade. Get it? What more is there to say?
Fine. I can say a bit more. They have good prices on great beer (most beers are $6, many beers have over 90 on Beer Advocate. They've even had Bourbon County Stout on draft a few times!). I believe happy hour runs 7 days a week. Happy hour means beers are $1 cheaper. Marble Madness is a really fun game but I don't really want to promote it because I like how no one's ever playing it when I go there. It's also impossible to beat by level 4. Anyway, this place gets super crowded pretty early on Friday and Saturday nights, but during the day and during the week, it's a great, spacious place to chill out.
I come here 9 out of 10 times I'm in Williamsburg. You should too.
Aug 03, 2014Fine. I can say a bit more. They have good prices on great beer (most beers are $6, many beers have over 90 on Beer Advocate. They've even had Bourbon County Stout on draft a few times!). I believe happy hour runs 7 days a week. Happy hour means beers are $1 cheaper. Marble Madness is a really fun game but I don't really want to promote it because I like how no one's ever playing it when I go there. It's also impossible to beat by level 4. Anyway, this place gets super crowded pretty early on Friday and Saturday nights, but during the day and during the week, it's a great, spacious place to chill out.
I come here 9 out of 10 times I'm in Williamsburg. You should too.
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