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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 Jacobier10:
Reviewed by Jacobier10 from New Jersey
3.95/5 rDev -7.7%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3 | selection: 4
3.95/5 rDev -7.7%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3 | selection: 4
After paying a visit to Mug's Ale House, it was time to experience Barcade. The walk there consisted of traveling thru some - ummm - unpleasant neighborhoods, but hey, this is the city we're talking about. I had a hand-drawn map of exactly where the bar was located and I still walked past it. No big sign on the outside, just a little sandwich board out front.
Upon entering, tens of vintage 80's arcade games line the walls, a pool table, a couple of wooden booth-style tables are nestled in the back right corner, and there is a very nice handmade bar on your right. There is a lot of open space in the middle of the bar, which was a refreshing escape from the typical crowded NYC bars. This was early evening on a Saturday night, and it wasn't too crowded. All arcade games are $0.25 and there is a change machine in the bar.
About 25 beers on tap, no bottles. All tap selections are American micros which was nice to see. All pints were around $5 and the 10 oz. servings of some the higher ABV beers were around the same. I ordered a DFH Indian Brown Ale and it was served in great condition.
There is also a small bench/table located outside that would be nice to sit at when the weather is warm. To me, it seems like there's a lot that could be done with this bar. There's lots of open space, but it's also nice to see it, well, open...Happy hour is every day from 5pm to 7pm, $1 off pints.
***Edit 8/20/06***
After a sub-par experience with the service, I brought the rating down a bit. It was crowded though, so I took that into consideration.
Mar 15, 2006Upon entering, tens of vintage 80's arcade games line the walls, a pool table, a couple of wooden booth-style tables are nestled in the back right corner, and there is a very nice handmade bar on your right. There is a lot of open space in the middle of the bar, which was a refreshing escape from the typical crowded NYC bars. This was early evening on a Saturday night, and it wasn't too crowded. All arcade games are $0.25 and there is a change machine in the bar.
About 25 beers on tap, no bottles. All tap selections are American micros which was nice to see. All pints were around $5 and the 10 oz. servings of some the higher ABV beers were around the same. I ordered a DFH Indian Brown Ale and it was served in great condition.
There is also a small bench/table located outside that would be nice to sit at when the weather is warm. To me, it seems like there's a lot that could be done with this bar. There's lots of open space, but it's also nice to see it, well, open...Happy hour is every day from 5pm to 7pm, $1 off pints.
***Edit 8/20/06***
After a sub-par experience with the service, I brought the rating down a bit. It was crowded though, so I took that into consideration.
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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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