We had a great time playing video games and pinball and would return. My husband and I stopped in during a date night and really enjoyed all the games available to play. The night we were there they (inexplicably) had a band getting ready to play. They might have been amazing, but it just felt off and we cut our time shorter than expected and headed out once they got started. We would definitely go back, and even take our kids, I would just avoid any time they have a band playing. The bartender and other staff were very kind and helpful. Side note: Parking is kind of a situation here, so definitely plan on driving around a while to look for a spot.
Brandon W.
I've been to some establishments with arcade games, and was really excited to find this in Winston Salem. Unfortunately, the experience was wholly disappointing and I can't say I would recommend it.' We arrived to find an unexpected $10/person cover charge because some guy was playing EDM music inside. The quality of the music was mediocre (not that I mind the genre, just didn't think his skill was there.) It was also extremely loud and we were left to yell in the ears of my party to hear each other. It was dimly lit with a cloud hovering from the many people using vape products inside. The floors were sticky in places. I was especially disappointed with the bathrooms, which had wet floors, locks which barely worked, and a toilet that didn't flush. As for arcades - Bring quarters, or small bills to exchange in the machine in the back. The games took real quarters and not tokens which I appreciated, though prices were not clearly marked. We encountered more machines than I would expect which were either not working at all, or would take quarters without granting credit and no way to return them back to you. The selection was a bit slim, but a decent starting place I suppose. I've certainly been to better arcade bars. As for the bar - I didn't like it. To be clear, we only ordered one drink, but that was enough to dissuade me. I ordered their special "pop rocks" drink, which in fact had nerds dumped on top and not pop rocks, and was mostly a glass of cheap (Popov) vodka with a splash of Blue Curaco. It wasn't good and was a waste of $10. I want to like the concept, but nothing about this experience makes me want to recommend it or come back to try again, when there are better options out there.
Sheneeza Misir
Absolutely love this arcade bar! I still can’t believe they have Tekken Tag Tournament. Great drinks and music. Perfect place for a date/meet up with friends. Bring quarters and dollar bills to play games.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Risner
Best barcade in the Triad. Pinball selection is amazing. Tasty beers. Friendly bartenders. Get on down here!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Mike Kulver
It has opportunity for improvement.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Jessica Alice N.
Amazing staff, especially the security. Doing a great job keeping people safe and reading the room. Well done
Jane Gum
Been coming here with my partner for awhile now. Games are great. Fun environment. Drinks sorta depend on the bartender..Normally good…but came in the other day and the special cocktails we normally order were made kind of off. Maybe justa new bartender? Overall Cool spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Erin Schneller
Went here on a Saturday night as a group of 3 and it was not very busy. We played some games, but make sure to bring quarters or cash to exchange for quarters. The drinks were reasonably priced. They had 4 speciality cocktails and an open bar.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 5
Silver Lining
Idk what happened, but this bar used to be fun, and now is just loud djs that push the games to the side. Fix the broken games. Don't do.... this
Abi and Dani are the best bartenders I’ve ever had! Such great music and a good time. Will be coming back again, the bartenders really sold it for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Erin B.
Went here on a Saturday night as a group of 3 and it was not very busy. We played some games, but make sure to bring quarters or cash to exchange for quarters. The drinks were reasonably priced. They had 4 speciality cocktails and an open bar.
robert henderson
Great classic machines all in good working order- I am an old arcade junky from the 80s -- when I go to these places the condition on the machines is imperative-- All achines have almost unused feeling Joysticks and buttons -- an entire wall of pinball machines mostly new breed -- I don't remember seeing any old classics -- Full bar liquor beer and mixed drinks - close to ROAR and Camel city BBQ-- this is quickly becoming my favorite area -- If you like frogger pac man mortal kombat and pinball I would highly recommend it -- You can try to beat my high score on Gryruss -- on of my all t8me favs-- This is not the highest I've ever scored on the game so you have a chance -- let me know if you do
Atmosphere: 5
D B
Great place, good atmosphere. Will 100% go again next we're in town.Only comment is the Guitar Hero is basically unplayable with the music so loud. Need to be able to hear yhr song to keep the beat etc .... Would it be possible to put a set of headphones on that machine or something?
Atmosphere: 5
Austen McKee
I asked for like $5 worth of bills to get quarters from the coin machine and they gave me $50 (which, although it has a 5 in it, sounds nothing like 5). The music being too loud seems like a good way to create miscommunications with the staff, and the music is often too loud. They don't have a ton of great games, either. A lot of arcade staples are missing and in their places are a bunch of pinball machines. It was fun, I always have fun there, but they could have some better games, maybe more claw machines, more iconic fighting games, more games in general
Nice place love
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a great time playing video games and pinball and would return. My husband and I stopped in during a date night and really enjoyed all the games available to play. The night we were there they (inexplicably) had a band getting ready to play. They might have been amazing, but it just felt off and we cut our time shorter than expected and headed out once they got started. We would definitely go back, and even take our kids, I would just avoid any time they have a band playing. The bartender and other staff were very kind and helpful. Side note: Parking is kind of a situation here, so definitely plan on driving around a while to look for a spot.
I've been to some establishments with arcade games, and was really excited to find this in Winston Salem. Unfortunately, the experience was wholly disappointing and I can't say I would recommend it.' We arrived to find an unexpected $10/person cover charge because some guy was playing EDM music inside. The quality of the music was mediocre (not that I mind the genre, just didn't think his skill was there.) It was also extremely loud and we were left to yell in the ears of my party to hear each other. It was dimly lit with a cloud hovering from the many people using vape products inside. The floors were sticky in places. I was especially disappointed with the bathrooms, which had wet floors, locks which barely worked, and a toilet that didn't flush. As for arcades - Bring quarters, or small bills to exchange in the machine in the back. The games took real quarters and not tokens which I appreciated, though prices were not clearly marked. We encountered more machines than I would expect which were either not working at all, or would take quarters without granting credit and no way to return them back to you. The selection was a bit slim, but a decent starting place I suppose. I've certainly been to better arcade bars. As for the bar - I didn't like it. To be clear, we only ordered one drink, but that was enough to dissuade me. I ordered their special "pop rocks" drink, which in fact had nerds dumped on top and not pop rocks, and was mostly a glass of cheap (Popov) vodka with a splash of Blue Curaco. It wasn't good and was a waste of $10. I want to like the concept, but nothing about this experience makes me want to recommend it or come back to try again, when there are better options out there.
Absolutely love this arcade bar! I still can’t believe they have Tekken Tag Tournament. Great drinks and music. Perfect place for a date/meet up with friends. Bring quarters and dollar bills to play games.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best barcade in the Triad. Pinball selection is amazing. Tasty beers. Friendly bartenders. Get on down here!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
It has opportunity for improvement.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Amazing staff, especially the security. Doing a great job keeping people safe and reading the room. Well done
Been coming here with my partner for awhile now. Games are great. Fun environment. Drinks sorta depend on the bartender..Normally good…but came in the other day and the special cocktails we normally order were made kind of off. Maybe justa new bartender? Overall Cool spot.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Went here on a Saturday night as a group of 3 and it was not very busy. We played some games, but make sure to bring quarters or cash to exchange for quarters. The drinks were reasonably priced. They had 4 speciality cocktails and an open bar.
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 5
Idk what happened, but this bar used to be fun, and now is just loud djs that push the games to the side. Fix the broken games. Don't do.... this
Restaurantji Recommends
Abi and Dani are the best bartenders I’ve ever had! Such great music and a good time. Will be coming back again, the bartenders really sold it for me.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Went here on a Saturday night as a group of 3 and it was not very busy. We played some games, but make sure to bring quarters or cash to exchange for quarters. The drinks were reasonably priced. They had 4 speciality cocktails and an open bar.
Great classic machines all in good working order- I am an old arcade junky from the 80s -- when I go to these places the condition on the machines is imperative-- All achines have almost unused feeling Joysticks and buttons -- an entire wall of pinball machines mostly new breed -- I don't remember seeing any old classics -- Full bar liquor beer and mixed drinks - close to ROAR and Camel city BBQ-- this is quickly becoming my favorite area -- If you like frogger pac man mortal kombat and pinball I would highly recommend it -- You can try to beat my high score on Gryruss -- on of my all t8me favs-- This is not the highest I've ever scored on the game so you have a chance -- let me know if you do
Atmosphere: 5
Great place, good atmosphere. Will 100% go again next we're in town.Only comment is the Guitar Hero is basically unplayable with the music so loud. Need to be able to hear yhr song to keep the beat etc .... Would it be possible to put a set of headphones on that machine or something?
Atmosphere: 5
I asked for like $5 worth of bills to get quarters from the coin machine and they gave me $50 (which, although it has a 5 in it, sounds nothing like 5). The music being too loud seems like a good way to create miscommunications with the staff, and the music is often too loud. They don't have a ton of great games, either. A lot of arcade staples are missing and in their places are a bunch of pinball machines. It was fun, I always have fun there, but they could have some better games, maybe more claw machines, more iconic fighting games, more games in general
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 3