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Barcade is a bar in New Haven, CT.

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Barcade, located at 56 Orange St, offers a unique combination of craft beer and classic arcade games. Reviewers praise the extensive beer selection, fun atmosphere, and friendly staff. Some mention that it can get crowded, but overall, it's a great spot for a fun night out with friends.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Foursquare: 8.5/10

Facebook Reviews: 4.6/5

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Autumn Wells-Stewart
Autumn Wells-Stewart -Google user
8 months ago
Liam and Sophia were absolutely amazing! Came here for a pick me up with my sister and was BLOWN AWAY! Food was outstanding - delectable KISSES TO THE CHEF from this picky eater. This is what bar food is SUPPOSED TO BE We had...Read More
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Fries, Tater Tots, Craft Beers, Burger, Hot Wings
Alex Zic
Alex Zic -Google user
3 months ago
Great classic games, great selection of beer, friendly staff!
$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Michelle Perez
Michelle Perez -Google user
2 years ago
Great selection of my childhood games. Games aren't expensive with 20 bucks you can play around 1 hour and have so much fun. They also have an amazing variety of beers. I didn't try the food but smelled good. Staff were dope.
Hidden Gem
Hidden Gem -Google user
2 years ago
Really cool place! Incredible nostalgic selection of arcade games and classics. The vibe was friendly and welcoming and the prices to play were really affordable. beer menu was impressive too and they have a huge selection.
Xiomara Maldonado
Xiomara Maldonado -Google user
6 years ago
Had a blast at this Barcade with my husband and his family for Father's Day. There are so many beers and games to choose from! I really enjoyed playing 4P Pacman. Beers vary in alcohol percentage. I personally love the Abita strawberry. Love the pretty...Read More
Derek Campbell
Derek Campbell -Google user
7 years ago
I could literally spend all day here! This place is well appointed with all of your favorite arcade and pinball machine that you used to enjoy in the good ole days. All of the arcade shelves look and function just like they did back in...Read More
Paul Nace
Paul Nace -Google user
2 years ago
Great selection at the bar, great food and lots of old favorite arcade games
Joey Big Things Poppin
Joey Big Things Poppin -Google user
9 months ago
Great nostalgia ! Great classic games but I have to mention how cool the pinball machines were especially the Halloween pinball making it's theme movie music was great ! Good beer on tap, delicious finger foods too.
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Craft Beers, Burger, Hot Wings
Daniel O'Keefe
Daniel O'Keefe -Google user
2 years ago
The games aren't overpriced like some other barcades I have been to, many only cost a token. There is a good variety of gamesbut not an extreme number of machines I will say. The cocktails and beer selection were surprisingly great. I especially recomend the Rose...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Anita J
Anita J -Google user
a year ago
Finally visited this Barcade location! What a great place. The ambiance is great - there's plenty of games but also adequate room to hang out without feeling squished into the place. Their beer list was also awesome - a good variety! They also had a...Read More
$30–50Atmosphere: 5Craft Beers, Burger, Nachos
Amanda Medeiros
Amanda Medeiros -Google user
3 years ago
Amazing selection of beer! Bar snacks where delicious, bartender was friendly and there is SO many games. Have been to 3 bars with this vibe but here blows away everywhere. Absolutely love the old school games!
Noah Perkins
Noah Perkins -Google user
a year ago
Super fun spot the drinks are strong and the games are fun and the food is amazing especially their chilli dog. 10/10 recommended spots to visit.
$20–30Atmosphere: 5
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Z -Google user
Edited a month ago
The selection of classic cabinets from the 1980s, combined with arcade style competitive/cooperative video games, along with individual pinball tables both old and new, creates a setting that is becoming less and less common and more difficult to find as establishments like this continue to...Read More
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Loud, but you can still talk1 person, 2 people, 3-4 peopleNo waitNot sure
Marlene M
Marlene M -Google user
3 months ago
Can't believe I never wrote a review for Barcade. I moved to New Haven 3 years ago and I've consistently been to Barcade over and over and over again. I've been to multiple barcades in different cities, and this one is my absolute favorite. First...Read More
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Craft Beers, Fries, Tater Tots
Cristian Amador
Cristian Amador -Google user
2 weeks ago
Barcade is a killer spot, many many retro cabinets, food is stellar, drinks are great, service is friendly and patient. A must stop spot especially as a starter or an ender to your night out.
$20–30Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseNo waitBar area
Emi Smith
Emi Smith -Google user
a month ago
I enjoy barcade, but I’m writing this review to thank the kind bouncer who was working tonight. He brought me tissues and escorted me back to my car after I had been harassed on the street and felt unsafe. I’m very grateful for him going...Read More
Service: 5
Jillian Murphy
Jillian Murphy -Google user
2 months ago
The food is amazing, I’m celiac and I promise you that the gluten free food is Delicious! Also great prices!
Atmosphere: 5
Ben & Pete Baier
Ben & Pete Baier -Google user
2 months ago
Reasonable drinks great game selection most games were in great shape
$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Joel Harle
Joel Harle -Google user
a year ago
Really cool place with friendly staff. The food was so good, and the beers available means everyone will have some they will enjoy. The games are a great throwback and would definitely recommend spending at least an hour going through some old favourites
$20–30Atmosphere: 5Craft Beers, Burger
Steven Orcutt
Steven Orcutt -Google user
9 months ago
Great staff, AMAZING beer selection, and so many classic games and more recent favorites! My fav has got to be the Turbo Ms Pac Man. Joust, Tapper, Asteroids..... oh, and the music is on point as a great mix of 80s, 90s, and modern tracks...Read More
$10–20Craft Beers

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