Barcade
Bar · Midtown ·
Classic arcade games, craft beer, cocktails, and pub grub
Classic arcade games, craft beer, cocktails, and pub grub
"If you need a fun group date idea, check out Barcade, a haven of pinball machines and arcade games with beer taps flowing all night long. Choose from the spot’s many craft beers or from the food menu of fancy grilled cheese sandwiches, bao buns, and tacos. Next door, stop by Nain Rouge Brewery for its unique collection of on-tap beers including Pilsner “Dead Ass Perfect”, red IPA “Boppin’” and Hazy IPA “‘Fuzz.” On the same block, Condado Tacos offers playful specialty tacos and a built-your-own station — complete with vegan options. Also make sure to check out the city’s newly opened Vigilante Kitchen & Bar, an Asian-influenced fusion restaurant featuring an extensive line of brews from Nain Rouge." - Amelia Benavides-Colón
"I played old-school arcade games like Galaga, Frogger and Donkey Kong while enjoying a menu of sandwiches, sliders, salads and sweets and a substantial selection of American craft beers on tap." - Brenna Houck
"Opened in midtown in August 2021, Barcade Detroit pairs more than 60 games with a full bar and a menu of pub grub." - Monica Williams
"Featuring old-school arcade games like Galaga, Frogger, Donkey Kong, Centipede, Asteroids, and Bubble Bobble, this Midtown arcade-bar at 666 Selden pairs nostalgic gaming with a food menu of sandwiches, sliders, salads, and sweets and offers a wide selection of American craft beers on tap." - Monica Williams
"I noted that the long-awaited Barcade opened in Midtown Detroit at 666 Selden St.; the grand opening was set for Monday, August 23 at 5 p.m., but owners opened their doors a little early over the weekend for those who couldn't wait to play pinball or Ms. Pac-Man, and the website listed 25 beers on tap. Founded in 2004 in Brooklyn and branding itself as the original “arcade bar,” the concept is a combination bar and arcade focused on classic arcade games and American craft beer; the Detroit location will be near Condado Tacos and Smith & Co. in a growing area of Midtown and is described as its only Midwest spot, with the story variously noting nine bars nationwide and elsewhere listing seven locations in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut." - Monica Williams