Glitch Bar

​If you’re looking for a nostalgic escape, Glitch Bar is the place to be. It’s a fantastic video game bar that truly makes you feel youthful again. What really sets this spot apart, though, is the incredible service. Aaron is hands-down one of the best bartenders I’ve ever encountered—he truly makes the experience special, so be sure to ask for him! Liz is equally amazing, and the entire staff makes every visit a blast. I can’t recommend this place enough!

Glitch Bar – Fort Lauderdale Glitch Bar is a staple in the vintage and urban heart of Fort Lauderdale — and great music for good reason. The atmosphere perfectly blends retro arcade vibes with a modern bar scene, making it one of the most unique hangout spots in the area. The drinks are solid, the music sets the tone, and the best part? Buy a drink and you get to play a ton of classic arcade games — it’s pure nostalgia mixed with good times. The location couldn’t be better — perfect for a fun date night or a bar-hopping adventure with friends. There are plenty of cool spots nearby, but honestly, you should always end your night at Glitch Bar. It’s the perfect mix of fun, energy, and memories waiting to happen.

Great selection of beers, and you get a complimentary pass for all the games available. Cool to see both retro and current arcade games in the same place. The Honey Love cream ale was phenomenal and a whopping 9% abv., lol. Well priced food, well priced drinks, and very nice staff. We walked in and it was bingo night and they were giving away prizes. Felt amazing to be in a place where you weren't expected to pay every time you wanted to play a game and this definitely made it easier to drink all night long

I didnt get to try food on my first visit but overall I'll definitely recommend planning a hang out here, even a date. It's so nostalgic to be able to play an old school arcade game that's not on any newer tech devices. They have that option as well but def enjoyed being in an arcade again. The service was great when buying my drink and getting my wristband. Ensure to ask for your band if your getting a drink. If ypu don't wanna drink you can just pay $10 for the band at the bar. I'm definitely going back!

It was like a dream come true, my inner child came out at Glitch Bar. There are tons of games to play, it’s a great spot if you’re looking to hang out with some friends or if you want something different for a date. There are games that accommodates allow for the group to play. It was definitely a memorable time. Looking to go back soon.

Last Friday, Glitch Bar was our usual date-night heaven. The place is loaded with old-school arcade games that hit us right in the feels—Q*bert had me yelling in victory, and I somehow pulled off five strikes in a row on the bowling lane. The vibes are electric, the drinks hit the spot. Dwight, the owner, radiates care; he listens to every suggestion and actually implements them to make the place better. Troy, the manager, runs it like a maestro: every guest respected and welcomed. It’s a community gem. One thing: Parking isn’t free anymore. Pay through the app or you’re looking at $55–$90. Not Glitch’s fault; just the landlord’s rule. We’re already counting down to next Friday. Glitch Bar is our happy place. See you there.

Jul 2025 Someone suggested that I check it out as I enjoy classic arcade games. Premise is to buy alcohol and/or food, then you get a wristband for unlimited play (in the game room only). Some of the 'classics' ran on combo machines (meaning multiple games on one machine). Frogger & Zaxxon were on standalone machines. Both of those were set at advanced levels when starting (meaning harder to go far). Several new games there too (mostly for team play). Only one pinball machine though. Food (that I had was great, see pics). Around 10p or so, place is packed with younger set (20s & 30s) making it difficult to move around or play. Will I return? Not likely. It was good to check out, not enough game to warrant a return. Metered parking available across the street (large lot). Two pinball machines (pictured) are available if you pay per play.

Went for the first time during a theme night (emo) and it was awesome. great music, and sooo many games It felt like a maze. I don’t drink but it’s cool that you can buy a wristband and still get access to the arcade and my friends that did drink had a blast.

I LOVE this place--like, real love. It gives me all the nostalgic feels with arcade games straight from my childhood. Every visit feels like stepping into a time machine... but with better drinks and grown-folk energy. What really keeps me coming back is the vibe. They make you feel genuinely welcome every single time, like "hey friend, glad you're back" energy--and I'm here for it. The crowd is a whole melting pot of people, and everyone is just there to have fun: dancing, gaming, laughing, sipping a drink or two, and minding their business. Yes, you do need to make a purchase to play the "free" games--but trust me, that's not hard to do. Worth it. Whether you're rolling in with friends or trying to impress a date, this place delivers. Fun, nostalgic, welcoming, and just the right amount of chaotic joy. I'll definitely keep coming back--because why grow up all the way?

Last Friday, Glitch Bar was our usual date-night heaven. The place is loaded with old-school arcade games that hit us right in the feels--Q*bert had me yelling in victory, and I somehow pulled off five strikes in a row on the bowling lane. The vibes are electric, the drinks hit the spot. Dwight, the owner, radiates care; he listens to every suggestion and actually implements them to make the place better. Troy, the manager, runs it like a maestro: every guest respected and welcomed. It's a community gem. One thing: Parking isn't free anymore. Pay through the app or you're looking at $55-$90. Not Glitch's fault; just the landlord's rule. We're already counting down to next Friday. Glitch Bar is our happy place. See you there.

Glitch is still "the spot" in Flagler village! No matter what night you go it's always a blast! The live DJ on Friday's and Saturday nights always make for a great time! Just recently they moved some of the games around to accommodate more space and it's a welcomed adjustment! I feel it doesn't feel as congested and it's easier to access some of the games where before they were more clustered together. I love the indie games but it's some of the classics that always draw me back as well such as the great Q-Bert machine, galaga, and the brand new classic frogger machine. I really enjoy that the bar is constantly switching out what's on tap. I really liked the Beesqueeze copper point brew which was light but flavorful. I would highly recommend a couple of these on a night out. Glitch is fun whether you are solo, with someone to go with, or have an entire group. The bartenders are super friendly, the vibes inside are calm yet energetic and the lights being dark just makes it feel welcoming to where you lose sense of time which goes to show it's successful in creating a great atmosphere.

Fun bar you go in and have to buy a drink to participate in the game part many drinks and food to choose from . The bathrooms are hard to find but it's one bathroom for anyone two in the building . I got a drink with a popsicle in it . The games are free and fun and they have a live dj there open late the staff on on top of everything .

Loooove glitch bar!!! We been there a couple times for drinks and arcade games. It's next door to Heritage restaurant, after we eat there we swing by for some game time at Glitch. We always hit up Skee Ball and Street Fighter. They have pinball too! The drinks are so good. We love the Mangolorian!!!! There's a cocktail that has a popsicle too, it's always visually appeasing. Fun bartenders, fun drinks, fun games, guaranteed great time.

Whenever a friend comes to FTL to visit, I love to take them to Glitch. This bar is so fun. I love that there's a dance floor and good music but the highlight of this bar is the arcade area you get access to after a drink purchase or paying a cover. The games are fun and there are plenty of choices that cover all interests. They have a great beer and cider selection and a good menu as well. The bartenders can get busy at night when it gets more crowded but they usually serve fairly quickly.

This bar is such a vibe!!!!! From the neon posters with the black light to the DJ playing Monorail aka EDM to the throwback arcade games like street fighter and pac-man. This place is for everyone and anyone who loves a good time, good drinks, and arcades. Their drinks are so good too definitely recommend the cherry bomb which is the famous drink with the popsicle in it. All the bartenders were super chill and nice. As packed as it was they were quick and attentive. Make this a place to visit when you're in Fort Lauderdale if you are a lover of unique and fun bars/breweries

Came to FTL for a baby shower and wound up having drinks after at this unique bar that took me straight back to a 1980s arcade! Buy a drink and the games are free?! So fun!! You can also pay a flat fee without drinks and enjoy the same benefits. There's a full bar and the place has lots of games to choose from. We did a little Pac-Man, Galaga and skee ball before heading back home. There was enough space inside for some of us to sit while others played. It was a different but welcome vibe to the bar scene.

First time here, weird funky place lol. Drink made me a little ill so not sure what to Make of that but I'll be back.

They have a good variety of drinks, wonderful service, and plenty of games to choose from. It's a fun way to meet people too since you can play against them. Their food menu looks really good but I honestly haven't eaten there before. I do wish they played more of a variety of music but it's still a fun place to check out. Definitely recommend going!

An arcade bar in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, located in the MASS District/Flagler Village. If you know where Heritage & Softea is, it's in that same plaza. I've been to Glitch a few times over the years and went over the weekend to celebrate a friends birthday. This spot is a staple in FTL to go to if you're looking for a fun and chill-ish night. We came pretty late to the party but it was still going. They are known for their bomb pop cocktail, so if you like you're drinks sweet, definitely recommend getting this. This spot is cool to chill and play games or even dance around. There are a few different rooms to explore and you can find a game to please everyone. This place gets a bit packed and tight so keep that in mind if you plan to go on a busy weekend but overall, a great spot to hangout or celebrate with friends!

Been to this retro 1980s arcade craft bar several times and loved the throw back theme. I knew to come here early and leave before the 10pm kiddie night begins. The public parking is across the street with an hourly pay system. There are about twenty spaces in front of the bar but are always full. I bought a tap beer from the bar then got a wrist band from the security guy and walked into my teen years looking at Ms Pac Man, Donkey Kong and Galaga games with some old pinball machines - all unlimited play for FREE. If you are a large person it will be a tight fit in the single bathroom. Fun place for parties but definitely come early if you are under 30 years old.

Best Music. 80s to early 2000s music. I found myself getting excited every other song came on because i either haven't heard it in a long time or because i haven't enjoyed music in an outing in a while. Glitch Bar is located in the Flagler district area in Fort Lauderdale, near a bunch of food bars/restaurants that are open pretty late too so it's pretty busy. There is seating outside as well as inside and best of all, you can play arcade games. When you walk in, you walk straight into the main area where the bar is adn the walls are filled with retro movies and posters. The drinks are pretty good and the bartenders are super fun and friendly. If you don't want to drink, you have the option of purchasing a wristband for $7 to get into the arcade area where there are plenty of old school arcade games to play. So not only is the music nostalgic, so are the arcade games. You can enjoy a drink while playing arcade games or dancing to the music on the dance floor.

Make this your 2nd stop when you are on a pub crawl in this area. Don't make the mistake of thinking this is your run of the mill adult arcade. The bar area delivers on its own which is huge. Attentive bar service and a solid drink menu you can have fun ordering off. I recommend the Weekend at Bernie's. Good DJ, music is on brand. Without playing a game, you can have a few drinks in a live atmosphere. If you came for the games, buy one drink and you get free play at dozens and dozens of games. Nostalgic 80's classics up to modern games all with a nod to the 80's pixilated style. If you're hungry, they have a menu with a good selection of sandwiches and finger food. Overall fun experience where 3 generations of gamers and music lovers can hang and vibe together.

Nice little bar with bunch of games and variety of drinks. They do serve non alcoholic as well. Entry is $7. Unless you buy the drink, the entry is free. I enjoyed this place a lot with friends. I would go again. Parking is limited. You have to park across the parking lot.

Really cool arcade bar with a great beer selection and good food. Bartenders are also super friendly. Really enjoyed the selection of retro games they have to play. Will definitely be back

Absolutely love this bar!! We will definitely be back here whenever we come to Florida !! The welcoming environment, great bartenders, quick service even when busy, and delish drinks are truly uplifting! The free arcade games after buying drinks is a bonus! The games are so fun and offer so many options. People are fair when playing the video games so the wait time is not too long! We had a blast here and didn't even want to attend any other bar or club our whole trip! Definitely recommend this place

A great spot to kill some time, have a drink or a beer and play some classic video games. Always have fun here talking to the bartenders and locals as well. Highly recommend!

Such a fun little bar when you want something different to do. DJ always playing great music and bartenders are quick. It does get a bit crowded sometimes and hard to find something to play

So many incredible memories here, I can't recommend it enough. If you're in the area visiting or a local that just wants a regular spot to decompress and have a great time, look no further. You walk in and you're in the main room with a bar. The walls around you are entirely covered with references to retro video games and movies, especially of the horror kind, (the best kind). You can either buy a wristband to allow you to get into the arcade area or it'll come included with a purchase of a drink. After a certain time it's adults only so you don't have to worry about any screaming kids. Tons of arcade classics, an awesome DJ that keeps the energy up and a back room lined up with a few Nintendo Switch's to get your Mario Kart and Super Smash on. I always have the best time here! It has been getting a bit more packed and popular as of late, but the magic is still there.

One of my favorite places to frequent for a good night out with friends! We came with a couple of friends who'd never been here and they loved it and wanted to come back for their friend's bachelor party. It was a pretty quiet night in the gaming room but the bar was packed.

Show run for ten whole family. Not expensive . List of games and drink options . Hours of fun

Literally one of the best times I've had in a long time! Everyone is so nice there, and the man who checks ID's in the front made us laugh before we even got inside. He had on a Santa costume and all! If you buy drinks at the bar it automatically comes with wristbands for the arcade so I highly suggest doing that. We also shared a sandwich and mozzarella sticks, they were both great! There's different types of people that go there to enjoy the drinks and arcade but overall, it's such a chill fun place to go to. It's dark inside with lots of neon lighting and nostalgic things like cassettes, VHS's and figurines as decor. You won't regret coming here!

Glitch Bar is an arcade bar with a throw back to the 80's vibe located in the Hive in the MASS District/ Flagler Village in Ft. Lauderdale. There are a lot of cool businesses in the Hive like Clean Your Dirty Face, Chick'n Cone, Heritage, and Blueprint Cookie. There is limited free parking in the Hive and a metered lot across the street. Glitch Bar first opened in 2017 in Himmarshee Village by co-owners Dwight Slamp and Chris Guevaras. After proving to be wildly popular it closed four months later to eventually reopen here in Flagler Village. Covid shut it down again for awhile but when it reopened they began serving food too. I visited two times in one day with a friend and the experiences were very different. The first time we came was in the afternoon after a facial at Clean Your Dirty Face. If you buy a drink at the bar you get a wrist band that allows you to play all the games you want. If you don't purchase a drink the wristband is $7. At my friends suggestion I ordered the signature cherry bomb that comes served with a bomb popsicle in it, so fun! It was pretty empty when we were there and we had free run of all the vintage arcade games of my youth. I had a blast playing Donkey King and Pac Man but they also have pin ball machines, skee ball, Contra, Area 51, Deathball, Jubeat, Robo Tron, Killer Queen, and Switch n Shoot to name just a few. Children are allowed during the day. At night Glitch turns into a crowded club, adults only. They play music and people dance while other people are packed in like sardines to play the games. There was a line to get in but our wristbands from earlier allowed us to skip it. Having experienced both sides of Glitch I prefer the calm afternoon. The bar has a lot of cool collectibles throughout which you can appreciate better in the day too. Orlando has a lot of this type of retro bar but I didn't realize there was one in my own backyard. Thanks Leah for introducing me to Glitch.

We went to Glitch Bar for the first time for our friend Tom's 40th birthday this past Sunday. When we got invited, I had never heard of it so when I looked it up... I was really looking forward to it! Looked and sounded like so much fun - and it WAS!! We had a great time! The only thing was that there was a pinball tournament going on at the same time, so we were unable to play those. Either way - we can play them the next time we go hopefully! The food was delicious - I ordered the Italian Grinder with fries. They have a very small kitchen in the back, so I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was! The selection of beers were incredible! My husband also commented on the really great selection of bourbons they had as well! The bartender, Jason, was AMAZING. For all the people that were in there, he was able to take care of everyone! All in all - we had a super great time celebrating our friend and experiencing a fun new place!

Glitch is such a cool concept! It's an arcade and a bar. If you buy a drink, you get free unlimited games; if you don't want to drink, you can buy a game pass for I believe $7. I got the Weekend at Bernie's, which was so good and the presentation was so fun! Everyone in my group loved their drinks as well. They have a great variety of games, too, and the staff were nice. You also can't beat the location in MASS district. They do have food at glitch, but there are also plenty of options nearby for food and dessert. I would highly recommend either going earlier in the evening or on a weekday. It was so packed when we went that you could barely even walk around the bar, and getting on a game (which is kind of the point of being there) was pretty difficult. I was only able to actually play I think 2 the whole time.

Ton of fake paid reviews to cover up all the bad. This place has been going down hill for a long time and they use every tactic they can do hide the way they treat patrons. They over crowd the place heavily. Surprised the fire marshal hasn't shut them down. But I imagine they use the off duty police to protect them from it.

We're from Austin Texas and there's not that many places that make you feel tight like this thank you daddy thank. Free Palestine

I haven't been to Glitch in a while but I'm so glad to see it remains as awesome as ever! This place is so fun. A good mix of arcade, drinks, and bites. The staff is super nice, and the bartenders are great! They also have great drinks, and amazing beers. They are full of recommendations if you have any questions! They remain with their same wristband rules. Either buy a drink or pay $7 to play unlimited games. Honestly, it's a bargain! Can't wait to come back again soon.

I absolutely love Glitch Bar!! It's become one of my weekend activities. The people are all around my age and are there to have a good time. It's the only bar I feel safe at. The lighting is gorgeous and the music is always bumping. For bar food, the sandwiches are surprisingly hefty and delicious. My favorite to get is the Turk-inator which is packed with flavor and has a bit of spice to it as well. If you do end up going there, I highly recommend that sandwich and a Cherry Bomb drink

Such a fun spot and finally tried their cocktails and yummy! This is a great spot for your friends, siblings or a date night. Yummy cocktails and a great place to try new exciting beers all while engaging o the spirit of competition! First time Ordering food here and loved the mini tacos

The service was great the ambiance was amazing great beers and great video games the bartenders are out of site.

Do you like drinks? Do you like video games? If you answered yes to either of these questions than you should check out Glitch Bar. We visited this spot as our start to a Ft. Lauderdale bar crawl and it is so fun. They have a ton of video games from Pac-Man, to Tetris, to teenage mutant ninja turtles for you to enjoy. The bar is also pitch black inside minus the light from the video games, so it's a cool vibe. You can enter the arcade for an entry fee or you can buy an alcoholic beverage as your entrance fee and enjoy all the games on free play. While we didn't stay there to eat, their bar menu looked pretty good. Jason our bartender was super nice. They have a solid beer selection both on draft and in cans, a ton of seltzers, and some signature cocktails. Glitch is definitely a fun spot, and different from your regular bar experience that makes it worth a visit.

2nd time here... The earlier the better... this place is a chill spot. The drinks are not water down they are pretty strong and the music is good a lot of rock music but not bad

2 bartenders specifically on a Thursday night , were disgusting on the way they treated me , I dropped my drink by being clumsy mind you this is my first drink and insist got there , and the white guy had a mustache who prepared the drink gave me the nastiest look when I dropped it , and when I asked for another one he was being so rude I was going to pay for it but he gave me a disgusting attitude and told me I had to pay for it , then the girl was trashy and smelled like so much weed , I hope no one has to go through these people I've heard nothing but nice reviews of this place but those two made it awful hope I can speak to a manager or something bc they were awful and disgusting people .

A night out doesn't get better than this--fairly priced, actually delicious drinks, and a wristband that gives you arcade access? Say less. The bartenders and staff are always chill and understanding, which is rare in nightlife. Saturdays are a madhouse, so I dodge those unless I'm in the mood to wait for my turn at the games. The vibe? Emo, edgy, and packed with rock, metal, and EDM--basically, if your playlist is 50% throwback bangers and 50% rage mode, you'll feel right at home.

I have been to this venue a handful of times and I love it. First arcade style venue for adults. Free unlimited play with purchase of drink or you can pay $7 for a wristband. Tons of old school games like PAC man, street fighter, Mortal Kombat, quite a few to choose from. Drinks are good and reasonably priced. Crowd is very diverse, never any drama when I go. The music is probably the only thing I don't like much, it is a lot of alternative but after drinking and playing, you kinda forget that it's playing. Bar staff and security have been nice and always with a smile. They do serve bar food but I believe it's store bought/packaged and they heat up. I've only had mozzarella sticks there and they were good. My last visit, I found out under 21 are invited to play before 8pm and for a $10. I'll be bringing my teen 1 early afternoon.

THERAGINGFORK.com Rare opportunity to play FREE arcade games from the 80s especially my favorite one Galaga. They have a beer that smells and tastes like fresh cannabis - dont know the name but asked the bartender to have the "weed beer" and loved the taste. Anyways, at night the average age of customers is about 23ish and a very very few people in their 50s and 60s. But i have been there between 7p and 10p for bday parties for the elders who love retro games from their childhood and great beers. DJ actually played a decent assortment of music and mixes. Crazy cool interior neon decor. Only suggestion would be to reach out with coupons or ads to attract an older group for 80s parties with purely 80s music (although the DJ was playing alot of 80s music) early before the 20s arrive at 10pm. Been here a few times and loved the theme and the tatted female bartenders (just saying). Bathrooms were cool nostalgia but needs a facelift (just cleaner not granite) - kids destroy everything...This place is an easy 5 stars and will recommend.

This spot was pretty awesome. It's 7 dollar to play games or if you buy a beer the entry is free . They have a pretty decent happy hour durning the week . It was cool to play some classic video games from when I was little . Me and hubby had a blast playing old schools games . They have some pretty cool drinks as well . Definitely a cool place to visit if you're in the area. They are reasonably priced and also have food as well . They have some cool arts on the wall and they glow In the dark . The bartender are cool as well . Definitely would come back if I'm ever in the area .

What a nice place for adults to go to have some fun after a long week of working. You got games and drinks what more can you ask for? I came in on a Sunday around 8 o'clock and it wasn't that busy at first. As the night go on, it does get pretty packed. In this establishment you can either purchase a alcoholic drink or buy a wristband... and that gives you access to all the games except the pinball machines. I ordered a passionfruit coconut Mojito, which is really good. The only thing I didn't get to play all night was the game consoles but I'll try a different day.

What a cool arcade bar! They have so many games to choose from and it's all included with the wristband you purchase. I really like when places offer this so you can just play games and not worry about getting change or being stuck with a bunch of change later in the night. They also offer food! They had a great, basic menu and even had a happy hour menu! Great spot to play some arcade games and have a couple drinks!

Really nice place for a beer and video games. The service at the bar is great and very attentive. The beer selection is large for a video gaming place. Glitch bar has a one time entrance fee and your able to play any video game available. The pinball machines are the only games with a small fee. It's worth hanging out at the glitch bar with friends. Especially when it's not packed. I went on a Sunday afternoon and it was perfect.

One of my favorite bars in Ft. Lauderdale! Truly a paradise for 80s and 90s kids who want to have a few drinks and play nostalgic games. Buy a drink, and play an impressive array of old school arcade games for free. Doesn't get much better! The bar turns into a club at night. Not really my scene, but i'm sure most love it! Located in an amazing area with food trucks and restaurants around.

I was looking for something different and fun to do for date night and glitch bar for the bill. We had drinks which were delicious and a light appetiser (taco bites). The ambiance is vibes arcade . We came in right at opening so we basically had the spot to ourselves. My husband and I are very competitive so I had a blast kicking his butt in most of the games we played. I love that you also don't have to drink to get in, you can also just purchase a play pass. They guys behind the bar were quick , made great recommendations and hubby and I would def comeback for another simple fun night out.

This place is dope! Long heard of it but never went until the other day. It was my first bar-cade experience and I definitely didn't regret throwing some coins their way. The digital themed place, bumping mainly 80's tunes, lined with video games you can play after you get your sip on. On that note, had three drinks. The John Wick was by far my favorite. Some sort of spin on a bourbon smash. The Mai Kai Was too sweet for me, with no actual discernible rum taste. Same with the El Guapo, which sold itself as a spicy margarita of sorts. But lacked any spice and was far too sweet once again. The place itself is what stands out though, I'll just have to make better drink choices next time.

Can get packed, but super fun if your into older arcade games. $7 dollars for unlimited plays, but if you buy a beer you get unlimited plays. Perfect for a night out with friends, especially if you can snag Street Fighter. If you are lucky you can get parking infront, otherwise paid parking is across the street.

What a fun place! I can't wait to go back. The entertainment was amazing and the beer selection was on point!

Hidden bar that has arcade games and just when you buy a drink you get free entrance to the arcade part of the bar . If you don't drink the entry ticket it's $7, either way it's so worthy it . I have come here with a small and big group and the games are all inclusive.

I didn't expect this place to be as small as it was, and still this place was packed with games to play. At the bar you buy a drink and play free. This is was a chill spot that we stopped by to kill time before going bowling. It was a good time.