{"id":15190,"date":"2022-02-16T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-16T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?p=15190"},"modified":"2022-02-16T15:01:32","modified_gmt":"2022-02-16T20:01:32","slug":"10-arcade-bars-in-nyc-for-a-fun-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/10-arcade-bars-in-nyc-for-a-fun-night\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Arcade Bars in NYC for a Fun Night"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

The nightlife scene in New York City<\/a> is appealing for many reasons. People seem livelier and the air is filled with chatter tangled with the sounds of live music. The best part of the nightlife scene in New York is that there is something for everyone. Classy bars, dive bars, craft bars? You got it. But if you\u2019re looking for an extra step of fun, the best kind of bar to visit would be one with games, and not every bar in the city has that. Here is a list of some fun arcade bars to visit in New York City.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

Arcade Bars in NYC<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

1. Barcade<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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This one has multiple locations in Williamsburg<\/a>, East Village<\/a> and Chelsea<\/a>. Each location has an abundance of classic arcade games like Frogger, Donkey Kong, Asteroids, and so on. Along with the arcade, the bar serves 20+ locally brewed beers on tap. So gather a group of friends or bring a date for this perfect casual-night-out location.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

2. Ace Bar<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Located in the East Village, the bar opened its doors in 1992. According to their website, Ace Bar is known for its \u201cno pretense, no fuss, just fun,\u201d atmosphere. They have two pool tables, two dart boards, pinball, skeeball, and Big Buck Hunter. The bar is decorated with retro decor, including a collection of retro lunchboxes! They serve 12 beers on tap and invite large groups of people to have fun.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

3. Cellar Dog<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Originally known as Fat Cats, the reopened bar emerged with a new name and new games. Located in the West Village<\/a>, this bar is famous for its live music (mostly jazz). They have games like pool, shuffle, pong, scrabble, chess, and arcade. Because of the live music, this place charges a cover fee, but it is well worth it. Draft beers are available to sip on while listening to music and having fun.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

4. Sour Mouse<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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At the heart of the Lower East Side, Sour Mouse is an open-spaced underground bar that includes games, live music and comedy shows. They have games like ping pong, pool, and foosball. This place also includes art from local artists that is available to check out in person, or at their online gallery. They serve an assortment of draft beers, cocktails, and charcuterie boards.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

5. Freehold<\/h3>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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This Williamsburg spot is a must visit while in the area. The place rooms several large spaces that are used for its cafe, lobby bar, and wide outdoor area. It\u2019s the perfect place where the work day scene is able to seamlessly transition to a bustling night scene. According to their website, \u201cIn 2016 Lyft designated Freehold as the #1 destination for late night restaurants in all of NYC.\u201d This bar includes games like ping pong, arcade basketball, skeeball, Big Buck Hunter, and pinball. However, despite the large space, this bar is known to be packed on weekends.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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