Barcade - Jersey City

Just popped in to check out games. Doorman friendly.

We came here after dinner for some drinks and entertainment, about 10pm on a Friday. Good crowd but not so much that you couldn’t get to any games. Lots to choose from and good variety. Only downside was several of the machines took my tokens without allowing gameplay.

Great service. Food was also really good. I had a veggie sandwich and chips and a beer for 16 bucks.

Probably the biggest draw is pinball, but I personally enjoyed that they had Joust. Good beer selection.

This is a fantastic spot to relax and enjoy some retro games. They have a wide selection of classics, although they don’t offer many newer titles, which is perfectly fine. The food is surprisingly good and reasonably priced. The drink selection is solid, particularly if you're a fan of beer, as they rotate their beer options every few weeks. The service is pretty decent overall, though you might occasionally experience a wait of about 4-5 minutes for someone to assist you. Lately, however, there’s been an improvement, and the new blonde-haired manager is doing a commendable job. One drawback is the cup cleaning process, which isn't the most appealing; you can see how they clean the cups by dipping them in three separate sinks, but sometimes soap suds are still visible on the cups when they’re served. It’s a bit off-putting to think that everyone might be drinking soapy residue. Overall, it’s a great place, but that aspect could use some improvement.