Book a competitive night out in New York across 4 verified retro arcade bars, social darts clubs, board-game cafés, and VR lounges. Base yourself in Midtown, Fifth Avenue & Bryant Park or Greenwich Village, SoHo & Chelsea for easy walking access.
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Pioneering East Village arcade bar pairing 40+ classic 1980s video games and pinball machines with 25 rotating American craft beers.
Tip: Tokens are 25 cents—try Donkey Kong, Galaga, and Tapper.
6 St Marks Pl, East Village, NY, New York
Sleek Chinatown gaming lounge and bar equipped with high-spec PC rigs, console couches, streaming booths, and tabletop games.
Tip: Day passes let you drop in for PC or Switch sessions.
50 Bowery, Chinatown, NY, New York
Manhattan's first board game café just south of Washington Square Park with Manhattan's largest library of tabletop games.
Tip: Great spot to unwind after exploring Greenwich Village.
230 Thompson St, Greenwich Village, NY, New York
Legendary tabletop gaming institution operating since 1975, packed from floor to ceiling with rare board games, D&D tomes, war games, and miniatures.
Tip: The staff have encyclopedic knowledge of out-of-print strategy and RPG modules.
11 E 33rd St., NY, New York