We all remember how fun it was when we were kids and we went to an arcade to play games and hang out with friends. Games like Ms. Pac-Man, NBA Jam, and Daytona USA were always the best ones, hands down. But the only thing that could make these games even better as an adult, quite possibly, is booze. Enter Barcade — a Jersey City spot that combines the best of both childhood and adult worlds. After a 14-year run in Chilltown, Barcade recently announced that its Jersey City location will be closing permanently on June 15th, 2025. Read on for more about the upcoming closure and what we'll miss about Barcade in Jersey City, New Jersey.

The Closure

Barcade announced on Thursday, February 6th via Instagram that its Jersey City location will be closing permanently on June 15th, 2025.

"It is with great sadness that we announce that our time in Jersey City is coming to an end. After an amazing 14-year run, our lease is ending and the last day of service will be June 15th. We hope to return to JC one day in a new location but in the meantime, we are opening very soon just a short train ride away on Cortlandt Street in lower Manhattan this spring and we hope you will visit us there – or at any of our other bars.

There are still four months of good times to be had, epic kegs to tap, and plenty of Rush songs to play, so stop in and see us before the final last call! JC was the second Barcade we opened and so much has changed since then for us and the city. It’s been a great experience just being here and being a part of it. Thank you so much, Jersey City!"

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Barcade currently has nine other locations in New York City, Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles, and New Haven.

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About Barcade

Not only are the walls filled with classic arcade games at Barcade, but there is also an entire wall of beers on tap. The spot serves only American craft beers, but with a selection that big, there is truly something for everyone. Barcade even partners with certain breweries for exclusive drafts you won’t find anywhere else. If you’re not a beer drinker, however, Barcade has a full bar of hard liquor, wine, and cocktails to suit any palette as well.

The menu includes a selection of small plates, hot dogs, sandwiches, and salads — including edamame hummus, a "Dog of the Week," and a Jersey Devil Club sandwich with deviled pork roll, lettuce, tomato, and deviled egg aioli on sourdough. You can view the full menu here.

While all of this is certainly why the place gets packed, there is also one other lesser-known feature that is pretty unique, especially for a bar. Barcade is a certified green company, which means that it tries to have as little waste as possible. Barcade composts what it can, straws are not provided, and there are no bottled beers, which keeps down the waste output — not many bars can say they do that.

With a spacious seating area an outdoor seating when weather permits, the atmosphere is laid back and fun — which makes for a great spot to blow off some steam and indulge in some favorite childhood games. Take note though: only those 21 years of age or older are permitted inside the establishment. If you’re interested in playing a bunch of the games during your visit, consider going during the week when it tends to be less crowded. You’ll have no problem grabbing a beer and hitting the pinball machines.

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