Are you a fan of arcade games and beer? Head to Barcade!

     There are few things in this world I love more than an ice cold beer and hanging out with my friends. Video games, especially the classics, happens to be one of them. So when I found a place to go and have a beer, spend time with some friends, and play some classic arcade games, I thought it was too good to be true. It's not...it's Barcade! 

     Barcade is located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn and opened it's doors in 2004 when four friends decided to combine their love of video games and American craft beer. This bar is definitely one of the coolest and most fun places I have been to. Barcade is pretty much a warehouse that was transformed into a hip bar with classic arcade games placed around the bar. It is a brilliant idea and one of the coolest places in New York to grab a pint. 

     Barcade serves American craft beer only. Some of the brands of beer you can get are Fisherman's Brew, Victory Dark Lager, Brooklyn Blast!, and Chelsea Hop Angel IPA, just to name a few. You may not recognize any of these beers (I didn't either when I made my first trip out here) but you will grow to love these local craft beers. 

     Not only do you get to enjoy a nice beer in a beautiful neighborhood, but you get to play all the classics video games from the 80's and 90's. Some of the games include Ms. Pac-Man, Paper Boy, Rampage, and Asteroids. What's better than playing classic video games and drinking a beer? Nothing. Well, maybe being at Citi Field and watching the Mets win and drinking a beer, but this is definitely a close second. 

     If you're looking for a new place to go to over the weekend, definitely check out Barcade, located at 388 Union Avenue in Williamsburg. The city is also littered with dozens of bars with unique styles that will definitely provide an excellent time. Hope to see everyone there and don't even think about beating my high scores! 

Cheers! -JT

John Tancredi