I saw their store front window that being painted into 80s and 90s classic games. I looked inside and realized it is arcade. My mind went flying colors on who would love to walk into this amazing place.

Several months later, I walked in with my date for the first time and we were floored by amazing artwork and the classics that was on the walls, and the games. They had JAWS playing on the television for anyone who wants to watch. The music was lively. My date and I decided to sit down and have a meal first so I decided on a burger and fries while my date settled on pizza. We were thrilled with our foods and we couldn’t stop eating them after the food arrived. Seriously, look at those Tetris tots shapes! I love it!

Here are few photos I took from different visits altogether.

Those signs are constant changes and I just love the greeting art.

Yoshi and Kirby! My two favorite characters!

After eating, we walked around and played some classic games. We were having a blast. There was some games that I have not seen for years and that was definitely nostalgic. I’m not going to spoil by detailing everything because I definitely want you there in person and experience the experiences like I did. I will share a few examples such as…They do have board games, and NES and other devices, you could play but have to ask bartender permission so there isn’t any overlap requests. Classic games such as Jenga, Clues, Monopoly and more. For the NES, MARIO BROTHERS! How can you not love those Mario Brothers. I did not have a chance to play NES and/or any other devices there because there is always someone using it.

The greeter, bartenders, the staff, the waitress were all friendly. Once they realized I am Deaf, they would try to accommodate communicate with me to the best of their ability.

After that day, I start bringing in different people and all were floored by this amazing place. Children would enjoy this space and I’ve seen people bring their little ones there. They seems greatly enjoyed as much as the adults did. I would stop in by myself to drink a glass or two every Fridays and without fail, those workers would greeted me with a wave and asked how my week were. Every week with their amazing creativity that I love, they would have drinks and foods themed to match.

Those poster, food and drink photos are owned by Play Arcade and this is one example of their drinks/food special for that week back in Jan, 2024. Look HOW good those looks!

All year, they have karaoke night, trivia night and few others events that they regularly host. I also want to add, they are largely supportive of a small businesses and I appreciate that whole heartedly.

In the summer, they have this beautiful balcony on their rooftop that looks over the city to the beautiful nearby ocean. Just pure beauty.

I cannot say enough about this and I do miss this place. I am no longer in the area anymore but whenever I’m in the area in the future, this is one of must-stop places to go.

This is in Massachusetts, USA in the city of New Bedford. So if you happen to be in the area, definitely check this place out.

Here are their link

I will be back, Play Arcade! ❤