This arcade was SO much fun! The main things we loved about the arcade include: - they charge a one time cover charge per person which allows you to play all the games at the arcade for free! This is almost unheard of at other game arcades where they make you pay for tokens to play each game individually-- and we really enjoyed paying upfront and playing freely without having to worry about charges! - the variety of games-- they had so many game consoles (Nintendo 64, Nintendo switch, Game cube) and retro arcade games (pacman, street fighter, mortal kombat) - we spent a few hours here and didn't even notice the time flying by because of how much fun we were having! Absolutely loved being able to play games from childhood and reveling in the nostalgia! - The non-alcoholic drink options-- my fiancee and I do not drink, and we were glad to see non-alcoholic options on the menu for us to enjoy! Overall: HIGHLY recommend this arcade to anyone looking to have nostalgic fun in Montreal! read more

Talk about nostalgia. My Buddy and i wandered across this place and had to stop in. For $8 you get full access to all of the games they have to offer from ninja turtles to super Mario, Mario kart, crazy taxi, nba jam and i could go on. They have Nintendo Super Nintendo n64 and lore available as well. The Drink menu was great and had names from various characters or items within games. I had the sub zero drink which was nice and refreshing and we ended up Spending more time here then we originally planned lol. It wasn't to loud nor packed inside either which was nice to be able to play many of the games they had available. read more

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So me and a group of friend of mine, stumbled upon this hidden gym in Montreal that sparked all of the kids minds in us. If you're looking for a place that you want to sit back, relax and experience and throwback games for free and all you have to do is just purchase cocktails and have a good time ,This is the place. I strongly suggest to take a group of friends go have a good time and relive the 80s and the 90s if you're gamer go ahead and check it out. The place even had a seating where you can get comfortable and have fun. They keep the hidden gems games behind the counter and you have to give your ID. I feel like whoever created this place that created the love video games, and wanted to share with the world. Oh, one additional note, they don't serve food, so please feel free to bring your food in while you have cocktails with it. read more

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We did a barrel roll when we saw the amazing retro games at @arcade_mtl. All the klassic cabinet games as well as some consoles to play. They were even having a Mario Kart tournament! This is no side quest as the retro arcade bar also showcases some epic, original, video game-themed drinks which we sampled the majority of without using cheat codes. (*Cutscene to us taking an arrow to the knee and falling over inebriated*). The crowd was also very genuine, no spamming moves here, just a relaxed, comfortable, open world feel. If you're a gamer and appreciate the roots of gaming and love creative cocktails, don't be an NPC go to @arcade_mtl -this Quest was a Flawless Victory. read more

Arcades are a dying breed and this spot is an oasis that somehow is keeping it them alive and well. There's a plethora of well maintained games in here from classic arcade cabinets to retro consoles on big screens and projectors. And a bar! NOTE: This place has and continues to be cash only. Major downside in my opinion. I rarely carry enough cash on me these days. To get in, you pay $8 at the door. A great deal - You get unlimited play on everything and all games. No need for quarters! Want to beat a game you've never had enough quarters for? Go for it! (Be kind of course if it's crowded haha) unlimited retries feels like cheating but it can be so fun for the elusive games you've never done before. They actually update their selection a bit over time. At some point in the last year they added Crazy Taxi!! Right now off the top of my head they have Ms Pacman, Galaga, MissleCommand/Centipede combo, Marvel vs Capcom 2, The Simpsons, Terminator 2, Punch Out, Donkey Kong, Super Off-road, and 3-4 other classic original cabinets I can't remember. Plus, they have 2 MAME cabinets loaded with dozens of on demand emulated games and several classic SNES and N64 consoles with a selection of games for each and 4 player controllers!!! The bar is funny as hell. They of course have some on tap beers, including the local Pixel beer game-related beer on rotation, but also a selection of video game themed cocktails and shots! The only critiques I have here are that it's a bit expensive for the beers and it's cash only which always leaves me not able to spend as much as I want. However, if you're on a date or with friends, the Final Fantasy 6 shot deal looks awesome! It's 6 shots of potions, phoenix downs, and ethers for $20 CAD. It looks awesome and is just too cute, so the premium is all good. Highly recommend this spot. We have to keep the arcades alive! Open despite COVID! Acrylic dividers between arcade machines, great! Gotta wear a mask at all times as far as I know, which wasn't as uncomfortable as you'd think. Of course, gotta remove it temporarily to take a sip but everyone was being very mindful of the rules and keeping their masks on. Also someone goes around and cleans the machines whenever someone steps away regularly! read more

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Probably my favorite bar to go and chill with some friends I went there plenty of times and always loved it . They have a big selection of cocktails and all the names are related to video games which is simply awesome like as exemple a Princess peach,a Falcon Punch or my favorite of all an Orangina of time . Plus the entrance ain't really expensive 7$ and you have access to all arcades machines for the night they also got every nintendo consoles that have ever been made . They also organise tournaments and the host's always super dynamic and you can see that he really like his job. So if you're a gamer that's definitely the place for you to go read more

Sunday afternoon, and not many people inside this retro gaming location. Moderate sized interior lined with arcade machine, consoles, and a large bar in the middle. A cover charge of $7 to get in, which isn't so bad considering the selection here. Really like the console game area, where you can play games on the NES, SNES, Dreamcast, PS4, and on. As for drinks, beers range from $6-8 on draft and cocktails from $9 and up. I would say to skip the shooter specials as they don't have much alcohol in them. On the plus side, there is free popcorn to go with those drinks. Only one person working the place in the afternoon - which was more than enough considering the lack of crowd. An excellent stop for people trying to whittle away their afternoon. read more

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We were on holiday, wandering aimlessly, and happened upon Arcade MTL. It turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip. Arcade MTL is an arcade primarily filled with retro games, though they do have a PS4 and an N64 console as well. For the arcade games, think of a lot of your faves like: Street Fighter, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dr. Mario, etc. Their selection for N64 is extensive too. The logistics are pretty simple. Pay a small cover, (something around $7), and you can play any games you'd like. If you want to use the consoles, you'll have to leave a piece of ID in exchange for a controller. And if you get a little peckish, don't fret. They keep complementary popcorn flowing endlessly. On top of the games, there is a bar. We tried their Final Fantasy Shooters, which is 2 groups of 3 shots. The red one obviously represents a health potion, the blue is magic power or mana, and the yellow one is... take your own guess. Anyway, this was cool, but much more of a gimmick than actual shots. No one is getting buzzed off of these. My one piece of advise is to come early in the evening or in the afternoon. It's a great experience when you can just hop to whatever game you want, or just wait five minutes for the one that's calling you. Things get less entertaining when the place is busy and you really have to wait. If you want a taste of nostalgia with some friends, drop by Arcade MTL for a great time! read more

Arcade MTL - Final Fantasy Shooters - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

The variety of games was fantastic, from Centipede to Crazy Taxi to FIFA. My girlfriend and I flew in for the Formula 1 race and found this spot on a long walk through the city. The drinks were clever and delicious. read more

Lots of fun games to choose from. $8 to get in, games are unlimited! Cash only. (Donkey Kong cocktail tasted like OJ.)

We came here on a Wednesday evening around 9 pm. There were many machines that were available and they were about 10 to 15 people in the bar. there is apparently a student discount if you bring your ID so that cover is $6 instead of $7. They had a decent variety of machines, and also free popcorn. Their drinks were pretty light and did not have a lot of alcohol in them. I think the thing that that's sets place apart from other people was a service and the vibe. Everybody was very friendly and it was just a great place to hang out at night. read more

My husband and I were visiting from out of the country, and we were excited to see how Canadian arcade bars stacked up to ones we've been to back home. After seeing all the positive reviews, we had a good feeling, but it turned out to be pretty lackluster. There's a $7 cover charge to get in on a Tuesday night - I get rubbed the wrong way by any cover charge unless it's a high-end place, but seriously, $7 on a Tuesday? Hardly anyone else was there; perhaps it's simply a way for them to keep the riff-raff out from playing games all night without buying anything. So meh, we paid the cover charge. After realizing they're a cash-only bar, we decided to skip the ATM (and the fees), buy a single beer to split, and enjoy some games casually. The beer I bought was labeled "Super Mario Brosse," but after drinking it, we found it tasted slightly better than Miller Lite or a similar domestic beer. I can't find that brand from Googling it, so I wonder if it's simply a cheap beer disguised as something more. Games were just okay. They are almost all fighting games (Mortal Kombat, King of Fighters) or sports games, so there's not a lot of variety. The King of Fighters game was actually part of a game emulator that was put into an arcade machine shell, complete with error messages and new windows, but it played just fine. There were all types of consoles too; Gamecube, N64, some others, but we weren't really interested after a while. This bar killed our vibe after about an hour. It gave off the impression that some dude had started this bar for his college friends to hang out and get drunk in: the old plywood floor was tacky, everything looked kind of grody, and while the music selection was excellent, it played pretty loud the entire time we were there. If those things aren't a bother, you would probably be pretty happy. read more

We were heading back from our fancy dinner at Au Pied de Cochon when we stumbled upon this arcade bar. The cover is $7 to enter, but if you're a student, you're in luck, because not only do you pay only $5 to enter, but you also get a drink for free. Coat check is included in this cover and after you enter, you can play as many games as you like for free. Let the fun begin! We got our gin and tonics (our free drink, which could have been some of their light beers or a well drink) and made our way toward the arcade games. We eased ourselves into the night with a game of dual Tetris, followed by Pac-Man, but soon we would find ourselves getting intense at a game of Mortal Combat. After playing almost all of the arcade games at least once, we moved over to the Nintendo GameCube corner for some more 90s and early 00s nostalgia. We decided the fun was getting to be too much for us hours later when we noticed how dry and red our eyes were and called it a night. It was the best 5 bucks we ever spent. read more

Wanted to play arcade games in Montreal and I found this one. It's inexpensive in a way you just pay $7 and play any games in their place. They have arcade games as well as ps4, Nintendo's. It's a good nostalgia for those 90s kids. They offer beers and some specialized drinks. A good place to hang out with your friends and play those classic games. If I want to say something bad, they don't have any ping pong tables. Would definitely go to this place once I am back to Montreal. read more

Arcade MTL - Bars Near Me - Montreal, Quebec

This place is such a gem! Not just because it's a BAR and an ARCADE. What sets it apart is the welcoming staff (Hugo is the BEST!), great atmosphere, combined with an abundantly fun drink menu and fantastic selection of games. Plus free popcorn is an added bonus. Never wanted to leave. read more

Now I know why the kids in "Stranger Things" love hanging out at the Arcade. Great games, cheap drinks, and bad b*tches. You can even rent Nintendo cartridges to play them on the consoles near the projector. My only issue is the noise. The DJ mic is way too loud, the dude thinks he's Michael Buffer. The cover was $7 on a Friday night, but all the games are free once inside. read more

I love this place! I've been coming here for about a year or so now and have never been disappointed. They always have deals on drinks, such as getting a pint of house beer for 5$ between 5 and 7, also free entrance for students and for anyone before 7 on Thursdays! The arcade games they have in the bar are super fun, a lot of multi player ones as well so you can come with a group of friends and play together. What I love the most is the fact they have all the older gaming consoles available to play as well like Nintendo 64, Gamecube, and SNES. My only advice would be to make sure there isn't a tournament being held the night you want to go cause otherwise the bar will be packed and some consoles won't be available. read more

Heeding the advice of Yelp we stopped by here early on Saturday evening around 5 p.m. There were about 15 people in the bar, nowhere near the line next door at Randolph's. It was the perfect time to go to get machine time-- we got a try of every vintage game in the place, and admittedly hogged the Galaga game for a while. At the time we went, I was probably the only girl in the bar besides one of the bartenders, so the vibe was very laidback-- bros coming together to play childhood games. The menu also has awesome video game themed drinks. The yoshi was delicious, I didn't stop talking about it all weekend and would go back purely for that drink and to play some Mrs. PacMan. read more

This place is so fun! I came here with 3 friends and we had such a fun night of playing games! It does get very crowded which means you have to stand by and wait for a game to open, but if you're there to relax and have fun, then it's no problem. There is a cover fee to enter, but once you are in, you are able to stay for the rest of the night! I'd be happy to come back! read more

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I must say upfront, I´m not a big fan of 90's style game machines and if I was, my rating would have been much higher. It's a cute place perfect for clients that feel like passing a night playing games alone or with a friend. I wouldn't really recommend it to those looking for a place to drink and chat with friends/dates/colleagues. The concept is nice and I'm sure it works with a certain type of crowd, the drinks and the service are good. It's worth checking out alone or with one of your gamer type of friend on a week night. read more

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Fun place. Didnt eat anything but I did have two buckets of corona (5beers/bucks, $25 each). Some great games, which I drunkenly remember where TMNT, marvel vs capcom, punchout, castlevania, super contra, missle command, terminator 2 and more. It wouldnt be cool if there were more games, but space is tight, i dont know where theyd go. Still fun! read more

IPA du Nord-Est on tap and 3$ shooters? Yes please. This is quite possibly the most reasonably-priced bar on St-Denis. Pleasant staff, crazy ambiance, I definitely recommend for a night with the boys. read more

Yes! I love this place! I came here with my friend on a long weekend trip and I have to say there is nothing better then arcade video games + drinks to start the night off. The best thing about the bar is that all the games are free ($7 cover charge at the door) so you can play as long as you want. I'm well upset that we don't have a bar like this where I live. read more

I visited this slice of heaven almost every night when I took a trip to the great city of Montreal, before the pandemic ran amok. Coming here made my visit to the city even more fun. Arcade MTL has a great collection of classic arcade games (Donkey Kong, Centipede, Mortal Kombat II, Tetris, etc.) that are hard to find in most arcades now, and they even have older consoles. There is a small entrance fee which allows you to play countless games for free. That's a great deal! The staff make this place very special. They are really friendly, helpful, vibrant, and welcoming. Whether they are serving drinks, giving you pointers about games, setting up karaoke on select nights, or just striking up conversation, they make you feel right at home. I could spend hours or nights there. If you're looking for an easy-going vibe with a great selection of games and a relaxed atmosphere, you will really enjoy it here. read more

Free arcades pre 5pm on a Sunday - happy days!! Good beer too & good host definitely coming back here again

Went on the spur of a moment decision.Saturday night was busy and they only had about 15 games in a small space. We played street fighter II (and SFII pinball) mortal kombat ii, mrs. Pacman, tetris and a marvel street fighter game. They also had some old school nintentdo 64 and game cube games. Entrance is $7, coat check is $1 but drinks are $10 and up and I didn't feel like paying, but they had some game based pun names (Gin Sonic anyone?) Would definitely go back at a less busy time so I could try all the games, and not have people breathing over my shoulder wanting their turn. read more