Fantastic drink prices and I swear I get better at skeeball with each tequila. I don't know why, but that's how it works. Last time I was there, I was told they're bringing the kitchen back so that's definitely something I'm looking forward to. Love that it's walking distance from my place. read more

My wife and I took a weekend trip to DFW and decided on a whim to visit Barcadia; what a gem! From the moment we entered the cozy arcade/bar, we were served excellent beer, delicious food & fantastic cocktails by a friendly & attentive waitstaff. I'm a fan of arcade games, and Barcadia delivers, with Mortal Kombat, TMNT, Simpsons, Rampage WT, and a multicade, to name a few. If you find yourself in the DFW area, do yourself a favor and check these guys out. read more

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The girls restroom had one functioning toilet, the other toilet had a pile of toilet paper and poop in it. They only had one Jenga game (set of blocks) available for the whole place. Needless to say they have some things to take care of. No I am not drunk. read more

I've been here a couple times before on a weekday, but on the weekends... don't bother! My friend and I had the most unpleasant experience in the women's bathroom due to the "bathroom bouncer," which in itself, is absurd. There are only two stalls in the women's bathroom. On this night, only ONE stall was open for the entire bar. Thus, apparently management thought it was a good idea to put a bouncer right outside ONLY the women's bathroom. When inside the bathroom, the dude TIMED you on his phone from the moment you went in to the moment you walked out. Further, if you took too long according to him, he would share this information (the time) with all of the drunk bathroom go-ers in line. You can see how this would be problematic. My roommate and I went into the bathroom to use the mirror, while waiting for the current occupants of the stall. The total time was SEVEN minutes, but we were waiting inside the bathroom for FOUR. As soon as we get out, the women were barrading us for "taking seven minutes," cursing at us, causing an absolute scene. Obviously this is NOT the bar's fault, but quite frankly, I found it VERY uncomfortable for some man to be timing me, right outside the door, while using the restroom? I felt harassed and I probably won't be back here. I've never seen such a thing. Potentially, get a girl bouncer/employee to do this if this feels necessary (it shouldn't). Secondly, they may be over-serving alcohol here... a girl peed on my boyfriend's foot (while standing up). This wasn't even by the bathroom! He was simply standing in line to play Galaga. It's not very dark in this bar, and this girl was clearly absolutely hammered/should've been sent home. read more

If you want a homophobic experience, I would definitely come here! I was being denied entry because my shirt didn't have sleeves, which I thought to myself hmm... well i'm not walking into a church? So I think my shirt is fine! There were plenty of women wearing the same thing I was wearing, but it's because they saw a man wearing the same thing, dress codes all of a sudden apply. The bouncers then laughed at me when I said this is homophobic, so there's a lot to unpack there. Hope this review helps with reconsidering where you spend your money! Target has really good board games and wine, save yourself the trouble read more

My friends and I wanted a low key night: meaning jeans but still cute. We went to Barcadia for food and drinks. I ordered the Deep Eddy bucket which can only be ordered if you have at least 3 people (it's also $32). Well worth it! It has every flavor Deep Eddy vodka and tasted like punch. It was sweet but not overly sweet. If you and your gal pals are looking for a one and done drink to pop off the night. This is it! After a few sips we could tell it was going to hit us hard. They give you about 6 straws if you want to share it with more people too. I ordered the happy hour spinach and mushroom quesadillas. They were a good size and tasted pretty good but nothing spectacular. I wasn't a fan of the salsa though. I also ordered bacon cheese fries which were perfect once the tipsy was hit but it isn't loaded with cheese. If you're the type that wants every fry covered: pick a different option. Barcadia got its name because it's a bar and and an arcade - go figure. Game prices range from $.25 to $1. There's a change machine next to the ATM in the back. The games are pretty fun. We played air hockey, pool, and skeeball. They also have Mrs. Pack man, life size Jenga outside, and quite a few other old school style arcade games. It's definitely a great Friday night hang out or nervous first fun date type of place. read more

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Barcadia drinks prices are prices you could afford to buy a lot of drinks and get shit face. I'd hang out around here any day over overpriced Uptown. The crowd was down to earth and real. There were all kinds of cool folks. Their patio was awesome, too. The frozen moscow mule was soo good and so dangerous because it was like drinking a slurpee. I got carried away with those because it didn't taste like alcohol. Oh man, let's end this review. I don't want to think about the alcohol I drank last night and barf. read more

Now that the newness has worn off of Barcadia, it's refreshing to see that this bar is still as much fun as it was when it first opened. The patio is great, and there is a decent selection of micro-brews, which is nice to see in Dallas. I was stoked to find Maui Brewing Company's Coconut Porter on the menu, and other Texas selections besides Fireman's 4. Nicely done, Barcadia. Free game night is always a hit, but going here on an off night is my personal favorite as it won't be armpit to arse crowded. Parking in this area is a terrible as ever, so just park behind the bar on a side street - and take your gat with you. You'll need it. read more

This is like Dave and Busters for cool people, only it's much smaller and I don't think they serve food (but I don't know for sure) and there's not as many games and all the games are from the 80s and all the games are only 25 cents. Yes! Only 25 cents!! A friend took me here--it was the first time for both of us. We whipped it up on Skee Ball, Jousted each other, tried to figure out how the Q-Bert stick worked, killed turtles on Mario Brothers, eavesdropped on two hipsters talking about King of Kongs and waited patiently for Galaga. There's only about 10 or 12 games (do the combo games count as one or two?!), but they're only a quarter. You can spend a dollar and play four games! Four, people! If I lived in Dallas, I'd be here all the time. And I'd so kick your butt on Galaga! (Unless you're that guy we waited to finish. He was pretty rad and played a long time on one game). read more

Epitome of quality bar food!! AND it's half off on Mondays?! You can't get any better than that! I'm sure we are all skeptical when you say "Hey, let's go eat at Barcadia!" I'm usually seen here on a Friday or Saturday night getting my drink on but lately my coworkers and I have made a weekly ritual to come eat here on Mondays. You HAVE to try the pasta, wings, and veggie burger. I'm still working my way through the menu but those items have all been winners! Also, it's a hit or miss with the waiters. Some can be awesome, attentive and others can't even swing by to hand you some napkins. Anyways, I would love to make it here for Brunch one Sunday! Any takers?? Enjoy! Sunday: mimosas $4 ea | bloody marys $4 ea | fresh fruit mojitos $5 ea $4 u-call-its from 3pm - 2am Monday: 1/2 price food | happy hour all night Tuesday: $3 texas drafts | happy hour 'til 8pm Wednesday: pint night (most pints $3) | happy hour 'til 8pm Thursday: $7 select domestic bottles w/a shot Friday & Saturday: happy hour 'til 8pm read more

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to sort out what's going on at Barcadia: lined with old-school arcade games, skeeball and giant Jenga blocks outside, Barcadia takes the fun of a few cold ones with friends and asks "what if we added QBert to this?" It's an interesting question, and one best answered in person. We sauntered in reasonably late night and bee-lined it for the Jenga blocks outside, where people who otherwise couldn't sit still were carefully contemplating which block to move as if our very lives depended on it. And when the whole stack came tumbling down (as it inevitably does), the crash of wood on wood around us gave way to some all too common jeering. Fun. The dessert lover, it turns out, is quite the QBert expert (who knew?) and I lucked into hitting one of the toughest to hit holes in Skeeball. But it wasn't the games that made us feel like winners: festive drink selections and good friends are what that's all about. read more

Oh, how the mighty have fallen. UPDATE THIS PLACE, PLEASE! Used to be in our regular rotation on Monday nights for half-price food nights and the food *is* really good! However--ahem--had a wild hare to play some vidja games after shooting pool at Elbow Room one Friday early evening, so we decided to brave the horrific parking scenario that has always existed at Barcadia and also the huge crowds and try it. The video games themselves are usually not hard to get to. I was shocked at how out of the loop I apparently am, because as I approached that fateful intersection of trying to turn in or out of Barcadia, it is now all valet. Cafe San Miguel is closed and gone, thank goodness, but with valet happening, the whole combined lots had about 2 total cars and a lonely valet waiting. I was like "Screw this." and parked around the corner at some apartment complex. After the short walk back to Barcadia, we burst into the main room to discover there were *ZERO* people in the place. Out on the deck there were maybe a total of 6 people. What the heck?? Ordered two beers from the lonely bartender and 'chinked' up to Space Invaders with my pocket full o' quarters. It was now that we noticed how crappy the place really is. A bunch of the games are out of order. We tried playing Space Invaders but the machine needs maintenance and you can't see the screen hardly at all (also music was so loud we couldn't hear the game audio which is part of the greatness of it, but I won't blame Barcadia for that since it is a bar). Went over to the Skee-ball and 2 of the 3 were out of order. Went out to the deck for Giant Jenga and they have clearly not replaced the jenga blocks since this place opened. They were all warped and mis-shapen and had splinters. Couldn't really play because the blocks wouldn't cooperate. Was a bummer so we paid out and went back to Elbow Room. Come on Barcadia, get it together! read more

Okay...Tammy....I read your review and I was in the "air-conditioned sanctuary" and it was still Africa hot in there. I love Barcadia, don't get me wrong, but the only place you could feel any AC was in the little girls room. And they do not serve drinks in there. Knox/Henderson really is the place to be these days for most of the folks I know. And the two places to gravitate to are Barcadia and J. Black. Both were packed Saturday night. If you wanted to play Giant Jenga or Big 'Ol Connect Four you were going to have to wait in line. Heck, there was even a line for Skee Ball...SKEE BALL! And not knowing we were headed down to that end of town I was not in a little cotton dress...I was in jeans. I sweatted three pounds of beer off just standing still. They need to bite the bullet and get that AC cranked up and the air chilled down inside. Still you gotta love it. Great beer, fun games and lots of peeps to watch. Do you think in Africa they go "Dang! It's Texas Hot today?" read more

Hipster, I am not, and I love the shit out of Barcadia. I find the drink prices reasonable, the snacks decent, and the games super fun. If you didn't know, Barcadia is a bar with giant Jenga and various old school arcade games. I do get a little confused by the itty bitty super cute dresses and 5 inch heels. I guess this is a Dallas thing? I dunno. I don't care. I come here to get drank and BEAT RYAN AT SKEE BALL AND EVERYTHING EVER. read more

Barcadia is a breath of fresh air for the Dallas bar scene. Located on Henderson Ave @ McMillan (think Slip Inn/Louie's area, not Porch/Cuba Libre), it's a laid-back scene with more people drinking PBR's, Schlitz's, or a great beer-on-tap selection rather than Red Bulls and Vodkas on the street-side patio or 4-tops inside. The 2 times I have been (Friday Happy Hour and Saturday afternoon), the place was filled without being crowded. They also have a small menu (Fried PB&J is amazing, also sampled the French fries with dipping sauces and wings) ordered from a couple waitresses or the bar. They have also had some great music playing on the house speakers, a mix of 80's for nostolgia's sake and modern Indie and Alternative, as well as a large flat-screen TV in the corner. But the main attraction is the "Arcadia" part: 11 classic video games (Tempest, Donkey Kong Jr, Joust, Robotron, Mrs. Pac Man, Galaga, Super Asteroids, Phoenix, Spy Hunter, Mario Brothers, Star Wars) and 3 Skee Ball machines lined up on the side wall to kill the time, awkward silences, or to incite some friendly competition with your group. That's right, no Golden Tee or Big Game Hunter; go to any other bar in the area for that. All the machines are 25 cents and have ledges in between to rest your drink on during play. It's great to watch people of all ages rediscover the games they used to play in the hometown mall or arcade. I swore I used to be better at these titles. Maybe another beer will help my game out.... read more

One really can't go wrong with Barcadia. The scene is always entertaining and the bar is always over-attentive. I personally have a due hard crush, because they feature Pac-Man in their arcade gallery. I love their selections of beer, and when you are feeling dangerous their martinis are smooth with a nice little bite! If you do the drunk brunch thing, the service is superb and the mimosa are an endless flow! Also, their grilled cheese sandwich is a definite recommendation! read more

Last Sunday I attended the UYE Pumpkin Carving Watching party at Barcadia. My feelings were somewhat mixed. First, it was very cool to have a bar staff battle of the pumpkins. However, Barcadia won. That kinda feels like, "Oh, I had a beauty pageant at my house last week and I WON!!" Second, I like the idea of having skee ball, giant Jenga, and old video games. I am a game nerd and pretty much love playing games (especially board games!). However, the skee ball machines were mostly broken, the video game selection was unimpressive, and the giant Jenga is a splinter lawsuit waiting to happen. I still had fun at Barcadia. The layout is open both inside and out on the patio, so it doesn't feel claustrophobic. The draft beer selection was decent. The bartenders kicked ass, especially considering how busy they were that night. We never waited long for a drink. However, I kept looking at the tables of the staff from other other bars (Grapevine, Slip Inn, Libertine, Double Wide) and kinda wishing we were drinking at one of those places instead. There were a few "however"s in my review, but all in all I had fun. My yelper table mates probably had more to do with that than the bar itself. You'll probably have a good time at Barcadia if you don't expect too much game-wise. read more

You're alright with me Barcadia. There were a couple of frat-tastic guys present. But we made friends and talked shit to them playing skee ball. Come to mention, my skee ball machine had a KAJILLION balls in it. Meh, whatever man. My first mixed drink was a little weak. We switched bartenders and the next few were strong. As it was a bit of an "escape from the womb" party, my friends felt inclined to buy me shots. Dear goodness. I was giddy with joy with my friend's pocket full of quarters. If you run out there is a change machine down the hall to the bathroom. Frogger, street fighter, skee ball, I owned it! Good times were had, even if I can't remember the end. read more

We went to Barcadia last night for a little b-day celebration. 1/2 price food and HH all night long on Mondays! (HH is $1 off everything.) WOO HOO! You know I love me some Barcadia. Old School Games, Skee Ball, Big Jenga. But I have a bone to pick with the Barcadia powers that be: What's up with all the games being broken down?! Ms. Pacman=Down, Donkey Kong Jr.=Busted, Lifesize Connect Four=Torn Up, Megacade = Out. NOTE TO MGMT: Loosen up the purse strings and fix your games...oh and get Pole Position por favor. I mean help a sister out! Love, Your wonderful Patron who just wants to get her game on read more

Barcadia is definitely one of my all time favorite bars. Who doesn't love beer and arcade games??? Came here with some fellow yelpers for an evening of fun and was pleasantly surprised. On Tuesday nights all of the games are free...WOOHOO!! This particular night was pretty slow because it was freaking cold and raining outside, but one of the bartenders commented that Tuesday nights are typically pretty busy for them. Despite the cold weather, sitting on the patio was not bad because there were overhead space heaters to take the chill off. It actually got a little hot at one point, and we all had to take our jackets off. There is a pretty large selection of games to play...ranging from skee ball to donkey kong to qbert to 2x4 jenga!!! There are some games I had never even heard of but still tried just to get the experience. Sadly, some of the games do not work, but there were still enough to have plenty of fun. The best is the oversized jenga. The blocks are covered in lewd comments (and now a yelp logo) which are quite fun to read while playing. Food is pretty decent as well. Nikki B. had the hamburger nachos and they were scrumptious. We actually had to push them aside at one point because we could not stop munching on them. They were loaded with ground beef, jalapenos, pico, two different types of cheese, and sour cream. Mmmm. Tricia S. and I split some sort of sandwich; however, I cannot remember what exactly was in it. I think it was called the Texas Melt. I remember a toasty bun, bacon, melty cheese, and turkey...maybe...I dunno. It came with a scrum-diddly-umptious bbq sauce for dipping and your choice of fries or fruit. We pretty much inhaled the plate! Parking sucks! They share a lot with Blue Collar across the street but there are limited spots. You basically have to park on the street and walk your butt over to the fun. It is definitely worth it!!! read more

First off "Free Game Tuesday" does NOT include all games- there needs to be an *asterisk next to all signs and publications notifying that- skee ball (most popular- still requires you to pay, not like the game scoring is ever accurate though...) Second the women's restroom has NO air vents. No incoming air vents or return air vents. There is absolutely no air movement or HVAC contact in the restroom- I honestly do not know how these restrooms passed city code without any air vents of any kind in the women's restroom ! Thirdly, the bartenders are not friendly and could seriously care a hell of a lot less about being at work on a Tuesday night. Oh you want a vodka Sprite? Well all Deep Eddys is our special tonight but I'm not going to let you know because I need to get to my tinder... Yeah... #gtfo #howsmyhair #nostrawforgretchenweiners read more

Smaller than what I thought but cool place for a date night or to just hang out and play games with friends. Staff was friendly and the drinks were good and decent priced. read more

If you like to people-watch and have giant blocks of wood fall on your bare feet, then sidle up to Barcadia. On a Wednesday night, it was pleasantly packed with attractive people, but no one too intimidating. If you're worried about having awkward, forced conversations with a group of people, bring them here to play Giant Jenga. Get tipsy, start pulling out blocks like there's no tomorrow, and soon you'll all be laughing and hollering like old friends. There is also Skee Ball, but apparently it's usually always broken. SO. Stick to beer, Jenga, groups of friends, and sturdy shoes for when the giant boards fall on your feet--because it's quite painful if you're wearing flip flops. read more

Oh lawdy. Barcadia, in my 32 year old eyes, is one step up from a dive bar... I think I would say it's a newly constructed "dive'ish" bar that has a bunch of video games. But wait... what are all these girls doing here dressed like that? Why are they wearing short satin dresses and 5 inch heels while playing "giant" jenga? Good lord. We got there around 10 on a Friday night, apparently just the same time as all the hipsters. Hello hipsters, howzit. Not so much my scene. The plusses? They have a pretty fantastic beer selection. Their cheese fries were just about the best damn thing I've had in weeks. The people watching was T-riffic. I'll be back... just not at 10pm on a Friday night. *eyebrow raised* read more

I love this place. It may be the best patio in town. (or second behind JR's second story patio) Recently i discovered they also have some really good food and on Mondays they have 1/2 price food. They also carry some great keg beer. On a recent trip i discovered their Steak sandwich --- Wow is this good -- don't miss it. French Fry's are great too may be the best in Dallas. (Edit: Well they took this off the menu but the French Fry's are still great) My only issue is parking --- They have a little parking in the back. and you can try and find street parking. I just discovered that you can park on the back row of parking across the street behind the Blue Collar Bar. They have valet (i hate valet) so if you don't mind that it is a good option. They have some good food but it is kind of expensive for bar food. Their regular burger is $10 and frankly tons of places around town have better burgers. Particularly Angry Dog. read more

OK this place was pretty badass! I was in Dallas for a work conference, and one of the locals suggested this place as a good meeting point. I was tired, and kind of bitchy, and totally didn't want to go out. Wanna know what brightened my spirits? STREET FIGHTER 2! It had been years since i'd played this, but after a few quarters i was back! I played my old standby Dhalsim, and it wasn't long before I was doing yoga flames all over the competition! Oh to be 14 again, this time with beer....well better beer. I decided to be less antisocial and went out to see what my coworkers were doing. They were playing GIANT JENGA! Seriously badass, Barcadia! Maybe my compadres were just jenga badasses, but this game ended up being taller than a couple of the players. When it finally fell, i can understand why the have "Play Jegna at your own risk" signs! I didn't really stay that long (I WAS exhausted) but the place seemed cool. It was pretty hipster, but not as obnoxious as some of the places i've frequented back home. They had a decent beer selection for a place that doesn't seem to specialize in beer. Throw in a big patio with picnic tables and giant Connect 4, and you've made me a fan! read more

Used to go here a lot with co-workers for happy hour Barcadia is awesome. Nice patio, open airy inside. Drinks are cold and reasonable. Cheese fries are my favorite, but I've had some sandwiches and quesadillas too. Is it gourmet food? No. Is it good after 4 beers and a round of tequila shots? Absolutely. They have skee ball, giant jenga, pacman and the crowd is usually super casual. Sometimes the service is a little slow, but just order a little before you need a new beer. Staff is very nice, just not the fastest. I also have an American Airlines debit card that I get 1 mile for every $1 spent. When you sign up for their dining program, I get triple the miles at Barcadia, just an FYI to anyone else who participates in that. read more

Pretty cool place to hang out. I like the video games and the beer selection is pretty cool. Great place to walk to and then hit the slip inn for some drunk dancing with the lady friend. Massive cougar population presumably from the M streets. Crowd is also a bit older than places closer to SMU. Both a pro or con depending. Big sell for me was the quarter video games. Went on labor day eve and they had a great $4 u call it special which was great for the beer snob in me. All in all consistently a good time. Also you CAN walk from here to upper greenville up MacMillan (I suggest you have a few drinks first though) read more

With 94 reviews, what more can be said for Barcadia? So, here it is in a nutshell. Yay: *Weeknight specials. From free games to all night happy hour to 1/2 priced food to $3 pints, Barcadia is best enjoyed Monday-Thursday. *Awesome patio. Life-sized Connect 4 and Jenga FTMFW. *Quarter video games from long ago. Seriously, where else can you play Galaga and Defender while you suck down an Old Spotted Hen? Meh: *Weekend crowd. Barcadia gets obscenely crowded on Friday and Saturday nights. You won't be able to play any games, let alone move, so what's the point? *Parking. This is Henderson. Parking sucks. Bottom line: Barcadia is a solid place to drink a beer or two and play a few chill games with friends while you contemplate your next stop. read more

To be fair, I was here on New Year's Eve. And it was delightful. Bring your quarters. Play Mrs. Pac Man or life-size Jenga. The outdoor patio is lovely. Wooden benches. It feels like a backyard barbeque. The bartenders and waitresses are friendly and easy going. It got crazy busy around 11pm, but then again, it was New Year's Eve. This is a great place to go with a big group. It's set up well for conversation and game playing! Go. Play games. Drink. It's a brilliant idea! read more

I've been to Barcadia several times now and the novelty of arcade games and skee ball (all free on Tuesdays!) and giant Jenga still hasn't worn off! The vibe is very laid back and casual, and the people are fun. And believe it or not, the menu is pretty awesome too! The cheeseburger nachos and the Texas melt sandwich are awesome. The Barcadia burger was pretty decent (I loved the oozy cheese!) but overdone for my tastes. The fries were pretty yucky. One of these days I will give in and try the fried PB&J sandwich. Check out the daily specials on their fancy schmancy website and go play! read more

I am more fond of this place now than before. #1 reason I updated the rating, the skeeball is free on sundays!!!! I hit the 100,000 pt mark twice in one game! #2 - Those jenga games make it so easy to talk to people. You can either tell them how good they are, or how horrible they are, and everyone is happy regardless. Bless their hearts. #3 - There were some GOOD looking girls there last night. Ahhhh snap. read more

My first time coming here now that it's under new management. I like the way the patio is set up now. I enjoyed my burger and cider. I feel the need to let people know that this isn't a traditional restaurant. You have to go up to the bar an order everything. Don't look for a waitress. The bartenders are nice and the patrons are pretty friendly too. I will be back again to partake in the daily specials. I would give it 5 stars, but it's an open concept bar with no A/C, so I was a little hot and got a couple of mosquito bites. I'll survive though. read more

I'm the 46th review, what is there to say? I was a first time patron and I'm confident that I'll be back there many more times. The beer selection was awesome, the bartenders were busy as all hell, but Josh didn't have a single problem with my orders and usually had the drink ready before I could call out my next one - how bad ass is that? The arcades were a nice nostalgic touch and were a good distraction/break from drinking and chatting it up with old friends. A few things - it's a bar. You could claim that it's a bar/restaurant, but you'd be sorely mistaken if you thought "restaurant" wasn't just an afterthought. Most reviews claim it gets busy around 10:30-11, but I got there at 9:30 and we had to valet across the street at Blue Collar. Not a big deal, but if you're not a fan of crowds, well...you know. Diversity is definitely there, chill is definitely there, and most everyone I met playing video games, waiting at the bar for a drink or excusing myself while walking by were extremely friendly. Oh, on a final note...the music was fine. I have *NO* idea what some people are complaining about. I feel like being an ass, so if you don't like how loud the music is, you probably should turn down your hearing aids. Yea...thanks. read more

Barcadia is more than Bar + Arcade, it is a postmodern time machine. Any Gen-X'er who steps through the front doors will be teleported back to 1983, when the meaning of life could be answered with a cold Coca-Cola and a pocket full of quarters. Gen-X'ers are a fussier lot nowadays, and Barcadia has risen to the task to deliver better than average perks. Whoever designed this bar certainly did their homework. No kidding... 24 beers on tap and 34 in bottles. Gotta love that. Edible offerings are similarly diverse. Everyone seems fascinated with the Texas State Fair-inspired fried PB&J, but I'm curious to come back for brunch. I can't resist the surreal experience of consuming mimosas and eggs benedict in the glowing presence of Robotron. Must be a rite of passage thing. The music is thoughtfully tuned to evoke old memories of awkward prom kisses and opening beers in the back of your parents' station wagon. Much better than your average Top 40 "Best of the 80s" mix. I'm sure I heard some old FIXX, Thompson Twins, and Roxy Music tracks... ah, such good memories. An enclosed side patio affords the smokers a place to rub elbows and play Ginormous Jenga. It's ironic how the more people drink, the more they want to play this game of finesse. Beware... the boards are rather large and heavy. A falling tower could murder your toes, so keep your heels and open-toed sandals at a safe distance. Brilliant idea though. Costs the bar nothing and the patrons love it. I tend to come here when the crowds aren't choking the place, such as free game night Tuesdays. Avoiding peak hours is probably the best way to get a crack at the games and good table service. Barcadia is a simple but well-executed concept. Enjoy the retro-goodness while you can. Recommended. read more

Luv this place. Great food, great atmosphere. Great place for a night with friends. Pizza was delicious.

This bar has amazing qualities. Great food, great entertainment and a great indoor and outdoor space. Also, they amazing specials (half price food on mondays, free games on tuesday, etc...) and the service is pretty good. The crowd is usually a good mix, not too hipster or too douchey. But these things are also the downfall of Barcadia. If you go on a Friday or Saturday night forget about getting table, forget about playing games, and forget about your personal space altogether. read more

Who doesn't love Ms. Pacman/Galaga/Centipede? Give me a handful of quarters and you'll never see me again. This place has good times written all over it. Drinks are good. Vintage arcade game are classic. Oversize Jenga on the patio. Skeeball reminds me of my childhood. The crowds are amazing, everyone from drag queens to yuppies that have no shame. I was in line for el bano when a girl behind me told the girl in front of me "Um, the men's room is over there". WHAT? The "man" looked at the girl behind me and goes. "That's nice why don't you go wait in it." YES! Score one for "my man"! Everyone is having a great time. Big place, large open patio. I always enjoy coming here, although I usually end my night someplace else. It gets tooo crowded around midnight. Allison doesn't fight for bar space... Who can beat my top score on Galaga??? I'll meet you there... read more

Barcadia, as with most places in Dallas, can be hit or miss. Either way, I'm going to have fun. The arcade games, of course, are not the only reason I'd go here. But, it is fun to play Mario Brothers or Donkey Kong after knocking a few back. The drinks are decently priced and the waitstaff is pretty much the best in town. Also, they have an interesting bar menu. I tried the Fried PBJ and it was delicious! read more

I came here after being told I could play old school games in a bar. Well, that's what I got. They have original arcade machines with years of wear that bring back all the memories of innocent story lines and sub par graphics. That's cool, but I really like my Call of Duty 4. What I was really impressed with was the outstanding selection of craft beers Barcadia offers. Tried out their Pyramid Apricot on draft which had all the great apricoty(yes I made it up) aroma's I was expecting. Their menu was fairly broad for a bar, but the prices seemed on the high end also. Decided to get some wings, sat at one of the elementary school cafeteria tables and watched employee's ignore me for the better of 10 mins, so I just said eff it and went to the patio where pretty much everybody on Henderson was. What I love about Barcadia is their patio, which is partially covered with heavily weather treated wood benches and uncovered tables feet from the bustling street. Under the patio inebriated patrons crowd around homemade Jinga block sets, while guzzling $5 craft beers. Great times! P.S. Go early as in before 11pm, after that you will have to crawl over people, on the patio that is. Also, I strongly recommend valet parking as street parking is nearly impossible to find. read more