I had a great time getting a few drinks and playing some old school and new games. It was very casual, but a word of advice, just open a tab as soon as you get there. They have minimums to play certain consoles and the Nintendo switch requires a tab to play. Staff could have been a bit friendlier, but the crowd that showed up was very nice. I'll come back to destroy anyone reading this at smash if you see me there read more

+ Love the Megaman floppy display by the entrance. + This pub conveys a retro gaming theme. They also have video games like the recent Smash Bros & Mario Party. - Crowded on a Saturday night. You might find one table open, or you'll have to wait outside because reached max capacity. + Glad they let our friend group grab a walk-in table to have a white elephant, as the initial venues we had planned got booked out. - I smelled cigarette smoke in there. . Tip: I keep parking on Grove Ave side, but I realize there's a big parking lot on Pine St side. read more

Barcode is a cool bar located off historic Main Street in Garden Grove that feature some classic arcade games, pinball machines, and console games both retro and current for patrons to enjoy. The games aren't free, but if you buy a drink or food, then you can get a wristband that lets you play on some of the consoles. If you want to play on the other classic arcade games, you can exchange your dollar for quarters at the bar. The bartenders are really nice and they made some good drinks. That bar itself is decently sized with indoor and outdoor seating, is clean, and plays music that appeal to the money or crowd. The only minor complaint for me as a non-smoker is the smoke from the outdoor smoking section can come lofting and make it hard to breathe at times. Otherwise, if you're a gamer, this bar is for you! read more

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They recently opened on Sundays for dimsum. Excellent dimsum at a reasonable price. Plus you get to drink some alcohol. read more

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I love this bar!! The friendliest bartenders and truly strong drinks. I was giggling after one of their "Bruce Lee Chees". This place is also nostalgic since they have retro/pinball games and a switch. I definitely want to come back and play the games. I think if you open a tab with the bar, you get an hour of free play! Thank you Alex for giving us girls a memorable experience!! Cheers and see you soon! read more

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The atmosphere is truest a gamer's cave. There are so many kinds of video games here for those who love to play fighting games or even the retro coin playing games. The food is very good as I drunkenly ordered the garlic parm fries TWICE because of how delicious it was The bartenders were nice and made sure to ask if I want to keep my tab open or closed. There are promotions like spending a certain amount of money (on an open tab) will allow you to get the unlimited access to some of the games) I would come here again if my gamer friends ask to go out and drink! What a pleasant experience read more

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Barcode is the place to be great drinks lotta vintage arcade and you get to play one of the best free fight to play that name Alex Valer. I went there for the first time with John Choi, eggs and Bacon and we really enjoyed it. There's great restaurants around good parking and arcade is pretty cheap to play here too. GgggGGgg gunit! read more

Barcode is a great establishment that has been around for seven years. Great people, good food, nice games and amazing drinks! I recommend the space dust ipa, princess peach, shoryuken, the Chappelle. read more

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Honestly, Barcode is one of my go-tos when it comes to recommending bars in Orange County. The retro neon sci-fi look of the bar with its displays of nerd culture through the decades, mixed with pockets of different old and new gaming options makes it easy to come back over and over and have a completely different experience. The themed cocktails are more than just "mai tai with a different name," which, as my mother and former bartender always told me: if you can make it at home, it's not worth getting at a bar. So it means that pretty much everything on their menu is fair game (but I do recommend trying out the Shoryuken or the Joker). And as far as bar food goes, I'm in love with the fried zucchini sticks and nacho fries. Someday maybe I'll even work up the courage to get friends to split the dumpster fire, and rave about that in a review too. read more

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Ok so I went in with decent expectations and I was amazed at how fun this place actually was, I've gone twice since my first visit and the guy with the dreads makes the experience. All the staff is incredible and it's fun if you have a group and get some drinks while playin onna Nintendo switch. It's a more adult version of Dave and Buster in my opinion cuz it's too many kids at Dave and Buster nowadays. Anyways cheers I recommend this spot for groups or date night . read more

If your idea of fun is video games and drinks, then Barcode arcade is the place for you! I love the vibe of this "barcade." The fun LED lighting, figures and collectinles on display, and mix of console games and arcade cabinets are the perfect aesthetic combination. The menu is full of game-themed cocktails and there's a great selection of beer too. The bartenders were friendly and welcoming. They helped us get our drinks quickly as a line started forming. We only had time for a round of drinks this time, but next time I definitely want to play some games. read more

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We had just finished dinner at Ruth's Chris in Anaheim (will write that review soon), when we decided we weren't ready to go home yet. Checked our phones to see what was fun to do nearby and we came up with Barcode! Just 7 minutes away. Big private lot in a newer area of Garden Grove. We got carded at the door. As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by the friendly staff (including the owner, Rich) and a big crackling fire in the patio area. 3 pinball machines. Wall to wall arcade games. Lots of tables to hang out. Didn't get any food, but what I saw looked good! Full bar. Highly recommend Barcode for great drinks in a fun atmosphere! read more

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It's been about a few years since I last visited this place, and it looks like there's been some good updates to the business. The bartenders are super rad here, and are friendly and great at recommending drinks based on your preferences. I had one of the sweeter drinks (can't remember the name of it) and it was delicious! My friends and I were there on a Saturday night, and that place was popping! This bar has tons of old school retro games like Street Fighter lined against their walls all the way to the back room. It's a decent sized bar hangout spot with a few high top tables that fit about 6 people per table in the main area, and more casual hanging spots towards the back. There's also an outdoor area where you could smoke. They're located in Garden Grove's main street, and is a super cool spot for a chill hangout. It does like the machines are pay to play, but you can either get a wristband or a drink to play. They also offer some Nintendo Switches to play Mario Party too! read more

This place was super fun. Incredible nostalgia with the n64 and SNES. Great drinks too - cocktails for 11 bucks these days is ridiculously cheap. Chicken fingers and mozzarella sticks were delicious. Will definitely be back! read more

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Love this concept so much! A bar with arcade games? Just be prepared to switch your money into quarters (or bring some) if you want to play these games. My friends and I shared the Dumpster Fire, which comes with Garlic Parm Tator Tots, Onion Rings, Mozzarella Sticks, and 10 Chicken Tenders! We chose the Lemon Pepper flavor and it was perfectly seasoned, not too powdery. One tip is to each the mozzarella sticks when it first comes out so it still has the stringy factor or else you'll just be eating a cold block of cheese (unless you like that haha). There are concept cocktails that were pretty interesting, but feel free to ask the bar for customized drinks too depending on whether or not they have the ingredients! This is a great place to come if you want a small place to hang and have a drink with your friends. There's an outside area with plenty of space and seating as long as you're there quick enough. Such a hidden gem! read more

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I only have great things to say about Barcode, especially the service. Alex the manager is the sweetest! He was so attentive and made sure to check in on my friends and I to see if we were having a great time. I would definitely recommend visiting if you would like to go to a bar with amazing service, ambiance, food, and games. The Bruce Lee Chee drink was so good too, and would recommend if you are a fan of lychee. read more

DO NOT SKIP THIS PLACE!!! It was our first time here. We loved the vibe. It felt safe and nerdy. My husband and I love the prices, drinks, vibes, and movies they play. We haven't been to this area before. We tried 3 places and left them all ended up staying here. Great location, friendly bartenders. No creepers here. read more

Barcode is a cool spot to hangout, have a drink, and place some arcade or video games. It is a cool concept. They have a small selection of food & their drink menu is ok. Not giving them the five stars they could use some deep cleaning of their establishment. Your shoes will stick to the ground and the tables are sticky and wet from drinks. I would recommend for them to put coasters on their tables or find a spot for people to put their drinks while playing arcade games. read more

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All the drinks are SO GOOOOOD! But also really sugary bc both me and my friend had headaches after drinking 3 cocktails each. I played a dbz against a bartender and it was pretty hilarious. They're friendly and even gave my friend a shot on the house after we already ordered a bunch of drinks. In order to play games, you have to buy a drink which is fair. This place is so fun and a great place to bring friends or a date (although it can get loud). parking is really easy to find in the back and I never really run into issues finding it. The inside is decorated so nicely with all the colored lights giving a nice retro ambiance. They have all the og and classic games. All I can say is, if you love games and asian inspired drinks, this is the place to go. Highly recommend Barcode! read more

Great atmosphere if you love games. this spot is a super cozy spot if you want to chill with friends and play some games. staff is friendly and the chicken tenders were juicy read more

Barcode has been around for a few years and I've come here numerous times and have always had a great experience! From the outside patio with the fireplace during the winter to the numerous video game/arcade machines inside and the food and cocktails served at the bar, you can easily find a game to play and have a fun time! The bartenders here are pretty friendly and it's always nice being able to chat with them. The cocktails here are not too pricey and they all have nicknames tied with video games which is pretty cool. When I went there recently, I was ordering their flux capacitors quite often which is a gin & tonic with elderflower and blueberry. They stream movies at the front of the bar along with games like Super Smash Bros that you can play with your friends. They have all your typical arcade machines along the wall and pinball machines towards the back. They will also sometimes do local gaming tournaments here as well if you are interested. I've heard good things about the food here from my friends who've tried it before. They have a good assortment of bar food but their kitchen does close at 9:30pm as a heads up! I love coming here for all the retro games and the drinks and I enjoy the vibe here with all the people who pass on by! This is a great spot to check out and I high recommend coming here! read more

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Came here on a Saturday evening before it got super packed. Obviously this place is cool, especially for gamers. The drinks are decently priced and I was able to try like 5 different kinds. Very hit or miss but there's something for everyone depending on what spirits you like. The staff was chill and down to banter which made it definitely added to the vibes. There's indoor and outdoors space but it definitely seems to get packed quickly so be prepared to stand if you can't get a table. Plenty of parking in the lot next to the place as well. read more

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Yes but. Call before they save space for private party's and its hard to know if they are saving space. When they are open its awesome for public read more

Theme is really cool and they offer some fun games/drinks. Wish they did something about drunk people going around and being obnoxious though. read more

This place is so cool. Came in for a beer, wish I could stay longer. I'll be back for another Kirrin fo sho.

Came here on a Thursday night after 10 PM. It was a packed house loud and bright. It's a gamer spot. I had a watermelon seltzer. good customer service, dirty bathrooms... read more

If you beer and video games, this is the spot for you. It's located in the heart of Main Street where the Pokémon go players will gather. Inside is very inviting. It feels like you are going to a retro video game store. Bartenders are super friendly and offer help to first timers. Not just the drinks but the food is stellar as well. But what captures most is the video games. All are free to play but can be crowded if it's all taken. Even if you are waiting, it's nice spot to hang and chill. Highly recommend this place read more

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Definitely love coming here with my old college friends to play street fighter. They owner is super nice and he will change the game for us. Our favorite is CVS2 and their sticks are always in good condition. Their drinks are affordable too. I have yet to try the food but will be doing that next time. Restroom is clean and the whole place has very cool vibe. Just come and chill and enjoy old town Garden Grove. read more

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One of my favorite arcade bars to visit. They have many games such as Street fighter, Mortal Kombat, Pinball machine, Tetris and more. Most of the games takes quarters and if you don't have any you can ask any of the bartenders for change. All the times I have been here the bartenders have been really friendly and greets you when you arrive. The drinks are pretty affordable and their $9ish cocktails are pretty good. I had the Shoryuken! and the Hadouken! I would recommend both. I also had their tater tots and the chicken strips. The tater tots were better than the chicken strips. It was the texture of the chicken strips. The space inside is not too big, but they do have seating and tables. This place does get packed so I would recommend coming when they open. If it's too crowded inside they have a patio with seating. They also have a TV that is usually playing a movie if you are not playing any games. I do love how this place is decorated in the inside, the lights and the collectible figures on displays definitely make you feel like you are in a retro arcade. Lastly, there is a parking lot, so no street parking is needed. read more

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i love the vibes of this bar! they have little arcade games and the drinks are bombb! good crowd and gets relatively packed on the weekends. sweet bartenders too read more

Great place for drinks and a chill time! I loved the game selection and the retro movie posters!

I consider this a second or third "home away from home." Great spot and great atmosphere. Perhaps what I enjoy the most about this bar is the level of curation that is given to the spot. There are plenty of movie posters and memorabilia on the walls. It's a celebration of both the best blockbuster movies from the 80's and 90's, as well as fighting games. My personal favorite is at the entrance where there is a Mega Man mosaic made up entirely of floppy discs. This does cater to a much older crowd, and because of this, drinks are perfectly measured. You do taste the alcohol in their cocktails, but none of them are too stiff that it wouldn't please your average bar goer. If you're someone who can't handle their drinks, any of the cocktails are fine. Even though it is next to a college, this isn't really a "college" bar. If you are looking for something stronger, you can ask for more spring in your drinks, but I would honestly just recommend the beer selection. The choices are unique enough on the beer that you can choose your level of how much you want a punch. Notice that I haven't even mentioned anything about video games. As a fighting game player since the 90's, this is the main attraction for me. There are multiple setups throughout the bar to cater to your interest. A lot of the space around the main area is console gaming. You'll see a Nintendo Switch setup, as well as various mini-consoles that have been modded. Everything plays as well as it should, but it's the arcade that is really of note. There are old-school candy cabs and modern vewlix machines out on the floor. These are *NOT* the way more of the Americans experienced these games in the 90's, but more in line with Japanese arcades with Japanese parts. The "canonical" Capcom games are all there: Third Strike, Super Turbo, Capcom vs. SNK 2 and Marvel vs. Capcom 2. If you're looking to play, I'm generally someone who will play any game. (Vampire Savior, also known as Darkstalkers 3, is my personal favorite.) That being said: if you're all about Third Strike, this is the spot to go. The arcade is "old school." It is the last true American arcade experience next to probably 82 on the West Coast, but they're catering towards different audiences. (82 is more of the "golden age" of arcades in the 70's and 80's. Barcode is more 90's.) You put your quarter down if you want everyone to know "you got next." Having lived through it, this is how it went in the late 90's American arcade scene. Everything is a quarter (which is beyond reasonable for the experience you're getting) to play on a legit Third Strike board with premium, well kept levers and buttons. There are no leverless, no macros, no pads - you either learn to play on the cab, invest your quarter, and outplay the opponent to their face. I can't stress that this is dying part of our culture, and I'm glad there's still one final place for this kind of experience. The staff is all very friendly. Richard, the owner, is more than willing to help you if you're having an issue. Recent EVO Hall of Famer Alex Valle works there, and is more than willing to talk to you about Street Fighter, the state of fighting games, and life. Dre, Kenny, and Anthony are great bartenders who are attentive, lively and fun. I have enough of a rapport that they already know my order when I get to the door. All in all, if you're looking for a spot to grab a pint and experience a part of American Arcade culture and movie history, come down to Barcode. Tell them "Moon Jelly Kevin" sent ya. My only nitpick about the spot is that "Barcode" is too close in name to "Barcade." People might have a different understanding of what the spot is like just based on the name alone, but I assure you: they are two very different places and experiences. read more

Tried this place for the first time last night and overall Nice place! Good games, great cocktails and cool vibes! The only issue for me is that they have limited capacity which means if they're full, you'll have to wait outside until another group leaves which kinda sucks. Also, the pinball machines were not operating for some reason Next time I'll try their food! read more

I am definitely coming back. Love the drinks (VALUE!) and company. We just sat at the bar and didn't play games to be honest. The service was sooo friendly and welcoming even when it got crowded. The community feels so open and nice--my parnter and I immediately knew we'd be back again to unwind from work. The drinks are delicious for cheaper cocktails compared to a lot of other places in a 6-mile radius. The 24 was my personal favorite, but the Flux was my partner's favorite. We also tried 4 other drinks and none of them let us down. The fries were crispy and a yummy bar snack! The ambiance was a little loud at first cause we didn't know what to expect, but we quickly became comfortable. We definitely recommend sitting at the bar as the bartenders are super cool and kind, and very attentive. They listened to what kind of drinks we wanted and anticipated what might work best for us next. SHOUT TO (MARCUS and the other?) the balder guys serving us drinks who we felt really connected to and welcomed by. They made our first visit (we moved from table to bar) super fun and exciting. It is really loud inside, with lasers and flashing lights, but it was a great, fun intimate environment. THANK YOU!!!! See you next time!! read more

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Maybe it's because we live in walking distance, maybe it's the quality of the light bites and strong drinks, maybe it's the friendly & nerdy atmosphere, maybe it's all the fun games, maybe it's Maybelline (lol) -- it's actually all of the above reasons that my husband and I come here at least 2-3 times per month. Rich, the owner, will happily talk to you about comic books, show off his impressive display of figures at the bar, and chill with you if you're looking for some great conversation. We've been so lucky to become friends with him over time and he really makes us (and everyone) feel like family when you're there. Love that they play cool movies on the TVs and that there are plenty of games to play with your friends - it really does feel like an elevated version of hanging out in your friend's basement or something and playing MarioKart! If you love video games, nerdy culture, good food, and great drinks -- don't hesitate to check out Barcode. You won't regret it! read more

Great drinks and food. Of course if you like switch games and fighting games, this is your local spot.

Stopped by for a drink and really enjoyed the spot. The price for the games is unbeatable. We spent most of our time on the pinball machines. Then sat down to play Tetris. Some machines were off/unplugged. The front was really busy. I recognized some game consoles but not all. We stopped by around 10ish on a Saturday. Bar had no line when we walked in. Good selection of beer on tap and about 1-2 drinks per spirit. We talked about going back if we're in area. read more

Waited over 20 minutes for them to open. They did not open on time. Saw a lot of customers leaving. After opening late, went straight to the bathroom to find it without the essentials. It was evident they did not clean after or prior because the trash cans were full, tables were still sticky. For my first time, they left a bad impression when I was considering having private events hosted there. Not worth over $3K for a private party. I wouldn't want my friends or colleagues to go through my bad experience. read more

A solid little gemstone of an aesthetic and artsy bar with an arcade nestled in Downtown Garden Grove! Great drinks and prices as well as super friendly and chill staff. The owner (who is also the bouncer) is also a great dude and tries his hardest to create a very inviting and fun atmosphere for all. Would highly recommend! read more

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If you are a fighting game fan, this place is amazing. They even have SF6 and everything is in excellent working condition. Hey have you guys ever been to Barcade up north? Try out their burger and Barcade fries...would be amazing to have something similar for Barcode :) It'd be nice to have a couple more inches between the band-required machines. Overall most fun I've ever had in a bar! read more