Great time spent today at Billy's Midway! $15 pp per hour. Think it's $10/half hour. They take credit cards. We enjoyed air hockey, pinball and loads of retro video games. I think I did a phenomenal job at Tetris and Dr Mario. We had such a good time and want to make it a Black Friday tradition. As we were leaving my daughter spent $2 on a play to win plushy claw machine. She was able to grab the stuffed grape boba so her day was made. Street parking was ample and easy. read more

Billy's Midway - Arcades Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

Billy's Midway is a fantastic spot if you wish to relive your childhood. This single room arcade is lined with over 50 video games. Please see excerpt below. read more

Bill's Midway is an AMAZING place!!! Yelp really should host an event here. It is full of retro "quarter"games from 1934 to 2012....It even has the first video game ever!!!! I posted a pic of it and its history. It is wall to wall games including several iterations of goal related games like hockey, pinball, fighting games, driving games etc! Billy's also has my favorites! Galaga, Centipede, Ms. PacMan, Joust, Phoenix and Robotron!!!! The place is clean well organized and the owner Billy is super knowledgeable about the history of the games and is also a super cool guy. It has a nice flow of traffic and am shocked more people do not come. I have been there twice and we have spent a minimum of 3 hours each time. So if you are in NYC or NJ or anywhere this is a great place to relieve the past without bugging your parents for quarters. Only wish is they had foosball! Such a gem of a place! read more

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Billy's Midway is located in the same building as the Celtic Corner Restaurant and Hawthorne Theater. It's on the second floor with elevator access available. We parked on the street but there appears to be parking under the building. Entering they give you lanyard with your entry time marked on it. Billy's charges by the half hour until it maxes out at $30 for the day. The selection of arcade machines at Billy's is all retro with nothing after 2012 according to their website. This means they do not have any of the modern arcade cabinets you'd see at family fun centers or the newer pinball machines with video screens. What they do have, is numerous rows of well-maintained arcade cabinets. I have been to my share of Retro Arcades, and they had machines here I had never seen before including Rush'N Attack, Black Tiger, and Bagman. I saw no broken cabinets on the floor, which was very impressive. They also have the largest selection of cocktail table cabinets I have ever seen. General classics Billy's has included Marvel vs. Capcom, Mortal Combat II, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, Revolution X, and The Simpsons. They also had a shuffle bowling machine and air hockey. In the back are two rows of pinball machines, with many of them being very retro. Machines that interested me included Terminator 2 and Dirty Harry, but Dirty Harry had a ball jam that rendered it inoperable. They also have a nice Strikes 'N Spares pinball machine that was almost always busy. Bathrooms are available near the main entrance, but you need to ask for the key. Overall, Billy's Midway is one of the best retro arcades I've ever visited and absolutely worth a stop. read more

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Man this place is awesome! It's free play and you are charged only for the time you are in there. Easily could spend 2 hours here - we did! It's great since they have tons of classic games, pinball, Tetris, space invaders, and some newer things like air hockey and racing games. Such a fun place for anyone, we did it as a date night activity and went to a bar afterwards, which if you are looking to do, this is located on the upstairs above a sweet Irish pub! read more

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This place is a gem. Its clearly cared for by a passionate expert knowledgeable about retro pinball and arcade games. We played Tron then went home and watched Tron. Really cool experience read more

What a hidden gem! This place was awesome to take the kids and would be a great option for a date night after the pub downstairs. You pay by the 1/2 and full hour and get to play any game in the place! Pretty nostalgic and fun tbh. read more

I don't care if you're a 14 year old in a 60 year old body or an actual 14 year old, you will love this place. Billy does a fantastic job maintaining these 60s-90s arcade and pinball machines. That is not an easy task and every game is playable as if it felt new. Billy also swaps his games regularly to keep the arcade fresh each time you go in, while the staple games remain in place. The addition of AfterBurner was awesome. I hope this game lasts a long time. If you go and have fun, let Billy know. He is usually around and appreciates kind words. It's a lot of work maintaining the arcade and it is clearly a labor of love. read more

Bottom line: A definitive spot for a cute date night. Long story: Parking wasn't terrible, but it wasn't easy. Place was clean and not too packed with people (there were like four other customers when we went Saturday at 4:00 pm). The people working were helpful and friendly. They got bonus points because the old-school machines got me feeling nostalgic...maybe teary eyed. I would definitely come back for another date night with the wife. read more

I have always passed by Billy's and wanted to check it out. Had the chance this past weekend. Parking is on the street. I went there late afternoon and is located on the second floor. You get greeted at the register and there is no coin needed, you just pay for time. As of July 2021, it is 10 dollars for 30mins per person and $15 per hr per person. They give you a wrist band. There were so many classic games. Wish they had ninja turtles tho... some games brought back memories. The place is clean and it was not crowded. Did not have to wait for anyone to play any games. I had no issues with any games, everything worked. I suggest putting on a timer so you do not go over your desired time you intend to play. Def coming back here. read more

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Has a lot of old school arcade games. It was nostalgic to play games like pac man. Loved their selection of pinball machines. They charge for the time you stay so most machines are free. There were a few that required additional pay. The only thing is no food or drink while playing. There is a pub in the same building for dine in. read more

Very clean arcade with lots of vintage and retro machines as well as popular arcade machines from the 90's read more

Billy's Midway - Vintage pinball - Arcades Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

Billy's Midway is a love letter to all kids who rushed to the arcade after school to lose a tiny fortune. This place has it all, from fantastic pinball machines, which have been restored and adequately cared for, to arcade games to even air hockey. The management team is fantastic, you can tell that Billy has a passion for what he's doing and it's contagious. The work that he has done to restore these older games is quite remarkable. I can't wait to go back! read more

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This place was awesome. Great games, the staff was helpful and I got to teach my kids about real video games.

I had so much fun! They had games I haven't seen since I was a kid in the 80s! The value is amazing and you will be shocked at how quickly time passes, so just buy the whole day before you even think about it! read more

Great place to kill an hour Plenty of retro games and pinball machines Only a few driving games and only one shooting game A few rare machines like Super Mario and PacMan pinball. Credit card ok Vending machines available Street parking only Bathroom needs to be cleaned better Def will return read more

Billy's Midway - PacMan - Arcades Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

This is truly a nostalgic place for those who grew up with these retro arcade games. I brought my neurodiverse group here on a Wednesday evening and we felt welcomed and comfortable. Billy and his employee were friendly and helpful. This would make a great date night. Come here to play some classic arcade games and pinball. Then, grab some dinner at Celtic Corner below. I definitely plan to return! read more

As with the other arcades in the area, this place is a hidden gem. I wish I lived closer so I could give this place more business. The machines are nicely maintained with their volumes CRANKED (as they should be!) and the pinball machines play as good as new. I've made it a goal to try every game there. Love this place to pieces, would give 6 stars. read more

Was here yesterday for the first time in a few years. Still an awesome place! Had a lot of fun playing and in awe of all of the retro games. Great staff too! read more

OMG an 80s kid's dream. Donkey Kong, Pac Man, Ms. Pac Man, etc. No quarters needed- they bill $7 for 30 minutes, $10 for 60 minutes, $25 for the day. Some of the pinball machines are so vintage i swear i could hear "Pinball Wizard" when i played. THEY HAVE ONE OF ONLY A HANDFUL OF FIX IT FELIX (from Disney's "Wreck it Ralph") MACHINES. You gotta check this out. read more

Billy's Midway - Arcades Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

If you want to relive the glory days of the classic arcades you grew up with, this place is a no-brainer. I went here on a friend's recommendation, and intend to return many, many, times. The cabinets are in excellent condition. Everything was working and operational. The same could be said for the pinball. A very eclectic mix of games, so there should be something for everyone. You don't use quarters, so leave the spare change at home. Instead, you buy "time" at very reasonable rates. No waits, no lines, everyone was friendly. Great atmosphere. Highly-recommended! read more

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So amazing! I felt like I was 8 again! This place had a TON of games, well air conditioned, and super fun atmosphere. Highly recommended. read more

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What an awesome spot!!! Stumbled upon this gem as I was looking for something to do one night. If you have nothing to do and want a good time definitely stop by this arcade. The pin ball machines are classics and in mint condition Bar is right downstairs so get your fill and go play read more

The concept is unique and brilliant. A lot of these arcade games become lost as graphic designs for new games become closer to reality. Any gamer could appreciate! The atmosphere has a good vibe. Had a chance to meet the owner and learn how over time him and his wife collected arcades over time and decided one day to make a business out of it. An arcade where you don't have to deal with quarters or tokens to play games you buy time (another plus). It's businesses like this that I strongly support. Definitely will go back. read more

I grew up a hard-core arcade junky. It was awesome to see such a great collection of classic games, all in tip-top shape (which is harder and harder to come by). If you like the classic, this place is amazing. read more

Great arcade! Clean, lots of variety, the games are so much fun and well maintained! Billy is fantastic and knowledgeable about every one of the cabinets that he has, as well as others. He brought my dead cabinet back to life in a jiffy! Friendly folks in the area, very nostalgic and always a pleasure to go. I try to go a couple of times a week, great place to ease your mind and just relax with some games read more

An arcade that I can walk to from my house in Hawthorne?!?! What?? I would have never thought the day would come. Besides the classics, there is a ton of stuff I have never seen before anywhere else. Don't misinterpret classic to just mean very old 1970s games - there is plenty of "nouveau" classic stuff here too - Mortal Kombat 2, Primal Rage, etc. The owner, Billy, is obviously very passionate about what he does. All games are in great shape and lovingly cared for. They are set on free play, and you pay a very reasonable hourly or all-day rate - which winds up being a ton cheaper than if you were to pay per play. Plenty of stuff here to keep anyone from 2 years old to 80 years old entertained for hours and by the looks of it, he is expanding into more rooms in the building. AWESOME place for the pinball fan - he's got Twilight Zone, Whirlwind, and more to come (Addams Family, Star Trek)....very very cool. Can't wait to go back. The arcade is on the second floor of the building...gotta take the elevator or stairs up. You'll find me trying to keep my high score on the Twilight Zone pin!! read more

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Just found this awesome Arcade. Plenty of game variety for every genre of game fan. Game play was exceptional. From the very reactive and fast pinball to the well maintained early model video games. Kudos to Billy. Will be back for sure. read more

Awesome place to spend an hour for adults and kids. It is conveniently located right next to a pub so you can make a couple hours out of it! There are pinball machines, old school arcade games. You get a wristband when you walk in and you can stay half hour, hour or all day...prices depend on that....It was so much fun! read more

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Stop whatever it is you're doing and go straight down to Billy's Midway - Right now! ... When you walk in, it has all the makings of the nostalgia you remember when you were a kid. From the vintage pinball machines, to classic arcade games like Pac-Man, Ms. Pac-Man, TRON, Donkey Kong, etc. And just when you think you've got your fill, there is a super cool back room where you can play table top games such as Risk, or Dungeons & Dragons and all the vintage consoles you could think of, from Atari to Sega. It's time based admission, which means no tokens or coins - Just play and pay when you leave. You could stay an hour for 10 bucks OR you could buy a day pass for $25 and come & go throughout the day. Finally we have a place that's close to home & has the nicest owners anyone has met! Come on down today - It's nothing but a good time! read more

This was my first time at Billy's Midway. It was a Saturday at noon. It's on the second floor along with a barber shop and a drink vending machine. I received a wristband with my time of arrival handwritten on it. After I received it, I went back in time to the 1980's. There's not an endless array of all arcade games but there are some old favorites in this living museum. It was fun playing some of the games that pretty much no longer exist. read more

We had our sons birthday party at Billy's today. The party room was just perfect and the boys (10-11 yr olds) had a blast. The place is well kept and staff is super kind and helpful, especially the owner. I highly recommend stopping by or better yet book a party. Super affordable too! read more

this is a great old school arcade. nice selection of games, friendly staff and kid friendly. the games are well maintained and you dont have to worry about losing quarters in a broken machine since you pay by the half hour. Even the music playing is great. read more

Billy's Midway - Arcades Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

An absolute gem of a place!! Classic arcade games as far back as the early 80's as well as old school pinball machines from the 60's, maybe even earlier!! Can't beat the per hour price and maxed out after 2 1/2 hours!!! Highly recommended to check out even if you have a little time to spare!!! read more

Billy's Midway - Pac-man Pinball!! Coming Soon!!! - Arcades Near Me - Hawthorne, New Jersey

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Incredibly rude owner forced 70+ year old grandmother, who clearly wasn't going to play games but wanted to take her grandchildren to plays some old style video games, to stand in the hall as the kids played because he "wasn't sure she wasn't going to try to play". Also shared with her that the "place really is just for adults and not for kids" proving to be one of the most unwelcoming entertainment spots post-COVID. Just atrocious. read more

This is a great place with Pinball and arcade games. They have all the typical arcade games and then some. Some of the pinball tables and arcade cabinets are ones I've never seen before. Everything in here is set to free play, you pay by the hour....$25 for an all day pass. Fun spot for the kids and everyone of all ages! read more

Great games and great pricing structure - no quarters needed! $7 for a half hour, $10 for an hour; anything more the maximum you'll pay for a day is $25 per person. There is no skee ball but the great collection of pinball games goes back decades. I'll definitely be back soon!! read more

Very cool and unique place, nice people working there too. I have been there a few times and will be back to see some of the new games.

Great place. All the classic games. Working good. Could easily be in all day, playing the classics and rare favorites. Will be back often. read more

Billy's Midway is a unique place. The owner has lovingly collected and restored the video games and pinball machines many of us have grown up with. Its basically a museum where you can play the treasures. I highly recommend it. read more