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    Boxcar Bar + Arcade

    3.9 (160 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Arcades, Pizza
    Open 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 week ago

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    BOXCAR BAR + ARCADE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Dogs allowed
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Boxcar!
    Diana G.

    It was my first time at this location and this Boxcar is much bigger than the one in Raleigh! I came on Halloween and had a great time. I didn't have to wait too long to play the games I wanted to try. Food was good and made to order. I just had beer and they had an extensive draft selection. My favorite game was the duck claw machine (I got 4 ducks)! I think the stuffed animal claw machine stole some coins from me.

    Drink holders on the games
    Sara L.

    Love this place. Fun vibe. Lots of great games. I do wish it was 21+ all the time because there were kids everywhere on all the games we wanted to play. We did get in some game time and lots of great people watching. We didn't try the food but the drink selection was good. The staff were friendly. Best part in my opinion was the drink holders on the games, I love playing skee ball and having to hold my drink while doing it isn't ideal so kudos for the drink holders. We will definitely be back.

    Christopher N.

    Great bar, open late, the classic original video games are a bonus. The pizza is also really good. We had the pepperoni with the hot honey and it was amazing! All the classic video games you could ever ask for. They have fire pits and heaters outside if it gets chilly.

    Margherita Pizza
    Theresa A.

    Went here with a group at noon on a Sunday and it did not disappoint. They have outdoor seating, outdoor games, food and full bar. The bartender was from Rhode Island, so was happy to see a fellow New Englander here. He suggested the mimosa special which worked out well. We ordered the margarita pizza and it was ok. It got the job done but I would not order it again. Overall good place.

    Bacon Broccoli Pizza
    Brian L.

    I came here on a Saturday night with a couple of my friends, and the energy inside was amazing. There were plenty of people inside, bringing the energy up (but not enough to where I felt crowded or uncomfortable). The inside is very large with plenty of space. Filled with lots of arcade games, a bar, as well as a pizza spot. The drinks were great and have a daily special going on, so check to see what they have going on that day. The pizza spot had lots of options and the pizza was reasonably priced and came at a respectable time. I think one of the biggest perks of this is that the pizza is being made late into the night, so the craving for food is fulfilled right there without having to explore the surrounding area for places that are still open. Had a lot of fun here and will definitely be back!

    Shanelle Y.

    I've been here a few times and while the drinks are usually good and the games are fun, the bartenders tend to be rude which makes me hesitant to come back. It can also get pretty busy/loud inside, but there is a nice outdoor seating area you can escape too if needed. The outside area also has a few ping pong tables and fire pits for the colder months which is nice!

    Marissa M.

    I enjoyed Boxcar. I wish the triangle offered more eclectic spaces and venues like Boxcar. While in the area at an event at Durham Central Park, we decided to venture over. Boxcar is located toward the end of Foster. There is street parking and a few local parking lots nearby. Boxcar features an arcade room, full bar, Pizza kitchen, large patio space and event room. We were ID'd upon entering and immediately hit the bar. Our bartender was helpful and recommended a Kentucky Mule. I enjoyed how cold and refreshing it was on a 90 degree night. We decided on a pepperoni and hot honey pizza pie and the service was excellent from the kitchen. The pie was fresh and decent. There are plenty of nostalgic arcade games like street fight, Pac-Man and the wizard of Oz pinball machine. Skeeball, basketball and outdoor yard games on the patio. The bathroom could have used some TLC and I really couldn't hear the music. All this place is missing is a live DJ. Sunday Funday features drink specials from the bar $10 bottles of champagne and $1 mimosas. Boxcar is also Dog Friendly.

    Falan E.

    I met others here on a Friday evening for a Birthday celebration. I enjoyed the space here and the games. I played basketball and a few of the video games while here. We went on to the patio area for fresh air. The staff here are pleasant and helpful. The arcade has good lighting and is clean. I love to see adults cleaning up behind themselves and I appreciated this and the mature vibes.

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    The food was good and great service. I will go again, with my man next time. I love the arcade games.

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    Terrible service and rude staff. It was very loud and just not the vibe I thought it was gonna be.

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    Good food nice staff good service games are fun they have very good atmosphere and fun people

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    Fun spot with lots of pinball and classic video games. After 7 is 21 and up only, which is nice.

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    Ask the Community - Boxcar Bar + Arcade

    Can you use contact less payment like Google Pay?

    There is no contact less payment set up the few times I've been there.

    Do boxcars sell regular soda?

    Yes

    Is there a certain time for 21 and up only?

    They are 21+ only with the exception being before 9pm accompanied by a parent.

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    There are tons of games to choose from, with my favorites being skeeball, air hockey, DDR, and mario kart.

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