Experienced a friend's birthday here recently. Due to the amount of money I was told was paid versus the quality of experience I would not recommend this place for hosting events. Friend had reserved one of the upper stair areas and upon arrival there was no signage so we had random people coming up to the area to play the games and it was awkward to tell them it was reserved. For the amount of money spent on the space itself, they couldn't have a small sign or another indicator posted on the tables to indicate it was a private party. Also, due to the amount of people at the party we wanted to play multiplayer games. We had initial asked for help from the manager and he helped set up multiplayer Dreamcast consoles which ultimately did not end up working and only one person could play at a time. This was disappointing and it was too hard to get ahold of staff to continue to troubleshoot due to how busy it was. Additionally, we understand service and kitchen can have staff shortage challenges, and the place was busy but since we had reserved this place in advance we thought they would've have been better equipped to deal with the group. We still dealt with longer than anticipated wait times as well as kitchen running out of cups, etc. While some games were fun, we also lost a lot of tokens due to the machines not working properly and eating the coins. For example, some of the pinball machines just took our tokens and did not allow us to play. The NBA basketball game was not worth the amount of tokens it charged. One of the skeeball machines was out of order among other games. Even though the atmosphere was nostalgic and pretty cool and the drinks and food tasted decent, the prices and the service made it less than enjoyable. The space was also reserved until 11pm but they had turned the lights on at 1030 to start winding down which made the party feel rushed. For the amount of money spent, you are better off going into DC or another venue where it is a better value. I would not recommend this place for hosting an event and will likely not come back here again. It was ultimately disappointing read more

Definitely a great new spot in the area! The staff were all kind and helpful, especially our server Ryan. The menu was small but good. We got the sheet tray nachos, the Game and Watch patty melt with a veggie patty, and the Atari Lynx. The nachos were tasty but could've used a little more toppings for the amount of chips they provide. My patty melt was great, even with the veggie patty. Ryan recommend the Tucher Pilsner and it went great with my sandwich. The design of the space fit the theme perfectly and the have a great selection of games. I'll be returning! read more

Zero stars if I could...Phone didn't work as they let the battery die. Had called multiple times today. Arrived and was informed kitchen was closing in 1 minute but we could order now. Then they changed their mind and said no to food ordering. Apparently they do not care about customer service whatsoever. Spoke to the owner's son, the manager, and lead waitress - response was horrible and do we even want to try another time? Hours didn't match Resy or Yelp either. read more

Super fun place! Since it has opened, my wife and I have been several times, and it's always a blast. We live at Platform, right next door, so it's literally the closest bar to where we live. The hospitality is top notch, we have met the owners a few times, and they are really nice guys. Their food is great- think elevated bar food. I have tried several different things at this point, and it's all been good. The game selection is great, it reminds me of the arcade games I played as a kid. read more

We went there for my daughter's birthday and it had a good collection of games but kinda cramped in space

This place is such great vibes and it's my new place! The service has always been great too. Try the food read more

There were a lot of people there, including families, kids, young adults, and older generations. The vibe was good and energetic, especially when the football game was on. They should consider adding something to block the restroom area, as it was too open and right next to the arcade. The service could use some improvement, possibly because they have not been open for very long. It took over 20+ minutes to get a beer. The Game Over and Atari Lynx burgers are must order items. I saw people parking across the car wash lot, although I am not sure if that is allowed. Otherwise, street parking is available. There is no easy way to get there, but you can walk from the Metro or from the other side of the park. Overall, it is not a bad place, but there are some areas for improvement. We did not see coat hooks at some of the tables. You can make reservations for the two corner tables with game setups, but it feels unnecessary for a place like this. A first come, first served seating style would make more sense. read more

Never left a review in my life of attending bars as a 40 year old, but need to leave one. DO NOT GO HERE. I reserved the "lounge" from 5-7 and were told we can ask for any game from "the vault"... after asking repeatedly for games from said vault, no one seemed to know where mysterious games were. Knowing that we had 20 mins left on our reservation, one member in the party asked a little more forcefully (yet super nicely - 5 people heard his tone) to have access to these games we had asked for an hour to get. Said friend was then kicked out for being "rude" to the server - same friend that is a server himself and would never be rude to servers . This place was beyond rude to us, from the moment we walked in, and we are all literally in shock that this happened. Good luck to a business that cannot handle a polite ask without kicking the paying patron out. read more

The food service was fantastic. My Game and Watch party melt came super fast and was yummy! My server Nicki was great at making sure that I had everything that I needed while handling many other orders. I came to Continues for the DC Gaming Group for an event, and got to experience the arcade games in a really interesting way which taught me both about the gameplay and the history/trivia of the games. Will definitely be coming back with some friends! read more

loved being able to play arcade games. food was good. Service was a little slow getting to the table but they were very busy and still getting through growing pains so I'm not mad about it. Place was cool but because it was so busy we really had to yell to talk because it was so loud. I want to go back but might try on a weekday when it's not so hectic read more

Love going to arcades and this one has great food, great service, and fun games. Would definitely come again.

The food is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! Service is grade A!!! And the ambiance is definitely reminiscent of a good old fashioned 90's arcade!!! Definitely coming back!!! Highly recommend!!! read more

Super fun retro games with modern menu. This place is so fun! My kids and I love it. The service is great. The food and cocktails are fun and well thought out. We're definitely making this a regular haunt. read more

Great service & atmosphere! Amazing aesthetic. But the volume for music & karaoke was way too loud for my preference to enjoy the company of my friend sitting right next to me. read more

I loved the food and staff. I laughed all night long and loved the food. Rashad, Him, and Alex were fantastic.

The concept of Connections is amazing. The execution was mixed. The food was generally pretty good, although expensive, even for Old Town. However, the cocktails could definitely use work - although credit for their clever names. Of the three that we got, only the Donkey Kong was one we'd consider getting again. Despite being in a group of cocktail fans, we switched to beer after the first round as a result. The games were the highlight of - with lots of classics. My main recommendation here though is to space them through the restaurant more so it feels more integrated rather than being a restaurant that just has a game room in the back. read more

Everyone was so friendly from the host, to the server, the owner, and other workers who would walk by! The food was incredible especially for a "barcade" with legit vegetarian and vegan options (not just a sad salad and fries). And of course the games were so fun, and I loved the traditional token way of doing things. We had an amazing time! read more

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The service was great and we got great recommendations from the staff about what to order when we told them it was our first time here. We had an issue with a drink and they addressed it right away. Food was so good - definitely recommend the pickles and the short rib grilled cheese. read more

Not great arcade. Over priced, over crowded, not great games. Meh. Nothing that will definitely get us back again.

Im assuming most of these great reviews are from people who have never really been to a true arcade bar. I have been to many arcade bars in the DMV and other states. This is bar far the worst one I have been to. The space is not properly utilized at all. This is a restaurant/bar that happens to have a few arcade games instead of an actual arcade that happens to have food and drinks. There are only a few arcade games and majority of the space is dedicated to seating for eating and drinking. Most arcade bars have tons of games and only a bar area for drinks and maybe a tiny area for food. But majority of the space is usually utilized for the games. That is not the case here. Not only that, but there is not much variety when it comes to the games. The drinks are good and the customer service was great. But I was very disappointed with the lack of games and the utilization of the huge space that could've easily been used to focus on more games. read more

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I frequent "barcades" with my boyfriend in the Boston/Cambridge area. They have some great ones, but Continues blows them all out of the water (as well as all the other ones in the DC area!) Nicki is a very mindful and attentive server. When one drink I wanted was out, she still took the time to see if there was a way to make an alternative version of it or if they could somehow still make the drink. She was so great to us all evening. I've never had a server do this before! Wonderful service, wonderful games and atmosphere! 10/10 recommend! read more

Such a great place! Our server Ryan was very helpful with accommodating my gluten intolerance and the food was delicious! Excellent happy hour too! read more

Such a fun time, Dougie was such great conversation. The wall of pinball machines was a highlight!

Incredible food and great service! Ryan was so helpful, answered all of our questions, and tended to all our needs. The ambience was a great balance of fun, family-friendly, and chill. Great place for a fun date night or to get together with friends. read more

Great food, service, and vibes! Happy hour drinks are a great price and the servers are kind and attentive. Fun games as well!

Great food, yummy drinks, good vibes, fun experience! Love that they use tokens for the games. Friendly staff and (older) kid friendly environment read more

Fantastic decision to check this place out! Came for my birthday, everybody was warm and welcoming. I had the Neo-Geo Pocket, perfectly fried chicken Korean inspired sandwich, my wife had the Play Date vegan burger and it's the only vegan bar burger she's actually finished because it was actually good. They have all my favorite arcade games from my childhood. Definitely recommend read more

Awesome food, awesome games, and awesome service from Ryan! Will be coming again with friends and family.

Rockin' the past with good eats and rad vids. From Skeeball to pinball and Donkey Kong something for everyone. Easy parking and yummy nachos. read more

Ryan tha goat recommended good drinks. There were plenty of games and I have a blast. C

Nikki was so sweet! I recommend the chicken sandwich it's spicy with a good crunch! All the staff are great. Also the matcha in the morning is great, it's not too sweet a which is what I look for in a matcha. read more

Food was a full plate of delicious. Well seasoned well cooked food. Service member was TAE he was a bomb server. He was handling everything, he was going above and beyond. He was almost like a family member taking care of our party, and all his recommendations were delicious and accurate. Ambience it was fun. read more

I would 100% recommend it to anyone looking for a beautifully crafted throwback, full of friends and fun. The burger sliders tasted like heaven and the sauce blew me away. The short rib grilled cheese was the best grilled cheese I ever had. The fries seasoning was delicious. The service was phenomenal, the servers were super nice and friendly! Elliot and Liam were very professional even though they are young. The overall vibe/ambiance was fantastic, the handmade tables and counters were amazing. The games were super fun! I can't wait to come back to continues arcade to continue the fun!!!! read more

This place is a 90s baby heaven! They're so nice, host fun events, food is good and has fun gaming names and they have all the games my childhood self desires. I definitely will be coming back here more read more

Bathrooms looked unkept. Soap dispenser didnt work so people just didn't wash their hands lmao. Gross.

Wow. Came here with 12 year old and we had a blast playing classic arcade games together and grabbing dinner. Extra nice - the food is scratch-made versions of classic guacamole, chicken tenders etc that are sooo delicious, and there's upscale items like salmon bowls. Would be an awesome place to come just with adults to enjoy the bar, too. Nice crowd at 5pm on a Saturday and super personable staff. read more

Amazing drink selection and fun games! Excellent service as well! Nikki was a wonderful and attentive server (black materia and haduoken cocktails hit the spot. read more

Super fun place and SUPER YUMMY FOOD and SUPER YUMMY DRINKS!!! Highly recommend! Looking forward to their Sunday Brunch which will be starting soon! read more

Rayn was awesome!!! The food was great atmosphere was amazing !!! Highly recommended ....the bar staff is the best

the service was awesome. our waiter RYAN was spectacular! Was quick on the call and offered us a special service.