Vintage games, great food, bowing and drinks! Let's go! Stopped in with a large family group (young kids to grandparents) on a Saturday afternoon. Very cool use of an old space but more on that later. We sat at a long table and even though they don't take reservations, they were very accommodating. Staff was friendly, attentive and personable, great service goes a long way in my book. The menu was satisfying and the kids menu is small (literally) but has all the staples of kids food. Portion sizes were adequate and everything turned out well. Good beer list and full bar available. Nice work! The building itself is cool. It's an old Armory so there is lots of history in there and even served as the home basketball court for F&M College and a semi-pro basketball team for some time. Remnants of the basketball court still cover the floor of Decades. Vintage video games and some modern as well as bowling make this place super special...there is literally something for everyone. Highly recommend for a casual time, share some laughs and good times with friends and family. read more

Awesome time at Decades. Pretty cool spot to hang and get some food,drinks, and play games. Bartenders were very nice and fast with drinks. Food was delicious. Wait time was a little long, but on a Friday night they did awesome with keeping up with everyone. Food was alittle pricey but it was very worth it. They had a lot of different games to choose from and we had an awesome time. Will definitely stop back again! read more

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Food was very good they have lots of old video games which is kool stop by if u in the area

let me start by saying WOW!!!! i never knew that lancaster had this hidden GEM the food was amazing we came on fifty cent wing night and the food was to DIE for my drink was delicious, or should i say scrumptious!! lol!! the drink i got was the dryads blessing, but they all looked so good if only i was more thirstyyyy LMAOOOO the games were so fun, i almost forgot i was having fun !!! i love how old school it felt really sent me back to the good OLDDD days but me?? i'm not old!! mentally I'm 25 LMAOOOO lol but my body feels 80 also, the service was to die for!!! my server ethan was the nicest young man maybe this young generation isn't so bad after all LMAOOOOO and last (but not least lmao) the ice cream bar was delicious. a nice young man named josef made my milkshake, and i haven't had that much ice cream in years LOL i think decades is a perfect fit for any decade LOL!! i would DEFINITELY recommend. read more

Fun and Food! We bowled with old school pins on strings, played ski ball, and hit the arcade like it was 1985! The food and bar were pretty decent and service was friendly. For even more fun, head upstairs for cool panorama views, air hockey, foozball, and more seating. A parking garage is next door, so parking was near and plentiful! read more

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Everything about Decades was awesome EXCEPT the workers and service. So disappointed in the employees, clearly better training is needed. First off- the bartender was rude and actually irritated because we were ordering several drinks. (Wow- sorry!). We didn't have all of our minds made up, and he actually told us to order all the drinks at once instead of one at a time as we made our decision. Next, we get seated- and our server rudely told us that we need to order our drinks through him (ok, you can think that dude- but don't SAY it). This was his greeting to us, before even welcoming us!! And it gets even worse... as we were leaving, we asked the woman at the bowling counter to snap a pic of our group on our way out (we were celebrating a special occasion and wanted a photo). Get this- she SAID NO!!!! I'm sorry, what!??? You can't take a 10 second photo!??? Unreal. So again- the place is great, but the staff working Sunday, October 26th are severely lacking in customer service skills, people skills, and simply put... just RUDE!! Do better and make sure you're actually treating your paying costumers with decent human respect. We won't be spending our money there again. read more

Was expecting a more family friendly experience. When we arrived there were no bowling lanes available and when we asked to reserve one we were informed the next available would be 9pm or later (over 4 hours!) We wound up leaving without ordering food as it was too loud and was more of a bar scene than it was a family friendly arcade. To our family- it wasn't worth the drive. For a twenty-something looking to hang out with friends over some drinks, maybe. It was definitely not what we had expected after hearing such positive reviews. read more

This place has all the right ideas- cool repurposed building, great decor, "adult" capri suns, arcade games, and bowling.... but there is room for improvement. We started off my grabbing food. I got the Nashville hot wings, which had a strange sweetness to them. One of my wings came broken in half, with exposed bone clearly visible. I also had a few pieces that were rubbery. The ranch that came with it tasted homemade, and the celery was crunchy so that was a plus. Our waiter was slow to refill drinks, and didn't bring us napkins until we were almost done with our wings. I also tried my friend's truffle fries, which had a good flavor but were cold. We then shuffled on over to the arcade games. This was probably about 10:30/11pm. It was so packed it was hard to get on a single game. Many of them were broken too, with several not keeping score and others not turning on at all. I will say I was pleasantly surprised by how cheap they made the games, with most games being 1-2 tokens. We ended the night at the bowling alley. It was $10/person, for shoes and an hour of playing. There was a nice mix of weighted bowling balls and the area was clean. The pins are on strings- hilarious to watch as they occasionally spazz out. It was reminiscent of a puppeteer. The string system is flawed though, with some of our friends getting strikes with pins standing but more commonly not giving us strikes for throws we feel confident would have been a strike in a "classic" bowling alley. read more

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We had a blast here last night! Just love all of these old warehouses that have been converted over to commercial spaces in Lancaster. It's loud and fun and the kids didn't want to leave. The food is okay and it's really noisy, so be prepared for some sensory overload! We will definitely be coming back. read more

Server was extremely pleasant. Food was ok. Not much flavor or seasoning the best was the Buffalo ranch wings the alcoholic peach punch didn't have much flavor the games were Def. Retro needed some tlc we didn't get to bowl but the area looked really cool all around nice decoration this might be a downtime if in the area and wanted to kill time but wouldn't go back for the food or drinks alone. read more

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I'm sorry friends but I can't share this gem. Selfish of me? Maybe. Do I want the line for n64 to be minimal? Yes! Took a trip to Lancaster to...do Lancaster stuff. Stopped at Decades and it did NOT disappoint. I loves me some 80s/90s nostalgia and this bar got it all. The bartenders were really personable and their drinks are cool asf! Gotta love a adult capri sun. Their game/arcade selection? Unmatched! I saw games that I haven't laid eyes on in yearsssssss. I played my heart out and drank while I did it lol. Their food is also pretty good as well. read more

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Had an EXCELLENT small work party here. The set up was perfect and the small bit of catering we'd ordered was great! Everyone had a wonderful time! Bowling, arcade games, skee ball...excellent drinks... how could you go wrong?! read more

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We went just for the arcade. So, it was a little weird at first to be walking around tables where people were dining and drinking to get to a game. But that relaxes once you started playing... mostly. It's a really well thought out idea. There's a bar and high top tables around the bar area where most of the games were. People ate and drank and occasionally got up to play. Or they were like us and were just there to play. It was a little weird to have kids walking around the bar area by themselves. The games take tokens you get from a machine by exchanging cash. There's skeeball, air hockey, virtual pinball, Donkey Kong, Galaxaga, Ms. Pacman, Frogger, Star Wars trilogy, a couple of driving games, Terminator, Burger Time, Simpsons, Mario, Mortal Kombat, and some others. Real pinball would be a nice addition. It's really well laid out. Bathrooms are clean. There are these well-planned tables to set items on when playing. There's a separated dining only area. One of the neatest things is that the building is an old school. Very clever. read more

Decades Wanting an all adult place to go after 8:30 pm? You need to head to Decades. This restarcadebar (restaurant, arcade & bar) was absolutely phenomenal. I went here to meet some friends who came into town to visit me in Lancaster. They asked, " where can we meet up? We will be in Lancaster by 11 pm? I remembered Decades cause I went a few weeks ago. Listen, I am a stickler about my drinks. Bartenders at decades are extremely skilled and passionate about their craft. I ordered a Caipirinha (absolutely phenomenal and I make them myself and they were on par to my liking) then ordered three more. They were too good. I appreciate the bartenders who assisted me and my friends and the conversations they engaged with us in. Moon, one of the bartenders has a beautiful spirit about her, and I appreciated her taking the time to inform me about local dive bars that are good. I ordered the fried ricotta balls for dessert and they were outrageously delicious to the point where I wanted to ordered a second order. The ambiance in this place was wonderful, the music vibe was great and it is a space where people can find their communities at. Thanks so much, Decades for a great night out! read more

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First of all it's to expensive, they don't have enough variety in their menu. They're like seven people hanging out at the front desk for you to check in to get a seat that doesn't look appealing and it's dirty. read more

For food I had the charred wings, half Szechuan and the other half sweet and smoky BBQ. They were good, wish the wings were a little more crispy. The staff was very pleasant, especially the bar tenders. I didn't get her name but she had green hair and was very kind (even gave me a peach ring when I asked for one). The ambiance was very relaxing when at the bar, fun and lowkey. Looking forward to seeing some upgrades to take decades over the top. read more

I stumbled upon this super cool, massive hipster hangout with a loft area. They had a ton of games, amazing food, and the drinks were absolutely fantastic. Plus, the service was top-notch! read more

Wasn't sure how to rate this. Went on a Saturday with son and his friends who are all in their twenties. Seemed like a fun atmosphere but wouldn't be on my list as a 50ish year old mom to go back to. Loud and lots of kids. read more

What a joke this place is! Recommended by some friends, I have to say we were disappointed. Like many of my reviews, I'll point out the good and bad. Good: A cool collection of old school video games and a few bowling lanes. The idea behind this place may have been good on paper but execution is so wrong. The BAD: 1. Place is filthy dirty. From the floors and tables, to the games themselves which all needed to be wiped down. The bathrooms were abhorrent and scary. 2. Food - Terrible. I was told this was going to be elevated bar fare. We ordered a number of items. ALL of them were terrible to the point that we simply could not finish any dish. Whoever created the menu, should be taken to "REAL" restaurant to be shown what real food is. By the end of the evening, some of us were nauseus. 3. The people - I know that staffing can be a challenge these days but where did they get some of these employees???? Servers who didn't know anything about the menu and couldn't answer any question nor make recommendations on food or drinks or beer. We had two different servers oh also had to experience a female from the front desk area that didn't smile, could barely put two words together and appeared abit catatonic. Again, great concept on paper but terrible execution. read more

Really a fun spot, crowded but well worth it. We didn't have a reservation but were quickly and easily able to secure a table near the crowded bar. As many places are, they were somewhat understaffed, so getting the attention of the bartender was the only issue. They were working hard and super nice. The beer list was extensive and awesome, and some of the cocktails were served in super fun grown-up Capri-Sun style juice pouches. Love that! We enjoyed the pretzel bites - which were to die for - and the wings and the jambalaya bites. Everything was delicious, and then we went and played video games and played skee ball and mini hoops. Awesome! What a fun, fun spot! read more

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Good service really like the places ambiance and food was good. I'd suggest the place.

Service was great and the games kept the grandkids occupied . We had some small plates and each one of them were tasty

I think this place is called decades because you have to wait a whole decade for the server to come and take your order. You can only order a burger in two ways...pink or not pink. Is medium rare not a thing??? This place is for millennials... read more

It's a great place to have in the city. I like the bar and the variety of retro games but I really dislike the food. They're trying to have interesting food but it's just not good. I wish they would have normal bar food like burgers, fries and pizza. read more

Food was not good at all. Bathroom was very dirty. Only positive was our nice waiter who was a young gentleman named Joseph

I hosted a 30th birthday party here for my husband. They offer fantastic party packages that can include tokens for games, bowling, food, and different levels of drink packages. It was worth every penny to know that our guests were well taken care of and having a great time. Our party area had its own party coordinator and servers- all of whom were absolutely incredible. They were so on top of everything and no one had to wait long for drinks or more tokens. I was also impressed by the quality of the food. They also let us bring in our own decorations and paper goods. 10/10 would recommend hosting an event here!! read more

Decades - Arcades Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Starting with three stars because I didn't eat or have drinks. This place will do exceptionally well in Lancaster. Alcohol, food, games, and the ability to cut your kids loose?! SOLD! Opening week and there was a constant flow of people. The bar was packed, lanes were full, and families filled the booths. It's centrally located, easily walkable from any corridor of the city, and spacious inside. The menu was more elevated than anticipated. I look forward to trying a few things during my next visit. The craft beer list had plenty of options and signature cocktails sounded delightful. Loved the added touches of the chandeliers, token cups, durable menus, and plenty of seating. Very obvious that the owners took the time to create a warm, inviting, and fun atmosphere for all ages. I will say, if you plan on spending an evening here with your family, be prepared to cough up some dollars. Had my partner and I decided to have dinner (while the kiddos played) we would have easily spent $100 on food and drinks. Add on the money spent for games and an hour of bowling...potentially $200+. For many working families this isn't feasible. read more

Decades - Arcades Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Very cool concept! It's an old armory, so there's history in that and the building reflects it. And then, it's an arcade with all 1980s/90s games, and I love that too, even if some of the games ate some coins (talk about authentic). The menu is simple, with lots of appetizer options. Bowling alleys fill up quick. My advice? Order apps and drinks, throw some coins in an old game and if you can bowl, do it! Servers are friendly. It's a good time. read more

A great place to go with your family or a date night. The arcade games are a great addition to the excellent food. We've never had a bad experience. The service is great as well. I highly recommend requesting Ethan as your server if you can! We've had the pleasure of being in section twice and he's so friendly and attentive. He also made it a great experience for my kids as he recommended his favorite games and menu items. read more

My son wanted to go here for his birthday. We had a lot of fun. Played some old time arcade games. Food was great. Service was great. The bowling was fun. All around great experience!! read more

Everything is always amazing every time I came here. Most bars that have amazing, creative drinks tend to have boring food. That is not the case here. read more

Decades has become one of our local favorites. Their menu is incredible, and they really care about their customers. You can tell that they take suggestions and adjust their menu accordingly. It just keeps getting better and better. The cocktails are so fun and full of thought. It's one of our favorite places to go to relax, play some games, and enjoy a nice meal. read more

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The atmosphere is amazing. Staff very friendly. The food, well. This place has great potential if they would just focus more on the food and less on the bowling and games. Not to mention a super small menu. Everything we ate was very bland. Not a ton of flavor on anything. And the amount per price was not good. We ordered empanadas as an appetizer. Two very small barely filled pieces of fried dough. Probably won't make the journey again. read more

Games were great and brought back lots of nostalgia. Only had pretzels, but damn they were good. Will definitely come back for those. Bowling was fun and the bartenders were super cool! Would've been 5 stars but the service when we first walked in was lacking. The person behind the desk with the dark straight hair was so miserable, not a smile, not even a vocal intonation. Since it was our first time, we had a lot of questions. Her answers were short and came across condescending. I'm pretty she rolled her eyes at my fiancé. The other 2 (one with short brown, one with short black hair) people were great, but the bar was low. read more

Came here for a get together with a few friends. One of my friends familiar with Decades made the suggestion and felt it would be a good fit for all of us. They have a bar, serve food, have a bowling alley, and also arcade games so there's plenty to do. While familiar with the old armory building and landmark statue out front I was not aware that it became something else. I was looking forward to seeing the renovations. We arrived on a Sunday afternoon. Expecting to find street parking (we didn't) we had to park in the adjoining parking garage. There's alot of multi-unit family homes in the area so expect street parking to be problematic - even on a Sunday. Immediately inside we were greeted by a lobby than a huge space consisting of (from what I can see) the arcade, dining,and bar. You had to walk thru the arcade to get to the bar and dining. I will say that I expected a little more separation between to the two and would have preferred that actually. However the renovation was timeless and well done and they kept alot of the original features. I felt like I was in a 1920's speakeasy. I didn't see the bowling alley but my friend says it's there. While it is "family friendly" I wouldn't bring children as it definitely has more of a bar vibe than Dave and Buster's. While it was the end of January they had a seating area decorated for Christmas. Originally we were going to sit there with drinks to catch up comfortably but the space is used for video games. The bar was massive and the bartender attentive although we had limited contact. As it was I noticed at check in that they were only open for 22 minutes but we had planned on staying awhile. My friend said their Sunday hours were till 10 pm however on that day the entire space was closing for a private party. We were all disappointed that we had to go elsewhere and I personally was looking forward to trying their food. I would love to come back to try the food and play a few games of bowling but probably won't because I rarely pay to park. read more

Decades - Arcades Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

I will admit, I waited to come to this place because it just seemed to attract everything I hate about "hip bars" - but I have to admit, even an old curmudgeon like me had a great time. I tried to pay a few games but they didn't accept quarters and I didn't feel like hassling with the token situation. The food is great. I'm picky as hell. I know this. The food was great. I got the hummus and a vegan chicken and greens thing. It came with Mac n cheese that was mush and flavorless, but the greens were spot on. These tasted just like the old church ladies used to make for me at the soul food joint when I was a kid. Mmmm mmmm. I'll be back and will attempt to be more patient when getting tokens to play a game or two. Maybe. Gimme those greens. read more

Wings were AMAZING !! 2 adults and 2 young kids on a Sunday...we got the $.50 wing special (10 wings per person). Sweet bbq, dry rub, honey, and sweet and sour. All were so good, tasty and crunchy. A couple of wings came out too crunchy (burnt) but between they wings, the service and the stout chocolate beer this place deserves a 5! Ambiance is great. Our waitress was super sweet and attentive. Good music. Nice seating area, and a few games to keep some people happy. read more

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Our first time here and we'll definitely be back, the staff is so welcoming, the drinks and beer selection are great, the food is simple, yet amazingly big on flavor, we started with the house pierogies, and jambalaya fritters, I suggest both as they are amazing, than my wife had the grilled cheese with carmelized onions with tomato soup( I tried it and highly recommended it, I'm not a tomato soup fan but this may have changed my tune) I myself had their house smash burger which is simple yet delicious, the simple melted yellow American cheese, and brioche roll paired with the Mayo, ketchup and crisp lettuce was a hit, and might I mention the food was piping hot, so if your an 80's kid and love comfort food with arcade games decades is your place!!! read more

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This place is SO much fun! Whether it's a birthday party, work gathering, or just looking for something to do on a Saturday afternoon...this place is worth checking out! There is bowling, old school (and new school) arcade games, and a small dining area in the back. There is also a fully stocked bar, complete with great mixed drinks! It is a bit pricy, so don't expect to get any "cheap" cocktails or food here, but it is certainly worthy of the price tag. Some of my favorite dishes I have had includes the soft pretzel bites - complete with pimento cheese and mustard, spinach dip, and the delicious wings! It's also worth checking out their extensive original cocktail list. They are tasty and so different! This is a place that kids and adults alike can have fun at. It can get quite busy, especially on the weekends, so I suggest going early if you mind a crowd. read more

came here for some drinks and had a good time! the food was also delicious; we got the spinach dip and pretzel bites which was more than enough to share with our group. i love that you can add tokens on the bar tab! the nice bartender gave us a shot of surge, brings back memories! read more

Decades - Arcades Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania