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

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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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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Decades - Cheers! - 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

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

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

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

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

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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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

Gay friendly. Crispy wing, Strong Drink. Shrek Pinball. Haunted. Old Bowling. Crack in pretzels. Gay Friendly.

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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Mediocre and over-priced food, nothing even remotely healthy on the menu and it was a limited menu. Even the cocktails were over-priced and overly complicated. Retro arcade and bowling were cool. Maybe apps and games would be enjoyable, but absolutely would not eat there again. read more

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

We have a blast everytime we are here! My favorite game is skee ball and although they have 4 skee ball machines and there is usually always one that is broken at any given time but they have so many other games that it usually isn't a big deal. The food is good and the cocktails are phenomenal. I got to know some of the staff and they were great guys. We always look forward to going to Decades! read more

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

Came here for dinner and went bowling afterwards. Dinner was good, food was delicious but the options were limited. Drinks were strong. Our waiter, Tyler I think his name was was a little strange honestly. He originally told my friend who is vegan that they couldn't put almond milk in her mixed drink in place or eliminate the milk all together...he often had a condescending tone like we were stupid but overall he wasn't that bad. Not sure how a place doesn't have almond milk on hand when they have all these vegan options on the menu. Anyway, bowling was a lot of fun. There were only 3 lanes open and available to reserve. We didn't know that you have to reserve the lane ahead of time if you're there because we ate at 8:30pm and didn't get to bowl until 11:30pm. They serve you drinks and food if you want anything at the bowling alley and shoes are like $6. Overall, cool place to check out if you're around the area. read more

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The best thing I can say about Decades is that I have never been to another place quite like it. If you want to have a blast with your friends, go bowling, play some skee ball, or shoot some arcade hoops. For you arcade gamers out there, they have all the classics. If you want a more low-key evening, sit in the dinning and enjoy their unique menu. And don't worry about the bowling being a distraction or damper on your night. Whoever designed the interior knew what they were doing, as the sounds of bowling have been muted to a pleasant background noise. Decades also has a fantastic drink menu (try the Old Fashioned!), complete with sophisticated cocktails, wines, and a great beer selection. I have only sampled a few appetizers off of the menu, but the wings pretzels and spaetzle were all top notch. Decades is a unique idea, executed well. I look forward to spending a lot of time there in the future, as I believe it is Lancaster's new and best destination for fun. read more

Decades - Yeah, that's an N64 station. - Arcades Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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This place is designed to impress. It is bowling alley meets speakeasy with an enormous amount of room. As a precious Armory's gymnasium it still boasts the original curved ceiling and wooden slat floors. The only downside to all this space is that it is LOUD. You could be dinning right next to a lane with bowling balls whizzing by (don't worry, there is a partition so you won't get harmed). Beyond the environment, the menu boasts a wonderful wine list and an extensive draft beer (24 taps) offering. They have handcrafted cocktails (smoked Manhattan anyone?) and a full bar. Our dinner included burrata with micro-greens that tasted like beets and grilled, spicy peaches, a huge burger, succotash, pretzel bites (soft pretzel cut up, washed with butter, and grilled), and bbq chicken flatbread (very yummy), but cut up by Picasso-loving chef. Some items are amazing and some feel like they are being forced to be amazing, but I hear it changes regularly so you won't get bored. All in all, I would say their novel approach is worth seeing and their menu, while expensive, it worth trying. It is a top-notch place that Lancaster is lucky to have. read more

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Got the vegan hot chickn sandwich and it was probably the best vegan chicken sandwich I've ever had! It was crispy and spicy and flavorful, so delectable! The chips had a really special flavor too! This is such an awesome place to go bowling, eat a meal, or play some skeeball or corn ball :) read more

Decades - Vegan Hot Chick'n Sandwich - Fried Vegan Chick'n Patty, Nashville hot sauce, shredded lettuce, pickles, vegan ranch, red onions - Arcades Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

I recently moved to Lancaster and have been here about 8 times in a few short months. It is my go to spot when anyone is visiting to bring them to Decades. It is phenomenal! The staff is amazing, the draft beer list and cocktails are incredible, the food has limited options but still is delicious, and the atmosphere of the place is simply the best. Put your name down for bowling right when you show up and it shouldn't take too long! What an amazing spot! read more

Decades - a person holding a drink in a bowling alley - Arcades Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Friday night--made reservations. Had 1 person in our party that was 18. Was told we would have to leave by 8:30- that even if we were seated eating, the 18-year-old would not be allowed to stay and would have to leave. Several of us ordered cheese steaks, and wings. Food was good, not great. Mac and cheese was very salty. Couldn't even eat it. Maybe a better bar scene than restaurant. read more

Decades - Cheesesteak w chips - Arcades Near Me - Lancaster, Pennsylvania

8/22 visit. Visited this time with my future in laws and fiancé for my birthday. We shared honey garlic wings and French fries as an appetizer. Both were a huge hit! I had burrata and Caesar salad for my entree. I enjoyed both. I'm still stuck on 4 stars but I'll be back again for the next seasons menu. read more

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It's was fun for a date night! The food was pretty good, and the games were fun. I've had better drinks, but overall a fun experience!

Everything here is thoughtfully done. From decor. To the game selection. To the perfect seasonal gastro pub menu. To the top shelf cocktails. And amazing gluten free options read more

Excellent concept that is excellently executed! An old huge gym/armory converted to a restaurant / bar / arcade / bowling alley. Cool decor, great vibe, retro graphics. Generous portions of delicious grownup takes on comfort food (pulled pork, sloppy Joe's, cheesesteak, wings), great cocktails, and 20+ beers on tap. 6 bowling lanes, skee ball, and old school video games. Great service for our large party. An awesome experience for the whole family! Note, family friendly early on the evening, adults only after 8:30. read more

So fun and so affordable. If you want to avoid the crowds, come late on a Sunday/weekday. That way you can really enjoy the games without waiting for a spot. You can even play classic N64 games on their comfy couch! Hubby and I will definitely return when we visit Lancaster again! - Eileen read more