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Level 256 Classic Arcade Bar

4.7 (35 reviews)
Closed 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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Meg A.

We got out of dinner and saw level 256 so we ventured in. We had a great time! It was an awesome deal for the entry and we played pinball, golden golf Ms Pacman. One of us got to put our name as a high scorer. That was priceless it never happened when I was feeding quarters into video machines as a kid.

Long lineup of pinball machines during the Sunday night tournament.
Steve M.

Level 256 is a fantastic pinball/arcade bar. With a full bar and an endless number of games this place has a lot to offer. - $10 All you can play pinball, arcade & video games. - Perfectly maintained pinball machines, with the latest and greatest releases. - Weekly Sunday pinball tournaments w/ FREE pizza!!! - Super friendly staff that is always helpful. - Full bar with lots of local beers

World Cup pinball. My favorite one in the arcade.
Mike G.

This place is awesome. It felt like the arcades I went to growing up in the 80s/early 90s. Over a dozen different pinball machines, Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, Pac Mans, and the ones that really brought back some memories for me, NBA Jam and Ghosts and Goblins.. My wife and I spent hours in here on a rainy day. The beer selection was solid, and the staff were nice. Definitely worth checking out if you're in Asheville, NC.

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Idoia G.

My four kids and I had the BEST time here! I mean, isn't it every kid's dream to have unlimited quarters at the arcade?!? It's rare to find affordable activities in town for our large family, so Level 256 was a much-appreciated experience. The arcade is super clean and well-maintained. There are about 10 pinball games (Indiana Jones was my favorite) and tons of classic arcade games as well as consoles (original NES with cartridges, Sega, Atari, Switch, etc.). Each game has a sign on it with some game and manufacturer history -- I loved that! A nice beer selection plus local ginger beer and some craft hard seltzer. Almost every console has a drink holder on it, too. The only snacks are local popcorn and potato chips, so be sure to eat beforehand. This is owned by a wife and husband team. Go support local! We will definitely be back.

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Amazing!! They have so many co soles and arcade games. Will be back tomorrow. Very friendly staff too

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2 years ago

Cool spot but the bartender today with the attitude isn't the play. Would come back for the games def not the service

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Awesome place in Asheville to just chill and knock out some old games. Definitely worth the money and awesome beer selection.

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Love coming by here when I'm in town. Great selection of retro arcade and modern console games.

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2 years ago

What a steal of a deal! Great pinball and video games. Excellent were to waste away 2-3 hours without even knowing it! Highly recommend.

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Prices were great for all you could play games and the bartender Luke was so great! Would recommend

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