Some friends decided kind of on a whim to come here. I've passed it dozens of times, I've read about it, I've always wanted to come, but didn't want to come by myself. Well, now I'm hooked! The night we came was $8 all you can play wristbands so obviously that's already a win. The variety of drinks is incredibly impressive! I love a good cider and there are SO MANY to choose from. There's also a wide variety of breweries represented including a lot of local ones which is one of my favorite things. I got to play skee-ball which is basically my favorite thing and then we chatted for a while before I took over a pinball table or two. It was busy but it didn't feel crowded and the bar tender was really fast but friendly which was a nice surprise. Will absolutely go back and the best part is that I think I could see going by myself if I want a nice drink and some games now that I've gotten a feel for the place. read more

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$8 unlimited play, friendly bartenders, diverse game choice We had a blast at a themed event night and would definitely come back again. Some of the games weren't working and were not in the best condition but others were awesome. The food truck outside is an nice touch, did not try It but others said food was delicious. read more

I had such a fun time at this arcade bar! I went on a Wednesday night, and they had a deal for $8 where you can play as many of the games as you want! I got to try a lot of new games as well as classic ones, such as skeeball and air hockey. The beer selection also had quite a good variety, with local brewery offerings too. I definitely want to go again. read more

Lowry Parcade - Jurassic Park Shooter Arcade Game - Arcades Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Fun arcade bar with great games, drinks, and chill vibe for friends tonight awesome!!

How FUN is this place!? Friends brought food they got down the street, I got food from the truck in the parking lot with friendly folks (note: they do not speak English so I got to practice my Spanish!) Going inside, I expected a bar with a few games, but it was like a time warp and wall to wall games....old school, my-time games (arcade, pin-ball, skeeball, table video games - there's also air hockey and foosball)....! I ordered a flight of beers, the Lemon Waves, the most expensive thing - Cheap Songs I (which is a sour and I did NOT like it, I don't like sours, so there's that, but I gave it to my friend - she loved it)... Also got the Honey something and the Green Bench lager. My favorite, hands down, was the Lemon Waves! Well, it's a Hefeweizen, so no wonder. We ate our food, we played games - started with Galaga (my all-time fave), and shared a $5.25 token pot (little cup with 22 tokens), Frogger, skeeball, Donkey Kong, the Elvira pin-ball machine (cuz she's the sexiest of them all and I got 11M points!)... The bartender, Rob was nice, helpful, attentive, funny... We had a great experience here and I'd come back in a heartbeat! read more

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A barcade called Parcade. Recommended to check out while I'm in Tampa. Its in a low key area. Kinda nerdy but cool as barcades be. It was half off somehow tonight so I paid seven bucks for a soda and access to all the machines which is what you get. Unlimited plays unlimited lives. Come have a free for all. They also had game night tonight. No particular reason for 4 stars except it's not the scene for everyone including myself since everyone is preoccupied with games. It didn't seem super social, more like something fun to do by yourself or with someone you know already. read more

Gosh, I could gush about the Parcade forever. I love the team, the games, and the drink options. Everyone is so nice, and they don't take too long to remember a face. Their beer selection is always fun, and they do a great job of making options available for non drinkers/kids. I can't recommend them enough! read more

Their variety in beer on tap and canned is great, the games and events are fun to play, and the staff is always super nice! Great old school vibes that I'd recommend to anyone! read more

Stopped in this past weekend with my 11 year old son to play some retro video games. We have been to the Replay Museum a few times and enjoy it, but games are always broken when we go in there. So, we decided to try LP. I wasn't sure if kids were allowed at first, but after a quick online search, I found something that said kids were allowed with parents until 9pm. We also took advantage of the $8 Play All Day offer they were running. The inside is very much a pub-style establishment, but with fun arcade-themed decorations. The bathroom was very clean, which was a nice surprise. The bartender, who we purchased our wristbands and swag from, was very welcoming and friendly. I grew up in the neighborhood and we had a pleasant conversation about all the changes over the years. LP has a list of video games and pinball machines on their website, and it appeared to reflect what they actually had. All machines were in working order, which was great considering many of them were 35+ years old. My son loves pinball, so we spent a lot of time at those machines as well. They were mostly modern machines. I also noticed drink stands next to each machine to help prevent damage from liquids. The food truck was closed while we were there (it was storming outside), so we couldn't sample any of the food (that's why I'm only giving it Four Stars). But overall, my son and I had a great time. Will definitely go back again. read more

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Lowry Parcade opened right when my boyfriend and I started dating. It is basically the history of us and everything they celebrate another anniversary we are so happy for them. Rob, the owner, is so humble and is very friendly with all his customers. Wide array of games, challenging trivia on Tuesdays, and the best the brew master is just a couple great things this location has to offer. Can't wait to see the continued success of Lowry. Forever a parcader. read more

Lowry Parcade - Arcades Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This is what an arcade should be. They have a lot of the classics plus some rare finds (Ice Cold Beer, Tapper, etc IYKYK) They also have a large rotating selection of pinball machines which are always fun to try out. They host all sorts of events and have a food truck out front. Their beer menu is always fantastic and the bartenders are attentive and kind. Lately they have been running an $8 all you can play wristband which has me frequenting them more often! They always have great music and the whole place is decked out in nerd culture appropriately. Parking can be crazy at times but usually there is plenty of it. read more

Cool little spot! They have classic games, bartenders were nice. Lots of craft beer from different breweries, something for everyone! read more

Lowry Parcade - Ice cold beer! - Arcades Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Lowery Parcade was probably one of my favorite stops on our recent trip to Tampa. We had a big day at the theme parks and wanted a place to chill, have a few beers, and play arcade games. We actually lucked out coming on a Monday night because all the arcade and pinball games are unlimited play for $5. It is a bummer we got there later in the evening; regardless, we played until last call and had a great time. The staff are friendly, and the beer was delicious. We ordered the 12oz North Coast Old Rasputin Nitro Stout ($6.00) & 16oz Civil Society Beach Access American Lager ($7). The food looks good; unfortunately, we did not get to try any this time around. However, on my next visit, I look forward to ordering their pulled pork with honey bourbon sauce ($10) and smoked wings rubbed then fried ($10). All-in-all, Lowery Parcade is great place to get away from reality for a while, have a few beers with friends and enjoy some fun gaming. If you have never been here before and live in Tampa, you are missing out; I highly recommend checking them out. read more

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We had so much fun on a Monday, free play for all of the games. These retro games really were a throwback and the 90s and early 2000s music. They also had gaming consoles like sega, Nintendo and X- box games. Skeeball, air hockey, Taito and tons of pinball machines. Great selection of drinks both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. read more

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This is a fun place for gamers and non gamers. It's an easy place for a causal date or good place for older kids. I think kids can be there until 9 or so. They have quite a few arcade cabinet games and also quite a few pinball machines. Also skeeball, air hockey and bubble hockey. We had 3 adults and a 13 year old with us. Everyone had a great time. They have a pretty extensive beer selection and usually a food truck outside. They have many "free play" night for a straight fee and even karaoke. It's a nice place in the neighborhood to hang that's not just a bar. read more

Lowry Parcade - Game Area - Arcades Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Excellent venue. Friendly service. Love the retro games, and the craft beer options are awesome. Will definitely be back. read more

Loved this place! Such a cool spot to grab some drinks and play old school games. I recommend checking their schedule and going on one of their "$5 open play" because it was a Big Bang for our buck since we got to play all the games read more

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This place has so much potential. Just not quite 5 star yet. This is our first time here so we went up to the bar and got a drink. They have a nice selection of drinks and the bartender was very polite on answering my questions about the place. They have about 30 classic arcade machines, 15 pinball machines, an air hockey table, and a foosball table. I liked their variety of classic arcade games, from fighting games to shooting games. My favorite that night was Tetris and the Jurassic park game. We were sad there's no DDR, although that's been very hard to find now days. I was also hoping they have KillerQueen. I didn't like that some games cost more than 1 token and some machines ate my tokens. This place was cramped, they just need a bigger place. read more

Lowry Parcade - June calendar - Arcades Near Me - Tampa, Florida

First time here and it won't be the last! A great place for a low-key date night or to just hang out with friends. Lowry has a great selection of craft beers, meade, cider and wine. They don't serve food, but there's a food truck on site (8 Bit Bytes). The staff was very friendly and let us try a couple of the beers before committing to a full glass. They have almost all the old school arcade games I grew up playing, as well as several pinball machines and a single skee-ball machine. The machines only take tokens, which you can purchase from the staff. Overall, a fun time! read more

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I was searching online for something fun for my teen son and I to do together, when I stumbled upon Lowry Parcade. My son is also Autistic with fairly limited interests, and video games and Pokemon rate the highest and strongest in those interests. Today's video games are just out of my league with their 4 toggles, 8 buttons, 2 triggers and 2 paddles per controller. So I was excited to be able to show my son some games from "my time" and connect with him thru an activity that he would enjoy. And boy, this place did not disappoint! So even tho this is a bar, minors are allowed until 11 p.m. They have specials every night of the week, and Monday is free game play night. So we chose to check it out on a Monday. While they do say it's only a limited amount of machines set to free play, there wasn't very many free games. Only one pinball machine was set to free and a few arcade games. But, their prices are really great honestly. We played for 2 hours on $15, and we only played a couple free games. I'm not a fan of beer, but I really enjoyed their pear cider. My son got their rootbeer on tap, and said he really liked it. He got a kick out of sitting at the bar with me, drinking "beers" and playing Supersmash Brothers together. Bartenders were really nice. The atmosphere was relaxed and we even got to pet some fellow patrons dogs. What a great time! read more

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This is my kind of hangout. Laid back, a really good cider on tap, friendly people, and tons of video and pinball games to play. It's so fun to be able to drink and play games. They conveniently have tables set up all around the games, so it's easy to put your drink on one of those instead of the actual game. Plus, you don't have to dig around for change either - they can give you tokens at the bar, and they also have a token machine that takes cash. I probably played more than my fair share of skee ball, but I also lost at Tales from the Crypt pinball, Donkey Kong, and some car game. While they don't serve food, I heard they frequently have food trucks. With plenty of parking, great selection of beers and ciders, and many games to be played, this might be my new favorite local's bar. read more

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I had so much fun at Lowry Parcade! I visited around 6:00 pm on a Saturday with a group of 6. It was not busy. Maybe 5 other people in the place. This was great for us, less sharing of games! This place has old school arcade games from the 80's. Somehow they have a decent collection of old original games that still actually work. We did not have an issue with any games while we were there. I don't even remember that from when I was a kid. The service at the bar to get beer, water and tokens was fast. They have a really good selection of beer on draft as well. I most excited to play air hockey with my husband who I of course beat. We moved on to Tetris then Froger. So much fun! The games are original price so they still cost a token/quarter. There was a food truck outside serving Churros and a few other things but we did not order food. It was a really fun few hours. I can't wait to go back again for more air hockey! read more

For my 100th review I'm doing Lowry Parcade, i love this place. Growing up with games starting with getting dysentery on Oregon trail,this place is a utopia for arcade gamers. Donkey Kong,missile command,Street fighter, and many more old favorites abound. They have a pool table, air hockey, electric hockey,and skeeball for a good mix of other games. Who doesn't love skeeball! Pinball machines are scattered about as well with old and brand new(game of thrones) for your gaming pleasure. Also they have a Wii set up on the bar with Mariocart available to play for free. Yes i did say bar, how else can young hipsters enjoy the soul crushing defeat of classic arcade games than with a nice Ipa. The beer selection is always on point with many varieties of great local beers. I had a porter and a raspberry ale that paired perfectly with my victory at Skeeball.Music is retro on this Saturday afternoon with classic pop and rock hits playing. They have Nerd trivia and food trucks and someone was setting up a tent to sell some swag I think when we left at 6pm. Kids are banned after 10 pm so you can swear profusely when the aliens of Area 51 destroy you or your bestie smashes you at air hockey. Do yourself a favor and come live in the past, the golden age of arcade,because in this life you get a new one with every Token. read more

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I would go here all the time if I lived closer. We discovered this place on a Brew Bus tour and I am so glad it was one of the stops. I grew up going to arcades and this has the feel of an arcade from the 80s/90s but also the good beer of now. Pinball and Ms Pacman are what I like to play the most, and you will find several pinball machines here as well as a Ms Pacman. Other classic games include Asteroids, Donkey Kong and I believe I saw Tron. They also have gaming machines for people to play using a big screen. If you want to sit down and chill out, there is seating out front and they have a food truck there as well (maybe not all the time but they did that night.) One thing I love about this place is they have skinny little tables next to the machines so you can put your beverage down instead of having to put on the floor and risk someone bumping into it. I think this would be a great place to go on a date or with friends. read more

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What a great little bar/arcade hybrid. I wasnt sure what to expect from this place since it seems to be in a somewhat random location. However, when you enter you're surrounded by a lot of retro arcade goodness. There are a good variety of older arcade games like Ms Pacman, Joust to beat em ups from Konami like X-men , TMNT , and Simpsons, to my favorite genre, 1 on 1 fighting games. They also have an air hockey table in the middle and some pinball machines to wards the rear. They even have Nintendo consoles with certain games and a big screen TV. This place has 2 token change machines. the central one only takes $1 and the other takes other bills. They use tokens here not quarters FYI. One great thing is that all the games I played only needed 1 quarter/token. Very cool. For some reason, the X-men game gave 9 lives per token . I believe in the old days 1 quarter only gave life. Hey I'm not complaining though. Fighting games: Super Street fighter 2 Turbo, Marvel Vs Capcom 2, Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, and an NEO GEO MVS Cabinet with KOF '94 - KOF 2003 There is a bar with one bartender. Unfortunately I was too busy enjoying the games that I didnt partake in any brews. Next time. The best thing is that all the buttons and joysticks worked. Like Arcade Odyssey in Miami, that is something that makes an arcade great. Cons The MVC2 machine screen is a bit dim. It would be nice if there were increased daytime hours. As it is, 3 pm is the earliest they open (weekends) Overall: A great bar/arcade hybrid. I wish them all the best! read more

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A classic arcade bar in Tampa?! Yes please! I absolutely love Lowry Parcade and Tavern. When friends visit from out of town, it's always a place I take them for a good time. Classic arcade games and pinball machines that take you right back to the 80's. Donkey Kong. Tapper. The Simpsons. NBA jam. NFL blitz. Mortal Kombat. X-men. Galaga. Street fighter. Frogger. PAC man. Jurassic park. TMNT. Tetris. Tron. What more could you ask for?! And the best part - a really good variety of craft beer on tap! read more

This was my last stop on a late Friday night Brew Bus for a friend's birthday. We had heard a lot about it before and decided it was a necessary stop on our route! Super awesome place!! Tons of games - pool tables, air hockey, foosball, pinball, arcade systems. And not to mention an outstanding list of craft beer taps to choose from. It's a large and dark indoor bar (looks smaller in the pictures) and is located off the beaten path near Lowry Park Zoo. You can earn game tokens depending on what beers you choose. On the particular Friday night I visited, it was very crowded, but the staff still did a great job of serving up cold brews pretty quickly. I was expecting a smaller venue based on the pictures and also some old gaming systems like NES or N64 (I recommend Right Around the Corner in St Pete if that's your thing). But was also pleasantly surprised by how this place really resembles a dingy old arcade from the 90s!!!! Very cool place and worth checking out read more

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Happened upon this place on a recent trip to Tampa. It was a Monday and they have unlimited Free Play for $8. Great prices on local and craft beers, seltzers and ciders as well. Highly recommend, especially on a Monday! read more

This place is a blast!! If you want a spot for a fun night out and some great beers, this place will take you back. Love the old arcade games and pinball, classics like Elvira & Tales from the Crypt pinball, Mrs Packman, Area 51, air hockey, etc. a great selection and all reasonably prices (1-4 quarters/tokens). You can either bring quarters, exchange cash or use your credit card at the bar for tokens. The beer selection is great, with local options and more. They had a food truck outside the day we were there and it had a great selection. The Brew bus also was going around and people were popping in. This place would be fun anytime but also for a group, a party or a fun date night. read more

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Lowry Parcade & Tavern has quickly became our favorite spot for date night! My husband and I love to compete against each other on the pinball and arcade games at Lowry Parcade & Tavern! The parcade carries 80's favorites such as Donkey Kong, Ms. Pac Man, and Galaga as well as a variety of newer arcade games and pinball machines. The games only cost a few quarters so we can easily play games for an hour or two for about $10. I'm a sucker for the skee-ball machine. The skee-ball machine dispenses tickets so be sure to win enough tickets for an awesome slap bracelet or ring pop! My husband's favorite game is Ice Cold beer. Speaking of beer, the bar has an excellent selection of craft beers on tap and in bottles. Since I'm pregnant and not currently drinking alcohol I usually order a fancy bottles orange soda or a black cherry soda on tap. Check out their facebook page and website for a list of events and live music performances! read more

Super fun spot to grab a drink and play some games! We have been here a few times and they have all the classics, LOTS OF PINBALL. They do not serve food inside, but there is usually a food truck outside. I don't remember there being table service, but their bar staff was incredibly helpful and willing to help me navigate their diverse draft selection, last time I was there they actually had a pretty cool selection of sours and they were all tasty! read more

What a cool arcade! This place is like something I've never experienced! Lowry Parcade & Tavern is the ultimate old school gaming experience with craft beer on tap! This was my first time here recommended to me by my cousin. He is a Tampa resident and I was just hanging for the day. This was one of our stops as he was taking me on a grand tour of Tampa. Im so happy we came here, it brought me back to being a kid with pin ball machines, skee-ball, NFL blitz, mortal combat, pac-man, and many others! They have a wonderful craft beer selection to choose from on tap. And the bartenders were cool laid back individuals. We drank the founders Double Trouble. Fantastic beer! A must try. The vibe of this place is perfect for creating the ultimate past time gaming experience. The outside has a cool set up like Mario piping in the bushes, and metal cut outs of PAC-Man ! They also have a pool table if you want to take a break from the games. At the bar they have a wii set up to the TV's if you want to use a game with joysticks and play super smash!! The owner here is all about his customers and he is always having events. He sometimes has random games on free play, or throwing pizza parties for his loyal customers. Anyone can have fun here and they do have a nice variety of games! I can't wait to come back to Tampa and hang here for longer! I hope this place is here to stay. read more

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Fun place for drinks and play! Great activities for everyone- glad we can bring the kids during the day too.

Great games! But the service was bad. Tried to get a drink, to whoever is the bartender on Wednesday's, but they didn't acknowledge me, even when politely gesturing. Hopefully your luck will be better than mine! But the place and concept is fun. read more

We wanted to go somewhere to drink and play games. Well this was by far the best arcade bar in the area for as drink selection and old school games. The games are reasonably priced which is hard to find. And the beer selection gives you a little bit of everything for everyone. The staff was very nice and helpful when choosing my beer and games. read more

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Absolutely amazing place to have fun! A true Tampa gem!!! Friendly bartenders and plenty of games to immerse yourself in. Great place to bring friends!!! read more

Lowry Parcade - Arcades Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This is one of my FAVORITE places in Tampa! The staff is SO friendly. Cassie was super helpful even when I asked five hundred questions. I recommend the Elderberry Cider because it was DELICIOUS. A few of the pinball machines were out of service but that didn't matter because they have SO many games! On Monday they have $5 unlimited game play which was awesome and I love their addition of the food truck outside. 100/10 a great time read more

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Awesome time great little hide away, perfect for those nostalgic trips down memory lane read more

Lowry Parcade - Arcades Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Came here once with a friend and it was great to say the least. Its a nice bar, they have a nice arcade as well. They dont have a variety of wine selection but they do have beer. I would return again. read more

Fun environment and great service. Love the variety of local drinks they provide. They usually have a food truck outside too.