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    Pixels Arcade & Taproom

    4.6 (34 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Nicole P.

    This is my second time at Pixels and I had a great time. Lots of games to play with a bit of nostalgia mixed in. After beating my high score a few times it was time to try something new. Love the extended hours during school break, gave the kiddo something fun to do.

    Nintendo Switch,  XBOX, PLAYSTATION
    Tatiana C.

    Awesome place to have a birthday party or just a round drinks & some fun. They have all the old pinball machines plus some new ones like John Wick & Hot Wheels. I got to play my favorite one of all time which was Terminator & of course The Simpsons game which brought me back to my childhood. I can't tell you how many vintage games they have like PAC MAN & MS. PAC MAN plus newer ones like Mario Kart on Switch, XBOX & PLAYSTATION. The beer is self pour which I thought was very cool. The cider they had on tap was very delicious too! I will be coming back with some friends or maybe just have a fun date night. Thank you Rob & cool suit btw!!!

    Denise C.

    I decided to try taking the Golden Gate transit bus from the bridge out to Marin(San Rafael). I found the transit center in downtown San Rafael...I walked around and found Pixels Arcade...one of the pinball machines says "Free Gold Watch"(from Haight St). It was a super fun arcade to spend time at for 3 hours...there is a seating area with 4 TVs to play Xbox or watch TV...there was a unique assortment of vintage arcade games...sensational! Pacman, Simpsons, classics, and new ones...go on a spree and play all of them at once...indie beer on tap...pinball...ones I couldn't figure out like Donkey Kong haha...going back to the 1990s...this made my visit to downtown San Rafael all the better..

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    Brian D.

    When the owner gets the self serve beer rocking this will be a cool cozy little spot to reminisce over Centipede or Joust! I guess they overhaul these nostalgic video games and the place has many. You prepay and away you go! Hope it lasts!

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    Ibis T.

    Super fun spot! It's awesome to have a place where adults can gather & do something that's not focused on earthing & drinking (although eating & drinking are definitely options here). Pixels is interactive & brings back great memories from my childhood! Mrs Packman Mario Cart Shooting hoops Pin ball Mortal Combat And SO many others!! We hosted a birthday party here with about 25 friends & Rob was an excellent host! He was super helpful with all my questions & even accommodated our playlist requests. He coordinated to bring pizza over from State Room (yum!) and has a delicious array of local beers with some hard cider & wine options too. The entire venue was clean & welcoming. We will definitely be going back!

    Karma R.

    This place is awesome. Me and my Baby Boomer husband came in here after a date night dinner and were 13 years old again.. Qbert, Joust, Pacman, and more. We are definitely coming back with some of our friends .

    Misselayneous M.

    This is exactly what downtown needs a blast to the past and a nod to the future! People, socializing and having activities. I happen to stop in. Tonight was a very festive night and it was fun to play Pac-Man and back to the future pinball. Glad to see your new business in downtown San Rafael.

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    We’re so glad you enjoyed yourselves a second time! Pixels

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    Thanks Derek, glad you enjoyed yourself! Pixels

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    The daytime cost to go in, get a bracelet and just zone out on some pinball and arcade classic machines is a straight up bargain.

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    Thanks Ted, glad you had fun here! Pixels

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    Thanks so much! Rob & the staff of Pixels

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    Thanks so much for stopping in and the super review!

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    So glad you had fun! Cheers! Rob & The Staff Of Pixels

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    1 year ago

    This brings a lot of memories back! Great games, great beer, perfect way to spend afternoon with friends!

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    Fantastic arcade with plenty of options and beers on tap! Great for parties. Rob the owner is a friendly host too.

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    Awesome atmosphere with an impressive array of classic cabinets with modern consoles available as well!

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