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    Reboot Arcade Bar

    3.7 (55 reviews)
    InexpensiveCocktail Bars, Arcades, Pubs

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    REBOOT ARCADE BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Brandon W.

    I've been to some establishments with arcade games, and was really excited to find this in Winston Salem. Unfortunately, the experience was wholly disappointing and I can't say I would recommend it.' We arrived to find an unexpected $10/person cover charge because some guy was playing EDM music inside. The quality of the music was mediocre (not that I mind the genre, just didn't think his skill was there.) It was also extremely loud and we were left to yell in the ears of my party to hear each other. It was dimly lit with a cloud hovering from the many people using vape products inside. The floors were sticky in places. I was especially disappointed with the bathrooms, which had wet floors, locks which barely worked, and a toilet that didn't flush. As for arcades - Bring quarters, or small bills to exchange in the machine in the back. The games took real quarters and not tokens which I appreciated, though prices were not clearly marked. We encountered more machines than I would expect which were either not working at all, or would take quarters without granting credit and no way to return them back to you. The selection was a bit slim, but a decent starting place I suppose. I've certainly been to better arcade bars. As for the bar - I didn't like it. To be clear, we only ordered one drink, but that was enough to dissuade me. I ordered their special "pop rocks" drink, which in fact had nerds dumped on top and not pop rocks, and was mostly a glass of cheap (Popov) vodka with a splash of Blue Curaco. It wasn't good and was a waste of $10. I want to like the concept, but nothing about this experience makes me want to recommend it or come back to try again, when there are better options out there.

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    Joseph K.

    Younger crowd, not really my vibe but a few of my buddies like the place. Relatively cheap drinks

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    Erin B.

    Went here on a Saturday night as a group of 3 and it was not very busy. We played some games, but make sure to bring quarters or cash to exchange for quarters. The drinks were reasonably priced. They had 4 speciality cocktails and an open bar.

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    Anita W.

    Love the small old school arcade! The bartender was very helpful and suggestive. Drinks tasted great! Large portion of drink for great price! Haven't been on a weekend, but the weekday is pretty quiet. Perfect time to have a small group of your own to enjoy it.

    David Y.

    My wife and I stopped in the other night after working at Liberty Arts Cafe two doors down. It was quiet as could be expected on a weekday evening so I was able to appreciate the "reboot" vibe -- the old school video games (including Donkey Kong, my fav) + a couple of pinball machines + 80s music loud enough to hear but not too loud to talk. Grabbed a couple of comfy seats at the bar. Asked about a cocktail menu. None available which makes sense if this is an 80s reboot bar since cocktail culture really made its comeback in the 90s. My wife asked for something with ginger beer. They didn't have any but the bartender said she makes ginger syrup and offered a cocktail with that. Good job on her part. I ordered an Old Fashioned and asked what rye whiskey they had. NONE. That's a bit of a fail since now that the bourbon craze is cresting, rye is surging. I recommend at least keeping a bottle of old school Old Overholt and maybe another affordable rye like Rittenhouse and even a Knob Creek Rye would be fine for this kind of bar. Since my hand eye coordination isn't what it used to be, I skipped Donkey Kong and played a few games of pinball with my wife (not well). At first the 50 cent price tag stood out, but then I thought if I was playing games for a quarter in the 1980s, 50 cents is still a good bargain for a few minutes of fun. Reboot forms a nice triad with Liberty Arts Cafe and Crafted on this block of Liberty Street.

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    4 months ago

    Great atmosphere, love, playing the guitar hero! Drink drinks were great as well! I think they do need more games though!!!

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    9 months ago

    They took out all the old school Arcades, and put in a karaoke. I wouldn't put it in a place like that.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing staff, especially the security. Doing a great job keeping people safe and reading the room. Well done

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    3 years ago

    So creepy, weird. Clearly a drug front, most machines don't even work. Disappointing for sure if you're into pinball

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    5 years ago

    Fun chill environment! Welcoming to all and the bartender is so personable and friendly! A fun hangout spot with friends!

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    7 years ago

    The place is ok. Cool drink options, nice bartender, but if you have ever been to boxcar in Greensboro you are going to be disappointed.

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