I took my friend here for his 21st birthday. We went up to the bar, and I explained to the bartender that it was his 21st birthday, and asked for a drink recommendation. She told him he needed to do a shot of whiskey. I tried to explain that he was drinking for the first time, and needed something mixed. She kept pressuring him about the shot, so he eventually agreed. He ended up throwing up in the bathroom shortly thereafter. The arcade games are really cool and fun to play. I am a pinball fanatic, and was happy to see so many tables. I'm just sorry our evening was ruined by a pushy bartender. read more

Frequented this arcade bar almost since its opening in 2017. My dad and I used to go regularly for father-daughter bonding time, as we are both avid pinball fans! We shared my very first alcoholic drink in this bar when I turned 21. In the past two years, it's become more of a music venue, and some of the games were removed to make way for a stage, but I didn't mind. Always had a great time here with friends and family! Unfortunately, just found out today that this bar is now closed. Sad to hear, but I'm so glad I got to make many happy memories here! Thanks for being an awesome part of my latter teenage years and early adulthood! read more

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. read more

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

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

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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. read more

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We had a lot of fun at this bar over the weekend. Here are some pros and cons. Pros: Friendly atmosphere loved the dogs that came in Games were very reasonably priced Lots of space and fun nostalgic selection of drinks Cons: The drinks were pretty expensive with what felt like no alcohol. Extremely watered down! A few machines broken or coin slots not working Prices on games not clearly marked The bartender was a little aloof completely forgot a drink at one point- friendly just not on top of her game Would maybe return for games but def not drinks. read more

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

It's a cool concept. Arcade games, pinball machines, and of course a full bar. I'm an 80s kid and I don't think my era was as represented as well as it could have been with the arcade games. Still had fun playing and drinking. The drinks were not overpriced, which I appreciated. Bring dollar bills with you. They have a change machine for quarters. read more

My girlfriend and I stopped by on a Wednesday night. We were the only customers and the bar tender was rude and seemed as if she didn't want to be there. It took her 5 mins to greet us or say anything to us. Even after a good tip she remained Standoffish. This was Sept 17 25. Cool place and it deserves better bar tenders!!! read more

This place truly takes "quarters" for game play. The prices to play arcade games are NOT inflated. Typical arcade that I remember , some machines not working or not willing to take your quarter despite multiple attempts on both coin slots. For GenX , take 5 bucks and step back in time for a bit. Worth a visit and there is a bar (I didn't try it though). read more

We had a great time playing video games and pinball and would return. My husband and I stopped in during a date night and really enjoyed all the games available to play. The night we were there they (inexplicably) had a band getting ready to play. They might have been amazing, but it just felt off and we cut our time shorter than expected and headed out once they got started. We would definitely go back, and even take our kids, I would just avoid any time they have a band playing. The bartender and other staff were very kind and helpful. Side note: Parking is kind of a situation here, so definitely plan on driving around a while to look for a spot. read more

Don't waste your time at this arcade bar. Pretty much the only thing working are the pinball machines and maybe three or four other video games. read more

The drinks here were amazing! Whitney helped us figure out what we wanted and even gave us pointers. She deserves to make the big bucks because she was so friendly and attentive to a steady Friday night. The ambiance is chill and judge free. The low lighting honestly helps so much when you're playing games. read more

Seemed like 40% of the machines were broken or out of order. Didn't seem like it's cleaned regularly as my shoes were sticking to the floor pretty much everywhere in there. The front door was propped open and there were fans on even though it was 40 degrees outside. I had been here before years ago but it seems like it's gone downhill. We left after one drink because it wasn't very enjoyable anymore read more

Great local spot. Good games available. Laidback, relaxed ambiance. read more

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. read more

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Been here a few times and I love it. I don't drink but I love arcade games. It's nice they have their own parking lot. I love the atmosphere. read more

This place frustrates me. I want to love it, but unfortunately the execution does not match the concept. The concept is awesome: fill a place with a bunch of the old arcade machines from my childhood. They even charge the same prices from the 80's/90's, so grab those unused quarters! Sadly, half the games in there don't work and will eat your quarters, leaving you feeling silly and worthless. Now, I experienced a good amount of games that were broken or ate my quarters during my childhood, so this is kind of an authentic vintage experience, but that's one part of the experience I don't need to relive. They also have a bar and some retro gaming-inspired cocktail options, but honestly none of them really looked too appealing to me. A lot of them include like sweet tart and pop rock candies, and that's not my thing. When Lace and I stopped in this past weekend, they were also blasting music, so we couldn't hear the games. Not a huge deal, but not my preference. Also, a lot of people in there without masks on, so precautions were not well enforced. I came here once before the pandemic with my older daughter and I recall having a fun time playing Ninja Turtles and Street Fighter, Mario and Pac-Man, and showing my daughter these games for the first time. Sadly, a ton of these games were broken, and I recall the Mario pinball machine being broken last time too. So am I to understand that machine remained unfixed for over a year? I sure hope not! I'd like to try to come again, but I'd sooner skip it if that's how the execution of the concept is going to be. read more

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. read more

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Time traveled back to my childhood! Love this place and enjoyed playing (and sucking) at the arcade games I played in my teens!!! And most of the games in Reboot are still 25 cents. This place allows kids in the daytime and is over 18 in the evenings. read more

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Cheap drinks and plenty of arcade games to pass the time. I stopped in to Reboot for an hour on a Friday night. The bar was nearly empty when I visited, but, when I walked by at a later time, the bar was about half full. Because of the pandemic, signs throughout the bar request that your drinks are only consumed while seated. The beer I ordered was only $5 which is much cheaper than I'm used to. I'd recommend Reboot as a place for games and drinks. read more

My favorite dive in Winston! Awesome staff. Sometimes you may find a food truck nearby. Drinks are cheap. Obviously plenty of arcade to massage the social environment and serve as a bridge or pass time of conversation with friends and strangers. Outdoor lounge seating serves for a smoke break and boisterous conversation if desired. Street view gives you an atmosphere for closeness to the city and the skyline and the location is conveniently near other drinking and eating establishments! Love it. Say hi to Kelly. She's the agent that moves the whole operation! read more

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

I used to LOVE this bar, a couple years ago we would spend hours here but we haven't been in about 2 years and came in on a saturday night and wow, have things changed...No more drink menu? It's also 18 and up now, which is a little frustrating because it can get packed super fast. I will also say it was SUPER hot in there even on a mild night. We had sweat dripping down our faces after only being there for maybe 45 minutes. Most games are out of order or eat the quarters, and it just feels dirty and sticky in there. Not sure what happened but I really hope they can bring this place back to life, it has so much potential and I really used to enjoy coming here, now it's not even worth it. read more

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

*3 1/2 stars* After a tough stumble out of the gate with some broken games, Reboot has become a good place to get a few drinks and unwind with some classics. They've also upgraded their pinball selection and there's some great machines to play on. The drinks are pretty good and there's a decent selection of beer. This bar has been a terrific addition to burgeoning Liberty Street. read more

Best barcade in the area! What's great about this place is that you can go with friends to have some drinks and some friendly competition, or you can go by yourself and get in a few games of pinball. I've been here a few times and I'm always pleased with the atmosphere. Everyone is friendly, people are pretty considerate about not hogging certain games, and the drink selection is decent. I tend to get the Stone IPA which will set you back about $6. There really isn't a better place to go for a chill weekend vibe (if you're also looking to play games!). As far as the games go, they've got all your classics. I'm actually pretty impressed with how many machines they're able to fit inside. From what I can tell, there may have been two or three pinball machines that were out of commission, but beyond that, everything worked! There's also an ATM on location, so you can always get more cash if need be. read more

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This past weekend, we stumbled upon Reboot in downtown Winston. This spot is a throwback to the 80's. Some really great music combined with a bar, pinball machines, skee ball and classic video games such as Pac Man, Frogger, Super Mario Bros, Donkey Kong, Rampage, Mortal Kombat, Tekken etc. The best thing is, most games are only 25-50 cents per play. They have an ATM on site and a machine that makes change. The bar has beer on draft, bottled beer and a menu of some pretty cool 80's inspired drinks. I had the Ecto cooler and it was really good! Add in the outside sidewalk seating and this is a pretty cool place to chill... And right across from Crafted if you get hungry for some tasty tacos! read more

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Their selection of games aren't really anything to write home about, but I'd be kind and give the games 4 stars... My bone to pick with them stems from my first and only visit there on December 15th, where I ordered one beer and paid for it with my card. Days later a $43 charge showed up on my statement. Not cool. [Yelp's review guidelines require me to wrap this up with something along the lines of "I will not frequent this establishment again" instead of much more colorful language I'd rather use right now...] read more

Reboot Arcade Bar is a cool little place over in the Camel City that serves some booze and has classic arcade hits scattered about. This is not some kid-friendly redemption arcade like Dave & Buster's that uses dumb swiping cards -- you bring your cold hard cash with you! Good staff and most games are 25 cents and pinball is priced at 50c; just like Abari in Charlotte. A few of the games were dead or took my money, but don't hesitate to report to the employees about it -- they may refund ya. A tech actually let me calibrate the guns on one of the games after they were being wonky. Their pinball machines are bitchin'. The two I played (Jurassic Park and Metallica) had hot flippers. I also played Star Wars Trilogy and the Episode I Pod Racer, which was one of the more pristine Pod Racer machines I've played. Plus, they've got some classics and a couple fighting/beat-em-up games, so I can't complain too much. It's more of a high 3/low 4 on this one. The game selection is slightly better than Abari's but if they could tune a few games up, I'll be back next time I'm in Winston. read more

Cool place to hang out. Love all the old arcade games from my childhood. The machines are all in great shape. The staff is friendly and the service at the bar is quick. read more

Love this place! I'm so glad winston has a fun, old school arcade complete with quickly named cocktails and vintage movies playing overhead. We needed something like this here in town and I can tell every time I go they are here to stay. Reboot has a very laid back vibe and I've had fun experiences every time I've visited. They have just about every type of old school arcade game you could think of! Check them out next time you're downtown looking for something fun and different to do. It's the best type of throwback, except now we get to drink tequila while we spend .25 on a game of Pac-Man! :) read more

A fun environment if your looking to get into something for the night. They have a little sitting area in the front of the arcade if you want to get some air. Just a laid back place and I would recommend coming if you need a place to grab drinks, talk to friends, or even a date night read more

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

Not the greatest selection of games but that is part of the charm of Reboot. I am just glad a place like this exists in the area. The drinks have a fun twist and the staff is fun, welcoming, and charming! You never know who or what interesting people you'll run into here, but I had a better time when I went with a crew. read more

I've been here a few times and I must say I always have a great time! There's a decent amount of games but it's really not that big and make sure to bring dollar bills or quarters! They have good unique drinks that relate to certain game themes which I really like. It's a fun place to meet up with friends and just kill some time. Good but of vintage games to enjoy as well! read more

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.

Space Invaders. Asteroids. Super Mario Bros. Tetris. It goes on and on... so many classic arcade games, and they are housed in the proper cabinet with the proper controls too. I don't get that at my local arcade, so when I'm in NC I love going here. Having a drink certainly adds to the fun too! read more

I came here when it first opened up. I like the overall atmosphere, but wish the space was a little bigger. Tons of old school arcade games and cool cocktail menu. Parking can be a pain in the butt as well. Worth going to though. read more