Such a fun place! We happened across it and glad we stopped in. The husband and I played for 2 hours for only $20. Had a couple NA options and prices were reasonable. Would definitely stop again if we were in the area. read more

Super Abari Game Bar - Arcades Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

What a great spot to vibe to. We had a group outing here and had so much fun! There are your standard pinball machines with a few arcade games thrown in for good measure. It's NOT a huge establishment, but perfect for an intimate date night or chill spot to blow off work steam. I valued the affordability of play and the drinks. The token feel in my hand was nostalgic. I love the weight of them. Way better than a play card. If you are looking to get out and try a different side of CLT you found it. read more

What a great time. Took me back to the days of going to mall and the arcade or chucky cheese with a bunch of quarters! Packed with all the most popular arcade games of the past along with pinball machines galore! If you fondly remember playing arcade games, visit here! read more

Super Abari Game Bar - Old school arcade lovers dream!! - Arcades Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The Aesthetic: Modern retro community game bar with a massive variety of pinball machines , arcade games, fun drink specials, and made to order hot pockets! The Price: The drinks are a good price compared to other bars nearby, and they do affordable drink specials throughout the week. The Parking: They have a dedicated lot that fills up every night with overflow parking in the rock lot across the street. It gets packed during big events, so I'd expect to park in the rock lot at times. My Order: I love their local garlicky pickle juice, I pair that with a shot of vodka and I'm good to go for the night. If I'm not drinking, I love that they carry a few flavors of Lenny Boy Kombucha. My favorite games are Initial D and the Taiko drums, I'm obsessed! The bartenders and workers are super friendly, they make you feel like family. The Conclusion: This is by far one of the most unique and fun bars in the city, you need to check it out! read more

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This is my new favorite spot to play pinball and video games in Charlotte, with all my favorite games, including my number one fave: Funhouse pinball. There is a bar at the front with great bartenders, beer and liquor options (maybe wine, too, but we didn't ask), and a few cocktails on the menu. We were there on a Saturday and it was pretty crowded, but there were still plenty of games available to play. There was also a food truck out front (but we didn't try it). read more

This place is one of the best arcade bars I've been to. Clean, cool decor (the giant playable gameboy!!), kind bartenders and the best part - I didn't see a single game out of order. We played one game where you bounce a ping-pong ball to get it in a hole. I dropped one and when I looked under to get it, there were about 15 other balls lodged under the machine. Pulling them out every so often might help for better gameplay! They're thoughtful enough to have drink holders all around and there's also a patio with several tables out back. We went on a Thursday and there was a really good Jamaican food truck parked out front. I don't live in Charlotte, but I'd definitely return. read more

Super Abari Game Bar - Arcades Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I recently tried the Super Abari Game Bar with my fiancee. There were several games and it seemed to be an interesting place. When I first walked in, I was met with a greeter that requested my id. After proving my age, I asked about the rules and what to look at. I found that they did have several old stand up arcades and pinball machines but due to the time when I arrived you would have to wait your turn. The lighting was low and I guess due to the low light I was unable to fully appreciate game as I had to squint to see the pinball or check to see if coin actually went into the machine. The staff was very helpful and were very attentive to our need. The bar was fully stocked and the prices were easy to understand. The bartender was well spoken and knew his drinks. Overall, I was impressed by the service and the game selection but due to the lighting and the wait time, it was a good experience. read more

Never been to a bar like this before, but really enjoyed the experience! Drinks were great- the princess peach was very peachy and sweet while the no-jito mocktail was more sour. The staff was warm and friendly and the vibe was very laid back and welcoming. Seems like a very community oriented space, as a video game tournament was taking place while there. read more

Super Abari Game Bar - Princess Peach (cocktail) & Winter No-Jito (mocktail) - Arcades Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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One of my favorite places in charlotte to bring out of town friends on a cold, rainy day! Even on summer when it's too hot to be outside. The dark cool interior is loaded with video games, 80s-90s nostalgia, fun art, pinball, and great drinks. They have food trucks sometimes but the homemade hot pocket is delicious and filling for $8! The bartenders and workers are so nice and helpful. I love stepping out in the back patio if I need a break from all the funky lights. read more

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Great place to hang out and play all types of old school arcade games. Lots of pin ball machines as well. Parking can be dicey but worth the struggle. No need to bring your own quarters since you have to get special coins to use the games. TIP: NEED AN ID TO GET IN. read more

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Amazing games, great prices, and fun atmosphere. Highly recommended checking it out if you're into games

This is my second time visiting this arcade and it's one of my favorite spots to visit whenever Im in town. It's rare to find a vintage style arcade which since disappeared due to the rise of Dave & Busters, etc. I love the beverage bar and the fact you can bring your bev while you game. The Mrs. Pac-Man machine is for free play and they have everything from Dig-Dig to Crazy Taxi and tons of pinball machines. People are friendly and def a vibe for the Millennial crowd. I'll be sure to stop in each time to visit. If you're with a group of friends and need dose nostalgia - this is the place! read more

Just came in with a friend. I had my NC ID and was denied while being 26 years old. No idea if the guy was new but to my knowledge the NC Law is 21 years old or older to enter a bar. As a consistent Coustomer, coming almost every day after work to play some games this has really reset how I feel about this bar.. read more

huge selection of games to choose from -- there's rhythm games, pinball, classic arcade games and so so much more. service was also super fast and the ambiance was great!! people were very nice to me as someone just passing thru ^_^ read more

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Welcome back Abari! I was sooooo excited to check out their brand new location so we took a weekday evening trip and had TOO much fun. So, this spot is located near-ish to Uptown and if you go at night you might drive right past it lol. We definitely did, and had to turn around and come back. There's a few parking spots right where the building is located, but not many and they were all taken so we were exiting the lot to look for street parking and happened to see a very dark parking lot directly across the street. The lot looks like a makeshift lot for overflow so there are no lights at all. I'm sure they will eventually get some, just a heads up because it's hard to even see the lot at night and then getting out of the car was dark. So, just be careful. But I was very happy the lot was there, parking is becoming such an issue in the city. On to the fun stuff!!!! We walked in and I felt like a big ole kid again. As soon as you walk in there's some seating and a cool looking bar. There was a "bouncer" at the door checking ID and getting folks memberships. He was cool and it went quick. From the front door you can see this gigantic Gameboy on the wall that you can actually play. I need one for my house now lol. You can also look out and sort of get an aerial view of all the arcade games because they are located downstairs. This place was so fun. We played a bunch of games and I won pretty much all of them of course LOL. Had way too much beer, but it made for the best time. OMG, the beer was "Birdsong Hazy sexy cool IPA" and I'm officially obsessed with it, soooooo sooooo good! Shoutout #Birdsong Brewery. Games were legit $.25 to play, which is amazing! Other arcade spots charge way more I feel. This pricing was so great because it allowed us time to really play and have a great time!!! The vibes were amazing, staff was cool and helpful and there's just so much dope stuff in there to see and play. Probably going back this weekend, just saying Loved my time there! read more

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Where do I start? This was probably my best experience at a video game bar. I have been to Boxcar in Greensboro, and some other spots in southend in Charlotte. This surpasses the others in my opinion. I would like to emphasize that I went on a Sunday night. So it was not busy. I am very happy I went. I got a great feel for the location, and staff. I had been wanting to visit Abari before covid. I was a teenager unfortunately. Now at 23, I went on a double date here. My friends were out of towners and I am so happy I chose this place. If you are looking for niche, popular, or just overall any kind of fun arcade game this is your place. My boyfriend and I are fans of Jojos Bizarre Adventure and they had a machine with a fighting game on it. The music was decent. I feel like there were enough games for people to try and enjoy. I will say they have great deals and specialties. If you go on certain days you can get certain alcoholic drinks for a specific price. We went on Sunday so they had $6 Tito's. My friends got the breakfast shot, which consisted of whiskey, a maple liqueur (if I am correct), and orange juice (def try it before you knock it). My boyfriend got a mango liquid death. I got the Charizard Chimney. Unfortunately I did not enjoy it because of the mezcal. It was my first time trying it, I did not know what mezcal was. The bartenders were super insightful, had playful banter. Great sports. I got a Mexican Mule, which is usually my go to. I will be coming back, and I will def try the other drinks on the menu. I think this bar would be great for first time drinkers. It would be great for a chill date, or even for friends on a Friday night. The bathrooms are so clean. They have drink holders which I thought was weird. The decorations and the interior design is so freaking dope. I loved the layout. They have seating areas inside and also a patio. I would avoid the patio if you are adverse to smoke from cigarettes. The only con I will say is it's location. On a Friday or Saturday it can get packed quickly. So make sure you go a bit earlier than normal to get a good parking spot. They offer many events. They are going to have a skateboarding event soon. I implore you to check it out! read more

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functional and slightly poshed-up bar top-side on the left coming in with a broad stairway leading down to the game room - access is available to the east. two rows of pinball centerly plus a few more along the wall with video games everywhere else. pinballs operate on tokens (4/$1.00 from dispensers on the wall: cash or card, look suspiciously like quarters in the dark so be careful) and most machines are two per play, some with an option for BOGOHO on 2-pack purchases. I've never been big on video gaming, or tournaments, or video game tournaments... but always game for pinballery (unless it's a tournament.) I don't care much about themes sine it's usually some pop-culture reference that doesn't include me - what I want are clearly defined objectives and useful rewards thank you very much. that being said most of the machines are newer with ramps and captures and moving targets and some have a bit of video interaction as well... please remove the pixels from my pinball. it's like jelly on steamed cabbage: sure you can, but why?? I've been in a couple times and should like this place better but I don't... it used to be the herds of adolescents being loudly and exactly wrong about nearly every thing silver and bally or super and heroic or godzillish... they're not around anymore but it still kinda misses :-\ read more

Super Abari Game Bar - Arcades Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Really cool! Had fun, has a chill environment. Pretty good drinks, the slushees are nice! read more

Super Abari Game Bar - Arcades Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Had such a great time here! This was my first time coming to the newer location, and I must say that I definitely enjoyed this location better than the last location they were previously. This space is much bigger and more organized, I feel. It didn't feel so cramped. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted with a bar and then a couch where you can play games on PS4 or Xbox. We played a few rounds of Mario Kart and loved it! There are some stairs that leas you down to the arcade. You have to purchase tokens to be able to play the games. The games only require either 1 or 2 tokens each, so you will definitely get your money's worth. They even have a few games that are "free play," which basically means it's free, and you just hot on and start playing. Came on a Saturday night around 8 pm, and it was not busy yet. They have parking around the building, but if it gets full, they do have free parking across the street on an empty lot. They did have a taco truck right outside, and you could order food and bring it inside and eat. They do have 2 tables you can sit at and enjoy your drinks and food. Overall, it was a great experience and will return. It is a great place to bring kids during the weekend from 12-6pm. read more

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Great selection of pinball and retro arcade cabinets; even some imports from Japan. Amazing staff who know their stuff and love all things beer and gaming! Highly recommend for people out of town or a chill night out. read more

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I'm so glad places like this exist. Sometimes you would like to have a drink but not just sit at a bar, you want to do something fun. They have a ton of games but it somehow doesn't feel crowded. There is a small bar area if you are done playing or just want to sit for a while. The drinks are fun and the employees are nice. Plenty of parking on the street or the lots. read more

Too much fun to be had by one person here. Yelling at Pinball tables is my new past time and trying to learn how to be 1 percent smarter than a machine is harder than I expected here but it's my idea of Heaven. PBR draft and $10 in coins can wash away any bad day I've ever had. Stay away from Twilight Zone. I think it hates me and might have the same issue with you. read more

Super Abari Game Bar - Hamm's Special on Mondays! - Arcades Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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So fun! Better than the original with lots of old school games! Love the neighborhood and even though it was a busy Saturday, it didn't feel packed! read more

Super Abari Game Bar - They have a cute and comfy outdoor space! Lots of fun old school games with lots of space! - Arcades Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

My girlfriend and I loved Super Abari! They have a ton of variety of pinball, both old and new. My favorite machine is Champion's Pub, which they had! We were very excited to find a Taiko no Tatsujin machine as well! The bar can give you cups of quarters if you didn't bring cash for the change machine. Drinks were pricey so we didn't indulge, but it makes sense since the pinball is only priced at 50 cents a play. So much fun! read more

Super Abari Game Bar - Arcades Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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A lot of dated things inside. The games are fun and the drinks are appealing but just not a place I would go regularly

Grab your quarters - Abari is back! The best arcade in Charlotte is Super Abari. The owner Zach has outdone himself in this new location in the Belmont neighborhood of Charlotte a block away from Sweet Lew's and Ace No 3. Super Abari is a video gamer's paradise! It features vintage and new pinball machines, classic arcade cabinets (PAC man, Dig Dug etc), new classics (Mortal Kombat, NBA Jamz, Ninja Turtles), and rare new games like Killer Queen (an amazing 5v5 game that is only available at Super Abari) and quirky Japanese games like a Taiko Drumming simulator AND MORE! Super Abari also features a gaming couch for a communal retro N64 experience, the world's biggest working Gameboy, and more! And of course there is a full bar with great selection and good prices! read more

Super Abari Game Bar - Super Abari has a full bar! - Arcades Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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This place is fun as hell. Great selection of games. Best thing is watching people play the drumming game. Haha. read more

Super Abari Game Bar - Arcades Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Whew! So glad that Abari relocated. I remember the old spot off N Davidson and would be annoyed because it was so cramped. Could barely walk around it. My husband (who absolutely loves arcades) was excited to come here on our trip to Charlotte. Luckily this time, they don't require a membership card like at the last building. Checked in and headed to the pinball machines. Some were on free play which was cool. Then of course got my ass kicked in Mortal Kombat. Having a cocktail at the bar made up for it. Definitely great for date night or meetups. read more

Best video game selection in Charlotte, this is the barcade for you. Great bartenders and attentive technician staff in the case you have an issue with the game. read more

Great fun for all. Went on a Saturday afternoon and They had a lot of kids there having fun. they even had a game technician on-site to help fix issues as they arose. read more

Great place! Just wish I'd seen it was only 21+ after 5pm on Sunday. I'll be back when I can find a baby sitter read more

I was so excited to come back to abari.havnt been to this new one until tonight... omg..I was blown away..so big now..n extra extra games.n the oldies are free..pacman..galaga.. burger time..so stoked about that..n not to mention the staff was so super friendly ....n the manager Andrew was awesome ..even tho he was busy..still time out to talk to you ..n the other bartenders too..iam. Bartender ..n my pet pev is when bartenders n staff is busy..blow u off n act stressed ..they did not!! Yes n going back...please go visit them..great ..great experience !!!! read more

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super cool place, lots of games to choose from. i only had one drink, but it was good and reasonably priced, and i was served quickly.

This place is so fun. Everything about it is amazing great prices and drinks. Games are well maintained. Service is top notch. read more

Super Abari Game Bar - Such a fun place!! - Arcades Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Love the energy, great service, clean bathrooms. Has a vending machine in there. Nice closed in patio for the smokers of the group.

Love the retro vibe and the lighting. mostly newer pinball machines, all in great shape. staff was super friendly.

So much fun. Played dig dug centipede and Pac-Man. And my favorite burger time. Throwback to a real arcade.

Fun and cheap!!! Spent a total of $8 on games. Drink was a little weak in my opinion but enjoyed it. You order pizza delivery to the place. Super casual, clean, and something to do on a weekend date. read more

One of my friends invited me out on Saturday to grab drinks and I'd never heard of this place before. It's kind of ducked off, so a lot of people were not there when I went (it was also a rainy day!). I got there around 3pm just to hang out and grab some drinks. There's parking on the property and across the street is a parking lot. It was super cute! There's all sorts of games from the 90's. There's a TV connected to a Nintendo system, a HUGE handheld game boy and there's a bunch of arcade games in here. Man, I had a blast. (So much fun, I forgot to capture the moments!) there's a quarter machine or you can get quarters from the bar, to play the games. They serve all sorts of cocktails, beers, and frozen drinks at the bar and they even have snack options like a hot pocket!! All in all, I had a great time here and I will be going back! read more

Great place to be and the vibe was awesome. My first time in Charlotte I Googles barcode and cam across this hidden gem. We took the little scooter all the way there read more