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The Quarters

3.9 (175 reviews)
InexpensiveBars, Arcades, Hot Dogs
Closed • 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Hipster
Casual
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Outdoor seating

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Kimchi burger is delicious!
Thomas L.

Very cool atmosphere with friendly staff. My kimchi burger was delicious and the Ginger Libation on tap hit the spot!

Outside
Joe M.

Good stuff. I had the kimchi dog with gochujang mayo - might seek this version out again. The classic pub dog was a classic bet as well. Didn't play the games but a nice big screen to watch the Workd Cup.

Good pubby food.
Joe S.

Whoever owns, manages, and works here deserves to be applauded. They seem to be constantly looking for ways to keep the place fun and exciting. It is just a wonderful spot especially if you love classic arcade gaming. They have an impressive collection of classic arcade games that work great and appear to be well maintained. Many yummy food and drink options. Staff is friendly and super helpful. If you go earlier in the day on a weekend, you may be sharing the space with children. They can be a bit loud, but happy to see so many kids excited over classic games. Later the the day or evening the crowd turns a bit more bar like. Suggest calling first to make sure they are not hosting a private event. Pricing for free play games is very reasonable. I probably spent more $ in the 80's than they are charging. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

Playing a few games of "Frogger"
Matthew L.

The Quarters is a craft beer bar and classic video arcade that opened in Hadley, Massachusetts in January 2014. It was founded by friends and UMass alumni George Myers and Greg Stutsman. The business venture was something they had tried to put together for years. The idea was to put together a space where adults in their 30s and 40s can relive the things they enjoyed from their teenage years all over again, just now with better clothes and less acne. The space features about 20 vintage arcade cabinets that range from the late 70s to the early 90s, as well as all sorts of vintage sci-fi and fantasy memorabilia. Although those classic arcade games appeal to mainly those who were teenagers in the 1980s, The Quarters has appeal for all ages. The space also features a dozen draught lines for craft beer, a selection of craft cocktails, and a food menu featuring items like gourmet hotdogs and fries with modified toppings. My son and I recently visited The Quarters for lunch while we were cycling the large network of bike trails in and around Northampton. It's located right alongside the Norwottuck Rail Trail and the bike rack outside is decorated with Pac-Man characters. My son and I loved the place as soon as we walked in. Ironically, you don't need quarters at The Quarters. For $10, players can have unlimited arcade play for an hour: that's a great deal! For food, I ordered the "Crispy Chicken Sandwich", my son had the "Chicken & Fries Basket", and together we shared a side order of "Fried Cheese Curds". Everything was delicious! My son and I had so much fun playing classic games like "Ms. Pac-Man", "Frogger" and "Arkanoid". To drink, I had a delicious draught pour of "Cloud Candy" (Hazy IPA) by Mighty Squirrel Brewing Company. Before leaving, I also ordered an "Ecto Cooler" cocktail made with vodka, melon liqueur and Sunny D. This adult-themed Ghostbusters drink tasted great and made me feel nostalgic. I've been to similar places like Barcade and GameCraft, but I felt that The Quarters is easily the most family-accessible arcade bar. My son and I both had a blast and we can't wait to go back!

Spicy chicken sandwich
David S.

Not bad for what it is, and considering that it's cheap, vegan-friendly eats, an interesting option. But I don't think I'd probably eat here again unless I needed to fill an afternoon with games and beer. And I'd probably eat elsewhere first. We were looking for a relaxed place to grab a bite and a beer, and this looked like a good bet from afar. It turned out to be a mixed bag. The good: good draft beer, interesting vegan-friendly menu (which is nice for our flexitarian lifestyle), interesting niche restaurant type we've enjoyed in the past, and outdoor seating to boot. We don't tend to prefer counter service but it's fine when it's so casual. Interesting food selections too - we loved the roasted brussels sprouts. The draft list was pretty good - a cheap option, plus some reasonably-priced craft brews. Interesting artwork in the restrooms too. The bad: All food is outside because of covid restrictions. But this was completely unnecessary; there were never more than 5 people getting lunch at a time. Meanwhile, the air-conditioned inside was mostly unused. Outside was sweltering. The picnic tables were uncomfortable. The counter service system was to place food on a table outside; they didn't want to physically walk up to your table. Given their location it probably wasn't easy to make it a pleasant experience, but we were sitting on picnic tables in a gravel parking lot. The food was, I'd say, acceptable. Or perhaps heroic, given that the place seems more about attracting gamers than foodies. The spicy chicken sandwich wasn't spicy. The menu wasn't large, though it had vegan cheez sauce and a black bean burger option for any of the sandwiches. Not necessary, any of it, but I have had much better food at a similar venue. Overall I'd recommend it for the cheap eats or if you want to play old arcade games. Beyond that, skip.

Two peas in a pod
Kaitlyn S.

Really fun place for a date or with the kids. We took our two year old and played connect four & Jenga outside as well as the arcade games inside. We went at 10am and enjoyed the all you can cereal and played for about an hour! Definitely recommend & can't wait to come back for drinks when we have a sitter!

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Great idea, great fun. Great food. An old school, new school experience and always on Groupon too!

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9 years ago

Such a unique place. Alcohol and video games! It rocks.

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9 years ago

Love the place! Only thing is in the summer really gets hot in there and the place is a little small.

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Perfect respite during a long bike ride. Pups were delicious, beer fresh and cold. Will become a regular stop.

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This place is awesome brings be back to a kid again with beers. Totally down for coming again pretty girls there

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“Tons of games, just an ungodly amount of games- everything from Tetris to Mortal Kombat, even The Simpsons game.”

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