Best Game Room Bars & Cafes in Manhattan

‌In New York, if you want to make it in the restaurant or bar biz, you have to be unique. So a lot of places will do things to try to make themselves different from the average bar or restaurant. Enter, the Game Room Bar. These bars & restaurants offer different types of games you can enjoy during your visit - from giant jenga, to arcade games, to the classic board game, you can expect to have some fun competition with whomever you're enjoying your time out with. These bars & restaurants are great to go to with groups of friends, or on a date. You'll be able to enjoy good food, drinks, & lots of fun while you're there! Most of these spots have a bar-like atmosphere, but I've included one that's more of a cafe, in case you're not always looking for a night out!

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In New York you have to be unique if you want to make it in the dining industry, so a lot of places will do things to try to make them seem different. That's what a lot of these Game Room Bars do, they try to offer something special that people can't find somewhere else.

Barcade

@meko

This is literally a bar just full of arcade games. So you can play Pacman or other games while you're drinking. It's pretty fun!

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Pioneers Bar NYC

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This bar has giant jenga & checkers, fun games like that, that you can enjoy while you're drinking.

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Slate NY

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This bar turns into a nightclub at night, but they have giant games you can play at any time. Sometimes they'll have live music. And they have a giant slide you can slide down. It's super Instagrammable.

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Snafu

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I actually haven't been here but a lot of people have recommended it to me. They have a lot of games you can play. It's a super fun. They also have $7 shots all night long and really good deals for other drinks.

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Ace Bar

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If you like board games & drinking, this is the spot for you. They have a ton of board games.

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The Uncommons

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If you're looking for a fun spot to play games that isn't a bar, The Uncommons is a cafe with a TON of board games that you can play. They also serve food.

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Meko Rooks

Motherhood With No Limits🤱🏽 🛫 Hi! I'm a lifestyle blogger and social influencer. Being a native New Yorker has given me the ability to transition from the fast-paced city life to balancing a family while continuing to travel & explore. I have a passion for trying new foods, discovering underwater life, learning new cultures, and exploring different countries. I'm born and raised in New York & have lived there for over 20 years now! I love traveling abroad with my kids (and without them), but when I'm home, I love exploring my City. My favorite things to do in NY are to look for new pop up activities. Depending on what season or holiday is happening, there's always a fun event going on. I also love rooftop bars & enjoying the city views. I'm a foodie at heart so that's the number one thing I get asked for recommendations. Food & nightlife in the City. I also love to find a lot of fun unique activities for the kids because I love getting my kids out of the house to explore parks & indoor activities. I've been featured in publications such as HuffPost, SkyScanner, Travel Noire, The Points Guy, & Seeker for my NYC & other travel expertise.

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