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This is a perfect bar: - They carry many world class beers both on draft and in cans/bottles, including many from Hill Farmstead, The Alchemist, and Lawson's. - They list their menu on Untappd and regularly update it. - Their physical menu shows what's coming next. - They offer small 5oz pours. - They excellent cocktails as well. Our favorite was probably the clarified milk punch. We were particularly impressed by how they use an unusually clear ice cube. It made me more critical of cocktails everywhere else. - Both indoor and outdoor. Indoor also has an area they sometimes keep the wall-windows open. - 20+ arcade games. I visited while traveling and usually I take a "checklist" approach, probably to a fault, hitting every place exactly once. But here, on a 5 day trip, we visited 3 times.

Pretty awesome Barcade, with good selection of classic games to play for a great price! Drinks are average price and a good selection for most. It was super crowded but still pretty easy to find games to play, especially because everyone is always rotating. Only annoying thing is showing vaxx proof but was not a problem for us - make sure to have a copy of your card on your phone or in print.

Great bar, really enjoyed the old arcade games, pinball, and especially the cocktails. The Devil’s in the Details was my favorite drink, it was perfectly balanced and well crafted. The atmosphere was great and it was extremely clean. I will definitely be back next time I’m in Burlington.

This place is a GOOD time! They have some real retro arcade games and the pinball machines were our favorite!! You can play for a while on just 5 bucks. Staff is super helpful and cares about your experience too. We've been to quite a few barcades but this one we seemed to have the most fun at. Thanks!

Great place with amazing cocktails. We only played a few of the arcade games but the place is really well run and organized. The drinks were awesome and reasonably priced and there was a great beer selection.

Great spot in downtown Burlington with an extensive tap list, and so many games from one's childhood. It's a trip down memory lane, and a wonderful way to spend an evening, whether it's solo or with a group!

This place is pretty solid and the games are quite cheap. The bartenders were so-so, but overall it's definitely a good place if you're looking for something different than just a regular bar scene. Good selection of local beers.

Swanky bar and retro video games!! The cocktails were delicious! My favorite cocktail was the clarified milk punch, so unique.

Cool concept for a bar. Lots of retro old games, the one in Winooski is a bit smaller than the south Burlington one but I liked them both

I know I'm late to the party on this one but this place is a blast. Bring friends and bring money because between the best in Burlington beer selection 5 Hill Farmsteads on tap when we were there! and pinball/arcades this spot is an all nighter. It would be a super fun date night spot or solo bored evening or night out with friends. Damn I already can't wait to go back.