Boxcar Bar + Arcade
This gay-friendly arcade bar delivers an engaging blend of retro gaming and social fun, featuring an extensive collection of pinball machines and modern arcade classics. The customer service stands out for its attentiveness, while the food—primarily pizza—offers solid quality, though the menu remains streamlined. A self-service kiosk ensures quick order processing, and the space is equipped with TVs for live sports or entertainment.
The bar provides a lively atmosphere with a mix of cocktails and non-alcoholic options, though pricing leans slightly higher for some drinks. Weekend events and kid-friendly hours add versatility, making it ideal for groups or solo visits. Strict ID checks and a clean, well-maintained environment further enhance the experience, balancing entertainment with comfort.
Features and services of Boxcar Bar + Arcade
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Bar games
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Quiz night
- Sport
Popular for
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Arcade games
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Food
- Food at bar
- Happy-hour drinks
- Happy-hour food
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Lively
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Locals
- Tourists
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
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Customer Reviews
Boxcar Bar + Arcade has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on over 3139 reviews on Google
Cool place. Customer service was great as well. The pizza we got was also pretty good! Some drinks at the bar were a little pricey . And theres some games that are 4 token when really should be 2. All in all a great place to hang with good games and tons of pinball as well.
Visiting G-Boro and I stumbled across this place. I am an arcade junkie so I had to check it out. They check ID of everyone coming in which was something I only see at night clubs. Maybe it's the college crowds? Place was clean and plenty of games. The menu however seemed limited to pizza for the most part. I actually wanted some wings but they did not have wings on the menu. There are tv screens all over to catch games etc. Also you place your food order via a kiosk and pick up at the window. It seemed like a pizza frenzy because I saw people coming in and picking up 2-3 boxes at a time. Will visit again at some point.
What a hidden gem this arcade turned out to be! All of the games work and there is not a single game that goes over #4 tokens. They have great food, a bar, and loads of free events! The bar even does "mock"tails for those of us that don't want alcohol. The pinball selection is wonderful! This is a must stop location for everyone looking for a good time and YES, this place is kid friendly until a certain time at night).
Great place for a date night or to chill with friends. Tons of arcade games, strong drinks and clean. The food selection was small....mostly pizza, pretzels, and salad. I would love to see a burger on the menu. It's right in the heart of downtown Greensboro. Definitely recommend!
Fun place we spent a few hours at with 7 adults. Had a great time together and got out of the cold outdoors.
Wifey and I were looking for something fun and random to do and this place delivered. They had a ton of amazing arcade games. Great atmosphere. Long list of drink selections. Also located super close to a bunch of other great food spots and drink spots. Easy parking located close with a parking meter but if your hanging out for a bit the one time daily fee is convenient and affordable. Would highly recommend them. Oh also the photo op spots were our favorite thing 😁
Really cool place to meet up with friends for drinks and play games at the same time. Super busy on Friday nights and weekends because it’s a super fun spot. Love the specials they have each day like their $5 Green Tea Shots on Fridays. A lot of arcade games to choose from and the prices aren’t too bad compared to other arcades nowadays. If you want to try out their pizzas, I recommend the Pepperoni with Hot Honey. There is street parking and also a paid parking lot nearby.
Information about Boxcar Bar + Arcade
Address
Boxcar Bar + Arcade is located at 120 W Lewis St, Greensboro, NC 27406, United States
Phone
The phone number of Boxcar Bar + Arcade is +1 336-298-8386
Website
The website of Boxcar Bar + Arcade is: theboxcarbar.com/greensboro
Business Hours
Monday: 17:00–01:00
Tuesday: 17:00–01:00
Wednesday: 17:00–01:00
Thursday: 17:00–01:00
Friday: 16:00–01:00
Saturday: 12:00–01:00
Sunday: 12:00–22:00