CityCade Classic Arcade and Pinball Game Bar, Gastonia NC

This is the perfect place for a laid back date night or just out with the fellas. They have all the old school arcade games. A good bar selection with very reasonable prices and a good truck right outside that is just ridiculous in the best kind of way. The atmosphere was real laid back and every body I spoke to was really nice. Not really for the kids but a guaranteed good night out.

Citycade is an amazing bar! I love the events they do, especially karaoke- it isn’t about how well you sing but the passion you bring! The atmosphere is welcoming and fun. Prices are very reasonable! I recommend this bar to anyone who wants a great place to hang out!

A true gem of gastonia, Nice place to play pinball and some arcade games in a relaxed environment. The owner Byron is very welcoming and a great host for the various events they run such as their pinball league, trivia and karaoke!

The only reason I’m taking off one star is because it’s always really hot in the bar. But the drinks are good, the events are fun, and the prices are fair! It’s been a hot minute since I’ve gone but I’m planning on returning soon!

Had a great time here. The owner was super friendly, the games and beer are cheap, and its an all around cool spot.

We celebrated Jimmy and Mollys birthday! Great group of people and friends, everyone was having a great time enjoying the birthday bash and karaoke.Definitely recommend Citycade to all fans of arcade games and great folks!

First time, you are greeted like a long time customer. The food was excellent, we got nachos and Volkswagen . Wednesday night they had music bingo. Fun but not my expertise. My wife and I had a great time. Ms PAC man was free. Give them a try

I finally got a chance to check this place out. Most of the barcades are in Charlotte so its nice to have one close to home. I went on a Thursday night which is guys night and was welcomed as soon as I walked in, both the owners and the guests were very friendly. For Thursdays, about all games were free (at least for dudes) except for pinball, which were .50 a game. Normally its $5 a person for unlimited play and pinball is $1.00 a game (ouch to $1.00 pinball!). There were maybe 6 to 12 people rotating in and out while I was there, so not crowded at all. Parking was abundant. Its about a 5 minute walk from Freemans. Bar can turn cash to quarters or can give you quarters from your bar tab for a 10% surcharge. Bar had food and drinks at fair prices. There are 2 gender neutral restrooms. There are a few TVs playing sports and comic book movies and YouTube videos. Place was open until midnight on a weeknight which was cool. There was one tv hooked up to a Nintendo 64 with a pretty large assortment of games. There were a couple party/board games sitting near a table. There was a fairly large area for outdoor seating as well. I think what made this visit special was how friendly the owners and guests were, felt like you were just visiting old friends instead of strangers.EDIT: Citycade did a reconfiguration and brought in a racing game, a shooting game, a beer pong game and a couple of pay to win games disguised as games of skill. I believe at this point theyve gotten rid of the $5 cover entirely and just made the machines take quarters, which I think was a good move. Pinball is still a buck which is a bummer since there are better options out there for $.50 a game, but its close to home at least and the price point isnt uncommon. Pinball seems maintained and Citycade has occasionally swapped out for different pins, which is nice. Bathrooms are always clean which is a plus. Only complaint is that sometimes it can get a bit hot in the building.

Just went here for the first time and loved it. Good 80’s music playing the background and really cool arcade machines including classic games and newer pinball tables like Stranger Things and The Mandalorian, not to mention the big 2 player shoot ‘em up Terminator game. Places like this are hard to find anymore and I really appreciated it. Thanks guys!

Great bar! the guy that owns it is super nice and friendly, great drinks and games! drink and food prices are super cheap! will definitely be back!

Nice small bar atmosphere, maybe a little too cramped though only reason I did not give more stars. I only stayed a short time, but it is a fun stop. Definitely worth a stop for some fun games and nice people when in the area.

This place is great and I highly suggest you visit! They’re so much selection of old school games, new arcade games and pinball machines you’re bound to find something you like. The drinks as well are very affordable and delicious. I love their karaoke nights and the atmosphere is very fun. Definitely come visit !

I came and checked this place out on a karaoke night. It was very lively. Many people were participating in karaoke singing a wide variety of music styles. The arcade area has a pretty good selection of games that you play with quarters. I was able to win 2 giant dum dum suckers from the claw machine. The bartender was friendly and was serving drinks fairly quickly even though it was busy. He was very knowledgeable about the craft beer selection. There are some food options. I had the pretzel but it was a little smaller than I was expecting. The food took awhile to come out. Overall it was a good time and a fun place to come.

Had a great time. The staff is awesome and the atmosphere is so inviting to anyone. My wife and I love this place.

Had a great time, prices are fair, old school games, and a real bar!!!

Always a good place to chill out after work and with your friends, even a greater place to meet new people and create long lasting friendships, so many smiling faces as soon as you enter the property! You can really feel at home here!

Wow! What a great little place. Old school pin ball and games. Drinks were good. Crowd was good. They have entertainment often it seems. Ill be visiting more, place just feels friendly.

Went here for the first time tonight, staff was very welcoming and showed us around, even during a busy hour. We had a few beverages and played a handful of pinball and arcade games, all of them were in fine working order. Theres even a section of free play games! Definitely will come back next time in the Gastonia area.

Looks cool, great vibes. Will deff be back.

Had a blast at Citycade. We came there to serve up some food and the community is amazing. Everyone was extremely nice and welcoming. Great atmosphere, fun games, and great people. We cannot wait to go back! Thanks for having us out Citycade.

Awesome places to go for old school games and my favorite pinball machines. The staff and owners are great people , always friendly. And the hotdogs are awesome . I recommend the Volkswagen dog. They also have a fully stocked bar many new upgrades and have different events nightly. If your into karaoke they have that as well. Great crowd and fun people.. UPDATE they now have air hockey

Amazing and fun little establishment. Went for both my friends birthdays and they had a blast. Drink selection is simple, but good and they are open to drinks that you want made. Fantastic games, I feel like I am five again, dig dug, the original Sonic and Mario, Street Fighter, Pac-Man, and many more! Go try it out and never to busy either.

Great little place. Everybody seems friendly and the prices are more than Fair.

Jimmy is AMAZING!!! Great personaliy. Lots of fun. The environment is great. Wonderful experience! Would recommend for anybody💖

Great spot to hang out. First time going there and we were greeted as if we were regulars. Good beer prices and fun games all throughout. Really loved the Stranger Things pinball!

We ventured out for a friends birthday party and this place was absolutely amazing. Loved the atmosphere, drinks were reasonably priced. Customer service was top notch. Definitely check this place out if you get the chance.

Been a few times and it has been great every time!! Great music, karaoke on Friday nights is such a blast!! Great people!! Go and check it out!!! You won’t be disappointed!!!

Had a good time. Good selection of a variety of games. Good atmosphere. Owner is nice.

It was ok if you are a regular. But kids and pets came in after 10 pm

This place is exactly what this city needs. The nostalgia hits you the second you walk in the door. Great selection of arcade games and a jukebox filled with throwbacks. Hot dogs are unique, they have a delicious jalapeño house slaw that makes my mouth water. Definitely a great place to grab a beer and socialize.

Went there yesterday(08/28/21) and had fun. Had good time talking to the owner. The drink I had, Ms.pac-man, was amazing ,and also ordered pulled pork sandwich which was also great! Will be going back

Great place to go back in time to the good old nostalgic arcade era days. Good staff & people who hang out there, Id rather go here than any bar ANY day. Glad we stopped there, had lots of fun.

Cool place to visit, super friendly! Low priced beers and a lot of free games (my favorite is Ms Pac-Man) and coin-based arcade games :). Highly recommend.

Had a great time there! Karaoke night was pretty lit and the retro arcade was fun. Would definitely love to see more variety of games somewhere down the line but Ill definitely be making a return trip soon

This is the most amazing place! Where else can you play old video and pinball games while eating good food and drinking?!?! The people are awesome too!!!

Love CityCade! The owners have done a great job bringing old school gaming to today’s time. We loved the food and the laid back environment! If you’re up for a fun time, definitely go visit them!

This place is great for children during the day then adults at night. What a great idea, I sit at the bar and my boyfriend goes and plays all the video games he wants... Such a great atmosphere and great people that own it.

Fun place to get away and enjoy yourself. Always something going on. Stop in and let your inner child run free.

This place is the bomb. It took me back to the days of friends and fun and arcade games, not to mention the food. Oh my gosh, he makes the best hotdog I’ve ever had, and I’ve had a few. You really ought to go check it out. You will not be disappointed.

We really enjoyed ourselves here. The staff were so nice, the drinks were good and the food was good for a bar. Well definitely be back.

Great joint! Has a fun and diverse crowd and staff. Best Karaoke every Friday night!

80s themed barcade. $5 gives you all the Pac-Man and Galaga you could want. Byron and Sandra are great. Nice beer selection.Update July 22 Special thank you to Byron for the hospitality this evening! He let us park our bikes inside so we could enjoy a beer in the arcade. Love this little gem in downtown Gastonia.

THE BEST place to kick back and have fun in Gastonia! Great people, local brew, and retro games - what else do ya need?

Excellent staff, always a comfortable group of patrons and awesome pinball among the array of new and retro digital games. . Simply put . . .cool place to hang n relax 🤙🤘

It was fun for a visit. The machines were inconsistent in how you pay for them. Some were quarters, some were dollars, some were free. Just kind of a hodge podge of old arcade games.

Great time. Vintage games to be played.

Great place to play some games and drink! Had a blast when we went. Definitely worth checking out! The Starburst drink is my fave!

Great people great atmosphere fun games very cool place

Awesome as usual. We had a large party and it was very accommodating and excellent service!!! Thank you. We will def visit again!

It’s awesome to see the old school games back again. The hotdogs and drinks were awesome. It’s a real laid-back atmosphere. He has done a great job setting this place up. I cannot wait for it open

Real friendly staff laid back environment alot of good fun activities an great food I am definitely on my way back had a blast an only greater things for this place are to come. #hugefan

Its small but welcoming. Some great old school games but not a huge selection .. staff is cool

Great games, fun trivia, and awesome karaoke!!

Great place for drinks and FUN!! Very personable service and hospitality!! Nice selection of Flippers!!! (Pinball)

Wow what an incredibly laid back and chill atmosphere! Love the place...great drinks...great music....great fun...great staff.... Go check em out.

Awesome place. Killer 80s arcade classics and decor . The food is excellent and priced right. Good fun for the whole family.

Great little place. Friendly people, fun games and great food.

Step back into an 80s style Arcade atmosphere. With only a small bite of modernization. Such as led lighting, a bar that can serve up mixed drinks for MEMBERS over the legal age.

Lots of fun, friendly locally owned bar. Lots of drink options and old school video games. Ill definitely be back.

Great place..got there late..food looks really good..we stopped by after dinner..so didnt eat... but the hotdogs look to be on my list for next visit

Love the large number of varying arcades, as well as the atmosphere that’s offered by the owner through the added music in the background and multiple food items available to enjoy between games!

This is my new favorite place! Some adult drinks and Old School Arcade Games! They have food also, but Ill have to comment on that Next Time!

They are doing so much to entertain Gastonia. Check their Facebook. Something is going on ever week. I live to take my friends and family when they come to Gadtonia.

Nice little hidden gem in the Downtown Gastonia area.Great selection of old school games such as Donkey Kong, Centipede, Pac-Man, Galaga, Street Fighter 2 and more.

Fun place where you can go and relax and play some old arcade games and have a couple of drinks.

Im a regular at their establishment. Its my favorite bar for karaoke night and for their other events!

Great atmosphere and folks. Nothing fancy, just old fashioned arcade fun

This place is great.very relaxed, friendly and you can take you children.will most definitely go back.

Fun to get out and play some pinball. $1/game felt a little expensive but still fun

Unique entertainment options. Old school video and pinball with some interactive table games.

Owner and staff are super friendly. Ill definitely make this my spot!

Lots o fun

Great beers & foodies & company

Cool place great people and the old and the video games are fun to play and the service was awesome

The hotdogs were great and had do much fun playing games I had not played since I was a kid!!! Can’t wait for you open!!

Great place good drinks and fun pinball

Fun little place. Good atmosphere, good food, good prices, and fun games.

Cool , nostalgic place to hang out , grab a bite and relive some childhood arcade memories!! Highly recommend !!

Great place! Great owners! Good food and good beverages.

The place to go in Gastonia for a great time, karaoke was the best.

Really cool place, me and my friends will be coming back again!

Great dogs. Free arcade games. Neat place to feel the belly and kill some time.

My wife and I went after the ballgame on Saturday and had a great time. I look forward to going back.

Nice place to play arcade GAMES! Have a drink! Watch some FOOTBALL!!

Great staff. Nice little pkace with great arcade games. Always adding more!!!

A fun place to play some video games at a flat rate and have drinks!

Clean little arcade with great staff. Nice bar area.

Good beer, fun games. Good way to kill a little time.

Fun little arcade to hang out and the people there are really friendly.

Love this place with delicious hot dogs, cold beer, and great owners!!!

This place is a lot of fun especially on comedy open mic night

1 entry fee all access to a great selection of classic games and arcade games

If youre into karaoke, drinks and retro - videogames this is the place for you.

I love the hotdogs and the environment was amazing and cleaned. I will come back again

Great place to eat and enjoy yourself with friends and play arcade games

Excellent Game selection! Byron and his crew rock!

Awesome staff. Lots of fun!

This place is a gem.

Great place, beer, games and people 💗

Great staff! Definitely returning

Great..Such old school fun

Awesome place to have a good time

Awesome place top play old arcade games.

Nice old school place to go relax.

Good times, family night.Sharing retro memories!

Great place to hang out.

Great people and atmosphere

Super cute spot

Fun and nice people

Best hangout spot in Gastonia

Excellent food and service

Cool little chill spot

Had a great time!

Clean nice time!

Have no use for it!!!