13 Game-Filled Bars Around D.C.

Where can one locate Skee-ball, vintage arcade games, and tabletop games?

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As the town evolves, bars are increasingly incorporating not only board games and video games, but also recreational activities and strong beverages, making them even more enjoyable when accompanied by good friends.

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The staff claims to have over 180 different games ready to cheat luck in all remembering codes at the System Entertainment Nintendo vintage, which is a spot owned by former bartender Derby Red and invites customers to revisit their youth with a walk-in almost as soon as they enter Brightwood Park.

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  • The original Nintendo Entertainment System at the end of Jackie Lee’s bar is first come, first served.
    Photo by Rey Lopez for Eater DC

    In the absence of modern technology, there is a booth to capture drunk shots and take photos. Furthermore, there are games such as Scrabble, Cards Against Humanity, Battleship, Monopoly, and Jenga available, along with Halfsmoke causing more trouble.

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  • Jenga is just one of the ways to kill time at Halfsmoke.
    Photo: Halfsmoke

    DJ typically starts the simulated party at 2 p.M., But advances in the schedule check overtake him until Sunday. VR headsets can be reserved. Explore more gaming technologies, music, sports, and arts. The Shaw club, located on the first floor, hosts augmented reality-enabled experiences.

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  • This underground bar, filled by its upstairs neighbor Shake Shack, takes care of food orders internally. Additionally, there are plenty of diversions such as cocktails, beers, classic video games, pool tables, pinball machines, and even a claw machine filled with adult toys.

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  • Anticipated highly, this entertainment hub in NoMa has a variety of activities including rolling lobster, refueling or exchanging frames while enjoying slushies and regional brews. Additionally, it offers a wide range of games such as multiplayer video games, a giant Royal Battle Pac-Man, and mini-bowling lanes.

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  • Regulars at Birreria can reflect on good old days while sipping from a selection of 50 canned beers, ranging from $5 to $14. The subterranean beer bar in Georgetown, which boasts an arcade and pinball games, as well as Skee-Ball, has replaced its chain pizza with a homegrown game room.

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  • Patrons playing Skee-Ball at Pizzeria Paradiso Game Room.
    Juliana Molina/Pizzeria Paradiso

    SPIN Washington DC

    In December, the first D.C. Club from the New York-based chain commenced offering food, beverages, and airborne orange balls. The downtown establishment, which boasts a horseshoe-shaped bar, overlooks 12 ping-pong tables. With guidance from Spin experts, it organizes competitive Friday night matches, social league gatherings on Mondays, and casual pick up-and-play sessions on Thursdays.

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  • Halfsmoke

    In the absence of modern technology, there is a booth to capture drunk shots and take photos. Furthermore, there are games such as Scrabble, Cards Against Humanity, Battleship, Monopoly, and Jenga available, along with Halfsmoke causing more trouble.

  • Access on Google Maps..
  • Jenga is just one of the ways to kill time at Halfsmoke.
    Photo: Halfsmoke

    The Eleanor

    Anticipated highly, this entertainment hub in NoMa has a variety of activities including rolling lobster, refueling or exchanging frames while enjoying slushies and regional brews. Additionally, it offers a wide range of games such as multiplayer video games, a giant Royal Battle Pac-Man, and mini-bowling lanes.

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    Skee-Ball, pinball, and retro video games, which include six games located in the rear of the revamped Boundary Road bar, can be found there. Adam Stein, the founder of Bar Elena, has the ability to interchange them as he pleases, thanks to the relationships he has forged while creating the Eleanor, NoMa’s extensive gaming facility that features real bowling lanes.

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  • Bar Elena’s rotating selection of pinball machines and video games is in the back.
    Photo by Rey Lopez for Eater DC

    In December, the first D.C. Club from the New York-based chain commenced offering food, beverages, and airborne orange balls. The downtown establishment, which boasts a horseshoe-shaped bar, overlooks 12 ping-pong tables. With guidance from Spin experts, it organizes competitive Friday night matches, social league gatherings on Mondays, and casual pick up-and-play sessions on Thursdays.

  • Access on Google Maps..
  • Closed-toe footwear is essential to remember, especially if you plan to make a reservation. Recently, View Park outfit has relocated and now allows curious individuals to throw axes at wooden targets, capitalizing on the Canadian pastime that is gaining popularity stateside. It’s a new year and a new location for them.

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  • In Arlington, the sports bar features games such as Frogger and Narc, Master Key, 2000 Blitz NFL, Arcade hockey table, and Skee-ball. Additionally, it includes pop-a-shot and a wall-sized Pac-Man machine.

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  • A wall-sized Pac-man game at Arlington sports bar G.O.A.T.
    Photo: G.O.A.T.

    Ms. Peacock’s lounge, known as the companion Champagne, now has a fresh Arlington location that showcases Pictionary, Operation, and Yahtzee. These family-friendly classics, such as board games and trivia challenges, are brought over from the flagship Board Room in D.C., Offering a wide selection of them.

  • Access on Google Maps..
  • Children’s games and booze play nicely together at the Board Room.
    Photo: Board Room

    Guests at this new three-story funhouse can take advantage of multiple bowling lanes, vintage video games, shuffleboard, ping pong, darts, karaoke rooms, outdoor court bocce, and Skee-ball.

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  • Throughout the entire night, you can enjoy a variety of carefully chosen craft beers for just $5 each. Additionally, rail drinks are available for only $3.50. Moreover, the prices of appetizers have been reduced by $3, and the establishment offers a happy hour from 4 p.M. To 7 p.M. On weekdays. In this long-established Arlington establishment, which has recently moved to a more spacious location in Fairfax, you can find various entertainment options such as pool, shuffleboard, darts, arcade games, and Skee-Ball.

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  • Pool tables and Skee-Ball at the new Carpool in Fair Lakes.
    Photo: Carpool

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    Bar Elena

    Skee-Ball, pinball, and retro video games, which include six games located in the rear of the revamped Boundary Road bar, can be found there. Adam Stein, the founder of Bar Elena, has the ability to interchange them as he pleases, thanks to the relationships he has forged while creating the Eleanor, NoMa’s extensive gaming facility that features real bowling lanes.

  • Access on Google Maps..
  • Bar Elena’s rotating selection of pinball machines and video games is in the back.
    Photo by Rey Lopez for Eater DC

    Carpool

    Throughout the entire night, you can enjoy a variety of carefully chosen craft beers for just $5 each. Additionally, rail drinks are available for only $3.50. Moreover, the prices of appetizers have been reduced by $3, and the establishment offers a happy hour from 4 p.M. To 7 p.M. On weekdays. In this long-established Arlington establishment, which has recently moved to a more spacious location in Fairfax, you can find various entertainment options such as pool, shuffleboard, darts, arcade games, and Skee-Ball.

  • Access on Google Maps..
  • Pool tables and Skee-Ball at the new Carpool in Fair Lakes.
    Photo: Carpool

    VR Arcade at Flash

    DJ typically starts the simulated party at 2 p.M., But advances in the schedule check overtake him until Sunday. VR headsets can be reserved. Explore more gaming technologies, music, sports, and arts. The Shaw club, located on the first floor, hosts augmented reality-enabled experiences.

  • Access on Google Maps..
  • Players Club

    This underground bar, filled by its upstairs neighbor Shake Shack, takes care of food orders internally. Additionally, there are plenty of diversions such as cocktails, beers, classic video games, pool tables, pinball machines, and even a claw machine filled with adult toys.

  • Access on Google Maps..
  • Kraken Axes

    Closed-toe footwear is essential to remember, especially if you plan to make a reservation. Recently, View Park outfit has relocated and now allows curious individuals to throw axes at wooden targets, capitalizing on the Canadian pastime that is gaining popularity stateside. It’s a new year and a new location for them.

  • Access on Google Maps..
  • G.O.A.T.

    In Arlington, the sports bar features games such as Frogger and Narc, Master Key, 2000 Blitz NFL, Arcade hockey table, and Skee-ball. Additionally, it includes pop-a-shot and a wall-sized Pac-Man machine.

  • Access on Google Maps..
  • A wall-sized Pac-man game at Arlington sports bar G.O.A.T.
    Photo: G.O.A.T.

    Jackie Lee’s

    The staff claims to have over 180 different games ready to cheat luck in all remembering codes at the System Entertainment Nintendo vintage, which is a spot owned by former bartender Derby Red and invites customers to revisit their youth with a walk-in almost as soon as they enter Brightwood Park.

  • Access on Google Maps..
  • The original Nintendo Entertainment System at the end of Jackie Lee’s bar is first come, first served.
    Photo by Rey Lopez for Eater DC

    Board Room (Multiple locations)

    Ms. Peacock’s lounge, known as the companion Champagne, now has a fresh Arlington location that showcases Pictionary, Operation, and Yahtzee. These family-friendly classics, such as board games and trivia challenges, are brought over from the flagship Board Room in D.C., Offering a wide selection of them.

  • Access on Google Maps..
  • Children’s games and booze play nicely together at the Board Room.
    Photo: Board Room

    Punch Bowl Social Arlington

    Guests at this new three-story funhouse can take advantage of multiple bowling lanes, vintage video games, shuffleboard, ping pong, darts, karaoke rooms, outdoor court bocce, and Skee-ball.

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  • Pizzeria Paradiso Game Room

    Regulars at Birreria can reflect on good old days while sipping from a selection of 50 canned beers, ranging from $5 to $14. The subterranean beer bar in Georgetown, which boasts an arcade and pinball games, as well as Skee-Ball, has replaced its chain pizza with a homegrown game room.

  • Access on Google Maps..
  • Patrons playing Skee-Ball at Pizzeria Paradiso Game Room.
    Juliana Molina/Pizzeria Paradiso

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