Barcadia Video Arcade in Cork: photos, reviews

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Barcadia Video Arcade in the Douglas Court Shopping Centre, Cork, is a retro-inspired hotspot that seamlessly blends the excitement of classic arcade games with a vibrant dining experience. Perfect for family dinners or a meet-up with friends, Barcadia is known for its American cuisine and gamer-themed cocktails, all offered at a budget-friendly price. Patrons can enjoy popular titles like Mario Kart, Street Fighter, and Time Crisis, or indulge in activities like karaoke and bowling. With a stylishly casual atmosphere and positive reviews highlighting the fun environment, Barcadia is a prime spot for those looking for good food and a dash of nostalgia. Enjoy amenities like free Wi-Fi and vegetarian options, while taking advantage of their extensive drink menu ranging from beer to bespoke cocktails. Whether for lunch, dinner, or late-night cravings, Barcadia invites guests to game, dine, and unwind.

Price

$$$$ 20 - 30 EUR

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

Cuisines

American

Services

Reservations available, Dine-in

Dietary options

Vegetarian options

Offering

Serving alcohol, Serving desserts, Late-night food, Serving cocktails, Serving beer, Serving wine, Serving coffee

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Mercy Hospital

Bus stop 34 m walk

Sharman Crawford St

Bus stop 274 m walk

Washington Street

Bus stop 105 m walk

Wandesford Quay

Bus stop 207 m walk

4.5

based on 793 reviews

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4.5/5 793 reviews

Sonia Francisco

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Love going there, so much to do with friends 🤗

Jason George

Food: 2
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4

Happy to find this arcade in Cork when visiting with family and friends. Would love to see more places like this in Ireland. Shout out to Rico and Ash, who were the primary staff both time we visited; prompt, friendly, helpful service! I recommend the management do more to keep the facilities in good shape; several machines were out of service. The food was just ok. Also, the beer selection was disappointing: mostly imports and no non-alcohol draft options. Considering Cork has a couple breweries I was expecting better representation. Still, great place to visit and fun for the whole family!

Neil H

Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5

Had an amazing time here last night. Shenan, who was on the door was incredibly good craic and really kind. As we were celebrating my brother-in-law getting engaged, she and the staff upstairs arranged a little surprise for the couple, which was incredibly sweet and absolutely made their night. Cannot praise the staff highly enough, they are all treasures. Special shoutouts to Shenan, and Heather the Karaoke Queen for making our night so amazing. The selection of games downstairs was fantastic, I easily spent four hours wandering around playing Mario Kart, Street Fighter, Tekken, Time Crisis and more, before even venturing upstairs for karaoke and bowling. Such a great day out, and thanks again to the gang!

Barcadia Video Arcade in Cork