Around The Gaf West
2 stops, all within a short walk
1
0.3 mi
5:30 PMFriendly competition
2
7:00 PMDinner
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A game night out in Midtown Manhattan
Bowling, arcades and escape rooms, then dinner to settle the score.
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A little competition gets you past first-date small talk faster than anything. Bowling, arcades, escape rooms and mini golf give you something to do with your hands and something to laugh about over dinner afterwards. Most are walk-in; escape rooms need booking.
This guide ranks 6 arcades & games in Midtown Manhattan. Editors' picks come first, then the rest by rating, and the plans below build a whole evening around the best of them.
Nights people planned here
Published date nights with a stop on this list.
Make a night of it
Routes around the top spots on the list, with the best-rated places nearby for the rest of the evening.
Around Bowlmor
2 stops, all within a short walk
1
0.5 mi
5:30 PMFriendly competition
2
7:00 PMDinner
Around Beer Culture
2 stops, all within a short walk
1
0.4 mi
5:30 PMFriendly competition
2
7:00 PMDinner
Arcades & games in Midtown Manhattan
Editors' picks first, then by rating.
The Gaf West
4.9(16)Midtown Manhattan · $
Bowlmor
4.6(7)Midtown Manhattan · $$
Beer Culture
4.3(17)Midtown Manhattan · $$
Break Bar
4.3(14)Midtown Manhattan · $$
The Hack Shack
4.2(24)Midtown Manhattan
Frames Bowling Lounge
3.9(18)Midtown Manhattan
Good to know
- What's the best arcade or game spot in Midtown Manhattan for a date?
- Our top pick is The Gaf West, rated 4.9 out of 5. Bowlmor and Beer Culture round out the top 3.
- Are there affordable arcades & games in Midtown Manhattan?
- Yes — The Gaf West, Bowlmor and Beer Culture are all $$ or under.
- What should we do before or after?
- Make it a game night out: friendly competition, then dinner. The plans on this page pair each top spot with the best-rated places within about a 20-minute walk.