Around The Owl Farm
2 stops, all within a short walk
1
0.2 mi
5:30 PMFriendly competition
2
7:00 PMDinner
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A game night out in Park Slope / Gowanus
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 8 arcades & games in Park Slope / Gowanus. Editors' picks come first, then the rest by rating, and the plans below build a whole evening around the best of them.
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 Skylark
2 stops, all within a short walk
1
0.6 mi
5:30 PMFriendly competition
2
7:00 PMDinner
Around Monro Pub
2 stops, all within a short walk
1
0.5 mi
5:30 PMFriendly competition
2
7:00 PMDinner
Arcades & games in Park Slope / Gowanus
Editors' picks first, then by rating.
The Owl Farm
5.0(12)Park Slope / Gowanus · $
Skylark
4.8(20)Park Slope / Gowanus · $$
Monro Pub
4.8(17)Park Slope / Gowanus · $
Wild East Brewing Co.
4.6(7)Park Slope / Gowanus · $
Young Ethel's
4.3(13)Park Slope / Gowanus · $
Kick Axe Throwing Brooklyn
4.3(12)Park Slope / Gowanus · $$
High Dive
4.2(18)Park Slope / Gowanus · $
Buttermilk Bar
4.1(17)Park Slope / Gowanus · $
Good to know
- What's the best arcade or game spot in Park Slope / Gowanus for a date?
- Our top pick is The Owl Farm, rated 5.0 out of 5. Skylark and Monro Pub round out the top 3.
- Are there affordable arcades & games in Park Slope / Gowanus?
- Yes — The Owl Farm, Skylark and Monro Pub 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.