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A game night out in Williamsburg

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 11 arcades & games in Williamsburg. 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.

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adventurousStaff Pick
New York

Cozy Royale → Medusa Bar → Barcade Brooklyn

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Alligator Lounge → Brooklyn Beer Garden, Bushwick
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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 Barcade Brooklyn

2 stops, all within a short walk

1
0.1 mi
5:30 PMFriendly competition
Barcade Brooklyn
Barcade Brooklyn

Arcade

388 Union Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11211

Williamsburg

4.8

2
7:00 PMDinner
Don Pancho Villa
Don Pancho Villa

Mexican Restaurant

189 Borinquen Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11211, United States

Williamsburg

5.0

Around Iona

2 stops, all within a short walk

1
0.4 mi
5:30 PMFriendly competition
Iona
Iona

Pub

180 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Williamsburg

4.8

2
7:00 PMDinner
Lalaon
Lalaon

Restaurant

22 N 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Williamsburg

5.0

Around Brooklyn Bowl

2 stops, all within a short walk

1
0.8 mi
5:30 PMFriendly competition
Brooklyn Bowl
Brooklyn Bowl

Bowling Alley

61 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Williamsburg

4.7

2
7:00 PMDinner
Cozy Royale
Cozy Royale

Restaurant

434 HUMBOLDT ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11211

Williamsburg

5.0

Arcades & games in Williamsburg

Editors' picks first, then by rating.

Good to know

What's the best arcade or game spot in Williamsburg for a date?
Our top pick is Barcade Brooklyn, rated 4.8 out of 5. Iona and Brooklyn Bowl round out the top 3.
Are there affordable arcades & games in Williamsburg?
Yes — Barcade Brooklyn, Brooklyn Bowl and The Last Place on Earth 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.

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