Reviews of Eighty Three Bar Arcade (Night Club)

Mike Haché

I've been here a few times. It's an amazing spot; I love that the games are free so long as you buy drinks. The bar/arcade concept is amazing and should be more of a commodity.

Christian Gaudet

Awesome!! Free arcade machines, great beer, fantastic atmosphere. What more could an eighties kid want?

Kristi featherstone

It's really clean :)

Adam Prince

Undergoing maintenance and will be done soon. Great service atmosphere.

Rebecca Thomas

5/5, my girlfriend always beats me at Street fighter!

Tim Bryden

cool arcade machines and cheap drinks! Cool space to hang out

Jim VanWart

Possibly the Maritime's best collection of arcade and pinball machines. Video is free and pinball is a loonie - about a dozen of each. All are in great operating condition. Good selection of beers and fun ambiance. PSA: please treat the machines with respect.

Corey Pendleton

Great old school games and music. Bartender was great

Space Pawdyssey

Had fun! Interesting atmosphere with the club dance party and video games. It says "Buy a drink and play free" about half of the games are not free, so that was kind of lame. But a good time, and good selection of retro arcade games.

Colin Vautour (Colinrjv)

We had an amazing time in this place! There is no cover charge and the games are free if you buy a drink. Bartender was super nice. They have lots of vintage games and they play 80s and 90s music.

Devin Wiles

This place rocks and is very popular for anyone. Great service

Logan Dillon

First time there tonight and I must say, I should have gone sooner. Very friendly staff and good music.

Cameron Smith

Brilliant idea. Arcade games in 80s theme bar. Buy a drink play for free. Pinball is extra, a dollar a play. Two bonus lounge areas plus an outside area.

Jenny Godin

Fun fun fun. Great value and good times.

Nathan McIntyre

Great place to spend time with friends in a safe and comfortable environment.

Alexander Stone

So. Much. Fun. My friend and I randomly walked past this place and decided we should go in. We are so glad we did. We went on a Sunday night where they had 5 dollar pints and unlimited play. 90s music galore and $5 beer? I was sold!! Highly recommended.

TERESA & KEVIN “Teresita Margarita”

What a wonderful concept for a bar .. staff is great and it's a very fun place.

Juan Antonio Dominguez

Great atmosphere and fun for a hangout.

Aaron Hubbard

Super duper

Nadia Richard

An awesome vibe, highly recommend

Justin Woolley

The best bar in Saint John!

Sassy Selassie

Great music..friendly staff...awesome selection of classic arcade games...friendly atmosphere. ...can't wait to go again

Mike Capson

awesome addition to saint john.. some of the best staff in town as well.. super fun, great prices and specials..

Vicki Teakles

Awesome bar! The music was great.

Aaron Crowther

Beer and arcades

Jordan Scott

Old school arcade games and large outdoor patio, awesome place!

Paul Pare

Good times. VERY UNIQUE IDEA OG A BAR

Dustin Trafton

Had a fantastically fun time !!

Anneke Daley

We had a blast when we were there a couple years ago. My kind of bar.

Chris Stewart

Great music, fun atmosphere.

Derrick MacDougall

Definitely a better bar than it was an arcade. In terms of being an arcade, I was disappointed. The game selection was lacking. The games that were there were great, but most cabinets buttons were pretty rough, one entirely missing a player 2 joystick. This is to be somewhat expected since these are in heavy use. I was disappointed in the lack of cup holders in most games. I had to play a lot of games awkwardly with one hand, having a beer in the other. Some games did have them, but while playing Street Fighter with a friend it was awkward since it only had 1 cupholder. What was most disappointing about the games was the pinball. There was a cover charge, meaning the games were free, except pinball which required tokens. The pinball room was completely empty both times I went because of this. I can play a lot of these arcade games at home in some way or form, but I really cant play pinball at home. It disappointed me that they opted for tokens, especially since pinball is designed to really take your first few while you figure out the game. I have to give the place a fair score simply because it was a great bar/hang out spot and it seemed like that was why most of the patrons were there. The atmosphere was nice, almost giving a 80s/90s basement feel with its furniture. They had a great selection of beers, and a really nice back patio completely enclosed by the neighbouring buildings.

Steven Wells

Cool retro arcade bar. Will return!

Rick Fidler

Some of the machines are busted from excessive use. Drinks are amazing, staff and atmosphere are great too.

Mr. Londos

just absolutely amazing

mikie ledingham

Fun place for those who like to game and meet new people while enjoying a well made alcoholic beverage

Ashley Elliott

What a great place played games I have not played in years and awesome signature drinks .Fundip and cherry blaster we're my favs

Amanda Inberg

Sorry guys, but my Moscow Mule was served in a copper plated ceramic mug and you got rid of Street Fighter 2. The music was all over the place and I drew the line at Pitbull.

Gray Skedgel

Sadly there was a long, chilly line and somewhat grumpy bouncer so we moved along :(

Anne K

I love the concept of a retro bar, but it needs better management. -Arcade controls are slightly broken and the machines are not sanitized -It's almost $10 for a drink that has less volume than a can of pop, -If you're wearing a mask and away from people you will be told you can't dance -The amount of people they let in is against Covid precautions. -If you're at the bar ordering drinks and paying with cash, you'll be ignored -You need cash to play Pinball

Nathan Mannett

Love the retro feel of this places. Makes you feel like your having a drink with your friends in the 80s. Love the vibe here.

Douglas Cherry

Really cool place, lots of old arcade games and good drinks. However, when I was there it was late and was more of a dance bar. Still had loads of fun though and my bartender was on point (+1!). Will go back again.

Peter Russell

Went on a Sunday night and this place was happening! They had $5 beers and unlimited game play. Not to mention sweet 90s music video hits on a projector haha pretty sweet spot.

Kevin Brooks

I don`t think I`ve had more fun at a bar. All the classic games including Tetris literally built into the bar, which I played while they made my drink. They also have two player street fighter...my fav and many more classics. The staff are super fun and the music is great. Can`t wait to go back :)

Mathieu Guimond

Very cool interior and retro feel but the staff is very unprofessional. They got the security guards also bussing tables so there is little to no crowd control. The bartenders are rude and acuse customers of stealing out of the blue which i believe was discriminatory as i was the only person that was visibly different in the bar at the time if you catch my drift. And after arguing a couple minutes to prove my innocence the bartender just said "whatever " and left to another section of the bar without serving even though i was waiting nearly ten minutes for a drink before i was acused. To top it off,my friend and i were waiting almost 20 minutes to be served and once we finaly got through the bartender told us to get back in line on the other side of the bar because he didn't feel like serving that section anymore. It is a shame such a unique establishment is plagued by poor staff.

Randy Ross

Great drinks, better games !

javier frye

Cool place

Leah Fitzgerald

Most happening spot in town on a saturday night!!

Emilie Iggiotti

Crushed my wife in street fighter as cung li while sipping a pint. 10/10

Pamela Hewey

Great place. Love revisiting my past arcade self.

Nicholas M Doucet

Great selection of old school games. Good place to hang out in groups.

Kizito Ikeri

This place has game. Nuff said

Brian Koval

Cool spot

Jim Watters

Bar with a retro twist.

Niki Schoenberger

Cool spot. One of the most unique drinking spots in the city. Great music, fun vibe. Great service and staff. Probably one of the best patios in the city also.

Andrew Jones

Buttons on some games are sticky

Rōnin 399

Booze and arcade machines. What more is needed in life? The answer is nothing.

Stephen Rice

Amazing!

Chris Power

Nice bar. The staff could be a little more friendly.

Paul Deeney

Nice restaurant

Eugene Medentsii

Kinda small, popular place though! Cool drinks

Tyler Aikens

Absolutely one of my favourite places in Saint John! Great drinks, fun games, YUGE patio, but most importantly: the cleanest bathroom I have ever had the pleasure of walking in. One of your employees, a goddess named Olivia, put her heart and soul into cleaning that bathroom as I waited patiently. I don’t think I’ve ever been in a more clean bathroom, nor will I ever again for the rest of my life.

Jose Sanudo

A most in Saint John. Best bar ever

Alana Dobbs

My favorite place to hang out in St. John...

Amelia Hatfield

Fantastic place for drinks and video games

Joseph Doherty

Always fun! The staff are friendly and the atmosphere is great! Lots of classic games that change up sometimes too!

A. A. Washburn

I have not yet been to Saint John, but I have my sights set on a beautiful house in your beautiful little city. It's places like your wicked radd establishment that has my mind completely made up. I've been studying Saint John, google street viewing everywhere, researching, looking at the demographics, knowing what businesses are there, everything. I'm 100% certain that there is nowhere I'd rather be! I'll certainly be frequenting this awesome place you've created! Sadly, nothing like this exists in Ontario, the houses are too expensive, & everyone is far too conservative. Everything Saint John, N.B. seems Epic. Rock on! Look out Saint John, here comes Alexander Stone!

Phillip Mallen

Fun place with great staff, music is always fantastic. And the vintage arcade games are great.

Callum Young

Pretty good, some fun games and good drinks. Can be cramped.

Christien Lomax

You know I had to make my high-score name POO, there was no way around that.

KillYugi

Free vid games and 80s videos...how could you go wrong?

Marissa Rignanesi

Awesome for people who want to play some old pinball or pacman arcade machines. Semi crowded but not terrible.

Jeffrey Scammell

Great atmosphere and staff

Mikhail

This place was so unique and definitely worth a visit! Dozens of old arcade games, 80's and 90's music videos inside and outside, a huge patio with giant beer pong (so fun!) and excellent bar staff! Will be back.

Brent Harris

Good retro fun!

Curtis Godin (Google Maps Editor)

Pretty cool little bar. Pinball costs money

Ben Turcotte

Perfect for 80-90 good memories music and arcade games as well

Dean Mylalsingh

Definitely a one of a kind place and well worth a visit! Lots of friendly locals and regulars, the bartenders are very attentive and gives fast service so you never feel that you wait for too long. They only play 80's/90's classics, which can get repetetive, but where else do you get to listen to the good old hits?

William “Ray” Drysdale

Super fun blast from the past, and a different atmosphere from what you normally get in the uptown area. Most games are free to play, with the exception of the pinball machines. Great beer on tap, and friendly service. Great for a night out with friends.

Alex Ander

Amazing patrons staff and place. Highly recommended. They keep the riff Raff out too.

matt frigaux

great music and friendly bar staff not much in the way of 2 player games patio was closed good place to switch up from a mundane routine

Hunter Parr

Fantastic place! Great games, great music, incredible staff, and tasty drinks! Never disappoints!

Nicholas Ward

Great place to crush beer and play games

Al Aw-Ga-Chew

Phenomenal and the first thing that you should have is the beer!

Richard Zoghaib

Sweet Place!

Robb Carson

Fun bar!

Lowell Smidteboom

Stopped in for a few drinks while visiting Saint John. Had a blast with pinball machines and the staff was awesome. Thanks for a pleasant evening ????

Dan Ringus

Love the atmosphere! Crowd were super friendly. Arcades available to play for free. Couple of available games: Beer tap, Donkey Kong, Defender, Galaga, Pac Man, Mortal Kombat 2, Street Fighter 4, Air hockey table, Pinball Machines and many other games. Highscore banner kept up to date over the bar, so go and give it a try :)

tigrrrlili

Awesome retro space, love the music and the decor is amazing.

Karl Buote

Amazing! Planned a quick stop them moving on... Never left all night!!! What an amazing evening back in time! Would recommend to anyone looking for a fun and entertaining night out! 6 stars!!!

Carson Butts

Great place to blow off steam and have some good drinks and play some good old fashioned arcade games

Geordie Thibodeau

Amazing experience, love the atmosphere

Ginger Lee

Awesome bar, cheap drinks and free arcades. Loved the atmosphere.

Julie DELMONT DAHAN

Went last night to the bar and had a great time! It's awesome to play the arcades! I'd totally recommend it!

Cheryl Lee

AMAZING PLACE

Alexander Briggs

Hand's down one of the best barcades you could go to!

Kyle Shubrook

Awesome spot to go with friends. I never knew a place like this existed. The music is awesome and the arcade games are even better. I believe most are free is not all. Playing Mortal Kombat with a buddy after a few beer is just awesome definitely worth checking out I know I will be returning in the future.

Amber F

Totally retro, great music, games, atmosphere and staff. Would love to go back again. <3

Justin DuBois

This place is a gem. The food is excellent and the staff is very nice. This place in the city would be a gold mine. Thanks for the good dinner guys.

Sonia Myre

Great music

jillian melvin

Great music and really friendly staff

mausam Jain

Great concept! Loved the atmosphere

Rick Flinn

Such a cool place to party on the weekend.

Anke Reintsch

Awesome joint to hang out, with retro arcade games, good drinks, and GIANT BEER PONG! The owner is super cool and the atmosphere is great.

Mark McVicar

Love this bar. Would suggest to any fan of 80s music, 80s arcade or both

jordan Palmer

I'm giving this a 4.5 stars. Great concept, some of the games could use some TLC. Beer prices seem on par with the area. I've only gone early in the evening so it's never been busy, which is fine with me as I go for the games. Staff has been very friendly both times I've been there. Whenever I'm in Saint John, I make a point of stopping in!

Dakota Sweet

Pretty cool spot!

Scott Coombes

Fun place great atmosphere, free games

Petrica Nicu

Super cool spot to drink and play vintage arcade games.

Daniel

It's a lot of fun during a bar crawl, but the pinball costs a dollar a play

Kim Smith

Overcrowded, cover charge, needed cash for teens and no ATM. Terrible, either charge a cover or charge for machines. Pick one.

Matt Weaver

This place is like a walk down memory lane I had a fantastic time such a cool cool place... if you're going out and you want to do something different you got to check this way so you will not be disappointed

Ludwig Utsten

Very cool joint. God knows where they get all those old arcade games and how they keep em running. And you play em for free, pint in hand! (Except pinball which is a buck I think.) Cool atmosphere even when busy as hell. Late night, when it dies down, you can really take a trip down memory lane at the arcade.

brandy waddell

Love this place, perfect way to hangout with friends and feel those old school vibes!

Vienneau productions

It was a good place to hang out. Some of the machines were not working I was there for a work venue and everyone still had fun. Great idea for a hangout spot. As long as you bought a drink the old arcade games were free. Pinball machines were pay to play still though.

cecil mc grath

Not my type of place.

Nick Hawkins

Arcade games are cool!

Bucky Gormley

Amazing time. The feeling of nostalgia this place gives you is great. Fantastic all around. 10/10

henry lee

Great fun.

Nick Walsh

Best bar EVER! Staff is friendly, the beer is good, the concept is really cool, and their playlist is AWSOME!!! The perfect place for a great Time!

Paul Savoie

Great place for anyone! The music videos and games are enthralling