Boxcar Bar + Arcade

"I love this place on Sundays! The deals on mimosas are unbeatable, making it the perfect spot for a girls' day or a guys' night out. You can have a blast without breaking the bank. It's a fun and affordable way to spend your Sunday!"

Popped in early today for some gaming action. But let me tell you, this place has a sweet vibe. It's a blast just hanging out, mashing buttons on those old-school games. Staff's pretty solid overall. Heads up though - they'll card you before the evening rolls around, and once it hits about 6 PM, it's adults-only territory.And hey, it's not just the classics. They've got pinball machines if you're into that silver ball action, plus some shiny new games if you want to mix it up.Perfect spot to get your game on, whether you're feeling nostalgic or want to try something fresh.

Boxcar is a unique place to unleash your inner child in the triangle. I previously visited their Durham location which is huge in comparison to Downtown Raleigh. This location does not have as much real estate, games or the cool pizza counter, however there is a little bit of something for all gamers and 80's babies alike to enjoy. I visited after 10 p.m. while celebrating a birthday with a friend and he really enjoyed being a big kid for the evening. Mario Kart, Air Hockey, Skeeball, NBA JAM, Pinball, StreetFighter and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are all classics. The staff were very friendly and worked hard. I love the late night hours and parking was seamless when scoring a spot right in front of the building.

Boxcar Bar + Arcade is a super fun place to hang out for an afternoon or evening. We asked it my 17-year old stepson could come inside or if it was only 21 and older. The staff said he could come in until 7 pm. Sadly, we only had an hour, but he had the best time in that hour. My husband and I enjoyed all the old-school games like galactica, pac-man, frogger, and so many more. I've been a few other times with friends and had a fun time hanging out for drinks and entertainment. Boxcar is a great option for something different to do.

We love box car!! This was a fun night out, we will definitely be back. Good music, no issues with fighting or people being over served. It's definitely a young crowd but we fit in at ages 30-45. There is no food, but you are more than welcome to order from local spots and have it delivered. They have holiday drink specials that are pretty good. The bartenders stay very busy but keep a great flow. No long hold ups. Tip you'd bar staff, they keep the night going.

Bar is stocked and they had specials on a daily basisThe games are good for single and multiplayersThis place brings back all the fun you had as a teen but with Drinks. Great place to hangout

I was in Raleigh on a business trip. Me and some of my colleagues went there in the evening. It has a lot of the "old school" arcade games and play games (ski ball, basketball, air hockey). You purchase tokens which I think were equivalent to quarters. There was a little nostalgia seeing Street Fighter, Pac Man, Galaga, Simpsons and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (the 4 player one). There were also a lot of pinball machines and TVs to watch sports. They also had a full bar and while I didn't pay for any drinks (lucky me) it sounded like they were decent prices.I'd go again next time I'm in town. We went on a "Singles Night" where apparently you could get a name tag and free tokens, so my friends and I signed up whether we were single or not.

We walked in and were unsure about how everything worked. The bartender was sooo nice and helped us get up to speed! The overall ambiance was fantastic! So fun and exciting! Got to be a kid again! And honestly, who doesn't love a hot pretzel for dinner?? Such a fun date night!!

This place is a vibe! From the games, the staff, the decor and the showing of quality cartoons. A friend and I decided to try out the onesie party event at this local spot. There weren't many onesies, but the energy was fun and positive. The bar staff was knowledgeable and friendly. I appreciate that some of the staff wore onesies for the event. The drink selection offers various IPAs, hard seltzers and cocktails. I enjoyed the Oh Yeah! drink (the name made me think of Macho Man Randy Savage). I do wish that this location offered some type of snacks for customers. I appreciate the variety of games at Boxcar. The location offers pinball, skeeball, air hockey, arcade games and driving simulation games. I was excited to see a arcade favorite of mine-The Simpson game. I will for sure visit this location again.

Boxcar Bar + Arcade is a busy, busy bar that also happens to have some great vintage arcade games. We were shocked at how packed BB+A was this early on a Saturday. We've been to a few vintage arcades in other cities and have never seen one so packed with younger people who are (maybe) playing these games for the very first time. Without missing a beat, we grabbed some quick drinks from the center bar and made the rounds to play some classics, favorites, and long-forgotten games. Yes, we're those Gen-X'ers that fondly remember playing Street Fighter, NBA Jam, Ms. Pac-Man, and Frogger "back in the day." We also saw a few sweet games that we forgot about, like Jurassic Park. What we enjoyed most about BB+A was that the entire crowd was cool and level headed. We played a few games of NBA Jam with a group of much younger guys, talked a LOT of trash, and ended the game with high fives and props. Our only feedback would be to lower the front pinball section from $1 to .50. When the back gets packed, the pinball section is the only place you have some elbow room, enjoy your drink, and continue the fun. We look forward to our next BB+A outing, cold drinks, and Jam session.