The Baxter

Nice place for a birthday party! they allow kids to be there till a certain time. Lots of fun games to play, though quite a few out of service (totally understandable as these are older games). Nice choices to drink, and friendly staff.

Beer. Check.Video games. Check.Sports. Check.They have a decent selection of beer for different tastes.They have a little something for everyone. Mortal Kombat, Blitz, Rampage World Tour, Galaga, and some other note worthy games.This was a good place to watch March Madness.

A Nice Vintage/Retro Local Arcade Place, With Scenic Background. Has a Nostalgic Setting to it. The Staff is Friendly and the Bar Has a Wide Variety of Beers and Liquor to Choose From.They Do Have Classic Games Such as Mortal Kombat III & IV, Soul Caliber II, Super Mario Bros & Pinball Machines. However Half the Arades Work As of "2/21/23." Once a Week, a Local DJ Plays Music for Customers/Guest, and Every So Often They Host Events. In all, Will Have to Follow Up Next Week For Potential Updates on the Arcade Games.This Content Was Provided By Created Memories LLC Media Company ©.

This place is great. Reminds me of the Midwest... Laid-back and strong drinks and good music and not wall to wall busy. Probably come back a lot in the future.

Very okay barcade. Not bad, not great. Service was good (as my husband and I went in at 3pm, and we were the only ones there) and the beer selection had a nice variety. It was too dark inside to see what they had in the cooler, so I chose something off the tap. Priced $6-$7 per beer, fair.The games are priced as they were when they originally came out, ranging from 0.25 to $1.00, and there is an ATM and quarter machine on-site. They have plenty of pinball, a few racing games, and some particularly nostalgic throwbacks like super Mario. My personal favorite was crazy taxi. They have drink holders around all of the games which is a nice touch, as it would be tempting to set a drink on a game, otherwise. There is plenty of seating throughout but overall the decor and environment in general was very dimly lit/dark in color.I probably wouldn't choose to come here again for an evening out, but would happily go with company that wanted to.

After many a weekend evening at The Baxter, time and changes from the business have made me a fan. First, they implemented moveable cupholders located around the gaming floor. Employees always move these holders back to the right and left hand sides of the "mini walls" located around the center of the room, so they're easy to spot (unless they're all in use, which does happen late-night). They also installed cupholder on each pinball machine, and speaking of pinball machines, I love the fact that they're always changing them out and getting what's hot on the market (like the Game of Throne's machine they currently have). Some things you should know about The Baxter; it's a 21+ arcade, no kids allowed in here. Make sure you've got your ID ready and you'll have to sign in to enter or have a membership card (one per person, so guests allowed on your card). They've got beer, liquor and wine but their options don't usually fluctuate (I would love to see another IPA option on the draft board besides Hoppiyum). Machines are quarters only and the quarter machine only takes one dollar bills (but the bartenders will be happy to make change). Pro Tip: head to Baxter on Sunday night's around 8pm, I can't tell you why because you'll be there every week, but believe me, it's a very, very sweet (or should I say hot and salty) surprise.

If you like arcade games like Galaga, Space Invaders, among other arcade games and craft beer, then come to this place. They check your ID when you enter so have that ready. Once you are in side you will see all the arcade games on all walls. Games are 25 cents so make sure to bring your quarters, but they also have quarter changing machines in case you don't have any quarters. Straight ahead is the bar where you can order your beers with the menu on your left. They usually show a movie on the screen but it depends on the day. Great atmosphere and a great way to play old games! Love this place.

Back in the old days for arcades, you'd drop $10 as a teen and felt like you were broke. And an addict that would have to save up for his next fix. Flash forward to 2014 and a new wave of barcades for adults is hitting the Triangle, the Baxter for example. Think arcade plus beer and you've got a pretty good idea of what's going on here. Located on a small side street off of Franklin/Main Street, the Baxter is lit up with a carnival like sign spelling "arcade" so there's no mistaking what it is. Hipsters in the front, bar in the back and two rows of arcade games and video games lining each side. Maybe 60 to 70 total, nice! We grab a NC craft beer in back and start playing.Donkey Kong, Double Dragon, Space Invaders and more, all the games have been nicely re-conditioned and play well. Get a pocketful of quarters and you're ready to roll. The crowd here is young but even they can appreciate the allure of old-school arcade games. So nice job Baxter! You're doing great, can't wait for the Raleigh barcade to open up soon...

Recently popped back into Chapel-boro's only barcade and was pleased to find that they have changed a few things for the better here. They no longer require a membership fee which is a huge plus, just show your ID and get a stamp. They've improved on their seating options and have added in a few move-able drink stands as well, which was really needed. Gotta have somewhere to place your drink while playing some games! Last I was here several of the games had issues or were out of order. No issues with any games this time around! Everything was working smoothly. What I didn't like? Some of the games are spaced way too close together, making it impossible to play some games if somebody is already playing the game right next to yours. And the crowd: college kids be college kids.

Not a friendly place not welcoming to out of town folks typical college place lacking in service