Monstercade brings the barcade concept to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, pairing a working bar with a lineup of arcade games under one roof. Located on West Acadia Avenue, the venue sits within easy reach of downtown, making it a natural stop for anyone looking to mix a drink with a few rounds of pinball or classic cabinets after work or on the weekend.
The barcade format has grown into a familiar fixture of the American retro-gaming scene, and Monstercade represents the local expression of that trend in the Triad. As a venue that doubles as a bar, it leans into the social side of arcade play — groups, dates, and solo visitors dropping quarters between pours. Travelers mapping out retro arcades across the Carolinas will find it a logical anchor point, especially when paired with other Winston-Salem venues catalogued across the directory.
For visitors planning a Winston-Salem arcade crawl, Monstercade sits well alongside a handful of nearby stops, including Dive Bar Winston-Salem, Roar, and Dave & Buster’s Winston-Salem, as well as the more specialized Ctrl V Virtual Reality Arcade – Winston-Salem for anyone craving VR alongside traditional cabinet play.
At a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | 204 W Acadia Ave, Winston-Salem, NC |
| Phone | +1 336-893-8591 |
| Hours | Sunday: 12 PM – 11 PM Monday – Thursday: 4 PM – 11 PM Friday – Saturday: 12 PM – 2 AM |
| Rating | 4.8 out of 5 from 317 Google reviews |
| Best For | Adults pairing craft drinks with retro arcade gaming |
The Scene
Monstercade’s verified visitor rating is a 4.8 across 317 Google reviews, which puts it firmly in the top tier of Winston-Salem listings tracked by the arcade finder. Because the venue is classified as a bar first, the room reads as a hybrid: dim lighting, a full-length bar, and an attached arcade floor where the sound of cabinets blends with conversation. That dual identity is what defines the barcade format generally — Monstercade simply delivers the model locally with a strong review score behind it.
At this time, the editorial team has not pulled themed review snippets or visitor quote highlights into this listing. For a broader read on what arcades across the city are getting right, the interactive arcade map and the rest of the Winston-Salem directory pages are the best next step.
Games & Machines
The current directory record does not include a verified list of cabinets, pinball machines, or specific titles on the floor at Monstercade. What can be said with confidence is that the venue’s barcade classification implies a mix of arcade play and bar service under a single roof — the kind of setup where classic and modern coin-op machines typically share space with cocktails rather than admission tickets. Anyone wanting a confirmed games list before visiting should check the official Monstercade website or call ahead at +1 336-893-8591.
Visiting
Monstercade is at 204 W Acadia Ave in Winston-Salem, on the western edge of the downtown grid — close enough to walk from a number of restaurants and other nightlife stops. The front doors open at noon on Sundays and at 4 PM on Monday through Thursday, with weekend hours stretching from noon until 2 AM on Friday and Saturday. That schedule makes the venue well suited to after-work drop-ins during the week and longer late-night sessions on weekends.
As a barcade, the venue is set up primarily for adult play, so guests should plan around a 21-and-over atmosphere rather than a family entertainment center. The bar is the centerpiece of the room, which means the visit usually revolves around drinks alongside whatever cabinet rotation is currently on the floor. For visitors wanting to compare against other Winston-Salem options — including VR at Ctrl V Virtual Reality Arcade – Winston-Salem, the chain experience at Dave & Buster’s Winston-Salem, or the bar-focused Dive Bar Winston-Salem — the arcade finder directory and the interactive map are the quickest way to plan a crawl.
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