Dive Bar High Point operates as a barcade in downtown High Point, North Carolina, blending a neighborhood-bar atmosphere with a working lineup of video arcade machines. The venue sits at 312 N Elm St in the heart of High Point’s central commercial district, an easy anchor for anyone exploring the city on foot or scoping out surrounding restaurants and shops along the main downtown corridor.
The barcade format has grown steadily across North Carolina in recent years, and Dive Bar High Point is one of the established stops in the Piedmont Triad. As a video arcade paired with full bar service, the venue occupies a distinct niche between a casual neighborhood lounge and a traditional pinball-focused hall — a place where adults can socialize and play without the layout of a typical family entertainment center. The hours, which lean toward evenings and weekend afternoons, suggest the space hits its stride once the work day ends.
For visitors planning a night in High Point, this barcade anchors a small but active local arcade scene. Other nearby options worth knowing about include Short Circuit Arcade Bar, The Point Arcade, and High Point Bowling Center, which can fill in around a Dive Bar visit when one stop isn’t enough. The official site at divebarnc.com is the best source for the current schedule and any special-event listings.
At a Glance
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Address | 312 N Elm St, High Point, NC |
| Phone | +1 336-307-4665 |
| Hours | Sun 12 PM–11 PM; Mon Closed; Tue–Wed 3 PM–1 AM; Thu–Fri 3 PM–2 AM; Sat 12 PM–2 AM |
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 503 Google reviews |
| Best For | Adult-oriented barcade nights, video arcade play with a full bar |
The Scene
Dive Bar High Point has built a strong reputation among local visitors. The 4.6 out of 5 rating from 503 Google reviews points to consistent positive experiences across a sizable sample of guests. That level of approval for a downtown barcade puts the venue comfortably above the average for similar listings in the RetroArcade.com directory and points to a reliable experience for first-time visitors.
The combination of a working arcade floor and a full bar service is what defines the space. Without specific reviewer themes to draw from in this venue record, the editorial picture is built from the venue_type and category fields: this is a video arcade that runs as a bar, rather than a bar that happens to have a single token machine in the corner. That distinction tends to matter for visitors deciding whether to plan an evening around play or around quick drinks with friends.
Anyone curious about what the current crowd, machine lineup, or floor layout looks like should plan to visit during a weekday evening first, when the room tends to be less packed and the cabinets see more turnover. Future visitor reviews will continue to sharpen the editorial picture over time as more feedback accumulates on the directory.
Games & Machines
As a barcade, Dive Bar High Point is set up to pair adult bar service with a working video arcade lineup. The operating concept — arcade machines running alongside a paid bar — usually translates to a curated mix of classic and modern cabinets rather than the deep, dozens-deep rosters found at dedicated pinball halls or family entertainment centers. The Google category for the venue is “Video arcade,” which lines up with the barcade framing on the venue’s own site and listings.
Without specific machine data in this venue record, individual cabinet counts, exact model lineups, and any specialty game rotations cannot be reliably described here. Readers looking for a more detailed breakdown before visiting should consult the venue’s official site or call ahead using the phone number listed in the directory. For a broader look at how barcade cabinets tend to differ from traditional arcades, the arcade finder is a useful starting point.
Visiting
Dive Bar High Point sits at 312 N Elm St in central High Point, North Carolina, as part of the city’s main downtown corridor. The address makes the venue easy to pair with nearby restaurants and late-night stops. Visitors coming from outside High Point can plot the location against the interactive arcade map to see how it fits into a wider Piedmont Triad route.
Hours run from early afternoon on weekends — Sunday opens at 12 PM and Saturday at 12 PM — into the early morning on Fridays and Saturdays, which close at 2 AM. Tuesday through Thursday is the standard 3 PM to 1 AM or 2 AM window, and Monday is the only full closing day of the week. That schedule reads as a hybrid bar-and-arcade operating pattern rather than a typical daytime family arcade.
As a barcade, the venue is set up for adult patrons. Standard expectations for this format apply: 21+ for the bar service area, a valid ID for alcohol purchases, and no family-entertainment-center-style admission policies. Food and drink service beyond the bar isn’t documented in this venue record, so visitors looking for a fuller menu should check with the venue directly or plan to eat at a nearby restaurant before or after the visit.
For private events, birthday bookings, or group reservations, the best starting point is divebarnc.com or a phone call to +1 336-307-4665. Operators who manage the venue and want to update any of the details on this page can use the claim your listing tool, which handles edits through RetroArcade.com directly. To compare Dive Bar High Point against other High Point options and Triad venues, the arcade finder and arcade map cover the full directory.