Barflyy Retro Bar And Arcade operates as a barcade in the greater Akron metro area of Northeast Ohio. Although the venue’s directory classification and regional place page live under Akron, its published mailing address is listed in Kent, OH, a neighboring city to the east. The coordinates and at-rest search grid resolve back into the broader Akron region, which is why the venue appears under Akron in the directory listings.
The “retro bar” framing in the venue’s name signals a hybrid identity: drinks served alongside classic and nostalgic arcade machines, with the bar typically taking priority over family-friendly amenities. This puts Barflyy squarely in the adult-format segment of Ohio’s retro gaming market, where entry follows standard bar-age expectations and the schedule is built around evening crowds rather than daytime visits.
Barflyy shares its barcade market with several Akron-area peers. Northeast Ohio has quietly built one of the more diverse collections of barcades and adult retro gaming rooms in the state, with multiple venues competing for the same Thursday-through-Saturday night crowd. Visitors comparing options can browse neighboring venues such as THE WORKZ on the Riverfront and Quarter Up Bar + Arcade for a fuller picture of the local scene, or use the arcade finder directory to filter by venue type across Ohio.
At a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Kent, OH |
| Phone | +1 330-474-5151 |
| Hours | Sunday–Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 9 PM – 2:30 AM Friday & Saturday: 8 PM – 2:30 AM |
| Rating | 3.9 out of 5 from 335 reviews |
| Best For | Adults seeking late-night retro barcade play |
The Scene
Without structured review highlights on file, the venue’s profile rests on its public data: the barcade venue type, the retro descriptor in its name, and a calendar that opens only Thursday through Saturday evenings. Thursday doors open at 9 PM, Friday and Saturday doors open at 8 PM, and all three nights run until 2:30 AM. That short, predictable weekly window frames Barflyy as a weekend destination rather than a daily hangout, and patrons should plan around the closed Sunday through Wednesday stretch when organizing a visit with out-of-town guests or larger groups.
The published 3.9 out of 5 rating across 335 reviews places Barflyy in the solid middle band of the regional barcade scene. Visitors weighing the experience against neighboring peers can scan reviews of Quarter Up Bar + Arcade and THE WORKZ on the Riverfront for direct comparisons within the same Akron barcade category.
Games & Machines
No detailed machine list is on file for Barflyy Retro Bar And Arcade, so the gaming picture here is read through the venue type rather than a specific roster. As a barcade built around a “retro” identity, visitors can reasonably expect nostalgia-era cabinets and classic video game titles paired with a bar, rather than a redemption-ticket floor, kiddie rides, or modern VR rigs. Specific cabinet counts, current game rotations, and any pinball coverage should be confirmed with the venue directly using the contact details below.
Visiting
Barflyy’s published address points to Kent, OH, with the directory anchoring it under the Akron region for statewide browsing. Patrons can reach the venue by phone at +1 330-474-5151 ahead of a visit to confirm that night’s hours and any cover details, or check the official website at http://www.barflyy.com/ for the most current operating information, drink specials, and event listings.
The hours pattern—closed four nights a week and open only Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings—makes advance planning essential. Plan around the 9 PM Thursday opening or the 8 PM Friday and Saturday doors; each open night runs until 2:30 AM. Daytime and weekday visits are not an option, and the four consecutive closed days Sunday through Wednesday effectively reset the weekly cycle.
As an adult-format barcade, the venue operates with the expectations of any late-night bar: valid ID at the door, alcohol service for guests of legal age, and a casual atmosphere tailored to after-dark socializing. Specific policies on minimum entry age, the full food and drink menu, and party or private-event bookings are not captured in the public record on this page; reach out to Barflyy directly for those details.
Operators who want to update the machine list, hours, photos, or other details shown here can claim the listing to take editorial control of the page. Casual visitors comparing Barflyy against neighboring venues will find the arcade finder directory and the Akron arcade map the fastest ways to scan hours, venue types, and locations across Northeast Ohio.