Pinky & Clyde’s Arcade Bar is a barcade tucked into North Charleston, South Carolina, where classic arcade play meets a full bar atmosphere. The venue’s dual identity is built into its name: pinball cabinets and arcade machines share the floor with a staffed bar, turning a night of gaming into a social, drinks-in-hand experience aimed at adults rather than families. It occupies a clear lane in the Charleston-area entertainment scene, distinct from the family entertainment centers and bowling-alley arcades that also operate nearby.
North Charleston has quietly grown into one of the more arcade-friendly stretches of the South Carolina coast, and Pinky & Clyde’s sits among the listings in the arcade finder directory alongside other local play spots including Stars and Strikes, Summit Adventure Park Charleston, Reforged Gaming Lounge, and a sister Pinky & Clyde’s location also indexed in the directory. The Lowcountry city is easy to reach from downtown Charleston and the surrounding suburbs, which makes it a convenient stop on a bar-hopping or date-night route. Visitors planning a broader arcade crawl can also browse the full set of Lowcountry venues on the interactive arcade map.
At a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | North Charleston, SC |
| Phone | +1 843-471-2413 |
| Hours | Sunday: 12 PM – 12 AM Monday – Thursday: 4 PM – 12 AM Friday: 4 PM – 12 AM Saturday: 12 PM – 12 AM |
| Rating | 4.2 out of 5 from 133 Google reviews |
| Best For | Adults seeking a bar-and-arcade combo, casual date nights, and group outings with retro games |
The Scene
Pinky & Clyde’s Arcade Bar holds a 4.2 out of 5 average across 133 Google reviews, placing it comfortably above the typical bar-and-arcade baseline in the region. That kind of rating, drawn from a sizable sample of visitors, usually signals a venue that delivers on its core promise: a working bar alongside playable arcade machines in a setting that feels more like a hangout than a midway. Readers looking for a deeper read on the bar’s atmosphere, crowd, or specific game lineup should check the venue’s own website and social channels, or contact the bar directly using the phone number listed above.
Because detailed editorial review summaries for Pinky & Clyde’s are not part of this record, this directory entry stops short of quoting specific patrons. The venue’s own online presence remains the best source for the latest on drink specials, machine lineups, and themed nights. Operators and managers who want to add fuller operator-supplied information to this listing can claim the listing and supply the details directly.
Games & Machines
The record for Pinky & Clyde’s does not include a detailed machine inventory, so this section sticks to what the barcade format itself implies. Barcades typically stock a mix of classic and modern pinball machines, upright arcade cabinets from the golden age onward, and a few console or multiplayer setups designed for drinking-friendly group play. The exact roster at Pinky & Clyde’s is best confirmed by calling the bar ahead of time, since machine availability at barcades tends to shift frequently based on maintenance, rotations, and private events.
Visiting
Pinky & Clyde’s Arcade Bar is located in North Charleston, SC. The full street address is not part of this directory record, so guests should use the phone line at +1 843-471-2413 to confirm the exact location, parking situation, and any age policy before heading out. As a bar-first venue, the barcade is almost certainly oriented toward an adult crowd, with anyone under 21 typical of a bar environment restricted from the bar side; families with younger children will likely want to look at the family entertainment centers in the same area instead.
The weekly hours pattern runs from a 12 PM opening on weekends to a 4 PM opening on weekdays, with closing at midnight every night of the week. That makes Friday and Saturday the prime windows for visitors who want to pair a full evening of gaming with drinks, while weekday afternoons are quieter and easier to walk in without a wait. Food and drink specifics are not listed in this record; the bar’s own site and social channels are the right place to check the current drink menu and any kitchen offerings.
For private events, birthday parties, or group bookings, the only reliable path is to call the bar directly. The RetroArcade.com directory does not list a separate party booking form for this venue. Travelers comparing the bar to other options in the area can browse all North Charleston listings through the arcade finder directory or plot the city on the interactive arcade map to plan a stop alongside nearby venues like Stars and Strikes, Summit Adventure Park Charleston, Reforged Gaming Lounge, and the other Pinky & Clyde’s location also indexed here.