Barcade has become one of the most recognized names in the American arcade-bar scene, and the location at 6 St. Marks Place anchors its presence in New York City’s East Village. The venue operates under the barcade model — a hybrid concept that pairs a full bar with a floor of classic and contemporary arcade cabinets — making it a destination for adults who want to revisit the games of their youth with a craft beer in hand.
The St. Marks Place stretch of the East Village has long been associated with counterculture, late-night entertainment, and a steady rotation of bars, restaurants, and music venues. Barcade fits comfortably into that streetscape, drawing a mix of neighborhood regulars, after-work crowds, and visitors exploring downtown Manhattan. Travelers comparing options across the city can use the arcade finder or browse the arcade map to plot a route through nearby venues.
Barcade has also expanded within New York City itself, with sibling locations including Barcade and Barcade listed in our directory, along with the Barcade – FIDI branches and Quackade: Arcade & Party Games. That density of barcade-style venues reflects the city’s appetite for adult-oriented gaming spaces where pinball and upright cabinets coexist with curated drink lists.
At a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 St Marks Pl, New York City, New York |
| Phone | +1 212-388-0522 |
| Hours | Daily, 2 PM – 2 AM |
| Rating | 4.3 out of 5 from 1,900 reviews |
| Best For | Adults seeking a barcade pairing classic arcade games with a full bar |
The Scene
Public feedback for the St. Marks Place location sits at 4.3 out of 5 across roughly 1,900 reviews, a strong aggregate score that places the venue well above what most standalone bars or arcades typically achieve on review platforms. Sustaining that level across nearly two thousand reviews suggests a venue whose core experience — atmosphere, service, and game availability — reliably meets expectations.
As a barcade, the venue attracts a mixed crowd: neighborhood regulars, post-work groups, and visitors exploring the East Village. The St. Marks location shares its identity with other Barcade-branded outposts in New York City, including Barcade and Barcade on the same city directory page. Without a current summary of individual review themes for this specific venue, prospective visitors will get the most accurate sense of the crowd and current cabinet lineup by reading recent reviews directly or by checking the venue’s official page before heading out.
Games & Machines
Under the barcade format, the gaming floor typically centers on classic and golden-era arcade cabinets arranged around or alongside the bar area, with the social atmosphere of a neighborhood pub shaping how the games are played. Specific cabinet lineups are not documented in the current venue record, so visitors looking for a particular title — whether a specific pinball table, a fighting-game classic, or a more obscure upright — should confirm availability with the venue directly before making the trip. The barcade model generally leans away from ticket-redemption or prize-driven machines in favor of skill-based play and a curated drink menu.
Visiting
The barcade sits at 6 St. Marks Place in the East Village, with the front door opening at 2 PM every day of the week and the last call landing at 2 AM. That seven-days-a-week window makes the venue equally suited to a weekend afternoon outing or a late-night stop. Direct inquiries can be made by phone at +1 212-388-0522, and the venue’s official page at https://barcade.com/stmarks/ carries the latest details on programming and any special events.
The St. Marks location sits alongside other Barcade-branded venues in New York City on our directory — including Barcade and Barcade — as well as Quackade: Arcade & Party Games and the Barcade – FIDI locations, giving arcade-hunting visitors plenty of comparable stops across the five boroughs. Operators who manage this listing can claim their listing to keep hours, photos, and event information current, and anyone mapping out a broader crawl can use the arcade finder or the interactive arcade map to chart a full route.