16-Bit Bar+Arcade is a barcade in the South End neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina, set at 307 W Tremont Avenue. As a bar-and-arcade hybrid, the venue combines the social atmosphere of a bar with the entertainment of a video arcade, making it a destination for adults who want to revisit classic games in a grown-up setting. Charlotte’s growing collection of retro gaming spots and game bars has made the city a notable stop on the regional arcade map.
The venue is part of the broader 16-Bit brand and operates as one of several arcade-style hangouts in the Charlotte area. It sits in a walkable part of the city, near dining and other nightlife, which fits the barcade model of combining a night out with a session at the controls. Visitors can pair drinks with rotating game cabinets and a casual setting rather than the lights-and-tickets model of a traditional family arcade.
For travelers mapping out a tour of the city’s gaming venues, 16-Bit Bar+Arcade is a useful anchor point. The directory’s interactive arcade map can help visitors plot a route between this barcade and other Charlotte stops, while the arcade finder lists nearby options by type and rating.
At a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 307 W Tremont Ave, Charlotte, NC |
| Phone | +1 980-556-7746 |
| Hours | Sun 11AM–11:30PM; Mon–Thu 4–11:30PM; Fri 12PM–2:30AM; Sat 11AM–2:30AM |
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 from 393 Google reviews |
| Best For | Adults seeking a barcade with video games and drinks |
The Scene
Public feedback collected through third-party review platforms gives 16-Bit Bar+Arcade a strong 4.7 out of 5 rating across 393 reviews. That kind of mark, gathered from hundreds of individual experiences, suggests a venue that consistently delivers on what its barcade format promises: a relaxed setting where adults can play video games and grab drinks at the same time. Charlotte’s gaming crowd has several nearby options to compare it against, and the volume of reviews here indicates steady traffic from both locals and visitors.
Because no detailed editorial summary or curated review highlights are available for this listing, the directory cannot break the feedback down by theme, such as service, game selection, or drink quality. Readers who want a broader view of Charlotte’s barcade scene can browse the arcade finder for additional venues and ratings in the area. The other South End and Charlotte-area barcades listed in the directory provide useful context for comparing atmosphere once on the ground.
Games & Machines
As a barcade, 16-Bit Bar+Arcade’s primary draw is video arcade games paired with a full bar service, which is the defining feature of the bar-and-arcade format. The name and the broader 16-Bit brand identity lean into classic and retro-style video game culture, suggesting cabinets and console setups rather than the prize and ticket machines found at a family entertainment center. Specific game titles, cabinet counts, and pricing structures are not published in the available listing data, so the directory does not list individual machines. Visitors planning a trip who want to know exactly which titles are currently on the floor should contact the venue directly using the phone number listed above or check the venue’s own website for the latest lineup.
Visiting
16-Bit Bar+Arcade sits at 307 W Tremont Avenue in Charlotte’s South End, a neighborhood known for dining, breweries, and converted industrial spaces. The hours follow a clear split between weeknight service and weekend late-night play: Sunday opens at 11AM and closes at 11:30PM, Monday through Thursday run 4PM to 11:30PM, Friday opens at noon and runs until 2:30AM, and Saturday runs from 11AM to 2:30AM. That schedule gives visitors both an early afternoon window for weekend sessions and a late-night option on Friday and Saturday for after-dinner play.
Because the venue is operated as a bar, guests should expect an adults-oriented environment with alcohol service; an age policy and any cover charges are not listed in the available record and would need to be confirmed with the venue directly. The address, phone number, and website in the table above are the most reliable points of contact for current hours, food and drink offerings, and event or party booking information.
For visitors planning a broader Charlotte arcade crawl, the directory lists several other venues in the same city, including a sibling 16-Bit Bar+Arcade location, Foo Bar – Bar and Arcade, The Alley at Latta Arcade, Super Abari Game Bar, and Fun Spot Arcade Fish Tables. The arcade map can help plot a route between stops, and the arcade finder can filter by venue type and rating. Arcade owners and operators who want to update this listing can use the claim your listing page to take control of the record.