Lucky Strike Charlotte — Arcade in Charlotte, North Carolina

Illustration of a neon-lit retro arcade interior
Arcade Venue

Lucky Strike Charlotte sits at 210 E Trade St in the heart of uptown Charlotte, North Carolina — a video arcade tucked into a block that puts it within easy walking distance of the city’s central business district and its central entertainment venues. Listed in the directory as a dedicated arcade venue, it draws both downtown workers and visitors looking for a quick stop between meetings or a longer session once the evening crowd rolls in.

For anyone mapping out a Charlotte arcade crawl, Lucky Strike Charlotte is a useful anchor point. It is one of several arcade-style venues in the city — neighbors include 16-Bit Bar+Arcade, The Alley at Latta Arcade, and Super Abari Game Bar — which makes the area around East Trade Street a sensible starting point when you want to sample more than one spot in a single night. Use the interactive arcade map to plot a route, or browse the full set of Charlotte options through the arcade finder directory.

At a Glance

DetailInfo
Address210 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC
Phone+1 704-716-9300
HoursSun 11 AM – 12 AM · Mon–Thu 4 PM – 1 AM · Fri 3 PM – 2 AM · Sat 11 AM – 2 AM
Rating4 out of 5 from 861 Google reviews
Best ForVideo arcade play in uptown Charlotte

The Scene

With no aggregated visitor commentary in the records yet, the most reliable snapshot of Lucky Strike Charlotte comes from the venue’s own classification: a video arcade operating in the uptown Charlotte core. The category points to a focused, machine-driven setup rather than a bar-led or full-family-entertainment format, which fits its address on East Trade Street — a block where downtown foot traffic, weekend visitors, and after-work crowds mix throughout the week.

What can be confirmed from the listing is that the venue carries a 4 out of 5 rating across 861 Google reviews, a substantial sample size that suggests a steady flow of regulars and curious newcomers. Until visitor write-ups are folded into the review pipeline, treat this as a starting point rather than a verdict. For a fuller read on the Charlotte scene, the 16-Bit Bar+Arcade, The Alley at Latta Arcade, and Super Abari Game Bar pages each offer a distinctly different take on what a Charlotte arcade night can look like.

Games & Machines

The records do not currently list a specific game library for Lucky Strike Charlotte. As a video arcade venue, the implied draw is coin- and card-operated electronic machines rather than a pinball-led or barcade-style setup — the kind of floor where you walk in, load a card or feed tokens, and work through cabinets at your own pace. Specific titles and machine counts are not invented here, and owners who want the listing to reflect their actual floor plan can claim the listing and add the details directly through the directory.

Visiting

Lucky Strike Charlotte is at 210 E Trade St in uptown Charlotte, North Carolina, easy to reach on foot from other downtown attractions and within walking distance of the city’s transit corridors. The door stays open late most nights: Sundays run 11 AM to 12 AM, Monday through Thursday shift to a 4 PM to 1 AM schedule, Friday opens an hour earlier at 3 PM and closes at 2 AM, and Saturday matches Friday’s closing time with an 11 AM open. The phone line is staffed at +1 704-716-9300, and the official Lucky Strike Entertainment website linked through the directory covers any current promotions or special event details.

For a planned Charlotte arcade night, this venue works well as a waypoint and pairs naturally with the surrounding options — the 16-Bit Bar+Arcade listing, The Alley at Latta Arcade, and Super Abari Game Bar each bring a different flavor to the city. The arcade finder and arcade map are the quickest ways to compare hours and locations side by side, and venue operators can claim their listing to keep hours, contact details, and game lists current.