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Boxcar Bar + Arcade
Where retro gaming meets craft drinks for an unforgettable night out.
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Where retro gaming meets craft drinks for an unforgettable night out.
Boxcar Bar + Arcade is a vibrant entertainment hub in Raleigh, blending classic arcade games with a full-service bar. This establishment offers a unique social experience for adults, featuring pinball machines, retro video games, and a selection of craft beers, wines, and cocktails. Ideal for date nights, group outings, or casual fun, it combines nostalgic gameplay with a lively atmosphere, making it a local favorite for those seeking interactive entertainment and great drinks.
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Play classic pinball and video arcade games from the '90s and earlier, with machines maintained for optimal fun.
Enjoy a curated selection of craft beers, wines, and specialty cocktails in a lively bar setting.
Experience regular live music performances and special events for entertainment and socializing.
Satisfy your cravings with available food options, perfect for pairing with drinks during gameplay.
Ideal for friends, couples, or group outings, offering a unique blend of gaming and social activities.
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Overall rating
David T
Fun place to visit with friends. Craft beer kind of pricey for $8 a pop. Pin ball machines shows .25 on the coin hole but it is actually $1 per game. Might be a good place in the evenings for live music. They should have streaming music when live music is not avaiable. Overall, I would visit again.
Maggie Ennis
This bar is a staple in Raleigh, you literally cannot get any better. The trolley starts and ends across the street. The atmosphere here is absolutely amazing, bartenders are great (Vitia is the best ever)! Whether you are looking for a fun spot for post brunch or just a fun hangout with friends you literally cannot go wrong with Boxcar. Take a chance, grab some cons, play some games have a few drinks and just relax. I love This bar ❤️
Nancy Maldonado
If you enjoy a good time playing games and drinking is a plus. Boxcar is the place with arcade games from the 90s. It is a good place to have a girl's night out, and friends during the day or night, and for couples to have fun activities date night.
Joellen Reichenbach
Love that our inner child got to play and the adult could enjoy a drink while playing. Great combination. Clean place. Pinball machines all worked, and I love it. Flogger and Ms Pacman were sensitive joy sticks, which the Pacman machine for 4 players (sit down) blue joy stick would not good down. Only machine that didn't work. Again, overall, great experience. Thank you.
Rob Mihelic
So much fun! I love all the retro games and the drink specials! Tons of retro games, food is available, good drink specials every night. Fun place for a date night! Leave the kids at home, this is definitely a Bar arcade. Paid parking across the street, sometimes you can find free street parking after 6pm, but it can be hard. Bathrooms are relatively clean. Games can be kinda pricey, but $10-20 should be enough for a fun night
