Play retro and modern arcade cabinets and pinball machines with token-based systems.
Enjoy creative cocktails, shots, mocktails, and a solid beer list in a lively atmosphere.
Savor menu items like Chopped Cheese Crunch Wraps, wings, truffle fries, and hot dogs.
Host gatherings with arcade access, food, and drinks for birthdays or corporate events.
Serve food and drinks into the evening, perfect for post-game or night-out cravings.
Omg, this place is Millennial heaven. The arcade games are all SO legit (OG Frogger?! Mortal Combat?!), the food and cocktails/shots are great, solid beer list, and nick the bartender was awesome too. We are finding a babysitter for next weekend so we can go again!
Came in on a Tuesday night (12/30) and by 10PM it died down but I think people just don’t know about the place! Hasset was our girl!! Kept the vibes going and drinks flowing—good time for sure! There is a fun shot wheel up front with different cocktails like the ‘Scooby Doo’ or ‘Kirby’ Most games are about 4 coins, they have a token converter in house for $1,5,10 & 20 bills. We ordered a couple hot dogs and they were ok— def recommend the cheesesteak egg rolls!
I love the old school arcade, bar, & food spot concept!! So when I saw this spot a while back, it was a matter of time until I pulled up!! Let’s go see what they’re hittin on!! . Where I am: @gameondc . Location Reviewed: 1330 U st., N.W. Washington D.C. . Items Reviewed: STAMP!! Their Sloppy Dog Glizzy ($12 an all beef hot dog with a cheese blend, onions, beef Sloppy Joe, & Old Bay fries). The Sloppy Joe on this glizzy was nostalgic!! Tasty, fulfilling, with crispy fries!! STAMP!! Their Mac n Cheese Bites ($13 fried Mac n cheese with hot honey). These caught me off guard!! Cheesy, sweet & spicy with the honey…actually tasty!! STAMP!! Their Chopped Cheese Crunch Wrap ($17 with ground beef, lettuce, onions, adobo, American cheese, & Game On sauce). Perfect late night food!! A grilled, folded, taco basically…deliciousness!! STAMP!! Their Mocktails ($9 their Baby Butter Beer Mocktail, & $7 for their strawberry lemonade mocktail). That Butter Beer was pretty much a cream soda, STAMP, & the lemonade was tasty!! LIKE THAT! Their Wings ($15 eight half lemon pepper, & Thai chili flavor). Tasty, crispy, & well seasoned!! STAMP!! Their Truffle Fries ($7 fries with Parmesan & truffle sauce). Fragrant, crispy, & cheesy!! . Customer Service: On Point. . Parking: Rough!! . Recommendations: Definitely get that Wrap!! . Accessibility: It’s is wheelchair friendly, & it’s differently abled persons friendly. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️=STAMP ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️➕=LIKE THAT ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️=DELICIOUS ⭐️⭐️⭐️=DECENT ⭐️⭐️=PASS ⭐️=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews
If you like anime, video games or anything adjacent....youll like this place. They have a pretty decent selection of arcade games and several pinball machines. I did not expect the food to be as tasty as it was! The chicken tenders with your choice of flavor was solid. They have a wide selection of fun game and pop culture themed cocktails and shots.
Came on opening weekend. Played $20 worth of games. No problems with any of the games and had a great time. The cocktails we tried were Reboot (sports drink taste) and Smores old fashion (my favorite, kind of sweet). And I heard butter beer is good too. We will come back to try the food! Come defeat EK on tetris :D

Where retro gaming meets modern cocktails and crave-worthy eats in DC.
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GameOn bar+arcade is a vibrant, nostalgic destination on U Street, blending classic arcade games with a full-service bar and inventive kitchen. We offer a curated selection of retro and modern arcade cabinets, pinball machines, and gaming-themed cocktails, alongside a menu of elevated comfort food like Chopped Cheese Crunch Wraps, Sloppy Dogs, and Truffle Fries. Perfect for date nights, group outings, or solo play, our space is wheelchair-accessible and buzzing with millennial and gamer energy. Whether you're here for Mortal Kombat, a Butter Beer mocktail, or late-night bites, GameOn delivers fun, flavor, and fantastic service.
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