Consider yourself a joystick jockey? Then, consider us your player two. We’re rounding up some of our favorite barcades (bars + arcades) in Lexington that will transport you straight to a pixelated paradise.
Arcadium, 574 N. Limestone
A NoLi staple, here you can tap into classic arcade games like Galaga and Super Mario Brothers, attend a screening for Trash Movie Monday (“Gremlins 2,” anyone?) all while sipping on curated cocktails, like its Michelada special.
The Burl Arcade, 369 Thompson Rd.
Venture to the The Burl campus to really become a pinball wizard on Free Pinball Tuesday, or grab a fistful of quarters and challenge your friends to Mortal Kombat II during weekday happy hours, 4-6 p.m.
Villainous, 191 Jefferson St.
You’ll really feel like family at this tabletop gaming pub, where you can reserve a table for your DnD crew, peruse classic arcade cabinets, and sip on themed drinks. Pro tip: Make sure to snag a selfie with the life-size replica of The Terminator.
