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Joystick Gamebar
Arcade and Bar
Sweet Auburn, Atlanta
"Cocktails, fries,arcade games, throwback board games, fun staff"(11 Tips)
"They also have a selection of fun board games to play."(8 Tips)
"Music is a little loud, but how else can you smash a high score?"(3 Tips)
"my favorite bars in Atlanta the crowd is a mix of geek"(2 Tips)
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Best Bar in Edgewood. Joystick Gamebar has an assortment of games, attractions and interactive experiences. Highly recommended.
- Mario PerezJuly 3, 2015Great place to hang out and play some old school arcade video games. They also have a selection of fun board games to play. The drinks are decently priced and they have some special cocktails.
- This is one of my favorite bars in Atlanta the crowd is a mix of geek and old school. Classic games and creative drinks makes this a great date night location for geeks and gamers alike.
Super cool atmosphere. Great staff and really, really awesome cocktails. Illegal Food does the eats and their Hank burger made the Thrillist list of top 5 burgers in Atlanta. 100% worth a visit...
Pooja SharmaJuly 14, 2018Good craft cocktails, and a great arcade game selection. Board games are basic but drink Jenga is 👌. I prefer getting there earlier bc hey let rude belligerent drunks hang out. They have a 💃room too
Paula MadeiraAugust 27, 2017Fun and cool bar, with a lot of arcade machines and some board games. There isn't a lot of places to sit though. $0,25 to play each game. DONT ask for the cheapest shot on the menu, it is awful 😖
Joel CorpusOctober 15, 2013Pretty fantastic bar-cade that mixes up some stunning bourbon and whiskey concoctions! The classic arcade games are a must to play...from classic Donkey Kong to my all time fave, 4-player X-Men.
Love! But don't come hungry! Sometimes they sometimes they don't offer ANY food. No RedBull, little vodka, few draft beers, decent whiskey collection, cheap large can beers. Games n atmosphere awesome
Creative Loafing AtlantaMay 14, 2015An arcade for grown-ups in Old Fourth Ward. Joystick Gamebar features lively bar bites (via its innovative Kitchen Incubation Program), creative cocktails, and a collection of vintage games.
- Creative Loafing AtlantaJune 2, 2016Located on one of Atlanta's most happening streets, Joystick Gamebar has numerous vintage arcade games, board games, and a great cocktail program. (Try the ginger snap slushie.) Read more
Best memory here: my friend turned on Streetlight Manifesto's Point/Counterpoint on the jukebox. The whole bar started singing. Good drinks, good music, good games. Nothing better.
Amanda NouhanAugust 21, 2017Although it's a little pricey, they have a solid drink and board game selection. Arcade games are usually being played, so be prepared to wait.
Great games. Go before dinner to avoid the crowds. If you're not using John Stockton and Karl Malone on NBA Jam you're doing it wrong.
Frank LucasSeptember 27, 2015Nice place to go with a group of people, not expensive and good vibe. Eat before you go, food cheap and good but little portion.
Imari SteeleAugust 4, 2015This is one of my favorite bars in Atlanta, I love the retro games, craft cocktails, and the burgers.
Great craft beers that rotate. Lots of local crafts. Very unique drink selections in general
Eric BowenMarch 1, 2015Has pure old school video games. Bring your roll of quarters, throw back a couple of libations and shoot for the high scores.
TJFebruary 19, 2013Take me back to my childhood. All I want to do is play arcade games at the mall. Mom! Drop me & my friends off. Love it. And you'll love it too.
ChloeCupcakes LeeAugust 5, 2013Bar with good cocktails? Check. Great bartenders? Check. Bar with arcade games? Check. Now go and try to beat the high scores!
Jon FetchMarch 28, 2023Chill dive bar w a nerdy/gamer vibe. Everything’s $.25 to play! I wasted a lot of time here waiting for my gf to be out of her work conference
Magnus VojbackeMay 7, 2016Good hot dogs, OK beer selection, friendly staff. The arcade playing patrons can get a little loud at times.
Deantre BrockSeptember 20, 2014Their beer selection is great and those sofas are perfectly comfortable.
- Great cocktails, great staff! Music is a little loud, but how else can you smash a high score?
Kimlee DavisMarch 24, 2015VIDEOGAMES!!!!! Classics, pinball machines and rare board games. So much good.
Rad management, rad staff. Accommodating, welcoming, wonderful. Viva Joystick Gamebar!!!!
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Joystick Gamebar -- the only spot in Atlanta dedicated to classic arcade games and delicious cocktails. Every game is only a quarter so raid your son's piggy bank and hold off on laundry an extra week because you've got beer to drink and high scores to conquer!
Closed until 5:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 5:00 PM–2:30 AM
- Sun
- 5:00 PM–Midnight
(404) 525-3002
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Dining Options
Bar Service
Restroom
Yes
TouchTunes Jukebox
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Cocktails
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"Very fun place with games to play and beer. Every week day there is specials. Kitchen closes early when movement is slow so I didn’t get to eat."
Paula Madeira - 8.1
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