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'''Barcade''' is a chain of arcade bars with locations in the northeastern United States. The bars feature a combination of classic [[arcade game]]s and draft beer from local and regional American [[Microbrewery|microbreweries]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/25/dining/25dbrie.html?ref=dining | title=Dining Briefs}}</ref>
'''Barcade''' is a chain of bars with locations in the northeastern United States. The bars feature a combination of classic [[arcade game]]s and draft beer from local and regional American [[Microbrewery|microbreweries]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/25/dining/25dbrie.html?ref=dining | title=Dining Briefs}}</ref>


The original Barcade opened in 2004<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/features/2013/2/26/3992898/the-rise-of-barcade|title=Drink and Revive: The rise of Barcade|author=Simon Parkin|work=Polygon|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> in a former metal shop at 388 Union Avenue in the [[Williamsburg, Brooklyn|Williamsburg]] section of [[Brooklyn]]. The company is owned and operated by brothers Kevin and Scott Beard, Pete Langway, and Paul Kermizian.
The original Barcade opened in 2004<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/features/2013/2/26/3992898/the-rise-of-barcade|title=Drink and Revive: The rise of Barcade|author=Simon Parkin|work=Polygon|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> in a former metal shop at 388 Union Avenue in the [[Williamsburg, Brooklyn|Williamsburg]] section of [[Brooklyn]] and featured a unique combination of vintage arcade games and rare American craft beers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29722820/ns/travel-destination_travel/|title=Cheers! America’s best beer pubs - Travel - Destination Travel - US and Canada - NBC News|work=msnbc.com|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/lists/2010/04/best-beer-bars-in-america.html?p=2|title=The 30 Best Beer Bars in America|work=pastemagazine.com|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> The company is owned and operated by four long-time friends, brothers Kevin Beard and Scott Beard, Pete Langway and Paul Kermizian, who is also the director of the 2004 documentary film ''[[American Beer (documentary)|American Beer]]''<ref name="Best Bars: Barcade - Esquire">{{cite web|url=http://www.esquire.com/bestbars/bb-barcade|title=Best Bars - Top Bars in America|work=Esquire|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> about the American craft beer industry. Some examples of the arcade games originally featured at Barcade in Brooklyn are [[Tapper]], [[Q*bert]], ''[[Donkey Kong (video game)|Donkey Kong]]'', [[Tetris]], [[Robotron: 2084]], [[Centipede (arcade game)|Centipede]], [[Super Mario Bros.]], [[1943: The Battle of Midway|1943]], [[Berzerk (arcade game)|Berzerk]], Frogger,<ref>[http://www.blackbookmag.com/article/nyc-bars-to-entertain-holiday-visitors/23796 "NYC: The Best Bars to Entertain Visitors"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101222082854/http://www.blackbookmag.com/article/nyc-bars-to-entertain-holiday-visitors/23796 |date=December 22, 2010 }}</ref> [[Rampage (arcade game)|Rampage]], Tetris<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,524777,00.html|title=Happy Birthday, Tetris! Video-Game Icon Turns 25|work=Fox News|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> and [[Star Wars (1983 video game)|Star Wars]].<ref name="Yahoo20070413">{{cite news | last =Baertlein | first =Lisa | title =Old-school games in "barcade" renaissance | work =Yahoo! News | publisher =Yahoo! Inc. | date =2007-04-13 | url =https://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070412/tc_nm/gameworld_arcade1_dc_1 | accessdate = 2007-04-13 |archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20070414082803/http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070412/tc_nm/gameworld_arcade1_dc_1 |archivedate = 2007-04-14}}</ref><ref>[http://www.boston.com/ae/games/articles/2007/05/19/shredding_the_competition/ "Shredding the competition"]</ref>

In 2010, the brand expanded into [[Jersey City, New Jersey]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/2010/07/construction_to_start_on_downt.html|title=Construction to start on Downtown Jersey City Barcade -- a combination bar and vintage video game arcade|work=NJ.com|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://blogs.wsj.com/metropolis/2011/04/22/for-arcades-survival-now-hinges-on-alcohol/|title=For Arcades, Survival Hinges on Alcohol|work=WSJ|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> and the Fishtown neighborhood of [[Philadelphia]], Pennsylvania.<ref>[http://philly.brownstoner.com/2010/04/brooklyns_barcade_eyeing_a_fis.php "Brooklyn's Barcade Eyeing a Philly Spin-off!] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100528135900/http://philly.brownstoner.com/2010/04/brooklyns_barcade_eyeing_a_fis.php |date=May 28, 2010 }}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.inc.com/articles/201108/building-a-retro-nightlife-empire.html|title=The Making of a Retro Nightlife Empire [Video] - Inc.com|work=Inc.com|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref><ref>[http://www.metro.us/philadelphia/local/article/994375--barcade-bringing-together-video-games-beer/ "Barcade: Bringing together video games, beer"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111013201730/http://www.metro.us/philadelphia/local/article/994375--barcade-bringing-together-video-games-beer/ |date=October 13, 2011 }}</ref> Barcade later opened two locations in Manhattan <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2014/5/25/5750130/barcade-locations-new-york-manhattan|title=Nostalgic video game bar adding two more locations|author=Owen S. Good|work=Polygon|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> with one at 6 St. Mark's Place, a building with a long and varied history, most recently having housed [[Kim's Video and Music]] and before that the [[New St. Marks Baths]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bedfordandbowery.com/2017/01/from-anarchist-hangout-to-bathhouse-to-arcade-the-steamy-history-of-6-st-marks/|title=From Anarchist Hangout to Bathhouse to Arcade the Steamy History of 6 St. Marks}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2014/10/3/6901629/barcade-manhattan-st-marks-90s-games|title=Manhattan gets a second Barcade next week, this one for '90s games|author=Samit Sarkar|work=Polygon|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> Over the next two years, locations opened in New Haven, Connecticut<ref>{{cite web|url=https://omnomct.wordpress.com/2015/05/29/barcade-the-arcade-for-adults-is-coming-to-new-haven-with-brews-and-old-school-gaming/|title=Barcade, the Arcade for Adults, Is Coming to New Haven with Brews and Old School Gaming|work=OmNomCT|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ctnow.com/food-drink/ctnow-barcade-brings-retro-arcade-games-craft-beer-to-new-haven-20160430-story.html|title=Barcade Brings Retro Arcade Games, Craft Beer To New Haven}}</ref> and Newark, New Jersey.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.placenj.com/2016/11/barcade-planning-to-open-in-newark.html|title=Barcade Planning to Open in Newark}}</ref>

Many world record holders and world-class gamers were known to be found at the Brooklyn location.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.asylum.com/2010/04/30/best-video-game-bars-in-america-barcade-stellas-lounge-shortys/|title=Mandatory|work=Mandatory|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> Plastic surgeon and Barcade regular [[Hank Chien]] set the world record in [[Donkey Kong]] with a score of 1,061,700 in March 2010. Chien can often be found at Barcade, practicing his skills on the Donkey Kong machine, wearing his operating scrubs.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?id=5040509|title=N.Y. surgeon sets world record at Donkey Kong - ESPN|work=ESPN.com|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> Thirty-eight-year-old George Leutz set the world record on [[Q*bert]] in February 2013 with a score of 37,163,080 after spending years practicing on the machine in Brooklyn's Barcade.<ref>[http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/9053237/q*bert-video-game-marathoning-trend-aftermath-king-kong "The Kings of Q*bert"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130321004801/http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/9053237/q*bert-video-game-marathoning-trend-aftermath-king-kong |date=March 21, 2013 }}</ref> Joshua Lombay set the world record for the 1984 Midway game ''[[Timber (video game)|Timber]]'' in June 2013 with a score of 9,767,550 after having discovered the game and playing for the first time at Barcade in Brooklyn.<ref>[http://www.twingalaxies.com/article/2394/joshua-lombay-timber-world-record-falls/ "Joshua Lombay: Timber World Record Falls"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130704085715/http://www.twingalaxies.com/article/2394/joshua-lombay-timber-world-record-falls/ |date=July 4, 2013 }}</ref>

Barcade first filed for a federal trademark of its name for use in bars and restaurants on July 20, 2007,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.trademarkia.com/barcade-77234832.html|title=BARCADE - Reviews & Brand Information - BARCADE, INC. Brooklyn, NY - Serial Number: 77234832|work=trademarkia.com|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> and the mark quickly became well known, even in markets outside of where Barcade operated.<ref>[https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/travel/2015/09/19/get-your-donkey-kong/sDDUlaXqOH2u6PaljKzY3K/story.html "Get Your Donkey Kong On"]</ref>

By 2012, the success of the Barcade chain had inspired other similarly themed bar and arcade combination businesses to open in other cities in the U.S.,<ref>[http://www.tennessean.com/article/20131115/BUSINESS02/311150071/Nashville-bar-eager-revive-arcade-age "New Nashville Restaurant Two Bits to Feature Classic Arcade Games"]</ref><ref>[http://projects.registerguard.com/web/business/27998185-41/arcade-games-vintage-eugene-alley.html.csp "Sip, Nibble and Play"]{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> with many of these places citing the original Barcade location as their inspiration.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.denverpost.com/popular/ci_17952476 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121114061204/http://www.denverpost.com:80/popular/ci_17952476 |dead-url=yes |archive-date=14 November 2012 |title=From LoDo to the Smithsonian, video games get their due |author=John Wenzel The Denver Post |date=1 May 2011 |publisher= |accessdate=February 12, 2016 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kentucky.com/2012/11/15/2408780/new-north-lexington-bar-embraces.html|title=North Lexington bar has retro niche: arcade games|work=kentucky|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lookytasty.com/2013/04/05/headquarters-looks-to-become-largest-pinball-arcade-in-midwest/|title=Headquarters looks to become "largest pinball arcade in Midwest"|author=Looky Tasty|work=LookyTasty|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dukechronicle.com/articles/2014/02/05/live-music-club-casbah-makes-way-games-social|title=Live music club Casbah makes way for games at Social|work=The Chronicle|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> New arcade bars directly inspired by Barcade opened in Las Vegas, Denver, Kentucky, California, Maine, Iowa, Vermont and Oregon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geekexchange.com/insert-coins-drinking-and-playing-at-the-geekiest-club-in-las-vegas-47117.html#axzz2O5r4MZQt |title=Home Page |work=Sound & Vision |accessdate=February 12, 2016 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141007024335/http://www.geekexchange.com/insert-coins-drinking-and-playing-at-the-geekiest-club-in-las-vegas-47117.html |archivedate=October 7, 2014 |df=mdy }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mainebiz.biz/article/20140606/NEWS0101/140609961|title=Arcadia among crowdfunded bars coming to Portland|work=Mainebiz|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://littlevillagemag.com/the-quarter-barrel-arcade-and-brewery-to-open-in-cedar-rapids/|title=Quarter Barrel arcade and brewery to open in Cedar Rapids|author=Casey Wagner|work=Little Village|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/story/news/local/2014/12/21/arcade-bar-occupy-former-free-press-building/20735975/|title=Arcade/bar to occupy former Free Press building|date=21 December 2014|work=Burlington Free Press|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> Two opened in Chicago in one year, one of them dubbing itself a "Beercade"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.redeyechicago.com/entertainment/restaurants-bars/ct-red-arcade-bar-faceoff-chicago-20121026,0,3817923.story|title=Faceoff: Headquarters Beercade & Emporium Arcade Bar - redeyechicago.com|author=RedEye|date=26 October 2012|work=redeyechicago.com|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> and the other, called Emporium, being opened by a former Barcade employee.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://chicago.eater.com/archives/2012/02/14/emporium-arcade-bar-to-open-in-wicker-park-in-march.php|title=Emporium Arcade Bar Opening in March|author=Samantha Lande|date=14 February 2012|work=Eater Chicago|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> Very similar to Barcade, Emporium "follows that well-oiled model almost identically, serving up about three dozen classic arcade coin-ops plus numerous beers on tap."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/features/2013/3/14/4090234/community-service-the-story-of-chicagos-indie-city-arcade-cabinet|title=Community service: The story of Chicago's Indie City Arcade cabinet|author=Andrew Hayward|work=Polygon|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> Soon, even regular corner bars started to add vintage arcade games in an attempt to cash in on the trend,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cleveland.com/dining/index.ssf/2013/04/b_side_liquor_lounge_in_clevel.html|title=B Side Liquor Lounge in Cleveland Heights adds old-time arcade games|work=cleveland.com|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> and ''Details Magazine'' named arcade bars as one of the hot cocktail trends to watch in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.details.com/blogs/daily-details/2014/12/cocktail-trends-2015.html|title=Predictions 2015: What You'll Be Drinking Next Year|author=Camper English|work=Details|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref>

A few of this new wave of bar and arcade businesses attempted to use the Barcade name,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/youngandhungry/2012/07/02/barcade-coming-to-h-street-nebut-is-it-a-rip-off/|title=Barcade Coming to H Street NE—But Is It a Rip-Off?|work=Washington City Paper|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://northhollywood.patch.com/articles/noho-barcade-faces-trademark-infringement-lawsuit|title=NoHo Barcade Faces Trademark Infringement Lawsuit|author=Arin Mikailian|date=21 September 2012|work=North Hollywood-Toluca Lake, CA Patch|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> causing confusion as to who was operating these locations, but Barcade successfully defended its trademark in these instances.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/youngandhungry/2012/07/06/barcade-solicits-new-name-after-cease-and-desist/|title=Barcade Solicits New Name After Cease and Desist|work=Washington City Paper|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref><ref>[http://blogs.desmoinesregister.com/dmr/index.php/2013/10/30/arcade-bar-in-east-village-asked-to-stop-using-the-term-barcade/article "Arcade Bar in East Village Asked to Stop Using the Term 'Barcade'"]</ref> Other new arcade bars launched with similar names, figuring out ways to not infringe on the trademark. In addition to the "Beercade" in Chicago, a San Francisco company launched as "Brewcade" in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sfgate.com/food/insidescoop/article/Brewcade-isn-t-playing-around-with-trademark-5673360.php|title=Brewcade isn't playing around with trademark|author=Paolo Lucchesi|date=7 August 2014|work=SFGate|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> The press and industry looked for other names to call these arcade bar hybrids, with the [[DNA Association]] branding them "social-tainment" and also referring to them as "game bars".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dna-association.com/a-nascent-trend-the-rise-of-the-barcade/|title=A nascent trend, the rise of the "Gamebar"|publisher=|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> Most began referring to them as "arcade bars",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sf.eater.com/archives/2014/04/04/the_castro_is_getting_an_arcade_bar.php|title=The Castro Is Getting an Arcade Bar|author=Allie Pape|date=4 April 2014|work=Eater SF|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://journalstar.com/news/local/joysticks-will-be-dedicated-arcade-bar-in-west-haymarket-owners/article_309b120b-04cc-5971-8958-517579f96526.html|title=Joysticks will be dedicated arcade bar in West Haymarket, owners say|author=Jordan Pascale - Lincoln Journal Star|date=20 July 2013|work=JournalStar.com|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> and Barcade is typically credited with having been the first "arcade bar".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://citybeat.com/cincinnati/article-33092-back_to_the_future.html|title=16-Bit (Feature)|publisher=|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/features/entry/behind_the_bar_cade_explosion|title=Behind the arcade bar explosion|work=Alternative Press|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yahoo.com/tech/the-coin-op-comeback-classic-arcades-get-an-extra-212140083.html|title=The Coin-Op Comeback: Classic Arcades Get an Extra Life|publisher=|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://parade.com/477226/alison-abbey/get-your-game-on-at-these-arcade-influenced-bars/|title=Get Your Game on at These Arcade-Influenced Bars|accessdate=May 13, 2016}}</ref>


Barcade launched its own [[Mobile application software|app]] for the [[iPhone]] in May 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/barcade/id568164743?ls=1&mt=8|title=Barcade®|author=Barcade LLC|date=10 April 2013|work=App Store|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref>
Barcade launched its own [[Mobile application software|app]] for the [[iPhone]] in May 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/barcade/id568164743?ls=1&mt=8|title=Barcade®|author=Barcade LLC|date=10 April 2013|work=App Store|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref>

==Awards==
* In 2008, Barcade was named one of the best bars in America by ''Esquire'' magazine.<ref name="Best Bars: Barcade - Esquire"/>
* In February 2013, the Brooklyn Barcade was named the best bar in New York City by social media site [[Foursquare]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://foursquare.com/bestof/new-york-city#section=Bars|title=All of our top recommendations and must-try places in New York|publisher=|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.amny.com/urbanite-1.812039/here-are-the-best-places-in-new-york-city-according-to-foursquare-1.4537572 |title=New York City News: Latest Headlines, Videos & Pictures |work=am New York |accessdate=February 12, 2016 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130526134805/http://www.amny.com/urbanite-1.812039/here-are-the-best-places-in-new-york-city-according-to-foursquare-1.4537572 |archivedate=May 26, 2013 |df=mdy }}</ref>
* In 2016, the Jersey City Barcade location was named the most popular bar in New Jersey by social media site [[Foursquare]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2016/12/the_16_most_popular_nj_bars_of_2016.html|title=The 16 Most Popular NJ Bars of 2016}}</ref>

==Wind power==
Barcade gained publicity by operating on 100% wind power which the company purchases through green energy providers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.openforum.com/idea-hub/topics/lifestyle/article/beer-and-wind-but-its-not-what-you-think-1/|title=OPEN Forum|work=OPEN Forum|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> The Brooklyn location obtains its power from wind-generated turbines located in upstate New York,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/brooklyn/2008/07/21/2008-07-21_williamsburg_owners_of_barcade_and_the_g.html|title=Bar owners raise a pint to wind power|author=VERONIKA BELENKAYA|date=21 July 2008|work=NY Daily News|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> the New Jersey and Philadelphia locations from a combination of wind generated turbines in New York and Pennsylvania.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20120916/SMALLBIZ/309169984|title=Using wind to power a brand|author=Bruce W. Fraser|date=16 September 2012|work=Crain's New York Business|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref>

==Exclusive beers==
Barcade has collaborated with several American craft breweries to brew exclusive beers that are only available at Barcade locations. These beers are brewed in small quantities and are only available for a limited time. In 2013, Barcade collaborated with The [[Harpoon Brewery]] on Sriracha Blonde, a blonde ale brewed with [[Sriracha]] hot sauce <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eatthisny.com/2013/11/01/beer/100-best-13-what-ales-you-numbers-90-84/|title=100 BEST ’13: What Ales You (Numbers 90-84) - Eat This NY|publisher=|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> and also with [[Victory Brewing Company|Victory Brewing]] on Fall Bockwards, a 7.5% strong bock.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.victorybeer.com/beers/fall-bockwards/|title=Fall Bockwards|publisher=|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref> [[Sixpoint Brewery]] brewed a two-year-long series of exclusive beers called "The Barcade Beer Project". The beers were re-releases of Sixpoint beers that were brewed in 2004 and 2005 but had since been retired. The series included highly regarded beers such as Black Soul Porter and Bolshoi Imperial Stout.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://newjerseycraftbeer.com/sixpoint-and-barcade-a-charity-holiday-event/|title=Sixpoint and Barcade, a charity holiday event|author=Mike|work=New Jersey Craft Beer|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref><ref>[http://sixpoint.com/blog/ai1ec_event/black-soul-porter-release-party-barcade-phl/?instance_id= "Black Soul Porter Release Party"] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131206133040/http://sixpoint.com/blog/ai1ec_event/black-soul-porter-release-party-barcade-phl/?instance_id= |date=December 6, 2013 }}</ref> Barcade later collaborated with [[Captain Lawrence Brewing|Captain Lawrence Brewing Company]] for Black and White IPA, Cape Ann Brewing for Pepper II, a Saison brewed with fresh peppercorns, Greenport Harbor Brewing for Goth Logger, a German style Schwarzbier brewed with cocoa nibs, and [[Smuttynose Brewing|Smuttynose Brewing Company]] for Coily, a saison brewed with Italian plums, vanilla and cinnamon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://barcade.com/exclusive-beers/|title=Barcade Exclusive Beers}}</ref> In late 2016, Barcade and [[Shmaltz Brewing|Shmaltz Brewing Company]] collaborated on Pastrami Pils, a pilsner style lager meant to evoke the flavors of a pastrami sandwich.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/food-drink/a24360/food-beer-good/|title=Any Food Can Be Turned Into Beer}}</ref> In 2017, [[Sly Fox Brewing|Sly Fox Brewery]] and Barcade collaborated on Chest Bockwell, a dunkel bock brewed with chestnut flour.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mensjournal.com/food-drink/articles/barcade-and-sly-fox-brewing-make-a-boogie-nights-beer-because-why-not-w473603|title=Barcade and Sly Fox Brewing Make a 'Boogie Nights' Beer Because, Why Not?}}</ref>

==The Gutter==
In September 2007, the owners of Barcade opened The Gutter, a bar with eight regulation-size 10-pin bowling lanes. This was the first bowling alley of any kind or size to open in Brooklyn in nearly 50 years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/brooklyn/brooklyn-bowling-alley-50-years-opens-greenpoint-article-1.227086|title=New lanes set to bowl crowds over|author=JOTHAM SEDERSTROM|date=2 October 2007|work=NY Daily News|accessdate=February 12, 2016}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.barcade.com/}}
* {{Official website|http://www.barcade.com/}}
* [https://twitter.com/barcade Barcade Official Twitter Page]
* [https://twitter.com/barcade Barcade Official Twitter Page]
* [http://www.barcade.tumblr.com/ Barcade Official Tumblr Page]


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Barcade
IndustryBar, restaurant, and classic arcade games
Founded2004 in Brooklyn, NY
Websitewww.barcade.com

Barcade is a chain of bars with locations in the northeastern United States. The bars feature a combination of classic arcade games and draft beer from local and regional American microbreweries.[1]

The original Barcade opened in 2004[2] in a former metal shop at 388 Union Avenue in the Williamsburg section of Brooklyn. The company is owned and operated by brothers Kevin and Scott Beard, Pete Langway, and Paul Kermizian.

Barcade launched its own app for the iPhone in May 2014.[3]

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  1. ^ "Dining Briefs".
  2. ^ Simon Parkin. "Drink and Revive: The rise of Barcade". Polygon. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
  3. ^ Barcade LLC (April 10, 2013). "Barcade®". App Store. Retrieved February 12, 2016.
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