EXPLORETime Out New York · 2d ago
NYC's original arcade bar is officially shuttering after more than 20 years
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Barcade, the pioneer of the arcade bar concept in Williamsburg, has announced its permanent closure after more than two decades of operation. The establishment has commenced a 1,000-day countdown before shuttering its original New York City location.
- 01The landmark Williamsburg venue will conclude operations following a planned 1,000-day transition period
- 02This closure marks the end of a twenty-year tenure for the original arcade bar founder
- 03The announcement signals a significant shift in the Brooklyn hospitality and niche entertainment landscape
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The pioneering Williamsburg hangout that helped invent the arcade bar is counting down its final 1,000 days before closing for good.