Boxcar Bar + Arcade

Shontel Deas

5 months ago

This place is so much fun! All the people are so great and helpful! Vitia can whip up a tasty beverage with all her experience and imagination! Me and my boyfriend make boxcar a priority place every time we come to Raleigh

Jennelle

10 months ago

This is literally a gem!. The vibes are very chill, the staff has been amazing and for 20 dollars you can literally play for hours. I drinks are relatively inexpensive especially if you're from areas like the dmv where the drinks are high.if you're looking for something fun to do that's chill and highly entertaining definitely check this spot out. And after 7 it's 21+ so just an all around great time.

Helen Bui

3 years ago

Super fun! Really brings back memories. Arcade and drinks, who would say no?! We came here for a team building evening, and all of us had a great time. Their cocktails are also very nice, especially “The Leonardo” - blue drink. Highly recommend and would come here again when I’m next in Raleigh. The only downside is that when you do get a drink and it’s in a small glass, you don’t know where to put it as the cup holder at the games are bigger than the glass.

Breanne P

6 months ago

I’m mostly here in the early evenings so I can’t comment on late nights or live music, but the space is always clean and inviting. There are a great selection of games, and all seem to be working 99% of the time. There’s a great draft beer selection, daily drink specials, and free water and popcorn stations.

Valek

a year ago

This was the best bar I visited on my last trip to Raleigh. It was pretty crowded on Sunday night, but the atmosphere was fantastic. The bar features lots of retro arcade games and pinball machines, along with classics like air hockey, skee-ball, and dome hockey. You need tokens to play, but there's a token machine that accepts both cash and credit cards. The place is pet-friendly and has a great vibe, with fun touches like voice-activated hand dryers and motion detector hand sanitizer dispensers. I recommend sticking to the beers, as the cocktails are a bit watered down. There are plenty of cup holders to keep your drinks safe while you play. This place is perfect for hanging out with friends and having a great time. There's plenty of parking available, including a paid lot nearby, and they accept credit cards.

Maggie Ennis

5 months ago

This bar is a staple in Raleigh, you literally cannot get any better. The trolley starts and ends across the street. The atmosphere here is absolutely amazing, bartenders are great (Vitia is the best ever)! Whether you are looking for a fun spot for post brunch or just a fun hangout with friends you literally cannot go wrong with Boxcar. Take a chance, grab some cons, play some games have a few drinks and just relax. I love This bar ❤️

Vitina Hahn

5 months ago

This establishment is truly wonderful, and the staff members are exceptional. The atmosphere is both enjoyable and stimulating. I feel a renewed sense of youthfulness, and the employees create a welcoming, family-like environment. I wholeheartedly recommend this place to anyone seeking comfort and entertainment.

Nancy Maldonado

10 months ago

If you enjoy a good time playing games and drinking is a plus. Boxcar is the place with arcade games from the 90s. It is a good place to have a girl's night out, and friends during the day or night, and for couples to have fun activities date night.

Joellen Reichenbach

a year ago

Love that our inner child got to play and the adult could enjoy a drink while playing. Great combination. Clean place. Pinball machines all worked, and I love it. Flogger and Ms Pacman were sensitive joy sticks, which the Pacman machine for 4 players (sit down) blue joy stick would not good down. Only machine that didn't work. Again, overall, great experience. Thank you.

Alex Landon

a month ago

I went to Boxcar for the first time with a good friend of mine a couple of weeks ago. It has stuck in my memory like glue. All the staff were very friendly. The games all functioned extremely well and there was a wide selection of pinball. The mocktails were delicious and my friend especially enjoyed her Nojito. I forgot to close my tab and sent them an email and they responded quickly and kindly which I appreciated in my moment of embarrassment. I am looking forward to a return visit tomorrow night with my parents!