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Bar and Arcade$$$$
Raleigh
"So many old original arcade games."(5 Tips)
"I love playing air hockey!"(3 Tips)
"wide collection of draft beer"(6 Tips)
"video games + beer"(3 Tips)
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- pinball
- good for singles
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Went here again a couple months after opening and they have doubled the number of machines and replaced a lot of the emulated ones. Good experience and good prices! $3 drafts on Tuesday.- The News & ObserverMarch 21, 2015Boxcar has a wide collection of draft beer, bourbon and pinball and video games. The back of the bar features skee-ball, air hockey and Atari, Nintendo, Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis consoles. Read more
Shari DavisDecember 18, 2016We had our 9 year olds brd party& it was a blast,so many parents stuck around & said it was the best party they attended all year.The mgr,jane, along w/the staff were super nice and accommodating.
Best beers on tap, great specials, and tons of fun in any night of the week.
Great draft selection and solid - albeit sometimes emulated - vintage game selection. I'd imagine vintage cabinets cost lots o'cash. Either way, awesome 'brotime' spot.
Niki BSeptember 22, 2015Lots of arcade games, a decent bourbon selection and fun patio games outside.
- Jameson StaplesApril 8, 2016I love playing air hockey! The vibe is awesome. Pick up a can of Not Your Father's Root Beer and have a sweet time.
- Carmen RiosJune 10, 2016video games + beer +friends + pet friendly= what else can you ask? it's awesome
Ethan MooreJuly 2, 2017Good beers. Gets pretty crowded at times, but there was always at least one game free.
Jake CraigeAugust 12, 2016Quick service, fun games, wish they were free like other barcade's I've been to.
They have drink specials just about every night and they are adding even more games soon!
Tyrone LDecember 31, 2015Hey family :-) the great part about boxcar. ...was all the old GAMES. .. DONKEY KONG, PUNCHOUT, FROGGER, CENTEPIDE AND PINBALL MACHINES GOD BLESS
Michael OberleApril 29, 2016Food carts park out front after about 8:30. I think they wait until it gets busy. No food at bar but I did see people bring in pizza.
BreAugust 16, 2015This place is a lot fun with friends! It's crowded but the wait for a game isn't too bad.- J McGeeJanuary 9, 2015As excited as I was to try this place out, the games (I used to love) were just so boring after such a short period of time.
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- Mon–Fri
- 4:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- Noon–2:00 AM
(919) 803-2796
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Happy Hour
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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