Play

4.8

85 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Kid-friendly
Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem

PLAY ARCADE
A retro 80’s style video arcade offering 40+ games with local craft brews, full bar and scratch made food!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Vegan, Vegetarian
Hours of operation
Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(774) 202-7358
Website
http://playarcadenb.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Ethan Lizotte

Location
34 Union St, New Bedford, MA 02740-7255
Neighborhood
New Bedford
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 85 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

85 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 28, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the most amazing experience last night at @playarcadenb for my nephew's 11th birthday. It was our first time there and they exceeded our expectations. The food was great, the atmosphere oozed fun, and the staff made us feel so welcome and taken care of. It was the PERFECT place for my nephew's birthday and we could not have had a better time. He said it was his best birthday to date! My friends and I can't wait to come back for a fun grownup's night out. No more having to drive a half hour or more for a great barcade! This is an amazing addition to the Southcoast community and I can't wait to go back. Thanks @playarcadenb !!!! We are so grateful for everything. 💖
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jazz
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 20, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
loved the buffaque wings and nostalgic games!! will be taking my kids next time!
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MegAg
Atlantic City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great atmosphere, great games and people! Love Play!
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Diane
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great time @ Play! Great food, great service and the kids enjoy the arcade!
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JohnD
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 7, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place with fun games for kids. Great beer selection. Always a fun time there. Great COVID plan there as well.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 7, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to celebrate my birthday. Place had a great vibe. Was lively and the design and artwork was cool. Food was a little unique and great. An all around really fun night.
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Gman
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 27, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Good staff fun retro games simple food menu great draft selection it's a local spot for me and yes I will return
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Felix
New York City
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 21, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Place is awesome as far as entertainment. food is just alright. My problem is there is no warning at the end of the night, they just shut the games off without any announcement. I lost 4 dollars in guitar hero because of this.
PlayResponded on February 25, 2021
Thanks for visiting and taking the time to write a review. Our games are on a timer, but we always walk around and warn everyone prior to shut-off time. They also shut off a full half hour after our scheduled closing time. We would have gladly refunded your tokens. We're also sorry to hear you weren't happy with the food. We are still new and doing our best, but we appreciate all feedback and hope to impress you in the future. Thank you again for visiting! We hope to see you again soon.
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CaitlinA
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Nice beer list and reasonably priced for a family night out. Food was not memorable. We were disappointed with the food.
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JessicaM
Greater Boston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2021
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I was really shocked to see people playing arcade games without a mask and no employees saying anything about it. I made sure my kids and I played games away from maskless people. I'm not sure I will return if covid precautions are not taken seriously.
PlayResponded on February 25, 2021
Thank you for visiting. We have been absolutely adamant about adhering to all state covid guidelines. The safety of our guests and staff is our top priority. We are vigilant in asking and reminding all guests to keep masks on at all times when they are up from their table, even during our busiest hours. We have and will continue to take precautions very seriously.
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Play offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (774) 202-7358.

Play is rated 4.8 stars by 85 OpenTable diners.

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34 Union St, New Bedford, MA 02740-7255

Additional information

Neighborhood
New Bedford
Hours of operation
Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Vegan, Vegetarian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Ethan Lizotte
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://playarcadenb.com/
Phone number
(774) 202-7358

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