Barcade, Fishtown
7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/philadelphia, r/philly8 comments cited below
What people say, in short
People recommend Barcade, with a Fishtown outlet that one commenter names, which is the one covered here. One says drinking is optional there, a couple suggest it for a group, and one says it works well on weeknights for an easygoing hangout. One warns that tokens are easy to overbuy.
Address
Barcade, 1114 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
At a glance
- Best for
- Groups
Nearby on this map
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/TheAdamist in r/philadelphia · May 2024
Also suggests Barcade as another option.
- Recommendsu/3itselectric1 in r/philadelphia · May 2024
Says Barcade could be fun for the group.
- Recommendsu/Jolly_Conflict in r/philadelphia · Nov 2025
Calls it fun and notes that people don't need to drink there.
- Recommendsu/U-F-OHNO in r/philadelphia · Feb 2025
Gives just the name Barcade as a suggestion.
- Recommendsu/ReupholsteredChaise in r/philly · Nov 2025ambience
Says the Fishtown branch is a good weeknight choice for an easygoing hangout to unwind with others.
- Recommendsu/therickyy in r/philly · Jan 2025
Recommends it as a Fishtown stop among food, drinks and shopping.
- Caveatu/Dad_bod_modeling in r/philadelphia · Feb 2025value
Warns that tokens are easy to overbuy; leftover tokens remain after several visits.
- Recommendsu/gameskate92 in r/philadelphia · May 2024
Suggests Barcade as a stop, noting it's close to the casino.
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Details last checked 13 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.