Local Guides World
Reviews — 8
Charming decor and great service. I like that there is a dance floor and a DJ.
Don’t come here if you are coming for the games. Unfortunately, most games are not in working order. I’m not even talking about the ones labeled “out of order” I’m talking about the ones that are on and ready for people to play. Buttons are not working and some sticks are not working. Cabinet variety is also low.
Don’t come here if you are coming for the games. Unfortunately, most games are not in working order. I’m not even talking about the ones labeled “out of order” I’m talking about the ones that are on and ready for people to play. Buttons are not working and some sticks are not working. Cabinet variety is also low.
We held our annual NHL'94 tournament there over the weekend. 60+ players. Sam and the staff couldn't be more accommodating and friendly. It was such a great experience and we all enjoyed ourselves!
We will be back next year!
We will be back next year!
Overview:
Laid back, retro arcade bar/Lounge
Be prepared for plenty of throwbacks and some awesome meals and munchies!
We visited for our first time on a Friday night after 9pm.
Security at the door made it feel secure and monitored. Friendly guy, checked ID regardless of age/appearance.
Employee at the front (Desmond?)was super friendly, informative and helpful with just enough sarcastic humour to keep us coming back. Helped us feel comfortable and ease into the place for our first time. $5 pp before 10pm, $10 pp after 10pm.
2 floors of free play retro gaming, no coins, no swipe cards, just start gaming. Find all of your faves from your old days playing at the pizza shop or mall arcade… Double Dragon, Galaga, Street Fighter series, Simpsons, Ninja Turtles, Nintendo arcade games, mortal kombat.. you name it! They even have a few tables upstairs with your own tv screen and retro console to play a longer game with a group (Wii sports, Sega genesis, N64…!)
AMAZING food! if you like chicken sandwiches, you must try the O’Canada sandwich. Poutine was beautifully layered with plenty of gravy and cheese. No skimping on flavour or toppings here!
Note: When you order a beef burger, let them know if you’d like it “well-done”. Our Double Smash Bros. tasted amazing, but the meat was a little underdone for our liking in the middle. (Front desk refunded it from our bill and apologized very sincerely, impressed how the minor problem was solved so quickly and kindly!)
They have “Warden Station” Patties, heated fresh to order. so if you’re from Scarborough… you know what it is!! Lol
Live DJ after 9pm playing a mix of fun music to keep you gaming and moving around. Great atmosphere, fun, friendly, upbeat and no shady, scary people making things awkward.
Definitely would go back again. Perfect with a group of friends or date night. Thank you Freeplay!
Laid back, retro arcade bar/Lounge
Be prepared for plenty of throwbacks and some awesome meals and munchies!
We visited for our first time on a Friday night after 9pm.
Security at the door made it feel secure and monitored. Friendly guy, checked ID regardless of age/appearance.
Employee at the front (Desmond?)was super friendly, informative and helpful with just enough sarcastic humour to keep us coming back. Helped us feel comfortable and ease into the place for our first time. $5 pp before 10pm, $10 pp after 10pm.
2 floors of free play retro gaming, no coins, no swipe cards, just start gaming. Find all of your faves from your old days playing at the pizza shop or mall arcade… Double Dragon, Galaga, Street Fighter series, Simpsons, Ninja Turtles, Nintendo arcade games, mortal kombat.. you name it! They even have a few tables upstairs with your own tv screen and retro console to play a longer game with a group (Wii sports, Sega genesis, N64…!)
AMAZING food! if you like chicken sandwiches, you must try the O’Canada sandwich. Poutine was beautifully layered with plenty of gravy and cheese. No skimping on flavour or toppings here!
Note: When you order a beef burger, let them know if you’d like it “well-done”. Our Double Smash Bros. tasted amazing, but the meat was a little underdone for our liking in the middle. (Front desk refunded it from our bill and apologized very sincerely, impressed how the minor problem was solved so quickly and kindly!)
They have “Warden Station” Patties, heated fresh to order. so if you’re from Scarborough… you know what it is!! Lol
Live DJ after 9pm playing a mix of fun music to keep you gaming and moving around. Great atmosphere, fun, friendly, upbeat and no shady, scary people making things awkward.
Definitely would go back again. Perfect with a group of friends or date night. Thank you Freeplay!
I loved this place! They have all the games I used to play when I was a teenager. So nostalgic and fun. You need to pay $5 in cash to play all games. I’m not giving 5 stars because of what happened when I arrived there during my first visit. There’s a rule about large bags that people must pay $2 for coat check. My purse was small but I was forced to follow the rules. It was awful to walk around with my phone and no wallet and I had no pockets. We complained after seeing tons of women getting there with their purses and backpacks. First they said no bag or backpack was allowed and then they said no large bags. My friend had a large tote bag that indeed was part of the rule but not mine. After complaining they allowed me to keep my purse.
Reason for four stars: it did not wow me.
But overall, it's a nice place. Good vibes. Love the replies you guys give to the Google reviews by the way😂.
I can see how the place would get too crowded, I wonder if you guys keep count of how many people are in.
When I came, I had to actively look for a staff member to insist that I pay. Not a problem at all, just a heads up.
Anyways, would absolutely be one of the places I recommend to hang out at!
But overall, it's a nice place. Good vibes. Love the replies you guys give to the Google reviews by the way😂.
I can see how the place would get too crowded, I wonder if you guys keep count of how many people are in.
When I came, I had to actively look for a staff member to insist that I pay. Not a problem at all, just a heads up.
Anyways, would absolutely be one of the places I recommend to hang out at!
First time here with a bunch of friends, very good. We ended up staying the evening for nearly 6 hours!
Desmond at the door was excellent introducing the place and providing free board games. Backpacks are safely stored at the front.
We ate excellent food by Chef Noel. Good price too.
Loved the game selection. My personal favourite arcade game that we played was the Target Terror machine.
Highly recommend.
Desmond at the door was excellent introducing the place and providing free board games. Backpacks are safely stored at the front.
We ate excellent food by Chef Noel. Good price too.
Loved the game selection. My personal favourite arcade game that we played was the Target Terror machine.
Highly recommend.
2023 June 4★
Old school arcade in a pub type setting.
All you can play with cover charge.
Adults $5
Youth/Children $10
Food and drinks extra.
Games are old school, pinball, retro games, TVs with SNES connected to it etc. Tables for sitting and chilling with a drink or two.
Not bad. Though some games need to be fixed as the joystick might be partially defective (ie. Simpsons / Marge controller).
Staff are helpful and welcoming.
Old school arcade in a pub type setting.
All you can play with cover charge.
Adults $5
Youth/Children $10
Food and drinks extra.
Games are old school, pinball, retro games, TVs with SNES connected to it etc. Tables for sitting and chilling with a drink or two.
Not bad. Though some games need to be fixed as the joystick might be partially defective (ie. Simpsons / Marge controller).
Staff are helpful and welcoming.
Excellent place and great service by the staff!
Lots of options from Smash Bros to Jenga, and the food and drinks are offered at decent rates too!
The cheap entry has no time limit (as of this review's date) so you'll definitely get your money's worth!
Highly recommended for groups, dates, old school gamers or just about anyone really!
Lots of options from Smash Bros to Jenga, and the food and drinks are offered at decent rates too!
The cheap entry has no time limit (as of this review's date) so you'll definitely get your money's worth!
Highly recommended for groups, dates, old school gamers or just about anyone really!