There's An Arcade Bar In Pennsylvania And It Will Take You Back In Time
By Beth Price-Williams|Published November 22, 2019
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Start saving those quarters! Well, you don’t have to really, but you just might want to for old time’s sake. If you spent your afternoons and weekends plugging quarters into your favorite games at the local arcade, you’re going to love this arcade bar in Pennsylvania. It boasts an impressive selection of old-school arcade games, a six-lane bowling alley, and a delicious menu of food and drink.
Fill your pockets with quarters, like you did back in the good old days, before you head over to Decades in Lancaster, a 15,000 square foot arcade, bar, and restaurant.
When you walk through the front doors of the massive arcade, you might feel as though you've stepped straight back into the 80s. (The only difference is today you'll have to use tokens to play your favorite video games. Each token costs a quarter.)
All that game playing will probably lead to a bit of fatigue and hunger. You're in the right place. Grab a seat and browse the menu, brimming with delicious drinks and meals.
If you need a bit of a rest before dessert, bowl a game or two at the six-lane bowling alley. Bowling currently costs, as of November 2019, $6 per person for each hour of play. Shoes are $3.
Beat the high score on your favorite old-school arcade game at Decades, open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. Or, stop by Friday from 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday from 12 p.m. to 1 a.m., or Sunday from 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Do you have a favorite arcade bar in Pennsylvania? Tell us about it in the comments! If you’ve never been to Barcade in Philadelphia, plan a visit soon.
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