The Garage Arcade Bar

503 E Colfax Ave, South Bend
(574) 440-2624

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Kyra Wickert

Worst drink selection I’ve ever seen. Not a single beer I drink. So, I asked for a mixed drink recommendation and was carded for the 3rd time in under 5 times. Then, she didn't even recommend anything! Unfortunately, this wasn’t my first awful experience I’ve actually never had a good one! Emo night last year I waited over 45+ mins to get a drink they just kept skipping to whomever in the queue. They were not paying any attention and taking forever… don’t go on a theme night… at least they have Frogger! BAR TENDERS ALWAYS HAVE THE WORST ATTITUDE! I'll pop in on a weekday to avoid a crowd but I can't even get my friends to come here after Emo night :( I JUST WANT TO PLAY FROGGER MAN!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

Jennifer McCay

Got there before 1am and the doors were locked on a Saturday.

Eliud Meza



This garage bar arcade-themed spot is a fantastic place for a fun night out! The atmosphere is unique, with a cool mix of retro arcade games and garage-style decor that really sets the vibe. The game selection is impressive, and it’s easy to lose track of time while enjoying classics like pinball and Pac-Man.

The drinks are well-made and reasonably priced, adding to the experience without breaking the bank. The only downside is that it can get a bit crowded, especially on weekends, making it tough to snag a game right away. Overall, it’s a great place to hang out with friends, relive some nostalgia, and enjoy good drinks and games. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Danaca Paluzzi

I've been to the Garage Arcade a few times and have always had a great time. Staff is friendly, the space is nice and we all enjoyed the food truck located directly outside. Love playing the arcade games too! Really enjoy the indoor and outdoor space.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Christopher Atkinson

This is the hippist bar in Michiana. If you don't stop by sometime... Who are we kidding? You're going to stop by!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

brian albright

This place used to be better. They had way more games. And no live bands and better classic games. Won't be coming back.

Atmosphere: 2

nick evans

Coolest place. All the people here are way cooler than me.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Miranda Norman

Love this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Emmy Car

I don’t recommend they are rude and disrespectful i would rather drink out of a toilet then drink here again they are super over priced and just not worth it with all the other bars around town

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Melissa See

Lots of fun.. their website said they had tacos but they didn't.. so we walked to a close by restaurant, ate, and went back. The free arcade games are awesome. They also had corn hole/bags to play.. one of our bags broke and they didn't have any replacements. Drinks were reasonably priced. Bar tenders were nice. Plenty of room to dance around. I would definitely go back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

Amy Bauer

Bartender is a foul mouth man who says his girl friend will fight you you. (her breath stank like poo poo as well) super unprofessional and weird people

Jeran Cox

Affordable drinks. Cocktails about $10 beers $4-7.Games are free to play, that's nice. Many of the old games are in need or repairs. Understandable as they are 40 yrs old, but still sad.Kind of a generation gap in the games. Goes from '79-'89 arcade games then a huge jump to Nintendo Switch setup with a couch and people playing smash bros.Only one working pinball machine left.Decent for the prices but could have more.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 4

Tremayne Bester

Me and my friends had a good time over all. We were just looking for somewhere to get a beer and have a little entertainment. Love the touch of the old-school arcade games that The Garage has. There is also a mixed crowd at The Garage. I also like that this bar and grille has a live band and/ or DJ on certain nights.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Ashley

The workers here are only concerned about their own friends and serving them. If you don't know any of these goofs, your in for a Disney long wait for a drink

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 3

Gretchen Moore

Bad music and SO loud. Obnoxious. Staff is absolutely rude.Customers smoking pot on the sidewalks. I really miss the old days when it was just a fun arcade. They really ruined the place.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

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