Recess Arcade Bar

222 E 6th St, Austin
(512) 698-9852

Recent Reviews

Jamee Cornelia

Kinda disappointed because I walked all the way here from my hotel because I had a good time here last year for the hours on Google to be incorrect with no sign on the door or anything to say if it was going to open or anything I usually hate leaving bad reviews but I would hate for anyone else to experience this vibe. Please update the times on Google for the love of God

Teajae Burak

When I went this place had fewer than ten working arcade cabinets. TMNT? Broken. Street Fighter 2? Broken. The hunting game near the front door? Broken. But they have three different versions of Pac-Man.The back room with the five pinball machines and dingy ceiling tiles felt like the kind of place I could smoke at 14 without getting caught.My girlfriend told me that their toilet stalls were either full of waste, wouldn’t close, or wouldn’t flush.Thoroughly disappointed by this place!

Josue Rivera

Yoooo FIX YOUR MACHINES!I honestly don't even know how this is considered an arcade bar. How does this place have 4 stars?Street fighter: out of orderPinball machines: out of orderBoomerang air hockey: out of orderRest of the games were mid ? GIANT GALAGA Only thing worth and you can play that in other places.I WAS VERY EXCITED and then immediately very disappointed ?Ended up going to Cidercade and Holy cow that place is LIT!!!!!

Madison A.

This place is amazing. The bartenders are SO FRIENDLY and even played a few games with us in a friendly competition, and they are purely just lovely humans. I loved them so much!!!! Great spot for a chill night with some games and good company. Can't recommend it enough!!!!

Kevin Quiroz

Great Service! Don't remember much about the night. I do remember Willy helping out my friend the best he could while closing up. SHOUT OUT TO WILLY!

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

i g

I wanted to like this place, but they need to put more effort into keeping the games functional in an arcade bar. The terminator shooter game had a broken start button, and the reload button didn't work. Skeeball said "cash only" and had the credit card machines taped over, so we used quarters and it ate them. The staff said they can't refund our money and we have to open a issue with the manager and come back in a few days. What kind of policy is that in an arcade?

Atmosphere: 3

Service: 1

J B III

Most 2 player games didn't work.Music sounded louder cause it was maybe 6 customers.Bar staff was nice. Only so much can be done. staff only rating, a solid 4

Nicholas Scofield

I went on a Saturday night; many arcade games, four pinball. They had a drinks-included (with play of games) incentive.The music was bumpingThe bartender was awesome(Bow to the Bartender)Very enjoyable spot

SaFe Sapien

Played 3 games, $15, got one shot, bar tender says i was being disrespectful so he cut me off. I said 5 words to this bartender “can i get a shot of vodka” wouldnt recommend

Benjamin Prijatel

This place was a joke. Neither quarter machine worked. The place opened an hour late. The bartender was so high he couldn’t even tell us what beers they had, so he just started pulling them from the cooler.

summer onthemove

If you are thinking about going here don't. If you identify look femme and u aren't wearing lingerie when the sun goes down they aren't going to let you in the door. SHALLOW place for a spot promoting video games. Wish I had read the reviews before I went. Sounds like the most the games aren't working anyway.

Joshua Lenz

Super run down. Did not feel like recess at all. 3 out of 4 pinball machine broken. Hot and humid inside. Bar adds a 20% tip to your receipt and asks for more. Probably won't be back.

william baker

Broken arcade out of order everything or you put your money in and the buttons not working ..20% add to bar tab ..Vomit in the sink.Not again..

Eve Lebron

The place was decent, a couple of games were out of service but we still had fun with was left. It is a bar so I didn’t expect the place to be top notch but definitely have potential to improve. The bathroom were not glamorous but it fitted the purpose. The bartender was really nice and there’s cup holders everywhere so that’s cool.

Sierra M.

Found this place just walking down 6th street and thought it would be fun to play some games. I should have kept walking. The only reason this place ever sees a customer is because of its location. The skinny dude who works there is nothing short of an a** and visibly hates his job. The game machines are older than than you are? Portly kept and mostly broken. If you loose your money then oh well because no one who works there gives a f****

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