Closes stupid early to all ages, I get having adult times but 5 pm? Are you kidding me. That is ridiculous. Move the time to later and have something on your website.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Cam
Wonderful bar staff. Great recommendations and the drinks are SO good. Can't go wrong with whatever you order or just ask for a recommendation. Fresh juice, they make the syrups in house. The staff is so nice and friendly. 11/10 would and will go
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Melanie H.
Cool spot, the games take yah back to your arcade days, love it. Service is always good and the vibe is good.
Greg Sanford
Fun little spot for gaming and drinks. Machines are mostly vintage, but decent titles. Dunno who's idea it was to mix an espresso martini with sour ingredients, but that should be abolished from the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jack Varallo
Espresso martini was great and the retro arcade games were super cool. I highly recommend playing mortal kombat against your
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thomas V.
My absolute favorite bar in Burlington! They have a wider selection of arcade games (pinball, classic cabinet games, shooters) than most arcades and barcades, but that's not the only thing Archives has to offer. The bar has a sophisticated and chill ambience that gives almost a speakeasy-type vibe and the bartenders are always extremely friendly and attentive. To top it off, they have a vast selection of delicious (and fairly cheap) local beers and exceptional cocktails. My go-to is either a Hill Farmstead Edward or a Tanquerey negroni to sip on while I explore their games and feed my nostalgia. NOTE: they clear the high scores on each game every day so you may get a nice confidence boost seeing your score in the top 3.
Caroline C.
This is my first time here. I'm coming from VA. I cannot say I've tried the food, but I will say the service has been nothing but wonderful. The bartender named Skipper has made me feel welcomed and was very attentive. This place was clean and tidy (including the bathrooms). The GM was also welcoming and kind.
Killian Hermann
Just a bar with some old video games. That's it. Beer, video games. Way to go downtown, always punching above your weight in the alcohol-for-kids department.
Arcade bar in downtown Burlington with a super cool vibe. They have a long bar in the center and then arcade games all around. We just went for a drink and they have really great cocktails. I got a vodka drink and it was delicious. Super chill bar and if you like games I would make a stop!
Kate Fitzpatrick
Service was great, as was the clarified punch cocktail I tried, and the games were nostalgic and fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
April H.
Best Cocktails in Burlington!!! Fresh and creative cocktails that are absolutely delicious!!! The arcade is just the added bonus. If you are looking for amazing craft cocktails this is the place to go!! Loved every cocktail they made for us.
Joe G.
This bar is so fun! They have an extensive tap/drink list. I have never been to an arcade bar, but this one seems better priced and more local than most commercial "barcades." Many of the games are super retro too
Shay Langley
Staff stays really friendly and efficient even when they are extremely busy. Such a fun place
Closes stupid early to all ages, I get having adult times but 5 pm? Are you kidding me. That is ridiculous. Move the time to later and have something on your website.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Wonderful bar staff. Great recommendations and the drinks are SO good. Can't go wrong with whatever you order or just ask for a recommendation. Fresh juice, they make the syrups in house. The staff is so nice and friendly. 11/10 would and will go
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Cool spot, the games take yah back to your arcade days, love it. Service is always good and the vibe is good.
Fun little spot for gaming and drinks. Machines are mostly vintage, but decent titles. Dunno who's idea it was to mix an espresso martini with sour ingredients, but that should be abolished from the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Espresso martini was great and the retro arcade games were super cool. I highly recommend playing mortal kombat against your
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My absolute favorite bar in Burlington! They have a wider selection of arcade games (pinball, classic cabinet games, shooters) than most arcades and barcades, but that's not the only thing Archives has to offer. The bar has a sophisticated and chill ambience that gives almost a speakeasy-type vibe and the bartenders are always extremely friendly and attentive. To top it off, they have a vast selection of delicious (and fairly cheap) local beers and exceptional cocktails. My go-to is either a Hill Farmstead Edward or a Tanquerey negroni to sip on while I explore their games and feed my nostalgia. NOTE: they clear the high scores on each game every day so you may get a nice confidence boost seeing your score in the top 3.
This is my first time here. I'm coming from VA. I cannot say I've tried the food, but I will say the service has been nothing but wonderful. The bartender named Skipper has made me feel welcomed and was very attentive. This place was clean and tidy (including the bathrooms). The GM was also welcoming and kind.
Just a bar with some old video games. That's it. Beer, video games. Way to go downtown, always punching above your weight in the alcohol-for-kids department.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 3
Meanie bartender
Every game a 90s kid could hope for.
Atmosphere: 5
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Arcade bar in downtown Burlington with a super cool vibe. They have a long bar in the center and then arcade games all around. We just went for a drink and they have really great cocktails. I got a vodka drink and it was delicious. Super chill bar and if you like games I would make a stop!
Service was great, as was the clarified punch cocktail I tried, and the games were nostalgic and fun.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Best Cocktails in Burlington!!! Fresh and creative cocktails that are absolutely delicious!!! The arcade is just the added bonus. If you are looking for amazing craft cocktails this is the place to go!! Loved every cocktail they made for us.
This bar is so fun! They have an extensive tap/drink list. I have never been to an arcade bar, but this one seems better priced and more local than most commercial "barcades." Many of the games are super retro too
Staff stays really friendly and efficient even when they are extremely busy. Such a fun place