Boxcar Bar + Arcade

Durham • Downtown

621 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701

Bar Barcade Game Pub Arcade Restaurant

Video Game Events Trivia Nights

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Contact

(984) 377-2791 Contact form

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About Boxcar Bar + Arcade

Boxcar Bar + Arcade in downtown Durham is a high-energy arcade bar overlooking Durham Athletic Park, featuring 70+ classic and modern arcade and pinball machines, Skee Ball, air hockey, racing games and rhythm titles like Dance Dance Revolution. A full bar with 24 rotating craft drafts, cocktails and wine pairs with an in-house pizza kitchen turning out Neapolitan-style pies, pretzels and salads. A large year-round patio, private event space and recurring trivia and tournament nights make it a busy community hub.

Best For

Arcade fans, groups of friends, and students who want classic and modern video games, pinball, and bar games with a strong drink and food program in downtown Durham.

Date nights or parties that mix pizzas, cocktails, a big patio, and regular events like trivia, karaoke, and live music.

Space & Atmosphere

Play Space

Available

Atmosphere

High Energy Helpful Staff Late Night Hours Good Drinks Good Food Karaoke Live Music Trivia Nights

Food & Drink

Full bar with 24 rotating craft drafts, cocktails and an on-site pizza kitchen serving Neapolitan-style pies, soft pretzels and salads; many other bars and restaurants are within walking distance in downtown Durham.

Accessibility

Street-level venue in the Central Park district with a large patio and nearby free or low-cost parking; no detailed step-free or restroom accessibility info is published online.

Informal observations only—not professional assessments

What They Offer

Video Games

Modern video games and accessories

Retro Games

Classic and vintage video games

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