This place is conceptually pretty cool if you are an 80s or 90s baby and want a flashback of your child hood. My boyfriend and I really dug the vibe and the cocktail range. We also ordered nachos which were delicios but way way too hot like straight out of the oven. Burnt our mouths. However to pay for most of the games there out of pocket, was something we thought was unnecessary. I had a chai flavoured shot(baileys and cinnamon which was delicious) and a pineapple cocktail which looked quite presentable. The waiter was generous and didn’t let any of our shot go to waste by giving us an extra shot glass for the remainder that he made. Which I though was nice. We played street fighter and Mario karts then kinda thought heck let’s not spend all our money on games tonight and get some drinks in us instead ! Overall, a cool experience but gaming should be free of charge considering how old they are.
Simon T.
Place rating: 4 Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
Super fun. Décor could do with some work but great crowd and awesome times to be had.
Leisha C.
Place rating: 5 Melbourne, Australia
I may or may not be a little competitive, and I may or may not be a big fan of US dive bars. So I may or may not have found my calling in Bartronica. Drinks and GTI, drinks and Street Fighter, drinks & Mortal Combat. Soooo much fun! There’s also plenty of pinnies, some really old shooting games, and an N64& Sega console! Great staff, quick service, snacks(including some rather good nachos!) & a surprisingly good mix of Friday night after work crowd, with a few nerdy games thrown in, Bartronica may just become my new hang out. There’s an outdoor area for those so inclined. Fun Fact — the cocktail menu has one called The DeLorean!(I didn’t try it this time round, but I can still hear it calling my name from 4 blocks away!)
Dave C.
Place rating: 5 Melbourne, Australia
Dropped in for a post-work Friday drink with my special lady. Had a good time playing arcade games and enjoying the quiet atmosphere. Beers were locally made and service was excellent. Will definitely be back to blow my small change playing the favourite games of my childhood including Goldeneye, Mortal Kombat, TMNT, Ninja Turtles and 1942.