Posted in Delaware October 04, 2018 by

The Classic Arcade Bar In Delaware That Will Take You Back To Your Childhood

There is little better than discovering a place that reminds us of our childhood, and luckily Delaware is full of nostalgic places. Whether you long for the eighties and nineties or just love classic video games more than modern ones, there is a bar in Wilmington that’s sure to entertain you for hours.

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Welcome to 1984, a classic arcade bar that will make your wildest dreams come true and make you feel like a kid again.
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With more than thirty classic arcade games and a seriously impressive collection of board games, you could spend hours and hours here.
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From classics like Pacman, Tetris, Frogger, and Asteroids to Soul Calibur, Centipede, and Tapper, you’re sure to find your childhood favorite — or maybe discover something new — at 1984. You will also discover pinball, skeeball, and a massive 3-foot Connect Four.
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What’s a bar without a drink or two? In addition to cocktails and mixed drinks, you will find 21 craft beers on tap and more than 30 in bottles. If you tend to get hungry while playing classic arcade games, you can either bring your own food or have the bartenders order something for you.
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Depending on when you visit, you will even get to enjoy live, local music. 1984 also claims to host the world’s best karaoke night.
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What are you waiting for? Grab a group of friends and step back in time to 1984 to see what the hype is all about. You won't be disappointed.
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1984 Arcade Bar is located at 2511 W 4th St., Wilmington, DE 19805, and is open 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday and Monday. For more information, visit their website or follow them on Facebook.

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