Q25 Barcade — Restaurant in Lodi

I stopped by Q25 Arcade Bar & Lounge on a Monday evening around 7:15 PM, just after happy hour ended. The place was almost empty, with maybe six people inside. The bartender was friendly and the energy was relaxed, but it felt a little too quiet for a bar arcade.

Most of the games are vintage classics like Pac-Man, Galaga, and Centipede. They bring the nostalgia, but honestly, they’re starting to feel outdated. Other patrons have mentioned the same thing online, and I agree. Adding more interactive or modern games could help make the space more engaging.

One major issue is the lack of cup holders or benches near the games. It was hard to enjoy playing while holding a drink. A few people on Yelp have mentioned this too. Just a small ledge or place to set your drink would make a big difference.

The décor felt a bit off. The pixelated posters pasted around the bar look cheap and don’t add much to the vibe. While the concept is fun, the execution feels like it needs more thought and refinement.

Other reviews highlight the bar as a clean and friendly spot, and I’d agree with that. But the drink selection was basic, and the place seemed to lack energy. A weekly Monday special or themed night could help bring in a bigger crowd.

Overall, Q25 has potential. The bartender was great, the layout is spacious, and the concept could really work with some updates. For now, I’d say it’s a decent local spot to check out, but it needs a few key improvements to become a go-to hangout.

3...

This was my first time here and it was honestly so much fun! I went with a group of five total and we all had an amazing time!

The game selection was diverse, yet limited. Pinball is my all time favorite, so them having some good machines was a plus. Would be nice if they had a few more of the classic arcade machines though.

The drinks, though a bit expensive at times, were solid. I got two drinks off the main menu (Squirtle and the Gin and Sonic), one regular drink (screwdriver), and a happy hour drink (boozy root beer). All but the gin and Sonic were fantastic. I didn’t enjoy the gin and Sonic that much, but I’m also not a huge gin drinker.

Overall, this was such a fun experience with my friends for a Saturday night and would 100% recommend checking out this place. Staff is friendly, the vibes are awesome, and the games...

Service: Bartenders are nice. Security was also nice with explaining where everything was and how it worked. They were constantly cleaning the place up. I swear I only saw an empty glass once.

Pricing: Drinks are fairly priced. The games are priced as to what’s similar to an actual arcade (50¢ to $1 for each game). This is where it took my review down, usually at these types of places the games are real cheap to get you to stay and drink more.

Location: Place was a little bit smaller than expected with probably around ~25 games I would guess. Only quarter of the games had a table/holder where you can put down your drinks, which was slightly annoying.

Summary: Drinks are fine, games were lackluster. Probably would come like once...