5 Reasons To Visit Decades in Lancaster, PA
Preparing to visit Lancaster, PA?
Add Decades—a 45 game retro arcade, full restaurant, elevated bar, boutique bowling alley, and events venue—to your top spots to explore!
Decades is located in the City of Lancaster within the historic Stahr Armory building next to the N. Queen St. Parking Garage for easy parking access.
Open Wednesday-Sunday, Decades has a an array of retro games, approachable food options, delicious beverages, and more, perfect for a late night out, dates, friend gatherings, or a family outing.
Decades is 21+ after 8:30pm but family-friendly before then!
Here are 5 reasons to visit Decades on your next trip to Lancaster, PA.
1 - Game On
Play 45 retro games that are easy on the wallet
You’re invited to escape into the world of nostalgic throwback arcade games. With 45+ retro games and tokens that are easy on the wallet ($5 gets you 20 tokens, and each game is only 1 to 2 coins!), you can relive the excitement of dodging cars as Frogger, the rush of hitting the first place racer with a Koopa shell in Mario Kart, or getting that elusive 100-point shot in skee-ball.
From Hoop Fever to Off-Road, there’s nothing quite like old fashioned fun. We’ve also added early 2000s games like Terminator Salvation and Dance Dance Revolution. Let’s game!
2 - Food Frenzy
Enjoy a menu of delicious, approachable flavors for any palate
We love our fun and games, but we can’t let that distract us from one of the best parts of a visit: the food. From unique sandwiches, burgers, salads, shareable apps, pastas, and more, we’re dedicated to bringing a delicious menu for a full-service dining experience crafted for all palates.
We’re also committed to a variety of gluten free and vegan options to accommodate all of our guests with items that fit their needs without losing quality or flavor! You can also visit during one of our new popular special nights (like Neverending Fried Soft Pretzel Bites on Wednesdays or 50¢ Wing Night on Sunday evenings!). We’re not your typical arcade food–and we’re proud to offer culinary options that take your experience to the next level.
3 - Top Bevs & Brews
Peruse a curated selection of wine, signature cocktails, creative mocktails, beer, and more
Whether you’re looking for a chilled Miller Lite or a crafted Espresso Martini, our bar team is continuing their dedication to beverage options that include something for everyone. We’re always evaluating the flavors and options we have (you can continually check our beers on tap here!) while concocting creative cocktails like the Toasted Pecan Smoked Old Fashioned and the Raspberry Basil Lemonade Crush.
The team also wants to ensure those who don’t want alcohol have a taste experience just as great as anyone else–so our mocktails (like the Lavender Elixir and the apple-infused Kiss of Eve) are a delicious blend of dynamic flavors.
4 - Boutique Bowling
Bowl on 6 full-sized lanes perfect for some throwback fun
Dinner and throwin’ strikes–need we say more?
Our 6 bowling lanes are full-service so you can order food and drinks while you bowl strikes (we have bumpers if needed–no judgment here). Our lanes are first-come, first-serve, so bring your buddies and roll a few rocks while sharing our popular soft pretzel bites.
5 - Destination Exploration
Visit other local destinations within walking distance of Decades
There are other great experiences in Lancaster City right within walking distance of Decades!
The Fulton Theatre, only a few blocks away, showcases an array of Broadway-caliber performances in its gorgeous, and storied, space that is one of the oldest operating theaters in the nation.
Lancaster City is also home to the oldest continually-operating farmer’s market: The Lancaster Central Market. Opening in 1730, Central Market has been an iconic staple of downtown Lancaster with more than 60 local vendors offering a variety of goods.
There is a lot to do within walking distance of Decades–including other renowned foodie destinations like The Belvedere, The Coffin Bar, and 401 Prime.
We hope you visit us soon–we’re always ready to make new friends. We also host a variety of catered events for groups of 20 to 300+ (you can learn more about that here!).
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Let’s chill with throwback memories and good times.
