That sound you hear is San Francisco's techies collectively passing out from excitement, as Brewcade opens its doors in the Castro today. Inspired by the grand tradition of arcade bars, the second project from Blackbird owners Shawn Vergara and Tiffny Vergara Chung boasts 24 vintage arcade machines (the full list is below), offering a selection of over 50 games (many are combo machines). All your old friends are here: Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Frogger, Street Fighter, Tetris, Space Invaders, and more, mostly for 50 cents a shot.
To attract those interested in more than one type of quarters, Brewcade also boasts a 25-draft-strong craft beer selection from Monk's Kettle alum Kai Villegas, including standbys like Racer 5 and Duvel, and some rotating selections from Fort Point, Linden Street, Henhouse, North Coast, Heretic, and other top locals. The Fizzary is offering a selection of artisanal soda pop, from Cheerwine to Dad's Blue Cream, and there's a "munchies bar" with CC Made caramel corn, Krave jerky, chicharrones, mixed nuts, and other snacks. For those who want to fuel up to get the high score, cold-brewed Stumptown coffee is also on tap.
The arcade game selection will rotate frequently; game master Bob Albritton has the full 40-machine lineup from his now-closed Starbase Arcade in San Rafael, and will trade out and service the old-school machines regularly as needed. Hours are Monday-Friday, 3 pm-2 am, and Saturday-Sunday, 2 pm-2 am.
And for your geeking-out needs, here's the current game list:
Airplane shooters Raiden: 1941, 1942, 1943, 1945K III
Area 51 (gun game)
Berzerk
Donkey Kong
Donkey Kong Jr.
Double Dragon
Frogger
Galaxian
Gauntlet
Jungle Hunt
The King of Fighters series
Marvel Super Heroes vs. Street Fighter
Ms. Pac-Man
Pac-Man
Robotron 2084
The Simpsons
Space Invaders
Space Invaders Part 2
Stargate
Street Fighter 2
Super Mario Bros.
Super Street Fighter & Alpha series
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Tetris
Xevious
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