Below is a list of the most commonly asked questions by patrons just like you.

Q. What is CityCade?

A. The local City Arcade (City Cade), with video games, pinball, craft beer, wine, cocktails, and food.

Q. What ages can enter CityCade?

A. All ages. We allow children under 21 until 8pm each day. After 8pm, the environment becomes less kid friendly. We love the kids, and want to protect them from growing up too fast.

Q. What are your hours of operation?

A. Wed and Thurs from 5pm to 12am, Fri and Sat 5pm to 2am.

Q. Do you have food? 

A. Yes! Each Friday and Saturday night we host various food trucks. We have trucks in rotation, so something is always new. Our trucks offer, burgers, wings, hot dogs, wraps, bbq, nachos, and more!

Q. What drink options do you offer?

A. We have water, soft drinks, domestic beer, craft beer, wine, and mixed drinks.

Q. Do you need an ID for alcohol?

A. Yes. Be sure to bring a NC approved ID.

Q. How does the arcade work?

A.

ALL of our 80's classics are FREE, Everyday!

If you choose to play something different it's just like the old days.. Some games are $1,00 and others only $0.50. We have been known on special occasions to offer free play nights! Be sure to follow us on social media!

Q. How do we get cash for the games?

A. We have an ATM and change machine on premise.

Q. What games do you have?

A. Games change often, however we maintain a good mix of classic and new video games, pinball, board games, and we also have some video game consoles.

Q. What entertainment do you offer?

A. We frequently host weekly games, karaoke, trivia, costume parties, and a revolving schedule of live music.

Q. How can I follow CityCade events, and updates?

A. We have Social Media accounts on the following platforms: Facebook @citycade, Instagram @citycadegastonia, and TikTok @citycade

Q. What age group attends?

A. All ages are welcome! While children, and teenagers visit, most of our patrons predominantly consist of mid twenties, up to mid fifties. 

 While we are open to all ages, we do ask anyone under the age of 21 to complete their night by 8pm. We make this request to protect our young patrons from the more adult atmosphere of our later crowd. Please keep in mind that anyone under the age 21, will need an adult chaperone. 

Q. What is the address?

122 South Oakland Street, Gastonia NC 28052. We are located in the beautiful and growing downtown district of Gastonia NC.

Q. Does CityCade buy quarters?

A. Yes! We can always use change. We will buy back your unused quarters on your visit, or even quarters you have saved at home.