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50 Bowery
New York, New York 10013
This place is awesome with plenty to do! The PCs and screens are high quality, and my keyboard and mouse were clean and well-maintained. The drinks were excellent, and the customer service was outstanding. We arrived late at night and had to wait for available PCs, but the wait wasn't long. Plus, since it was so late, they offered us a discounted rate instead of the usual daily pricing?a much-appreciated bonus! Thank you!
TLDR: Gaming bar that is open until midnight in Chinatown. They have PCs, consoles, and much more but I won't be able to speak to it too much as I'm not a gamer. They also serve alcoholic/non-alcoholic drinks that are inspired by certain games -[WAVESHINE] $13 ??? Vodka, lychee, blue curacao, lime, simple ??? Ngl, this one tasted like candy haha and is inspired by super smash bros and tailored to Fox/Falco mains ?? -[MAPLE STORY] $14 ?? Bourbon, apple cider, maple syrup, lemon ?? I got this in honor of wh
Hosted my bachelor party here! I did a 15 player smash tournament and os nyc was the perfect place to do it! Branden helped set up the stream so those who couldn't join could watch. Amazing experience and would recommend to those looking to host any gaming event!
Drink bar, gaming Cafe offering a plethora of consoles and computers along with board games and some arcades, very large open space high speed internet and high performance computers hitting 160fps on very demanding games. I'd recommend joining their membership program if you will come here on a regular, definitely worth it.
I stopped by for a cocktail, not the normal place for me to sit, everything is computer games, an amazing place for those who love computer games, etc., the cocktail was surprising and amazing, the bartender was lacking energy, which I understand people come to play computer games, not to drink, in any case, if you are a computer game freak, this is definitely the place for you.
This actually quite a roomy gaming bar, tons of systems and PCs to use and play, it's hard to find something not to. I don't think they serve food but you can order and eat there but they do have a bar. I came for rock band night and everybody was super chill and having a blast. Definitely a great place to go with friends or a cute date night
First of all, decent environment reasonably clean, but for the pc spots, keyboards were sticky, and gets stuck sometimes, the keys are inputting wrong(caps lock was left control for some reason, window key dont work, double input when i pressed once), the mouse is gunky, old model chunky and for some reason some mouse are 16000 DPI borderline unusable unless u change the window pointer sensitivity, the USB port was super high unless ure 6 foot no way ure reaching it, the audio jack was wacky hissing sound c
Nice gamer bar with plenty of PCs and consoles. I used a PC and the specs were great, no issues at all while playing. Highly recommended to spend a few hours ??
big spacious place to just relax and chill with friends, you can also order drinks at their bar, rented a console and they got plenty of open spaces and seatings for us, staff is nice and helpful. would return.
This place is a culture setter. Put a stupid amount of video games in an awesome restaurant with great drinks and let the people play for an awesome price. I'm sure we will start seeing more places like this one all over the city and I surely hope so. There's also board games. The location of this spot couldn't be more ideal. What is better than some bubba after some gaming? Come over, you'll love it.
Where has this place been all my life? I know that there are gaming lounges in the city but finding one is an adventure in itself. The prices are very generous despite being in downtown Manhattan. Not to mention that their food tastes pretty good too. I even was allowed to look around the venue and they got all the latest systems: Gaming PCs, a streaming booth, tournaments, PS5s, Xboxs, and so much more. The staff are real chill and was more than kind enough to tell me all about what this place is about. I
Existing as a rarity within the city, OS NYC offers an incredibly relaxed and quiet public environment throughout most of its opening hours. I've never felt more relaxed in the city, as little foot traffic is present inside with most visitors being silently invested in their personal time here. In short, this site is a conglomeration of a gaming and internet cafe, public lounge, and bar which all combine to provide a delightful atmosphere. With a focus on gaming, its day passes are affordable with monthly
Came for a date night and the drinks were on point. As of right they won't serve food until new year so you can order. Lots of consoles and games, but recommend you get there early. Wednesday they have tournaments so it does gets loud. Still I would come back.
Great for what it is - a gaming cafe! The entry price was more than fair, being $20 per person for an entire day. Excellent if you want to play video games with your friends in person. Plenty of games to choose from, though you will need to have bought the game already to be able to play; I do not know if this is the norm as this is the first gaming cafe I have been to. There is also a bar, along with food you can order at the computers by scanning a QR code. We did not try the food but did try the unique
The place has a solid setup for gaming and very accommodating staff. The problem is they forget their main customer base is gamers, and they have DJs blasting music many days of the week during prime time 7-11pm making it very unenjoyable to game, especially if your game requires in-game audio to play.
Tried out this place for a date day because we were looking for a place to play games together (either an arcade, board game cafe, or video game cafe). We had a quick bite to eat at Mei Lai Wah around the corner before. Was really impressed with the cleanliness of this space. We payed $25 each for all day access to the cafe. They lent us PS5 controllers & headphones. Ended up playing Overcooked 2 for 4 hours for a very memorable date. Would bring my own headphones with a mic next time.
Really cool gaming bar with tons of live screens and consoles and cocktails. Go to Joe?s Shanghai for food which is next door (Chinese). Big venue like for a couple of hundred people. Very cool.
If you are a pc cafe gamer and you want to play in NYC, you really have no hope. OS NYC does offer PC games but instead of pay per hour, you have to pay for the whole day, and often, they are full so you can't play. Additionally, if all you care about is PC gaming, they host lots of events where the music is so obnoxiously loud, it wont matter if you have headphones etc, because the space has high ceilings and makes the acoustic echo like crazy, even if you are far away from the main stage. I have to reit
This place is amazing. We found it by accident when we were on our way to pay rent, (I know) O.S is a gaming paradise!!! all the consoles, all the computers you can imagine! they host tournaments and they have all the equipment if you wanna live stream. This place is incredible, I JUST WISH this was a thing when I was younger :,( still, Im planning on coming back all the time!!! Top it off with the fact that they have food, and booze, there are no more excuses to keep postponing that project youve been thin
One of the best place for gamers, top notch service, latest specs, high speed internet. Spent 25$ for the whole day pass, consoles pc arcade games etc. Pay 25$ to play anything with excellent atmosphere.
$25 to play PC, Xbox, Playstation & Switch games all day is a steal. Definitely a great place to hang out!!
Pretty awesome place. Tons of fast computer and big screen TVs with amazing games. Also good drinks and food too. Would highly recommend. Went back again. Amazing hospitality. Still just as great.
A good vibe. Sadly I went to another gaming lounge and their PCs are better than OS NYC. My Warhammer 3 game crashed twice in the gaming time spent at the lounge. The lounge may look clean nice neat and overrated but the PCs are kind of underrated. It got simple GPU and RAM so some games will take forever to load such as Warhammer 3 coming into campaign map and battle map and so forth.. If you plan on gaming and your game doesn't require much computer specs this is a place to come to. But overall for heavy
Great vibes media Mondays ?? for artist up and,coming great drinks ??& food services plus I can play 2k.and what the scores ?? illthinkers
Amazing place. Cocktails are amazing, especially the one with Redbull. Very nice PCs, great atmosphere. 11/10 would go again.
The staff is chill. Atmosphere is great. I really wish they would host more League of Legends tournaments or Smash Ultimate or Street Fighter 6 tournaments. Melee is cool but that game is super niche and hyper sweaty. Please give SF6 a try for 2 months and see if it brings in a profit, maybe charge an entry fee of $5 to enter and $5 for the pot? Of course the prices can vary.
Big shout out to Ragna for providing an amazing first time gaming experience here! Had a great time with my +1 They got games for different platforms (PC, Playstation, Nintendo, etc) and great Lebanese food (I got the Baba ghanoush!
We stumbled on this place on the way to dinner at Joe?s Shanghai. We returned after dinner to grab a dinner and check it out. Such a cool atmosphere. There was plenty to do and watch. The League of Legends Worlds competition was on the big screen so we grabbed a drink themed after games and watched the game.
Really cute atmosphere, and drinks were great. Desserts are good as well but sef have to like floral notes and pistachios
Very welcoming and comfortable spot. Can watch FIFA here too, though geared slightly towards the hardcore gamer. F1 simulators, switch, Xbox, PlayStation and of course lots of PC games. Great gear. Bar is super cool too, good drinks. Can't wait for the cafe to open too. Like a Pok?mon, I think this can evolve into something even better. Speaking of, I missed having the newest Pok?mon, Zelda, and Mario on the switch. I get that these are single player games and not saveable across sessions, but I just wante
Amazing space with a huge collection of games and a very large number of PCs and a decent number of consoles. Be prepared to bring your own PC game service login credentials. We had a lot of difficulty signing up for a new account or retrieving the password for an existing account..
Wasn't that bad but the service was terrible. They were rude and kept denying my requests to change the language. they had no snacks and it wasn't kid friendly AT ALL
The gentleman who greeted us was amazing at engaging with my little man. My son had been wanting to play Spiderman game on PS5 and this was his opportunity. The space was clean welcoming and overall a fun time. We visited twice and both time the staff were accommodating and made a little Texas boy fell so special. Thanks!
My favorite place to be when I'm off work. The whole vibe is nice. The staff is friendly, and Genesis the dog is a great guy to pet on between games if you can catch him there.
Very modern gaming lounge/bar and reasonably priced. PCs are high specs (approx. 300fps League Med setting) Points to improve: some paid PC games like Overwatch are not provided like advertised on their website.
In terms of Internet Cafe: I give it a number ranking of 4.8 out of 5.0. Not just one of the best in the entire borough for this portion of NYC, but one of the best options for the entire City - for all of NYC. The City could actually use more locations just like this one
Went for a sip and paint event and it was DOPE!!
One of my favorite places to go after work, for an event, or just to drink, relax, and game. Excellent staff, stellar bartenders, and the latest and greatest in gaming on PC / console!
The atmosphere and vibes are great. Drinks are smooth with variety of options.
The only reason I'll even give 2 stars is because the setting and venue is clean and aesthetically pleasing. Other than that, there are barely 20 games which are mostly all free games. The paid games are all old titles that no one really plays. Im not saying all the games should be top notch new releases but at least include some games that didnt come out 3+ years ago. Not only that but they took away fortnite for whatever reason which is a FREE game. I then tried to play Apex Legends but of course it turne
If you're a gamer this is the heaven for you! I tried out the PS 5 there and I intend to go back with a friend to dive into the computer games. You can bring food and they have a bar. Their drinks are good! Bring your children there, they'll enjoy it too!
Gamer through and through and being on holidays I needed my fix and didn't NYC deliver. This place as everything PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and gaming PCs. Now it wasn't without its problems, not all PCs are high end, only a few sporting 3070ti?s rest a mix of 2070s and 1080s. I had issues with the graphics drivers not updated, games needing to be downloaded but it didn't take long. The monitors are base models so if you're used to gaming on a 1440p it takes some adjusting. That being said we spent 6hrs t
I can't express the wonderful service and personality trait Brian holds! We visit NY not too often but when we do this place always catches our memories and returning today truly solidified why we love it so much! Yes it's awesome and plenty of option of gaming but sometimes gaming is not enough. You want to feel at home. If not why leave your home to go somewhere and game where you don't? But I can truly say Brian made this experience at home and easy! We brought a friend this time and he also expressed h
Great place to chill at and have fun with a few friends or go in alone to use their awesome pcs. Not to mention the kind staff and great food.
Awesome place to chill and play games with friends. Staff was kind and helpful. First time there and definitely coming back for more??!!
Try the sloe rolling. Delicious, fruity (apricot), refreshing gin cocktail. Very cute bar and super friendly bartender.
This is the best place for price and quality so far! for $25 you get unlimited access for the whole day on both PC and console. The staff is very friendly and the cocktails are quite good.
It started with one visit and turned out to become a safe space for me. It's become like a second home for me. I've became close and created bonds with everyone that works here. They are all genuine people that care a lot about their customers and providing good service. I really recommend coming here and bringing your friends and family here to have a good time. Best spot for adults where they have an open bar. They provide board games free to use after purchasing a drink or a day pass. This place has so m
Had a great experience at OS. Very spacious and clean space for gaming or content creation. Fun vibe and also has an amazing bar!
Honestly a great first date I had here. Great variety of the best kinds of games for all kinds of players. PS5, Switch, PC and more. And good drinks! And then the bads come in. Food was mid. (How are the fries not good??) Some of these kids need a total shower. And one of the servers slipped my date his number ?? Im leaving a 3 star review to send a message but all in all I did enjoy it a lot.
This gaming bar/cafe offers a super chill atmosphere, perfect for young gamers. The food is good, so you won't go hungry while enjoying your gaming sessions. Don't expect fine dining service, but it's chill. Good job guys
A dope place for any kind of gamer. The food seemed a bit over priced for the quality, but overall still great for when you've been taking for hours.
It's a nice looking place but the lack of games available to play was very disappointing. Especially for the PS5! Being that it's still not a console that is easily accessible to most they really should have more actual PS5 games available to play so customers can experience the graphics. You can use their PCs but need to log into your own stream accounts to get access to play any games. It's a cool place to rent out for tournaments or parties. You can use a sound proof streaming room to stream yourself on
Drinks 9/10: Service 2/3: Aka 2 staff members were nice, one made us not want to go ask questions when things weren't working PC game selection 0/10: Unless you own games on steam, there's literally nothing to play and you can safely ignore the pcs Console stuff 5/10: only games on ps5 were fighting games and cod with no other selection, the Nintendo switches had better selection. Overall if you aren't a hardcore gamer, don't bother. The only reason to go somewhere like this is to play games you don't h
This place is awesome. If you're into gaming it's a must visit but even if you're just looking for a chill place to drink it's a great visit. Bartenders are awesome. Enjoyed chatting with AJ and Jen when I visited. An easy place to grab a beer if you're staying at the 50 Bowery hotel. Fun vibes as people play video games. Highly recommend.
Been going here for a year now and I have nothing but good things to say about the staff and the environment itself. Video game tournaments are frequently held here so It does get loud sometimes, but everyone is very respectful. You can pay 20$ and stay for the day if you stop by once in a while or purchase a 75$ monthly membership if you visit often. The staff are very friendly and helpful so if you have any questions don't be afraid to ask.
Awesome atmosphere and cool people. Definitely worth a trip if you like playing video games. They also have fun public and private events. If anything look them up on Instagram to see if they have an event that you might like.
Place is nice and staff is very friendly and willing to help except for one Asian guy (not to be racist) that was giving me so much attitude for every question I asked even though I was clearly never been there and I was learning how everything worked there. He needs to chill. Other than that food was very good and we had a lot of fun :)
Badass event sponsored by redbull! Crazy fun vibe with awesome computers and drinks
Weird experience it looked interesting walking by so I stopped by during a rainstorm while waiting for my friend to check out the menu for dinner and the host rudely sent me to the bartender who said there was no menu only a code to scan. I asked where the bathroom was to wash my hands and he rudely told me I had to buy a drink first. So I left.
Equipment is high quality, well kept and tidy. Staff is kind and the place has a very comfy atmosphere.
What in the world.. OS? What does that stand for? Obvious Scam? The specs on the computer were sadistic. I don't think the place could?ve been any more dirty, they serve food but don't clean their computers when customers rub their stubby little greasy fingers all over the peripherals. Had some unknown band playing insanely loud , they made my ears bleed and my eyes cry. They hide the computers specs so you can't check them on the computer but any non pea brain child can feel the poor performance of each ma
Awesome new spot. Great games, energy and vibe. Can chill here are afternoon/evening.
Awesome cocktails and lounge areas. Games look really cool too!
Pretty nice spot aesthetically, if you're a gamer you won't be disappointed with the PCs and monitors. Headsets are solid and the mouses are okay, not many choices for hand grips unfortunately. Highly recommended for people wanting to have a good time without a set up of their own or wanting to meet up and play in closet proximity of their friends. Just make sure you're on a full stomach first
I was here for the Subliners Event Last Year and my Gosh, I love it here. Would Come Back Again!
Not gonna lie, the setups were borderline disgusting (bring a glove) mice are sticky, keyboards have debris in them, headsets smell terrible. Low tier setups in terms of peripherals and overall annoying environment with the malfunction speakers blasting white noise every few minutes
Such an awesome place to chill. It gets busy sometimes though but they will reduce the entry price due to limited options. There's a cute lab dog? That frequents this place. Just looking at him laying around makes me feel relaxed. Consider bringing your own sanitizer wipes or own controllers.
Nicely designed space with helpful staff and plenty of gaming to go around. Has mostly PC?s but also stations with the latest consoles. Cool big screen tv (it's huge) when you walk in. Always enjoy my time here.
Absolutely fun. For $20 admission you can enjoy video game consoles from your own sitting area with tons of gaming options available. Drinks can be purchased at the bar and outside food can be delivered to you as well. Awesome place.
Staff was friendly but I was there between 3-8pm and was only able to play for an hour due to their technical issues. At the end, the sound stopped working and they couldn't fix it. So just left. Waste of $.
It's a really chill video game lounge/ bar to hang at. And lovely mural too.
I came here all the time during my stay in Manhattan. It's a great place for your gaming needs and would be a great venue for events! The people there are so nice (shout out to Brandon and Kiki) and always make you feel welcome!
I've been here twice, once to spectate a Rocket League Tournament, once for a Super Bowl party. I have yet to sit down at a computer to play video games but the hardware looks top-notch and well-maintained. The space is phenomenal, and food and drinks are also great.
Love the space. It used to be a high end restaurant a few years ago, and they kept the awesome artwork on the walls along with the unisex bathroom setup. They still have a good drink selection and craft beer options. My 9 year old and I are visiting from out of town and love gaming. So we decided to check it out in its new incarnation. Got to say we were not disappointed. Super nice staff. Very clean and organized. Spent a few hours playing Call of Duty on the PCs. Loved it and we will be back.
Very cool gaming spot with a fully attached bar. Stacked desktops and plenty of seating. Great vibes and energy. Only $75 a month or $20 a visit. Well worth it for multiple visits and there's Wi-Fi. If they had a few phone booths, it would be not only a great gaming venue, but also for work.
Yesterday was my very first day at OS gaming.... so cool I got the monthly membership for 95 bucks..... I work in the hospitality industry in Columbus circle and I handle so many stress League Of Legends is my passion. CHRIS.... He is Dominican took care of me... I love this place. They gave me some earphones.... bit I used my skullcandy..... it worked perfectly. Very nice staff ... I will go at least 3 or 4 times per week. I play on a very nice computer.... Muchas Gracias Chris!!! You made my day !!!! I ho
Great vibe. Great gear. Great drinks. This gaming bar has everything you want and more. Xboxs, PlayStations, Switches, rows of PCs. Lots of seating areas to just chill when you're not gaming. Lots of fantastic games to play. I would come back here with the boys any day.
Great space with tons of entertainment options. They have PCs, ps5s, switch, racing gear, table games and alot more stuff. The crowd keeps to themselves, majority of the crow comes in groups, but I went solo and had a good time. They have a drinks menu and food menu, the food options are not that great. The internet is fast, and the staff is attentive. I also noticed the staff constantly cleaning the equipment after it was used. Overall great experience.
Had a great time. This place not only has games, they have a bar, tournaments and all the up to date console and PC games. The bar has great drinks and they are DEFINITELY NOT watered down drinks. There's a limited selection, but the bartender, Kiki is wonderful to talk to and the Smash Bros tournaments are extremely lively. This picture was during the Smash Bros tournament.
One of the best gaming room, I ever tried. Large choice of games and supports (Wii, switch, ps, computer, Xbox) and there is even a recording room. It costs 25$ per day (from noon to after midnight). The staff is friendly and they helped us quicky whenever we met an issue. Keyboard, mouse, computer and gaming seat were top quality. The food and beverage can be delivered directly to your desk. I was surprised by the choice of food that was totally decent. Don't miss the Mac and Cheese balls if you're looking
I plan on coming here as regularly as I can, the place is kept clean, it is nice just as a cafe if you decide to just bring your own laptop or relax. Or you can simply come here to eat, but they don't offer full meals, however their snacks and drinks are reasonably priced up front. Restaurant is a bit pricey but delicious! The gaming systems are what you should expect! They have some of the hottest games, and on ALL the current systems!! Honestly if you are a gamer you should check it out - you can walk in
Chicken fingers look like fish and hard as hell. Staff is friendly. Drink menu kinda mid and expensive for the size. Music is...interesting. admission price is alright
The best video game lounge in NYC. Easy to get to on public transit. Over 50 PCs, a bunch of PS5's, a grip of Nintendo Switch's and a full bar & restaurant! $20 to play all day! Amazing staff. You owe it to yourself to check it out.
Affordable pricing!! $20 for the whole day and includes so many options - PC, Nintendo Switch or Gamecube emulator, Playstation (not sure if 4 or 5), Xbox, and a cool racing machine! The place is spaced out nicely and each PC and keyboard is wiped after use. Courteous staff as well.
I encourage EVERYONE to visit this place. The vibe is perfect. The bartenders make great drinks and perfect conversations. Probably one of the best nights I've had in a while. Will be making this place a frequent stop.
A little gem, found completely by chance after walking across the Manhattan Bridge. Nice staff, lots of local drinks to choose from, good atmosphere and a nice selection of board games. Highly recommend ??
The best PC Cafe/Gaming spot in nyc. Amazing Staff and the price to play is really good. 20 for a day pass or 75 for a monthly pass is a deal you can't argue with.
It’s a mix of nostalgia and high-energy fun! Many arcades blend retro classics like Pac-Man and pinball with modern VR games, racing simulators, and rhythm challenges — often with music, lights, and a social vibe.
Both can be great! Solo visits let you focus on your favorite games, while going with friends adds competition, teamwork, and laughs. Many people plan arcade meetups as a casual hangout or even date spot.
Usually just yourself and a way to pay (some arcades still use coins, others use cards or apps). If you're competitive, bring your A-game. If you're social, bring friends or meet new ones over multiplayer games.
Weekdays or early afternoons are usually less crowded — perfect for focused play. Evenings and weekends bring the buzz, especially at barcades or venues with DJs, tournaments, or themed nights.
Absolutely! Arcades attract a mix of casual players and serious gamers. Whether you're jumping into a four-player co-op or chatting between rounds, it's a fun, low-pressure way to connect over shared interests.
Not at all. While many arcades are family-friendly, there are also adult-oriented ones with full bars, 18+ nights, or vintage nostalgia themes. Arcades today cater to everyone — from first-timers to lifelong gamers.
Yes! Many arcades host regular competitions, retro nights, cosplay parties, and more. Whether you're into high scores or just want to watch and vibe, events add an extra layer to the experience.
No worries — arcades are about having fun, not being perfect. Try a variety of games, ask others for tips, and remember: the vibe is more “let’s play” than “let’s win.”
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