Round Two

Round Two

Reviews Summary

Most reviews praise the arcade bar for its fun atmosphere, nostalgic games, and friendly staff, with many highlighting great drinks and service. High ratings dominate, citing it as a perfect spot for dates or nights out with friends. However, some criticize broken or outdated games, unresponsive controls, and occasional issues with music or pricing. While the majority recommend it enthusiastically, a few note maintenance needs and limited appeal for those preferring modern gaming. Overall, it's a lively, unique venue with minor drawbacks.

About This Listing

Has Retro Games
Has Fighting Games
Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Consoles
Has Food
Has Pool Tables
Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

What to Expect from Retro Games in Arcades

Step into the glow of retro arcade games and expect a nostalgic rush! Classics like Galaga, Donkey Kong, or Mortal Kombat await, housed in vibrant cabinets with joysticks, buttons, or trackballs. You’ll dodge enemies, chase high scores, or battle opponents in fast-paced, pixel-perfect gameplay. Modern restorations include sharp CRT or LED screens and authentic controls, preserving the 80s/90s vibe. Games are easy to learn but tough to master, offering quick sessions or deep challenges. With leaderboards and arcade crowds cheering, retro games deliver timeless fun in 2025.

What to Expect from Pool Tables in Arcades

Step up to a pool table and dive into a classic, hands-on game! Expect sturdy tables with smooth felt surfaces, cue sticks, and a set of numbered balls for games like 8-ball or 9-ball. You’ll chalk up, aim, and strike the cue ball to pocket balls with precision, mastering angles and spin. Tables are well-lit, often with vibrant designs, creating a lively atmosphere. Whether playing casually with friends or joining arcade tournaments, pool offers strategic, social fun that’s easy to pick up and endlessly engaging in 2025.

Features

Has Retro Games
Has Fighting Games
Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Consoles
Has Food
Has Pool Tables
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

821 W Davis St

Dallas, Texas 75208

Hours

Monday 9PM-2AM
Tuesday 5PM-12AM
Wednesday 5PM-12AM
Thursday 5PM-12AM
Friday 5PM-2AM
Saturday 12PM-2AM
Sunday 12-11PM

Customer Reviews

This place has a cool vibe, kind staff, good bar and a very good price! However, many of the games have unresponsive buttons. The Simpsons arcade has joystick issues. Mk4 kick buttons not working, snes game with stuck buttons, SF2 with a screen very dark, board games missing pieces, They really need to address these.

Great service, great prices, free bingo rounds with free prizes! Can't beat that in the economy! Best bar in oak cliff?

I had an absolute blast at [Arcade Bar Name]! This place is a perfect mix of nostalgia and modern fun. The selection of classic arcade games is incredible?everything from Pac-Man to billiards ?and they're all in great condition. The drinks were top-notch, with a creative cocktail menu that pairs perfectly with the gaming vibe. The staff were super friendly and kept the energy high all night. Whether you're a gamer or just looking for a unique night out, this spot is a total winner. Can't wait to come back!

Had a great time singing Kareoke!! A special thanks to thr bar tenders for keeping up with all of our drinks ?? last Saturday! We will definitely be back!

Good customer service , bartenders were very attentive and also recommended good shots to take from their shot menu . Will definitely come come back .

This place is so cool. Arcade games from the 80?s and 90?s. A lot of gaming systems. Good prices. I could have spent hours there ha. You will definitely have a good time for the price now days.

Great atmosphere if you're looking for a chill good time. Played some loteria on a Friday night . Good time, good drinks , great service!

I come here everytime I visit Dallas and it's always super fun! We really love the Switch bay and it wasn't super busy on a Friday night so we could free play it! A goof amount of the arcade games weren't working/out of service but it was still a good time!

3 Stars ? Fantastic Venue & First Date Spot, But Karaoke Needs a Modern Touch Round 2 in the Bishop Arts District is an entertainment goldmine. The venue is packed wall to wall with arcade games, board games, darts, pool, air hockey, and sofa lounges complete with video game systems. The vibe is lively, the drinks are solid, and there's no shortage of things to do. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED as a 1st date spot?it's public, fun, and full of low-pressure activities to break the ice. The crowd is energetic, and secu

Everyone here is so friendly! Came here to play a few rounds of just dance 2 & 3 & the employees made sure we had enough room & turned the volume all the way up for us! Loved it here!

felicity and caro were the most delightful bartenders i?ve ever dealt with. they recommended a variety of drinks and made me feel at home! i will definitely be returning

This place is off the chain. Bartenders Taylor and Connie were great that night and worked hard!! They recommended great drinks!

Awesome place! Cool atmosphere and great drink selection. Great for a gaming date night from old retro games to new Xbox games. They also have a lot of event nights! Service is always great and bar staff are awesome!

Came here to play on the wii but all we did is Just Dance 2 and 3 10/10

There is a lot of options to keep entertained here aside from the arcade. Staff is very welcoming and helpful. Gives a retro feel being here and I enjoy it very much.

Doctor Cho loves you Please don't forget to say hi to Connie or Kelsi at the bar and please tell them Doctor Cho says hi too SM Entertainment can suck a vegetable eggroll. I'm jk I hope they sign us ??

Really chill place. Totally recommend. Went back here a while ago so I don't remember the prices but will update when I go back.

First time coming, and every worker was very welcoming and informative. Cheap, amazing, and fun night especially if you love all things games.

Staff was very kind and there's tons of games to choose from to play! Definitely check this out if you're in the bishop arts area!

Found this little gem after googling for an arcade nearby. Bar/ol school arcade! The staff was absolutely wonderful and kind. I wish I would've got the young ladies name ?? But thank you so much for your kindness to my grandson and I today! We had a good time and will definitely be back. Go in the daytime if you have littles ones. They dim the lights in the evening for the adult crowd.

The games are very old, 25% of them are broken? but for 5$ each we still had fun. Staff seemed okay, wasn't too busy.

Round two super chill fun atmosphere. Definitely a fun place for a date night out

I went to Round 2 for my birthday celebration and it was absolutely amazing! The staff is super friendly and welcoming to my party. Felicity stood out with her fast service, positive attitude and making sure my party was taken care of! The atmosphere is really neat with so many games to play and a killer Dj! Definitely would recommend this place for events!

Great place and amazing staff. Tyler took care of us and made the night, he's a lot of fun and service was fantastic !!

Great bar and staff but most of the games don't work properly

Round Two was a pretty cool establishment! Definitely great service! The bartenders were super nice and friendly! They literally were so welcoming as soon as we walked in! Definitely a cool place for adults to unwind and play some games! ???? yall go check it out!

Carolina was extremely nice and helpful, she explained the games and exactly how the arcade works. Customer service was amazing and the drinks were awesome. Thank you so much :)

had so much fun here for a birthday!

Great venue for a birthday party, plus the bartenders are very nice!

Such an Awesome establishment. Let Me find out I just found my New Hidden Gem Round 2 is most definitely the place for a date night or hanging out with friends. Felicity makes the best drinks so ask for her and tip with love

What a fun concept! The venue is great for socializing with friends or coworkers. The bar service was excellent, and the drinks were great.

We had a birthday party for our 7 year old here and it could not have been better! We were well taken care of, the gaming bays are perfect for groups and everyone had an amazing time! This is a really well done arcade, the perfect size with something for every age. Such a fun place.

great vibe, good atmosphere! bartenders are always killing it

First time here and loved it. Very chill atmosphere, with a great selection of arcade games and music as well. The bartenders are very outgoing and great service!!!!

Half of the games don't work and the other half are obscure games you've never heard of. The original NES doesn't work either. It's less of an arcade and more of a bar with a semi-operational air hockey table...

First time back since they changed ownership. The bartender Felicity took care of me and she was nice, engaging, and made some good drinks. Karaoke had a really good crowd tonight as well. Will definitely be coming regularly for Saturday karaoke!!

Amazing environment and great service and absconding drinks!!

Akilah checked us in and was so kind and inviting and explained everything to us with a warm smile. Q, our bartender, made us feel like locals and is a cool cat, def grab a drink from him! And Vi, cool chick with the dope tattoos, was ready to serve up smiles and a good laugh. We're not from the area, but will 110% be back for the staff, vibes, and games, of course!

Unique family-friendly spot during the day with a great variety of arcade games and drinks! I take my kids regularly. Highly recommend as a fun activity with the kids or a fun birthday party.

I loved this place!!! It's priced right $5 for unlimited old school games & if you love karaoke they have it on Saturday nights until 1 am! I'am definitely going back????

Great atmosphere. Real fun place. Dont order a double shot here though. You'll get a "fat" double that's not....

Very fun and the staff is really cool

Got there at about 330pm with two teen and was charged the cover fee all pretty old games the one interesting one was that table that was broken and the basket ball. 10 minutes of being there the hostess approached us to let us know that they had a ?private event? at 4pm so I simply said okay and we left. Out 30 minute drive, time, gas and over $20 cover fee wasted in the most boring manner. Not a place i would recommend The games are outdated as can be and there is really no incentive to keep you play

Awesome staff who makes sure you're safe before going home

Gives dollars to get in and many different types of games to play! Killer Queen was the main draw but playing the Wii was pretty fun.

We went for a kids birthday party but I think the adults all enjoyed themselves as much as the kids! Good drinks with current AND retro games

Over priced drinks with some ridiculous beverage tax that doesn't exist any where else in Dallas

I always love arcades. This was no different. I will say they ONLY have 80?s games, I prefer a variety, but not a big deal. Here is my complaint. The volume, it's unnecessarily loud. Like louder than any club in Dallas. The music choices are good and I wish I could enjoy it, but the volume is just on a ridiculous level. I would have loved to stay longer but couldn't bear it.

Love this arcade, one of my favorites! Check it out!

Clean place when I went , a limited amount of games but worth the price of entry. Good variety of drinks.

Most arcade games didn't work for two player mode. Wish they had more seating options for console or board games. Fun drinks!

Awesome experience!!!! Good drinks and all your favorite games!!!!!! Great stress reliever I had a ball and you will too!!! Great for dates or hanging out solo or with a group!!!!! I finally found something fun to do in Dallas!!!!!!

It think it's a nice place to rent out a switch or play Xbox with your friends. If you grew up with the older arcade machines, then you'll love it. Personally, I grew up with xbox box and Playstation. So it's not for me. But it's a nice place.

Such a great, kid-friendly (pre 7pm) place for our neighborhood. We hosted an 8 yo birthday here and the team could not have been kinder or more accommodating. We're lucky to have Round 2 in Oak Cliff!

Great drinks nice staff

Unlimited play, screens with all the football games and a bar. Once the oven gets here, I'm basically going to live here every Sunday!

Hey man say man it's a dope establishment. We came on karaoke night!!!!! Dopest dope!!!!!!

I have a great time at the arcade. I enjoyed the various people singing and having fun for karaoke.

I absolutely love this place! If you're tired of typical clubs and want somewhere with great music , reasonably priced drinks and chill environment this is it. Not to mention , MARIO kart? HELL YES! Lots of atari and arcade games in here. 11/10. A special shoutout to the DJ for great MUSIC!

Fun place to spend a night out with friends!!!

Came here for the throwback wednesday event in April of 2024 & the vibe was very lit!!! The drinks were amazing and the DJ's were insanely good!!! I hope they continue throwback wednesday!!

Lots of games and friendly staff. Wil be back for the old skool games!

This place is lit, 5 stars af

LESLY AND DIANA - such a great bar!!!

Had such a great time kicking by friend?s collective butts in the games. Nothing has changed! Ha. Definitely coming back. They want revenge.

Good place for pool by the hour

This place was so bad. If you can get the games to work you won't have have fun playing them. The music is random, might stop might start playing heavy metal. The only saving grace is the board games. Don't come here, the vibe is off.

Atmosphere was amazing, really nice night life spot? Drinks are really good? This was an amazing night.

Bartender was great. Not too busy (day after Xmas). Great time; very reasonable pours/prices. Good variety of games.

Does not allow kids after 7 PM in an arcade??

Best time ever. Connie and Q are the greatest bartenders. Will come back. Always recommending!

Great place really friend

Great update of the previous venue. Good ownership and staff. Lots of deals, games and cool people. Come through here for some retro fun!

Karaoke with Xavi on Saturdays is a lot of fun! Had a great time with that and all of the games. Wish they took cash, but will be back either way.

Fun games and karaoke. Free entry after from from Another Round

I absolutely love this place, great venue & especially the staff! Kelci is a great bartender with fantastic energy!! I highly recommend this place for anyone who loves a good grownup arcade..????

This place is awesome!!!! Super great vibe.

Asowme service great games

Everyone here is so nice! You pay once to play all of the games and they even have karaoke!

Great place to escape the heat and have fun while the kids are entertained! And Sydney is super cool!

I'm from Amarillo and we have a place called lit that is somewhat like this. This is perfect though free games, five dollar entry and cheap drinks. I might honestly move to Dallas just because of this place.

Cool chill spot with good prices

It's a really fun place with an excellent selection of games and drinks. Incredibly friendly staff.

Tyler is great!!! Super fun

Bartenders were extravagant! Great service, good drinks. Highly recommend

Everyone here is amazing but Connie vi and felicity are the absolute best amazing service . Would definitely recommend !!!

visiting town for the weekend- Round two was the best place to be! great staff and games!

Awesome spot, lots of free games! Nostalgic, fun, karaoke, great celebration spot. Great service as well.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s it like visiting an arcade today?

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.

Is it better to go alone or with friends?

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.

What should I bring to an arcade?

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.

What’s the best time to visit an arcade?

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.

Can I meet new people at arcades?

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.

Are arcades still just for kids?

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.

Are there events or tournaments I can join?

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.

What if I’m not great at arcade games?

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.”

Are retro games in arcades still good in this modern age?

Absolutely, retro games in arcades remain a thrilling draw in 2025! Classics like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Street Fighter II offer simple yet addictive gameplay, blending nostalgia with timeless challenge. Modern arcade cabinets often feature crisp displays and restored controls, enhancing the experience. These games thrive on quick reflexes and strategy, with vibrant pixel art and iconic soundtracks that spark joy. Arcades host tournaments and leaderboards, fostering a lively community. While modern games dominate, retro titles provide a unique, accessible thrill that keeps arcades buzzing.

Are pool tables in arcades still good in this modern age?

Yes, pool tables in arcades remain a fantastic draw in 2025! Games like 8-ball or 9-ball offer tactile, skill-based fun that blends strategy and precision. Modern tables feature smooth felt, responsive cues, and vibrant designs, enhancing the classic experience. Arcades foster a social vibe with casual matches or competitive tournaments, appealing to all skill levels. Unlike digital games, pool’s physicality—lining up shots, feeling the cue’s weight—keeps it timeless.