Best trivia nights in town. They always do a great job! Good pizza and beer too. Only complaint is that it can get a little smoky in there from the oven but at least it smells good from the pizza.
Be ready to try something different. The food was good had a kick to it and a little different but good. the staff was friendly and helpful
Couldn't give anything lower so HAD to rate 1 star. Walked in had posted sign at podium "Wait To Be Seated" stood and waited close to 5 minutes while employees walked past a few times to 1 of the 4 tables which had someone at. Were finally seated by server who didn't seem happy to help. Given menus and took drink order & just turned to walk away, we stopped to asked for an appetizer as well. Server left we sat & waited again while servers talked and walked around for over 5 minutes again mind you 2 tables left during this time. No server, no drinks, no acknowledgement that we'll be right with. We finally walked out. Most of the time I will give a new place a 2nd chance-not very likely this time.
Great selection of vegan and non vegan food. Love the seitan sausage.
It was a great atmosphere and food. There were staff arguing about if they were going to serve paying customers right out in front of everyone. They should have taken the argument to the back.
Great local spot! Fun for the entire family -- from my parents to my son. Crab Rangoonies and the Bowser are awesome. And they have the best trivia nights around!
Games are kind of packed in tight and some were not working, it was a weekday so staff was kind of short, I would have liked to see some racing games, not a great kids atmosphere more of a place to get drunk with friends and eat some pizza, which I did not try. Give it a try don't take my word for it on this one.
Awesome fun place. Food is excellent and arcade games are great!
Went here after Comic Con because of advertised specials on their Facebook page to try it out. Great place to go if you like being ripped off. The FB post clearly stated VIP badge holders (from Comic Con) would get $3 house beers all night. My friend and I both ordered beers from the House Beer list all night and when we got our bills, all the drinks were well over $3. We asked our bartender about it and he said they were discounted and they went back to normal price after 10pm. I showed him the FB post and he asked his manager, who had to call the owner and then told me the beer I drank all night was excluded from that special. I again showed the FB post and nowhere does it say anything is excluded. The manager then told me it was not indicated anywhere other than with the employees. How does that work? The only thing that saved them from a 1-star rating is we met nice people there and the old school games are cool.
Fun for the family with some old fashion arcade games. Pizza could of been better.
The bar staff are great. Great beer selection and the food is good, if not a bit over priced for the amount served.
This is a great place to go of you are gamer on the 80s. They have the older arcade games like frogger mortal combat, pinballs games. The on tap craft beer selection is awesome and the pizza is great. Perfect place to bring kids and show them your childhood. Priced very reasonable.
The beer was better than I expected! Good food, too! They need some sound deadening, as it was waay too loud with a lot of people there.
I'm not sure I've entirely bought into the idea of a Barcade, but The Quarter Barrel is on the right track to make this a great downtown spot for fun with friends and family. Great beers on tap and the pizza is probably their greatest thing so far. I really dig the blueberry barbeque chicken pizza!
Great staff, an excellent pulled pork sandwich and great atmosphere! The house brews are varied and delicious. Good choice!
Very good brews can t comment on the food (yet). Lots of old arcade games including Asteroids!
A nice, relaxing environment with friendly staff that are knowledgeable about their beers. I was disappointed that the Simpsons pinball wasn't working, but the Dirty Harry pinball made up for it. :)
Good beer and good food, pizza comes out fast. The games are good for kids and adults
I was part of a group of about 30 who had a private party at QB. The service was amazing-very accommodating for our group. They allowed us to bring a cake in- we were celebrating a birthday- and they provided extra plastic ware, which I had overlooked bringing. It could ve been a huge inconvenience for them, but they were just amazing!
And the black bean burger was one of the best I ve ever had- I was super excited that a few vegan menu options were available.
We will be back!
My goodness, that was good food. Straight DAAAAANK! Porkbelly sliders, house onion rings, and a stout. I challenge you to find a better restaurant in "the Corridor". Very reasonably priced as well. I will, for sure, be coming back.
Garbage the food, games everything about that place sucks, I will never mention it to anyone and will never be back!!!
Pizza was decent. Lots of great arcade games here. Great place to bring friends to hang out
Have been here several times, usually for work functions. Staff is always very friendly and helpful with beer recommendations. The house beers are some of the best in town. The pizza is delicious. And the arcade games are a happy bonus. I usually give the TMNT machine all my quarters. Good times.
Awesome pizza and such a fun atmosphere with super unfriendly staff. My 5 year old had a blast
My son and I had a good time, the food is good and the wait staff friendly and helpful
Great beers. Pizza good but more "normal " pizza for kids would be nice.
Amazing times too be had here! Awesome pizzas and top notch beers!
This place is fantastic! The food, the games and excellent staff. The games are reasonably priced and the food quality is great. My only real complaint is the games really need work. The tmnt arcade game screen is way too dark and a certain turtle doesn't work. They should really consider new arcade games and ditch the older unpopular machines for something a bit newer. I understand this can be difficult, but I do feel like it really could elevate the establishment. Please look into some new arcade games. Overall, great place.
Craft beer, arcade and pizza. That's all I got to say about that
A wide range of inhouse and guest brews. The food is two notches above what you would expect from most Iowa brewpubs.
Good beer. Good games. Good time. Unique spin on fried pickles.
Great food, games, and atmosphere. Had son's bday party here and it was a great time. Highly recommend.
Nice little barcade, brew their own beer too. Food is good and portions are generous.
Visited for the first time for a charity event and this place was packed! Pizza was delicious and ambiance was so fun. Definitely will be back to try out the games!
Love it! Pizza is awesome, especially the Fennel sausage!
Love this place! Food is outstanding with unique flavors and a changing menu. Beers are all unique and good. Old arcade machines very fun to play! I always have a good time going here.
Really Fun and a great place to play old arcade and pin ball machines although it can be a bit heavy on the pocket it is a cool place to visit
A great place with vintage arcade games, great pizza and local beer. Burger time, pac-man and donkey Kong, plus a good selection of pinball machines!
Good beer, food, and quality retro arcade games. Cabinets are in good working order and there is a great selection.
If I come back, it'll be for the gaming... won't be for the food or service.
Ordered a salad. Lettuce was brown in spots, and definitely didn't taste anywhere close to fresh.
The ranch had the consistency of milk, not creamy at all.
Cucumbers were dry and yellow in the middle. My daughter loves cucumbers, 2 bites and done with them.
There were other complaints about the food, but I lost my appetite to even try the other trays.
The service was less than par. Orders were double ordered, placed at the wrong table, or didn't go through at all. She was very polite and had good customer service. I just don't think the place was prepared for the volume of customers.
Didn't want to be THAT GUY..
But this was my family's overall experience.
Hopefully the minor tweaks will be made :)
First time there. Good food and lots of video and pinball games in there.
Great beer selection, great food, and classic arcade games.
This is what every city needs a place like this. Best place ever! Try the pizza
This place is great! I've been to a couple of beercades in Chicago and I would like to see this one do what those do...stop charging for the games.
Focus on beer sales and food and let the old 80s-90s style cabinets be complimentary.
Atmosphere for later at night could be improved, when I was there the arcade area was semi brightly lit over head and didn't give you the feel of being in an old arcade.
Other than that food and drinks are great.
Food is just alright. Good beer selection and great place to play some old school games.
1 star deducted for the amount of kids located inside, I thought for certain this was going to be a fun place for adults away from kids, we walked in and there had to be at least 25 kids in our view so we walked back out. Never ate here or received service so I could not deduct more if needed.
Awesome food and amazing selection of retro arcades spanning over 15 years.
Good beer and arcade games for a quarter. Good stuff
Lots of cool old video arcade games, and lots good food. Their own beers are ok, but they have lots of great guest taps and several good whiskeys.
Pizza was good and had a nice selection of old arcade games.
Lots of kids. Looking for more of an adult atmosphere. It is a great place to bring your kids. It was a bit crowded to place the games. It was great to see a number of 80's video games!
I give this place 2 stars for the games and fun. The pizza was literally the worst pizza I have ever had. I would take a frozen pizza from Wal-Mart over this garbage.
Great prices, great service, amazing food. Hands down the best pizza ive ever eaten in my life. Cozy atmosphere. And the server Misty was great! Ive only met one other server in cedar rapids that was as friendly or as good at their job. We will be eating there often
My only request- please make signature drinks for the ladies to order. Only a handful of places in town have signature drinks on the menu. It would make quarter barrel my all time fav in town if you did
Great place, and I'm really glad that it's stayed busy after opening. Good food with quite a bit of choices, and pinball!
Variety of arcade games, though a good few of them were out of service. Still had a decent number of classic games. They didnt have a drink menu other than beers on tap. So if you dont like beer, I'd suggest knowing what cocktails/mix drinks you like before hand. Seems to have a nice friendly atmosphere. Staff was welcoming and very knowledgable about the beers they have on hand.
This place is phenomenal. Never been to a brewery arcade before and it did not disappoint!
Neat idea of old novelty arcade games. In-house beers are not enjoyable to drink. Acidic finishes that hides any intended flavor. Pizza was very good.
Great pizza! Fun date night or birthday party. We've done both and had lots of fun.
Loved the fact that they have old arcade games in there. My family and I had a blast with the games. I'm not so sure about the food though. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't fantastic either. But would definitely go back for the games.
DO NOT GET THE MEATBALL PIZZA. Good service, lots of fun games for the whole family. Great beer selection, parmesan truffle fries are killer.
Great place to play some classic games. Their trivia night are really fun. Good food and good beer, too.
Great older arcade games, great atmosphere and fantastic staff willing to help with food and beverage suggestions anytime!
Pizza was not good, service wasn't very good either. Didn't get refills or get asked how our food was. Left a whole pizza on the table between the two we ordered. The games were a lot of fun though. I would go back, but only for games. We will eat elsewhere.
Love the trivia nights, love the lectures offered....food is great and the games are fun.
Loved it there, had great food, beer, and games to play
Great family dining. Pizza is great and the games are fun!
Had a great time at this location. Didn't eat anything more than an appetizer but enjoyed the drinks and games
I had an awesome experience a quarter barrel so many cool old school games I remember playing on Nintendo definitely will be a repeat customer
This is a real old school arcade with a huge selection of games! No place of it's kind around! With the right chef working the food is excellent! There is a good selection of beers also!
Fun place for the kids to enjoy vintage 80's video games and good food
Love this place. Bring me back to the good old days.
Great place!
Kid/Family friendly. Retro arcade games & pinball.
Food was good, service was good.
House beer was good. Had the Recon, Belgian Strong Ale.
Our server, Everett ("E") was prompt, and friendly.
Crab RanGoonies Pizza is unique, and pretty good.
E, also recommended their new salad, it was also very good. Made with Arugula, peppered bacon, almonds, bleu cheese, and port wine pears.
Fun atmosphere. Friendly service. Food was just OK.
Came here for the first time this week for a work party. Been meaning to check it out for a while. It did not disappoint! First of all, every pizza I tried was excellent. Best crust I ve had in town. And had no idea they make their own beer. Their Oktoberfest is spot on. Didn t play many games as the place was packed but will definitely be back soon to do so.
Tried their brunch for the first time today and was pleasantly surprised! Brunch is sorely needed in Cedar Rapids and their menu is unique and fresh. Brought my daughter and she loved the arcade games! The place was very busy but our server was attentive and friendly. Gets a little loud in there but it is an arcade so I understand. I didn t try the beer but will be back with my husband for an adult date. Fun fun!
If you have any measurable amount of fun in you, you need to come here!! This place is f'n mint. The service here is.... well... the most friendly I have experienced in this area by 10 fold.
Craft beer, classic arcade games. These games cost to play is the same as it was in the 80's and early 90's!! Simply incredible for someone to have a business that serves a purpose in this era.
Their taps are cold, glasses are clean.
Food is fast and tasty.
If you don't enjoy this place you simply need to open up and just relax. Life doesn't have to be so linear. Live long and prosper.
This place is phenomenal. Never been to a brewery arcade before and it did not disappoint!
Had the Bowser pizza and a few beers. Very good! Our bartender was great and very helpful. The vibe was hip and fun. Will definitely be back.
Awesome atmosphere, really good food, seating was limited but almost every arcade game was only 1 quarter so the wait went by quickly.
I come to the Quarter Barrel very frequently to enjoy the old games and drink brilliantly brewed craft beers. The staff is always kind and accommodating and the food is loaded with top quality ingredients and recipes.
If you're looking for a breath of fresh air, while also enjoying something that may remind you of days gone by, this is the place to visit. The clientele is loyal because theres always something fun and new happening.
I have to recommend trivia highly. Fun themed-drink ideas are always incorporated and theres something for everyone.
Great place for sophisticated pizza and tantalizing microbrews! Enjoy the one of the dozens of arcades and great music.
Great atmosphere and food! We had the pork belly sliders and the crab Rangoon pizza- both were excellent in terms of ingredients and presentation, especially for pub fair. Crust was perfect- crunchy and chewy, not too thick. Games and music where a nice touch though I didn't expect there to be kids- I was hoping for more of an adult arcade; luckily there weren't many kids and they didn't stay long.
Great staff, an excellent pulled pork sandwich and great atmosphere! The house brews are varied and delicious. Good choice!
A variety of games from the eighties and nineties including many functional pinball games. Nintendo Mike Tyson's Punch-Out, Tetris,Tron, Defender, Asteroids, Pac-Man, Ninja Turtles, NBA Jam, Burgertime, Centipede, Zaxxon and many more. Great food with an atmosphere of music that really fits the place, including awesome eighties/nineties rock. The beer sometimes is only $2 a glass for their own brews, and it's great beer. In fact they have a whole wall of different Brews and beers to try. And the final kicker is at the people are super nice.
This is a unique experience that I really want to have stay in this town, but we can never predict the future, so make sure you go out there and really try this place out before you miss a piece of the past and present in awesome fusion together.
Oh and they're open for lunch too I seen business is out there having pizza it's kind of an awesome way to have a meeting.
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