7 Reasons To Visit This Retro Arcade and Restaurant In Lancaster, PA

Looking for a throwback adventure? Add Decades to your travel (or staycation) plan in 2025. This retro haven in downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania, boasts more than 40 retro arcade games, bowling lanes, a full restaurant, vibrant bar, and event spaces.

Open Wednesday-Sunday, Decades has become a staple in Lancaster County, PA, after opening in 2019 due to it’s welcoming blend of nostalgia and fun! It’s a 30 minute drive from Hershey/Harrisburg and a 90 minute drive from Philadelphia/Baltimore.

Here’s 7 reasons to add Decades to your must-visit list in 2025!

1 - Fun For Everyone

Decades offers a unique blend of entertainment that caters to all ages. It’s 21+ after 8:30pm but family-friendly for everyone before that time! Whether you're celebrating a family dinner, hosting a wedding-related event, going on a date, gathering with friends, or simply enjoying a night out, Decades provides a dynamic and inclusive atmosphere for everyone.

2 - Delicious Foodie Favorites 

From unique sandwiches, burgers, salads, shareable apps, pastas, and more, Decades features a delicious menu in their full-service dining experience crafted for all palates. Some fan favorites include The Double Dragon Burger, Fried Soft Pretzel Bites, Charred Wings, Decades Not Your Normal Nachos, and Brisket Fettuccine. Explore the full menu here.

3 - A Curated Beverage Experience

From Miller Lite to crafted Espresso Martinis, the bar offers diverse options for every taste. The beverage team constantly refines their selection, featuring rotating beers on tap and inventive cocktails like the Toasted Pecan Smoked Old Fashioned and Perry’s Mango Persimmon Punch.

For those who prefer non-alcoholic options, try delicious mocktails like the Queen Street Blues and Honey I Shrunk The Figs, ensuring a delightful experience for all. Explore the full beverage menu here.

4 - More Than 40 Retro Arcade Games

With 45 retro games and tokens that are easy on the wallet ($5 gets you 20 tokens, and each game is only 1 to 2 coins!), you can relive the excitement of dodging cars as Frogger, the rush of hitting the first place racer with a Koopa shell in Mario Kart, or getting that elusive 100-point shot in skee-ball. Explore the full game list here.

5 - Boutique Bowling

Decades offers 6 first-come, first-serve bowling lanes that are full-service so you can order food and drinks while you bowl strikes (we have bumpers if needed–no judgment here). You’ll want to ‘spare’ some time to bowl while visiting.

6 - A Snapshot Of History

Decades began as an idea between three childhood friends who grew up playing video games and enjoying retro arcade fun together. They decided to bring that throwback amusement to their hometown of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 2019 and opened Decades in the historic Stahr Armory building on North Queen Street. The 95 year old, 15,000 square foot gymnasium is a beautiful backdrop to the restaurant and arcade while breathing life once again into this iconic building. 

The space is also decorated with a variety of set pieces from the Netflix show House Of Cards!

7 - Walkable To Top Lancaster Experiences

Decades is located within walking distance of many other top Lancaster City attractions. Enjoy a Broadway-caliber performance at the historic Fulton Theatre, just blocks away. Explore the Lancaster Central Market, the oldest continuously operating farmer's market in the nation. And indulge in creative dining experiences at The Belvedere, The Coffin Bar, and 401 Prime–all three just a block away from Decades.

Make your plans now and visit Decades in Lancaster, PA!

There is a parking garage next door to Decades (the N. Queen St. Garage) to help make parking an ease.

Decades is within a 15-25 minute drive from other top Lancaster County attractions such as Dutch Wonderland, Kitchen Kettle Village, and the Cartoon Network Hotel.

Decades also hosts events for 20 to 300+ guests ranging from rehearsal dinners and birthday parties, to holiday gatherings and corporate events. Learn more here.

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