The Rec Room

8 N Village Way, Barrie - L4N 0M7
29 reviews
Arcades Canadian
(705) 999-9565

AMAZING atmosphere for kids, families and even a couple for a date night. We had a bit of a hiccup in the restaurant (waiting quite a while for a server to even acknowledge us) but the supervisor and our waitress more than made up for it. We did not expect anything but good customer service and after speaking with the supervisor to ask for a waitress - the girls got more credits to play with, we had an appetizer on the house and in the end got GREAT customer service.

Celebrated my brother's 10th birthday there. There was tons of entertainment, the server was extremely nice and helpful, and the food was pretty good. It's a really nice place and I definitely recommend not just for birthday parties but also just to have fun!

OMG what a blast. NOT a place for anyone with sensory issues, just fyi. That needs to be a warning, due to constant noise and flashing lights. Also, WEEKEND DINNER RESERVATIONS ARE MADE 1-2 WEEKS IN ADVANCE. Don't just walk in for dinner. This place is a HOT SPOT and very in demand for Friday/Saturday nights.Dinner was great. Games were so fun. Place is kept very clean. Workers are walking around and fairly easily found if there's an issue. Definitely a great night out or a fun afternoon for the fam.

Went for a date day. Not as big as the location in Toronto but that’s alright. Still stayed for about 2 hours. Had the bowling area all to ourselves which was great (no one can witness how bad I am) did not stay for food but saw that they had a snack section and a sit down section. We still have credits on our cards so definitely will return.

This place is SO FUN! My partner and I went here last week for our anniversary, and we really didn’t want the average expensive dinner date. This place combines class and recreation effortlessly; with the staff being super fun and engaging, and food being superb.Only bummer was half the arcade games kept losing internet connection, so once we’d played all the connected ones, it felt useless waiting around for staff to fix the rest. I’m not even sure if they were doing that either.Also, you must have closed in shoes for bowling, yet they have pairs for hire behind the counter, but won’t let you use them. We thought that was so stupid, covid is gone with the wind now, and there’s no social distancing, cleaning of the games for hygiene per use, and no masks, yet we can’t use the shoes?So that meant no bowling for us (because I was wearing sandals).Otherwise, it was a great evening. We stuck to the pin pong tables majority of the night.

My wife and I went here for a date night. The vegan and vegetarian options at the restaurant was really impressive.We got seated at the bar because all the tables were reserved but the huge TV’s on the wall, live music and the bar staff made our first visit super fun.After our drinks, meal and desert we played some video games, ping pong ? and even tried our luck at the giant claw machine.This was a fun night and I think we will go back again some night after 11pm when it’s just for the adults.

spend 50 bucks on games just to walk out as most games where down.however the food was delicious and service was amazing!

The premises was clean, and the arcade was nice. Food was good. Some staff were decent, some were great, and some were ignorant. Large party of people on a Saturday night. Manager was great. Bowling alley is a bit dangerous. The couch seating on the right most bowling lane abut's a bar height table top that is a head hazard for patrons sitting. One of our group was struck the back of her head on the bar height table top while sitting down. Ended the night unceremoniously. Should probably be corrected to prevent future injury.

We as a group of adults had a blast! We are dinner - food was amazing and decently priced. Drinks were served in a timely fashion! Quick service especially factoring in how busy they were! Bar staff in the restaurant were slow but there is another bar that is only focused on the person ordering so we moved to get our drinks from them. Machines/games are all well maintained and clean - I only noticed one out of order game in the whole place!

So much fun for adults and children. We brought a group of adults here for a work team building day and some brought their kids. Food was great, service was great, and everyone had fun. Very clean and not overcrowded.