What locals are saying
Pinky & Clyde's is a well-regarded Park Circle neighborhood barcade that opened in 2023 and quickly earned back-to-back 'Best Arcade Bar in Charleston' recognition for 2024–25. Locals praise its authentic collection of original 1980s arcade cabinets, friendly staff, and fun nostalgia-themed cocktails (think Ecto-Cooler and grown-up Capri Sun), calling it a genuinely 'cool and unique space.' The main criticisms are that the bar is on the small side, certain games occasionally go out of service, and cocktails can skew sweet and weak — but the consensus is it's a must-visit for anyone who grew up in the arcade era.




