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  • See inside: Bar with retro games and ‘neon vibes’ opens in Charlotte on Halloween

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    A pair of Ice Ball Skee-Ball arcade machines glows with vibrant pink and blue neon lights in a dark area of the establishment. The classic alley-roller games are ready for players, standing next to an ATM and other arcade cabinets.

    At Foo Bar, customers will find a mix of modern and retro arcade games, including Skee Ball.

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    There’s a new “bar-cade” in South End Charlotte, and it promises to level up your next game night.

    Foo Bar invited guests to don their best Halloween costumes ahead of its grand opening Friday night, Oct. 31, in the AvidXChange Music Factory, next door to The Comedy Zone.

    The new venue promises retro arcade games, craft cocktails and neon vibes for “the ultimate mash-up of nostalgia and nightlife,” according to an Instagram post.

    A wide interior shot shows a lively arcade bar with a crowd of people socializing near a central bar and high-top tables. The space features an industrial aesthetic with exposed ductwork, a wood-plank ceiling, metal support beams, and pinball machines visible in the background.
    Foo Bar is now open at AvidXChange Music Factory in Charlotte, offering a full service cocktail bar in a nostalgic arcade setting. Foo Bar

    Plus, there’s a costume contest at 8 p.m. with a cash prize for the funniest getup on opening night.

    “Come ready to play, party, and maybe take home $500 for your hilarious costume!”

    A father and young daughter are fully engaged in playing a Centipede-themed arcade game together. The girl sits on a spotted mushroom stool, while the father has a backpack on, with the bright blue machine and large screen dominating the center of the frame.
    Foo Bar, a new arcade-style bar in South End Charlotte, promises “the ultimate mash-up of nostalgia and nightlife.” Foo Bar

    What to expect

    Foo Bar will have a full-service bar featuring a rotating selection of local beers, plus and assortment of wines and cocktails, according to its website. There was no menu posted online, however.

    A pair of Ice Ball Skee-Ball arcade machines glows with vibrant pink and blue neon lights in a dark area of the establishment. The classic alley-roller games are ready for players, standing next to an ATM and other arcade cabinets.
    At Foo Bar, customers will find a mix of modern and retro arcade games, including Skee Ball. Foo Bar

    Guests looking to relive their childhood days at the arcade can enjoy a dozen pinball machines, racing games, air hockey, Skee Ball and Guitar Hero, just to name a few. Popular games like Pac-Man Battle Royale and Street Fighter are also available.

    “No sticky floors or watered-down drinks here — Foo Bar is all about keeping the vibes high and laughter heard all around,” the venue’s website says.

    A comfortable lounge area features a large, curving, blue sectional sofa arranged around a circular wooden coffee table. The seating area is set on a patterned red rug and accented by hanging globe lights, exposed brick walls, and tall plants.
    “With a mix of today’s latest arcade games, retro arcade games, a premium cocktail program, and dare we say, a sarcastically bougie atmosphere, Foo Bar sets itself apart from other gaming venues,” the venue’s website says. Foo Bar

    All ages are welcome Saturdays and Sundays from noon-5 p.m.

    The bar is 21 and up all other times, and a parent or chaperone is required for anyone under 18.

    Foo Bar

    Location: 900 NC Music Factory Blvd, Suite B4, Charlotte, NC 28206

    Cuisine: Craft cocktails, beer and wine

    Instagram: @foobarclt

    Two brightly colored MotoGP motorcycle racing arcade machines stand side-by-side in the dimly lit venue. The games feature checkered platforms and glowing red and green neon accents, with the screens showing a first-person view of a racetrack.
    MotoGP is one of several games customers will find at Charlotte’s new arcade-style bar, Foo Bar. Foo Bar

    This story was originally published October 31, 2025 at 1:45 PM.

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    Tanasia Kenney

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    Tanasia is a service journalism reporter at the Charlotte Observer | CharlotteFive, working remotely from Atlanta, Georgia. She covers restaurant openings/closings in Charlotte and statewide explainers for the NC Service Journalism team. She’s been with McClatchy since 2020.

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  • Something Wicked Fun is Coming to AvidXchange Music Factory!

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    No trick, a new treat is coming as a brand-new destination at AvidXchange Music Factory celebrates its grand opening on Halloween!

    Brought to you by the owners of Comedy Zone Charlotte, Foo Bar is an inclusive and upscale arcade and bar. Nestled next door to Comedy Zone in the AvidXchange Music Factory, Foobar is designed to be the perfect place to head pre- or post-show to jumpstart the good times — or keep them rollin’.

    Didn’t get tickets to see the show? No problem! Foo Bar is still a great place to experience the nightlife of Charlotte with games, drinks and excitement, even if you aren’t in the mood for a laugh.

    The “Bar-cade” will offer an expansive full bar with something for everyone: expertly crafted cocktails, mocktails and some playful twists on nostalgic favorites. Foo Bar’s signature drinks bring the arcade theme to life.

    With an atmosphere adding the spark to the experience, the retro vibes meet modern design with new, cleverly themed spaces that blend playfulness with sophistication.

    Bringing back the nostalgic arcade of your childhood, mashed with a cocktail bar that isn’t to be missed, Foo Bar is the place of grown-up dreams and the perfect way to kick off a night of spook-tacular fun. This location will be the ideal spot to meet friends, have a drink or two, meet new people and play the games you love while discovering some new favorites.

    If you come out for the opening night, don’t forget to dress your best. Well, your Halloween costume best! Foo Bar will be hosting a costume contest during its grand opening, with the first prize winner receiving $500 in cash!

    That’s not all. Attendees will also get to enjoy the 12 pinball machines, racing games, retro games, giant centipede, air hockey, Guitar Hero, hoops, Skee Ball and so much on the night of frights.

    Halloween House Party with All-American Rejects & Modern Alibi

    Looking to go bump in the night? VBGB Beer Hall and Garden/Restaurant in the AvidXchange Music Factory will be hosting All-American Rejects & Modern Alibi for concerts to keep the party going through the night. Experience the chance to get up close and personal with these bands right on the patio at VBGB, a treat not to be missed! If you don’t want to miss out on this treat of these amazing rock hits that aren’t to be missed, be sure to tune in to 106.5 The End. The only way to get tickets is by listening to the radio, so be sure not to miss it and give those streaming apps a break.

    Frightful Humor at AvidXchange Music Factory

    Frightful fun and comedy to die for is still happening on Halloween at the Comedy Zone and Fillmore! Check out Jess Hilarious at the Comedy Zone or Alaska’s Haunted Halloween at Fillmore to break from the spooks for the night or if you just aren’t a fan of scares.

    Ghoulish Feast for the Eyes at Bocao

    Enjoy sushi fusion before your show this Halloween at Bocao Sushi. Or stay late for ‘Halloween at Bocao!’ where the party will come alive with special Halloween drinks and a live DJ. Dress to impress because they are hosting a Costume Contest to show off all the fun and thrilling costumes with cash prizes on the line. First place will win $1,000 and second $500, and third place will receive a choice of a spirit bottle on their next visit!

    No matter how you choose to spend your night of pumpkin spice and everything frights, AvidXchange Music Factory is Charlotte’s place to be.

    Stay in the know — https://avidxchangemusicfactory.com/


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    Based in Kansas City, Chase Clements is the Commerce Content Manager for McClatchy.

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