Battle & Brew

For all the hardcore gamers who constantly get nagged to leave the house, consider Battle & Brew at The Battery. With futuristic neon signs, sci-fi memorabilia, and enough TVs to stock a Best Buy, the video game restaurant with great sandwiches and fun cocktails may become your home away from home. Sink into a comfy couch and let your muscle memory take over as you jam controller buttons. Soon, a cotton candy-topped vodka punch, falafel wrap, and an incredibly moist chocolate bundt cake will arrive at your table, and you’ll wonder if this could get any better. It does: the gaming venue turns into a late-night, 21-and-up party with DJs and themed nights that’ll make you glad you saved your Mortal Kombat costume.

photo credit: Nina Reeder