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MANCHESTER — As you walk through the doors of the Connecticut’s first Dave & Buster’s Restaurant, you’re immersed in an atmosphere reminiscent of childhood.

But Dave & Busters, which is part arcade, part bar, and part restaurant, is a business that wants to separate itself from the label, “the adult Chuck E. Cheese,” General Manager Karl Zarse said Thursday.

“We’re much more than that,” Zarse said during a preview of the new location. “We’re an experience, we’re something that’s memorable and unique every time you step through that door.”

Dave & Buster’s isn’t a business aimed at kids — it’s a place where adults can go back to their childhood and not feel self-conscious about it, Erin Morrissey, an account executive with Konnect Public Relations, said.

“Dave & Buster’s goal is to be the hip young place for young people,” Morrisey said. “The main demographic you see coming in here is 25-34 years old.”

Dave and Buster’s cements its status as an adult playground by requiring guests under the age of 18 to be accompanied by a parent or guardian 25 years or older.

The Manchester location, which will officially open to the public on Monday at 11 a.m., is a 26,400-square-foot building adjacent to the Shoppes at Buckland Hills mall.

Although it has a large arcade area, with over 140 games and a prize area filled with Xboxes, there is also a “360-degree sports bar” with HD TVs on each side and a state-of-the-art sound system.

The bar serves regular cocktails and the chain’s signature drinks, which include “The Original Snow Cone” and the “D&B TNTea.”

The adjacent sit-down restaurant area, which also features a private room that can be rented out, has a full chef-crafted menu, with items like fire-grilled salmon, nachos, and a teriyaki sirloin.

Zarse said that he held more than 2,000 interviews and hired 260 people to staff this location.

A former Manchester resident who has opened many restaurants, Zarse said that the days leading up to an opening are filled with training.

“We have five days of training leading up to the opening, including a V.I.P., invitation-only event on Saturday,” Zarse said. “Then we just iron things out in the first days and weeks that we’re open.”

Hours for the location are Monday and Tuesday, 11 a.m.-12 a.m. and Wednesday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-2 a.m.

Is Dave and Busters for adults

 Dave & Buster’s is a place where you can go as an adult to enjoy video and arcade games in a setting that’s more like a sports bar than it is like a children’s arcade. The restaurant / arcade has locations all around the nation. It is a highly popular place to go and most people who check it out say that they love it. Why is that? What has made this particular place so popular?

Here are the top ten reasons that people love going to Dave & Buster’s:

1. It has all of your favorite video games. Anyone who enjoys playing arcade games is going to find themselves with plenty to do at this place. It has all of the top arcade games. This includes everything from favorites like Skee-Ball and Ms. Pacman to the latest new racing games and shooting games and interactive games like Dance Dance Revolution. There are over two hundred games in this arcade so you don’t have to wait long to get to a game that you are going to enjoy.

2. There are not too many kids in these arcades. Kids are allowed at Dave & Buster’s if they are accompanied by an adult so you do see them when you go to play games at this arcade. However, there aren’t nearly as many kids here as there are in normal arcades. Most of us feel bad taking up too much time on the video games at normal arcades if kids are around since we feel responsible for letting them enjoy their fun there. This isn’t so much of a problem at Dave & Buster’s. It’s like you get to be the kid again instead of the adult.

3. There’s alcohol. Let’s face it; a lot of adults like to drink. They like to drink while they play video games. It was a brilliant idea to create an arcade that was also a bar. It’s almost like being at a casino except that there’s no smoke in the gaming area and the games are a lot more fun!

4. The food is actually good too. If you’re the kind of person who loves to get a meal in a sports bar then you’ll enjoy what the Dave & Buster’s Restaurant has to offer too. Most adults can’t play video games for hours without grabbing a bite to eat. The fact that the makers of this place thought to include good food is surely a contributing factor to why people like it here so much.

5. They offer great deals and promotions. This place is always running some kind of special deal or promotion. That means that you can don’t have to spend a lot of money to enjoy a good time here especially if you’re willing to check out their deals and plan in advance. With half-off days and seasonal specials, it’s easy to stick to a budget here. With the economy the way that it is, that’s really important!

6. It’s a happy place. Speaking of the economy, we’re in kind of a depressed time in life right now. Because of that, a lot of adults are seeking out places to enjoy that are filled with life and happiness. Dave & Buster’s offers that kind of environment for you. How depressed can you be playing video games after all?! It’s certainly far more upbeat than the average bar that you’ll find yourself in.

7. It’s a family-friendly place. Despite the fact that there aren’t that many kids here, it’s a family friendly place. It offers a nice atmosphere. The staff is friendly. Go here with a group of girlfriends and you’re not going to have to worry about being hit on every five minutes like you would at a bar. There’s nothing seedy about it. It’s just a place where there’s good old-fashioned fun and relaxation.

8. They can accommodate large parties. There aren’t actually a lot of places that a group of adults can go for a good party. Dave & Buster’s is a rare exception to that problem. In fact, they specialize in creating great themed parties for adults. Birthday and holiday celebrations are common here. You can even choose to rent out the whole venue if you plan ahead! That is yet another reason that it’s become a popular location.

9. It has become a familiar place. There are Dave & Buster’s locations all over the country. When you mention this bar / arcade, most people know what you’re talking about and have been there themselves. This kind of familiarity helps to add to its popularity. People like to go to places that they know so if they’re on vacation somewhere and they see a Dave & Buster’s then they might stop in there and check it out.

10. It’s a really fun place to spend your time. Ultimately, the reason that Dave & Buster’s has done so well for itself is because it’s a really fun place for you to go. It’s a great place for a date. It’s a good place for friends to go hang out. You can let loose here with your co-workers. The games are fun. The drinks are fun. Everything’s fun. There’s no simpler reason than that for its popularity.

Note: I don’t get any perks or benefits for writing about this restaurant. I just saw that it was a request for an article here on the site and thought I’d contribute my thoughts as to why it’s a fun place. I know that I’ve had fun there before!

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Hedario on April 08, 2012:

Hi, my name is Hedario.

I'm a young lad from NYC.

Ummm..

Like..

Dave and Busters is great, but, my cousin Sal destroys me in all the games.

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Thanks!

steven on March 21, 2012:

the food is ehh

6943 on March 19, 2012:

dave and busters is ehh

ourbananamoments from Hawaii on January 28, 2011:

D&B is the best!

jeff hardy on November 02, 2010:

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john on November 02, 2010:

what's up with that place how did they make it so awesome

rey on November 02, 2010:

its a awesome place

globalcoffeegrind on September 24, 2009:

I second Mrs. Hozey. I don't usually think of arcades when I'm looking for a dinner out, but I just might have to schedule this in sometime, if only for a laugh! :)

Mrs Hozey on July 24, 2009:

I've never been there, but it certainly sounds like a fun place.

Fun Arcade on June 28, 2009:

Great place I'll be checking it out.

L A Walsh from Lowell, MA on June 27, 2009:

I agree with you completely. I love this place too. Thanks for answering my request! :o)

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Can u just walk into Dave and Busters?

Guests are welcome to come watch others in their party enjoying themselves. Of course, to play games or eat, you will need to pay. Anyone can go in to just enjoy the food and then leave if they want to.