Cheat Code is a retro arcade bar meets speakeasy craft cocktail lounge, tucked into Cedar Springs with 40+ classic arcade cabinets and inventive drinks. Named Best Gamer Spot by the Dallas Observer in 2024, it is the kind of place where you can nurse a well-made cocktail while battling through Pac-Man or Street Fighter II.
The vibe is low-key and social — a welcome change of pace from the high-energy clubs next door. Friday happy hours are the move, with discounted drinks and free play that make it the perfect pre-club warm-up. Walk next door to Station 4 when you are ready to dance.
The cocktail menu rotates seasonally and the bartenders take their craft seriously. This is not a gimmick bar — the drinks are legitimately excellent. A great first stop for a night on the Strip.