BarCraft is a grassroots movement to bring eSports to bars in every city and town throughout North America.
Join us!
On October 27 2011 02:00 Primadog wrote:
This TL summary thread effort is largely abandoned until further notice. BarCraft simply has grown way beyond my individual efforts to manage.
BarCraft has become the success I imagined it could be. That's a good thing!
This TL summary thread effort is largely abandoned until further notice. BarCraft simply has grown way beyond my individual efforts to manage.
BarCraft has become the success I imagined it could be. That's a good thing!
Sceptical?
Maybe a little reading will change your mind:
- Wall Street Journal - Fans Muscle Into Sports Bars to Watch Pro Videogamers Do Battle
- Complexity Insider - MLG Raleigh Barcraft & Viewing Parties
- Live on 3 - DJWheat to BarCraft Seattle!
- Inside The Game E13 - iNcontroL is the sugar daddy of BarCraft
- eSports Canada PodCast E10 - BarCrafts in Canada
- blogTO.com - Is BarCraft Toronto the new Hockey Night in Canada?
- DocStoc - Biz Tip: The Growth of e-Sports in North America
- Kotaku - Forget Baseball and MMA, the Sport to Cheer for in this Bar was StarCraft
- TeamLiquid - A Story of e-Sports, Reddit, and Booze
- NASL.tv - NASL: Barcraft
- Capital Hill Seattle - Hottest new club night in Pike/Pine?
- WellPlayed.org - SanFran BarCraft Pics and Shots
MLG Raleigh, Sunday, August 28th
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BarCrafts International + Show Spoiler +BarCrafts in Canada + Show Spoiler + BarCrafts in USA + Show Spoiler +
If there's a BarCraft near you, feel free to drop by!
Even if you don't plan to grab a beer, give BarCraft a shot - you might like it.
If there isn't one nearby
Search to see how far BarCraft has progressed in your city.
What are you waiting for? Start knocking on doors and posting on /r/BarCraft, TeamLiquid Community, etc, and beg for a screen at your local water tap! If you organise it, they will come! Listen to Day9' sage advice, "Stop asking for permission, go f**king do it!"
Click for interactive map and info
BarCrafts International + Show Spoiler +BarCrafts in Canada + Show Spoiler +
Charlottetown, Edmonton**, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver, Waterloo
** Edmonton NoodleCraft will be tuning in all three days
** Edmonton NoodleCraft will be tuning in all three days
Austin, Boston, Charleston**, Chicago*,Colorado Springs, Dallas/Denton, Denver/Boulder, Gainesville (FL), Honolulu*, Minneapolis/St Paul, NYC***, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle**, Tallahassee, Tampa Bay, Washington DC
Los Angeles area - Anaheim, Chino, Koreantown, Ventura
* Chicago will meet Saturday only; Honolulu will be meeting for GSL finals only
** Seattle and Charleston will be tuning in all three days
*** NYC canceled due to Hurricane Irene. Stay safe, everyone!
Los Angeles area - Anaheim, Chino, Koreantown, Ventura
* Chicago will meet Saturday only; Honolulu will be meeting for GSL finals only
** Seattle and Charleston will be tuning in all three days
*** NYC canceled due to Hurricane Irene. Stay safe, everyone!
If there's a BarCraft near you, feel free to drop by!
Even if you don't plan to grab a beer, give BarCraft a shot - you might like it.
If there isn't one nearby
Search to see how far BarCraft has progressed in your city.
What are you waiting for? Start knocking on doors and posting on /r/BarCraft, TeamLiquid Community, etc, and beg for a screen at your local water tap! If you organise it, they will come! Listen to Day9' sage advice, "Stop asking for permission, go f**king do it!"
- Time - Friday to Sunday, August 26-28nd. All day.
- Age - All age! 21+ to drink.
- Location - 1200 E Pike ST. 206.324.1010
- Organizer - o_Oskar
- Information - info, subreddit, menu
- Community - facebook, subreddit, twitter
- Notes - BarCraft every week Wednesday and Sunday!
- Special Announcement - DJWheat, Twitch.tv, ESFI, NASL will make guest-appearances!
BarCraft Toronto @ Victory Cafe
+ Show Spoiler [NASL finals album] +
We are sure that anyone who attended any previous event here loved Victory Cafe as much as we did. A large screen and projector will be set up.
+ Show Spoiler [NASL finals album] +
- Time - Sunday, August 28th. 4:30pm to 10:30pm.
- Age - All age! 19+ to drink.
- Location - 581 Markham St. Bathurst & Bloor area - Mirvish village. Second floor.
- Organizer - chromate
- Information - info, reddit, menu,
- Community - site
- Notes - Live entertainment by DJ Wilma!
BarCraft San Diego @ All American Grill
We have the whole atrium to ourselves. I am in contact with Diggity and he will be there.
We have the whole atrium to ourselves. I am in contact with Diggity and he will be there.
- Time - Sunday, August 28th, 2011. 2PM to final match
- Age - All age! 21+ to drink.
- Location - 7510 Hazard Center Drive, Suite #215. (619) 296-9600
- Organizer - Snarfin
- Information - info, subreddit, menu
BarCraft San Francisco @ Mad Dog in a Fog
+ Show Spoiler [MLG Anaheim Album] +
Join TwitchTV at Mad Dog in the Fog in San Francisco once again to watch the MLG Raleigh Starcraft 2 finals this August 28th starting at noon!
+ Show Spoiler [MLG Anaheim Album] +
- Time - Sunday, July 31 · 12:00PM - 8:30PM.
- Venue - 530 Haight Street. 415.626.7279
- Organizer - www.Twitch.TV
- Information - info, facebook, reddit
- Note - Swag give-away by Twitch.TV! There will be an all day discount for everyone as well.
BarCraft Washington DC @ Public Tenley
+ Show Spoiler [MLG Anaheim Album] +We have a huge TV and can get sound for the stream for the entire floor. Please let me know what you guys need to make this the best bar experience possible.
+ Show Spoiler [MLG Anaheim Album] +We have a huge TV and can get sound for the stream for the entire floor. Please let me know what you guys need to make this the best bar experience possible.
- Time - Sunday, August 28th. 9:00am - 7:00pm
- Age - All age! 21+ for drinks.
- Venue - 4611 41 St NW. (202) 223-2200
- Organizer - SC2DC
- Information - info, facebook, reddit, menu
- Community - SC2DC, meetup, subreddit
- Note - 26 screens; LoL will also be shown; $3 Bud Lite special
BarCraft Los Angeles / Anaheim @ Noble Ale Works
A microbrewery, Noble will have their Pale Ale, Alpha Red, IPA, Dark IPA, and a guest belgian-style beer from Victory Brewing "Golden Monkey" on tap for your drinking needs.
A microbrewery, Noble will have their Pale Ale, Alpha Red, IPA, Dark IPA, and a guest belgian-style beer from Victory Brewing "Golden Monkey" on tap for your drinking needs.
- Time - Sunday, August 28th. 2:00pm - 6:00pm
- Age - All age! 21+ to drink.
- Venue - 1621 S Sinclair St.
- Organizer - revoked(?), Primadog
- Information - info, facebook, menu
- Community - twitter
- Notes - Feel free to bring chairs/beanbags/loungers
BarCraft Montreal @ Club 1234
- Time - Sunday, October 16th.12:00pm to end.
- Age - 18+ (or at least look it)
- Venue - 1234 Rue de la Montagne. (514) 395-1111
- Organizer - aZoX
- Information - info
- Community - subreddit
- Notes - $15 cover, includes 2 drinks.
+ Show Spoiler [MLG Anaheim Album] +
This time we will be in the showroom so we should all have vision of the projector and we are able to stay till the finals.
+ Show Spoiler +
- Time - Sunday. Aug 28, Sunday 4pm - end.
- Venue - 158 Ludlow Street. (212) 505-3733
- Organizer - bartendalot
- Information - info, menu
- Community - meetup, facebook
- Notes - Also tuning in to MLG Raleigh Saturday at Cybercraft Tournament 9.
Canceled due to Hurricane Irene
BarCraft Portland @ Bistro 153
+ Show Spoiler [MLG Anaheim Album] + Because the Portland area needs a bar to watch StarCraft at.
+ Show Spoiler [MLG Anaheim Album] +
BarCraft Portland
- Time - Sunday, August 28th. 3:30pm to end.
- Age - 21+
- Venue - 3203 S.W. 153rd Drive, Suite 419. Beaverton, OR. (503) 626-8282
- Organizer - raddue
- Information - info, subreddit, menu
- Community - site, facebook, subreddit
- Notes - Happy hour all day!
BarCraft Tampa @ Three Birds Tavern
For those who couldn't make it last time, we took over the entire inside of the restaraunt/bar area and Three Birds was hugely supportive and was willing to take a chance on us.
For those who couldn't make it last time, we took over the entire inside of the restaraunt/bar area and Three Birds was hugely supportive and was willing to take a chance on us.
- Time - Sunday, August 28. 4:00 - 8:00pm
- Age - All age! 21+ to drink.
- Venue - 1492 4th Street, North, St Petersburg. 727.895.2049
- Organizer - GnarShredd
- Information - info, reddit, menu
- Community - facebook
- Notes - Happy hour, $1 off all drinks!
BarCraft Gainesville @ Mar Pub & Laser Tag
+ Show Spoiler [MLG Anaheim Album] +Come on down to Mars Pub and Laser Tag and drink our foreign sorrows away because no Americans are going to be in the finals (like always).
+ Show Spoiler [MLG Anaheim Album] +Come on down to Mars Pub and Laser Tag and drink our foreign sorrows away because no Americans are going to be in the finals (like always).
- Time - Sunday, August 28th. 5:00 - 11:00pm
- Age - All age! 21+ to drink.
- Venue - 239 W University Ave. (305) 323-4926.
- Organizer - ChocolateBlaine
- Information - info, reddit, facebook, menu
- Community - facebook, subreddit
- Notes - $10 all you can drink while the matches are going on p.m. 5-10!
BarCraft Edmonton @ Rouge Lounge
There will be hot bartenders, great drinks (plenty of beer for everyone), comfortable places to lounge, and a large tv to watch the drama unfold at MLG Raleigh on Championship Sunday.
There will be hot bartenders, great drinks (plenty of beer for everyone), comfortable places to lounge, and a large tv to watch the drama unfold at MLG Raleigh on Championship Sunday.
- Time - Sunday, August 28th. TBA - 11:00pm
- Age - All age! 21+ to drink.
- Venue - 10111 117 Street Northwest. Jasper Avenue and 117th Street. (780) 482-5253
- Organizer - Sonik
- Information - info, reddit
- Community - subreddit
- Notes - 35cent wings night. For the first time ever, Rouge Lounge will be offering pizza by the slice, just for Barcraft Sunday!
Anyone and everyone of all ages are welcome to come down, watch some starcraft, and eat some tasty noodles. The store has 4 flat screen tvs showing the game
- Time - Friday-Sunday, August 26-28th. All day.
- Age - All age welcome! Family friendly!
- Venue - 10842 Jasper Avenue. Jasper Avenue and 108th Street
- Organizer - OldManTekh
- Information - info, facebook, menu
- Community - subreddit, facebook
- Notes - Gift cards giveaways.
BarCraft Honolulu @ Party Center
+ Show Spoiler [MLG Anaheim Album] +We're calling this "BarCraft", but this event will be NON-ALCOHOLIC! All ages are welcome!
+ Show Spoiler [MLG Anaheim Album] +We're calling this "BarCraft", but this event will be NON-ALCOHOLIC! All ages are welcome!
- Time - GSL finals. September 9th. 7:00pm-end.
- Age - All age welcome! Family friendly!
- Venue - 205 Sand Island Access Road
- Organizer - jursun
- Information - info, reddit
- Community - subreddit, facebook
- Notes - GSL finals only, not meeting for MLG Raleigh
BarCraft Kitchener-Waterloo @ Molly Bloom's
+ Show Spoiler [MLG Anaheim Album] +Molly Bloom's is a Quality Pub & Eatery featuring the finest in Canadian flavours. We are sure that anyone who comes out will have an awesome time.
+ Show Spoiler [MLG Anaheim Album] +Molly Bloom's is a Quality Pub & Eatery featuring the finest in Canadian flavours. We are sure that anyone who comes out will have an awesome time.
- Time - Sunday, August 28th. 4:30pm to 11:00pm
- Venue - 170 University Ave. West ( University Plaza )
- Organizer - chromate
- Information - info
- Community - facebook
BarCraft Chicago @ Cravin' Chicago Wings
Come join other Chicagoland SC2 fans to watch MLG-Raleigh and eat some delicious wings! We'll have the tournament streaming throughout the evening on either a projector or flat screen TV.
Come join other Chicagoland SC2 fans to watch MLG-Raleigh and eat some delicious wings! We'll have the tournament streaming throughout the evening on either a projector or flat screen TV.
- Time - Saturday, August 27 · 6:00pm - 10:00pm
- Age - All age! BYOB for 21+.
- Venue - 5750 N. California. (773) 944-0662.
- Organizer - silvare
- Information - info
- Community - facebook
- Notes - A flock of Muta for $5.49. Bring-your-own-beer.
Venue is shutting down. Everything is shutting down. Scott is forced to reschedule. Will keep you posted as soon as Scott gets back to me.
+ Show Spoiler +
Even if you are not a fan of Starcraft, if you like video games in general give it a shot, we all started somewhere and I can promise you this will win you over. Worst case scenario you get to have a few drinks with some other nerds.
BarCraft Dallas / Denton @ Hailey's Club
In addition to watching starcraft champs duke it out, we'll also have some mariokart going on, two pool tables, and tons of great seating!
In addition to watching starcraft champs duke it out, we'll also have some mariokart going on, two pool tables, and tons of great seating!
- Time - Sunday, August 28. 8:00pm - 2:00am (damn Texas laws)
- Age - All age! Minor friendly.
- Venue - 122 W Mulberry st. Denton TX 76201. (940) 323-1159
- Organizer - yeahdef
- Information - info, reddit, facebook, flyer, menu
- Community - facebook
- Notes - 52 Beers on tap. BYO beanbag chair encouraged
BarCraft Charleston @ Mike's home
Just two guys try to spread SC2 as a sport. Mike was a bartender in college and has a small bar at his house and can mix some great drinks.
Just two guys try to spread SC2 as a sport. Mike was a bartender in college and has a small bar at his house and can mix some great drinks.
- Time - Fri-Sun August 26-28. All Day.
- Venue - Mike's home (not a pub).
- Organizer - chesshaha
- Information - info
BarCraft Minneapolis / St Paul @ Legends Bar and Grill
- Time - Sunday, August 28. 12:00pm to end.
- Venue - 825 East Hennepin Avenue. (612) 331-8781
- Organizer - Vremyonni
- Information - info
- Community - subreddit
BarCraft Colorado Springs @ Champps Sports Bar
Finally Colorado the time has come for our E-Sports community to take some spotlight.
Finally Colorado the time has come for our E-Sports community to take some spotlight.
- Time - Sunday, August 28 · 3:00pm - 7:00pm
- Age - All age! 21+ to drink.
- Venue -1765 Briargate Pkwy. (719) 548-0113.
- Organizer - Cheeseheadlogic
- Information - info, reddit, facebook
- Community - facebook
- Notes - 46 person limit. RSVP required
BarCraft Ottawa @ Clock Tower Brew Pub
I've reserved the large basement room for us so we'll have the use of the large projector down there - there will be no squinting at small screens to see the supply.
I've reserved the large basement room for us so we'll have the use of the large projector down there - there will be no squinting at small screens to see the supply.
- Time - Sunday, August 28 · 12:00pm - 9:00pm
- Age - All age! 19+ to drink.
- Venue - 575 Bank Street. (613) 233-7849.
- Organizer - blurami
- Information - info, reddit
- Community - facebook, twitter
- Notes - There is no cover, but we'll be having a TShirt draw with $1 tickets, so bring some loonies!
BarCraft Denver / Boulder @ Boulder Beer
Come watch the MLG Raleigh finals with fellow Starcraft II fans and enjoy a couple cold ones. We will have a 70-inch projector for the main viewing and hopefully more TVs streaming the event live.
Come watch the MLG Raleigh finals with fellow Starcraft II fans and enjoy a couple cold ones. We will have a 70-inch projector for the main viewing and hopefully more TVs streaming the event live.
- Time - Sunday, August 28. 2:00pm - 6:00pm.
- Age - All age! 21+ for drinking.
- Venue - 2880 Wilderness place. (303) 444-8448.
- Organizer - lokist12155
- Information - info, TeamLiquid, facebook
- Community - facebook
BarCraft Vancouver @ Yagger's Downtown
19+ for yaggers! (it is in fact, a bar!) all ages welcome before at fraser's pre-finals party. BYOB, and bring snacks in the name of esports. I have no idea how many to expect so the more you bring the better.
19+ for yaggers! (it is in fact, a bar!) all ages welcome before at fraser's pre-finals party. BYOB, and bring snacks in the name of esports. I have no idea how many to expect so the more you bring the better.
- Time - Sunday, August 28th. 4:00pm - end.
- Age - 19+
- Venue - 433 West Pender Street. (604) 602-7030
- Organizer - Destro
- Information - info
- Community - facebook
- Notes - Will start the live watch at Destro's.
BarCraft Charlottetown @ Dooley's
Dooley's is a Quality Pub & Eatery featuring the finest in Canadian flavours. We are sure that anyone who attendeds will have an awesome time. A large screen and projector will be set up.
Dooley's is a Quality Pub & Eatery featuring the finest in Canadian flavours. We are sure that anyone who attendeds will have an awesome time. A large screen and projector will be set up.
- Time - Sunday, August 28th. 5:30pm to 11:30pm
- Venue - 157 Kent Street, Charlottetown. (902) 838-7665
- Organizer - chromate
- Information - info
BarCraft Pittsburgh @ The Smiling Moose
The projection screen is as tall as a colossus and as wide as an ultralisk. They have plenty of varieties of beer and they serve bar food.
The projection screen is as tall as a colossus and as wide as an ultralisk. They have plenty of varieties of beer and they serve bar food.
- Time - Sunday, August 28th. 4:00pm to end.
- Age - 21+
- Venue - 1306 East Carson Street. (412) 431-4668
- Organizer - hetlandr
- Information - info, teamliquid
- Community - facebook
BarCraft Los Angeles / Chino @ Odyssey Gaming
If you will want to play a little StarCraft yourself, Odyssey is offering a special price of $15 all-day pass (plus a drink!) for the StarCraft fans, or 2-hours for $6.
If you will want to play a little StarCraft yourself, Odyssey is offering a special price of $15 all-day pass (plus a drink!) for the StarCraft fans, or 2-hours for $6.
- Time - Sunday, August 28th. 2:00pm - 6:00pm
- Age - All age!
- Venue - 14586 Pipeline Avenue. Chino, CA 91710-5635. (909) 393-3900
- Organizer - Primadog
- Information - Info, facebook
- Community - twitter
- Note - This is a non-alcoholic establishment. Sorry!
BarCraft Los Angeles / Ventura @ Green Forest
We serve Frozen yogurt, Fruit Smoothies, Boba drink and since this year, we started featuring Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. We have special offer to people. withour any membership, any people can play in our LAN cafe with ($15=All day pass. $3=1hr. $5=2hrs. $10=5hrs)."
We serve Frozen yogurt, Fruit Smoothies, Boba drink and since this year, we started featuring Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf. We have special offer to people. withour any membership, any people can play in our LAN cafe with ($15=All day pass. $3=1hr. $5=2hrs. $10=5hrs)."
- Time - Sunday, August 28th. 2:00pm - 6:00pm
- Age - All age!
- Venue - 5936 Telegraph Road. Ventura, CA 93003. (805) 339-9855
- Organizer - Owners Sean and Chris
- Information - Info, facebook
- Community - twitter
- Note - Please, no outside food or drinks. This is a non-alcoholic establishment. Sorry!
BarCraft Philadelphia @ The Grey Lodge Pub
Watch both Red and Blue MLG streams on High Definition TVs while you enjoy the Grey Lodge's french fries which were named Best of Philly by Philadelphia Magazine. You can wash it all down with an assortment of local microbrews on draft.
Watch both Red and Blue MLG streams on High Definition TVs while you enjoy the Grey Lodge's french fries which were named Best of Philly by Philadelphia Magazine. You can wash it all down with an assortment of local microbrews on draft.
- Time - Sunday, August 28. 1:00pm-9:45pm
- Age - All Age! 21+ to drink.
- Venue - 6235 Frankford Avenue. (215) 856-3591
- Organizer - Doug1eFresh
- Information - info, reddit
- Community - facebook, twitter
- Time - Friday ~22:00-00:00, Saturday ~ 16:00-00:00, Sunday ~ 15:00-22:30
- Age - All Age! 18+ to drink (I think? no clue about how Britain works).
- Venue - 292-294 Kentish Town Road. Kentish Town. London NW5 2TH
- Organizer - arkhaikos
- Information - info, reddit, facebook
- Community - facebook, twitter
- Notes - First International BarCraft!!!
BarCraft Austin @ Frank
Star Nation & Texas e-Sports Association are proud to announce the first ever BarCraft in Austin! Join us this Sunday to watch the MLG Raleigh Finals and Awards Ceremony live!
Star Nation & Texas e-Sports Association are proud to announce the first ever BarCraft in Austin! Join us this Sunday to watch the MLG Raleigh Finals and Awards Ceremony live!
- Time - Sunday, August 28th. 4:30pm to end
- Age - All age! 21+ to drink.
- Venue - 407 Colorado Street, Austin, TX 78701 (Just south of 5th street)
- Organizer - StarNation and Texas e-Sports Association
- Information - info, facebook
- Community - TESPA, subreddit
- Notes - RSVP here! $3 pints Austin Beerworks Draft $3 Lonestar and PBR $2 Pearl Half Prices Specialty Beer
BarCraft Tallahassee @ Tomahawk Sports Bar & Grill
- Time - Sunday, August 28th. 4:00pm to 9:00pm
- Venue - 609 West Tennessee Street. (850) 298-4295
- Organizer - proteininja
- Information - info
BarCraft Los Angeles / K-town @ Biergarten
The friendly folks at Biergarten in Koreatown have agreed to host us for the MLG Raleigh finals on sunday. Looks like we'll be starting at noon and running until it ends, so come on down!
The friendly folks at Biergarten in Koreatown have agreed to host us for the MLG Raleigh finals on sunday. Looks like we'll be starting at noon and running until it ends, so come on down!
- Time - Sunday, August 28 from 12:00 to end.
- Age - All age! 21+ to drink.
- Venue - 206 North Western Avenue. (323) 466-4860
- Organizer - Aksen
- Information - Info, facebook, reddit, food, drinks
- Community - facebook, twitter
- Note - RSVP! 25 beers on tap, an HD projector & nice sound system, room for plenty of people!
A sincere thank you to all the organizers for partaking in this grassroots movement for ESPORTS!
Special thanks to Alystair for designing the BarCraft logo!
Special thanks to Alystair for designing the BarCraft logo!