Gaming Arcade, Beer Hall Opening In Long Island City This Week

LONG ISLAND CITY, QUEENS — A new gaming arcade and beer hall is set to open in the sprawling Hunter's Point venue that previously housed Alewife Brewing.

Gamehaus New York will open Thursday at 5-14 51st Ave. — a three-story, 7,500-square-foot space between Fifth Street and Vernon Boulevard.

Described as an "omni-functional event space," Gamehuas will include a "sporting club," live entertainment, a tapas bar, and a dedicated space for retro arcade and table games, according to owners El Grupo Hospitality Group.

After Alewife shut down its location in 2020, Gamehaus spent more than a year renovating the space, which includes indoor and outdoor areas, owners wrote on Instagram.

El Grupo, whose other businesses include a rooftop lounge in Chelsea and a restaurant in Harlem, says Gamehaus will be "perfect for young adults and families."

Besides entertainment, Gamehaus will also function as a full restaurant and "brunch spot," according to its website. Its upcoming opening was first reported by the LIC Talk blog.