Let your inner child free for the night at one these best arcade bar rounds in Los Angeles. From vintage pinball machines to virtual reality to game room showdowns, get ready for a night of cocktails, friends and your favorite games.
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369 N Western Ave 90004/ Website
Some of the best products and pop culture entertainment came from the '80s, the popularity of arcades being one of them. Blipsy Bar is a funk-themed arcade spot with '80s arcade games and pinball machines. It has live DJ music jamming all night long and some of the best margaritas in town. Its eclectic vibes are a definite blast from the past, but is around for everyone to have fun. Disclaimer: it's cash only.
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707 E 4th Pl 90013 / Website
What happens when you mix recreational activities and nightlife with entry free of charge? Eighty Two arcade bar happens. The recreational space has over 55 vintage arcade game machines with a full bar space stocked with draft beers and seasonal craft cocktails to enjoy in its green patio space or on the game floor. There's also music from a full-time DJ program to enjoy all night.
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1020 S Baldwin Ave 91007 / Website
Living up to its motto is the one-stop gaming experience at EXP Barcadia where players can eat, drink and nerd out. It offers a variety of gaming experiences like virtual reality, video games and living rooms filled withconsoles, including the PS 5, Nintendo Switch, board games and cable TV. Players can also get down during a Super Mario Bros showdown, Mario Kart party or Dungeons and Dragons battle. Level up afterwards with EXP Boost Elixir, Health Potion, Holy Water cocktails or the many other creative cocktails it has to offer.
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7128 Van Nuys 91405 / Website
On Tilt Pinball is exactly what it sounds like: a night of gaming in the ultimate vintage pinball machine game room while sipping on refreshing beer and cocktails. On Tilt has dozens of modern and classic game machines to choose from throughout the night. For pinball experts and collectors, new and vintage machines are also available for purchase on the website with specially featured machines.
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5126 Lankershim Blvd 91601 / Website
Player One is an all-out arcade bringing the best of childhood memories to life for those 21 and older only. Here you can enjoy the best of the '80s- and '90s-inspired liquor, beer and hard seltzers while jamming out to classics. Become a winner on a playful night at Player One.
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4680 Eagle Rock Blvd 90041
Another timeless pinball machine arcade is Walt’s Bar, a capsule filled with everyone’s favorite classic pinball machines. Walt’s Bar features live music, friendly staff, an ambiance that immediately boosts moods and tasty drinks. Customers describe it as the place away from bars, but that still serves as the perfect bar for a gaming outing.
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13625 Ventura Blvd 91423 / Website
Featuring favorite street fight games, vertical games like Donkey Kong, Pac-Man, Mortal Kombat and literally dozens of more classic arcade games is The One Up. Happy Hour is everyday from 6 to 8 p.m, during which it serves $5 well drinks, ciders, house ale and light bites.
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634 Mateo St 90021 / Website
With an arcade design inspired by a circus so gamers feel like theyare under a circus tent, Two Bit Circus is not your ordinary arcade. It's filled with dozens of unique attractions such as virtual reality, arcade machines, escape rooms and a special Two Bit Circus Remote live interactive game show with players from all over the world. To fuel up during your Two Bit Circus trip, it also has plenty of food and beverages to get back in the ring.
Letting loose in an arcade is good for the soul every once in a while, and L.A has plenty of options to offer for a game night out on the town.
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