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EightyTwo
Arcade and Bar
Arts District, Los Angeles
Has a stamp of approval from LA Weekly and LAist
"If you love pinball and classic arcade games, welcome to paradise!"(32 Tips)
"Hands down the best barcade experience in Southern California."(5 Tips)
"Great place to play classic arcade games."(3 Tips)
"Street Fighter."(3 Tips)
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Adrian PhillipsOctober 10, 2014Get in early to avoid the late night crowds. Try a cocktail as the bartenders are great here and know how to mix a drink. Or just bring a ton of quarters and play the awesome arcade games.
Justin OrdovezaAugust 21, 2015Must be 21 to enter. Along with your childhood favorite games like space invaders, they have a room devoted to pinball machines. They have a food truck that offers food.
FélixJune 24, 2016What a rad place! Arcades, flippers and DJ set in a soft ambiance. Enjoy a drink and a game with perfect strangers. I'm pretty sure you'll have a good night :)Must do in DTLA!
Michael MorganJanuary 21, 2024I really enjoyed this bar! Went on a Saturday night and it wasn’t too busy & didn’t start to pick up till 8. Good prices on drinks. Love the variety of games & outdoor seating! Will come back
TonyMarch 27, 2014I think I just found my new favorite hangout spot. Drinks are all named after video game characters, my fav so far is the Zangief vodka drink (get it?), sweet beers on tap too. Bring your quarters!
Goosie LamMay 17, 2019retro games, two buildings linked with a patio that you can smoke, street food too. nice bartender, w/ some beer options too. remember to bring your ID.
Nicole SmithNovember 29, 2015Love this place so much! My go to bar :) I go less for the drinks though and more for the atmosphere and nostalgic arcade and pinball games. Go before 9 pm to avoid a line!!!
Jessica Jackman 💋May 13, 2014My boyfriend brought me here on out first date, because we are both nerds about video games, and I love to drink. The drinks were a little pricey but all the games are so dope it's worth it. 👌
If you're looking for a place with a great selection of pinball machines, this is it! Beers and pinball!
Mike NeilanSeptember 22, 2018Awesome place! Great drinks, the outdoor seating is nice, arcade games are fun, and staff is friendly. Can’t beat it. Highly recommend!
Kimberly EatonMarch 21, 2014They have those old school change machines that you know and love, but make sure to bring your dollars! If the machines eat your quarters, the staff is awesome and accommodating!
Entertaining! Forgot how hard it was to play arcade games! They have pinball too, and a sitting area with food trucks to eat and hangout !
Pretty cool old school Arcade with a bar and Dj. Get the East Coast drink. It's vodka, cucumber, mint + other stuff. Very yummy.
Krista SAugust 25, 2014Fun! Old games..like Mortal Kombat, Super Mario, Galaga, NBA Jam...play em all for just a quarter! And pinball for 50 cents! More importantly...BEER!
The best place. Drinks are good, games are fun, crowd is fun. Just come before 9 pm on a Friday/Saturday or else the line will be ridiculously long.
- Andy FrancoJune 10, 2015Grab a drink at the bar like the DJ or the Noob! Great place to play classic arcade games. Most machines take 25 to 50 cents to play!!!
Dave MendezAugust 15, 2014The games range from 25-50¢, the drinks are delicious, and the vibe is amazing. There's no reason why you shouldn't be here right now. Beware, pinball can get quite addictive!
Irionik RottenDecember 7, 2018Woooooow a great place to remember The arcade time a lot of Classic games and great pinball zone
Rudy JahchanApril 20, 2014Loved it. Not too crowded, great layout and circulation, and all the classic games you loved from the 80s and 90s.
- Michael KalecMarch 23, 2017Love this place. Fun great date or hang out spot. Bar is nearly impossible to get a drink from though. Need to build a second one or a quick fill station.
Great collection of vintage and modern pinball, plus vintage videogames, nice courtyard, decent drink prices, great crowd - it's a winner all around!
Courtney LauretanoSeptember 26, 2015Umm ... video games/ pinball, drinks and awesome music? It's everything you wished for at the arcade when you were 17-18 😂 all happening now! This place is awesome!
Thirsty JamesMarch 22, 2014Only 10 taps and assorted bottles, they are pushing the craft cocktails some featuring Lamill espresso! Parking lot is a nice outdoor patio, and yes there's a pinball league!
JenniferJune 26, 2015The drinks are fine, the arcade is well-stocked with classic games - my only real issue is that the place gets too crowded rather early. Good luck getting in after 11 on Saturday.
The street fighter cabinet when you walk in is streamed on the big screens and has the most fun people to play with.
💎TJuly 30, 2017Lots of pinball machines that are in a separate room so you can hide in there if you're tired of the crowd in the other room with the more popular games.
Chris SteeleNovember 23, 2014Pinball wizards, look no further! A delightful selection of machines, some really retro. The only way they could improve the setup would be beverage holders.
Jen CheetahApril 13, 2014The cocktails are way too expensive. $12 for a baby cup thats half ice. The bar itself has a really cool indoor outsoor setup with lots of fun 80s arcade games to keep you entertained.
Kevin TOctober 21, 2017Love this place!! So many fun old arcade games, just 25¢ per play. Only thing that bugs me is that pinball is 50¢.
Jillian WatsonMay 8, 2014Super fun spot with great drinks, old school games, and even a taco truck out back. Only downside was the wait time to get in the door.
Marisa GarciaApril 4, 2014Classic. Just like high school but with booze. Dig Dug, Burger Time, Pac Mac...and a bathroom attendant with mints... What more could a grown up want?
Joey HernandezMarch 21, 2018fun arcade with a dedicated wing of just pinball machines. love that they don't overpriced any games. either .25 or .50 cents!
Brian ChernickNovember 19, 2014Thursday are the best with the a great balance of people and no line. A great place for good drinks, games and conversation
On the GridNovember 21, 2016Built on novelty, EightyTwo is a happy marriage between video game geeks, pinball nerds, and alcohol. Read more
Peggy LominacApril 27, 2014The earlier you get to 82, the less likely you are to wait in a ridiculously long line. Drinks are a little pricey but the barcade was a lot of fun!
Great drinks and great old school video games. Most of the video games are 25 cents; the pinball machines are 75 cents.
Dee PhunkMarch 9, 2015You're gonna have a fantastic time here. But your wash your hands thoroughly after you leave here. Your hands will probably smell like you fingered a robot.
Shaunt BerberianFebruary 17, 2017All the great classic arcade and pinball machines. Off-road. Simpsons. Twilight zone. Street Fight II. Mortal Kombat.
Jathan McCollumDecember 24, 2014Pro tip: The change machine only spits out coins in $5 increments. So if you put in a $20, don't walk away before you get your 4 rounds of quarters!- Brandon HJune 30, 2014Hands down the best barcade experience in Southern California. A welcome edition. A new challenger has appeared!!!
Gabriela NguyenphuocMarch 30, 2014It was a step back in time. Absolutely loved it. Seeing people play old school video games was the best.
Abi PanickerMay 31, 2015Classic arcade games, full bar, pinball, outside smoking patio, place is awesome!
Dan KimJune 6, 2014Huge array of pinball machines and old school games. Love it! Bring some change. Most games are 25 or 50 cents.
Adrian YuenAugust 27, 2014They have the Addams Family pinball machine at the moment (Aug 2014)...one of my favorite all-time machines- JenniferFebruary 20, 2015The wait for a drink is the only bad thing about this very cool barcade in DTLA.
Phil RodriguezJune 15, 2014Very cool venue! Totally gnarly place. All the arcade games from 80's. Pinball too.
Etan GApril 4, 2014Awesome place! Hours of fun, cool people, great vibe and ahhh it's like it's the 80's all over again with booze!
Brandon M.November 30, 2014As fun as the games are, they've got a good bar area and outdoor lounge for kicking back as well
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Bar and Classic Arcade
Closed until 6:00 PM (Show more)
- Tue–Thu
- 6:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Fri
- 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sat–Sun
- 2:00 PM–2:00 AM
(213) 626-8200
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Yes
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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