Fun drive. Lots of stuffed animals. Lots of regulars. Great place. Lots of video games. Drinks were heavy.

Blipsy Bar was such a fun and unexpected surprise. Strong drinks, tons of vintage video games, loud (fun!) DJ, and a crowd of folks just having a great time on a Saturday afternoon. read more

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Weird bartender tried to drug me and overall bad vibes. I love dive bars but not being drugged and staying safe is my priority

Best bar in LA for anyone with a taste for the bespoke. This bar has the best music, best CHEAP games, and cheap cocktails nice and STRONG. Just how I like it! I don't want it to blow up on tik tok but I do need it in business my whole life. So go here! read more

I have thrown two events here bringing business and revenue to the bar because I think it's a really fun place.. my boyfriend who is a well known performer has done nothing but support the business .. today me and my boyfriend walked in with our state certified toy poodle we were denied service and asked to leave the facility despite his status He's my emotional support dog .. it's illegal to turn away state certified pets .. yet they did.. after all of our business endeavors. I'm truly appalled and offended. who hates dogs like that ? read more

I just came in to play pinball. Twilight zone has a broken left flipper so you cant hold the ball. The right coinslot ate my quarter. It had the powerball though. Pretry much came in to play that. Tried the T2 machine. Left slot ate my quarter so I walked out. Machines are in pathetic condition and it was like 90 degrees inside. In 5 total minutes was drenched in sweat. Maybe drinks are cheap or something but dont play the pinball. read more

Went here at 2pm on a Sunday and they were closed. Hours listed as noon to 2am. Either update your hours or open on time

I have been to this bar several times and the atmosphere and drinks are always great. I love the service and the nostalgic look.

We into the spot to play some retro video games and have a drink. The place was perfect. Walked in and it became dark as night! Sounds of the old school video games greeted me as well as the friendly bartender. Order my vodka soda and was more than happy with the strength! Blasted some Astroids. Wrecked far too many times in the Paperboy universe. And even won a few rounds of Donkey Kong. That game gets tough fast! Overall a great experience. I'll definitely be back. read more

Absolutely love this place! Secret little hole in the wall spot. They pour heavy and the games are cheap. Bring your cash because it's CASH only, and have an amazing time. The owners are super cool and will battle you in games like Ms. Pac-Man and Gun Fight. Been going here for years! read more

This place needs a serious clean out and up grade. The only cool thing was the video games. The chairs are all dingy and gross. It's smells old, drinks aren't great and kind expensive for a "dive " bar. Speakers sounded blown out and music was a little strange. Love the concept but def needs some love in there. read more

Nice little barcade near Koreatown. There's literally no advertisement outside of the place if it wasn't for yelp I wouldn't have found it lol. There's an old sign that says Klown above the front door. A lot of old classics arcade games here. Most cost a quarter but some are 50 cents. Very friendly bartender. Some nights they have djs. read more

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Fun little local bar. Great vibes and some fun classic games. The bartender is super nice and makes sure you're taken care of.

Dive.Bar.Cade. Need I say more? A cozy cash only environment full of iconic and hidden gem games and pinball. A now permanent pop in staple for ANY LA trip. read more

Strange assortment in there, interesting little dive/vibe. Drinks were wonderfully stiff, but the price was steep, and it's cash only. The bartender not only poured our drinks but was also lovely to behold. The DJ? Interesting tunes, but crazy loud, and I couldn't tell if it was just an age barrier (if I'm just getting old), or if it was a real amateur hour deal. Either way, I could not hear myself think, and that made catching up with my pal a bit difficult. The place is surrounded by arcade games, and the barkeeps the quarters. The decor was pretty cool, NGL, lots to look at. read more

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I am giving this place a full 5 stars just because of how weirdly cool it is. Someone told me about this spot before pandemic and I went back in 2018 but I forgot to leave a review. When I first walked in, I'll admit it felt pretty shady and ok'd but as soon as I saw all of the classic pinball machines it changed my whole first impression. This bar has the coolest, dopest pinball machines and old coin op machines. If I remember correctly they even had Mario on coin op. I happened to go midday so there was only a couple people in there so I had the whole arcade to myself which was great. The other awesome part was there was a dude DJ'ing and he was spinning some of the coolest/strangest music I've ever heard. Props to whoever was The DJ that night. It's been a while so I will definitely have to stop by again and play some games. Keep on being weird (cool) Blipsy Bar!!!! read more

This bar is a hidden gem with lovely bartenders. There's a standard alcohol selection and pleasantly heavy pours. Many classic arcade cabinets and a few pinball machines are available. The bar is dark and can be a bit loud. This is a cash only bar. Overall I recommend giving Blipsy Bar a visit. read more

Pretty shitty bar and experience. First timers, friends were djing there so my bf and I decided to get a baby sitter and hit up the town for a night out. I'm 5 months pregnant and ready to enjoy a little freedom before the baby gets here and going here would of been great had it not been for the bartenders tonight. Great music, Cute esthetic, fun nostalgic arcade games, buttttt expensive drinks, and shitty bartenders. Could of lived with everything but the shitty bartenders, no one likes shitty service. These girls didn't look up from the bar, except when yelled at "hey can I get a beer!" They didn't like us NOT yelling I guess....just not my style to yell at the bartenders....especially since I do bartend and I never liked that type of treatment....but to each their own idk....I just took them as too busy taking shots themselves to be bothered to actually work. They land up cutting my bf and I off. Why would they cut off a pregnant woman? Because I asked why my non-alcoholic Shirley temple cost the same as an alcoholic drink listed on the board....didn't seem right, whatever...we paid and left it at that. When My bf then tried to buy one last beer the girl says "no you guys are done for the night" He had three beers and I was sober....haha it's really comical....I've never been cut off but especially not as someone sober! I guess they not only don't want to work, but they don't want to make the bar any money either. It was a weird experience for sure, as someone that started off in the dive bar scene..... this was just the lowest of the low when it comes to a local watering hole. They don't have reasonable priced drinks, game incentives (like buy a beer get a free game/nothing), or attentive and nice bartenders. Save yourself some money and time and go somewhere else. One star for a clean bathroom & for fun game options. read more

Good live music. Call ahead to make sure about the calendar. Get there early to sit nearer the stage. Drinks are kinda steep

Great little dive bar with some video games and old school pinball machines, it's a chill little bar just a bit expensive on the beers in my opinion but other than it it's a solid spot read more

Paid $30 for 2 Manhattans the bartender didn't seem to know how to make. Also, they didn't have the right glassware for it and it was such a small drink. I felt robbed. Otherwise, seems like a vibey place to chill at and listen to a dj. I wasn't a local so maybe they picked up on that smell and did me dirty. I dunno. I've had better drinks for a lot less but don't get me wrong, I'd pay a lot for a good one made correctly too. read more

*** Neighborhood dive w/ early '80s theme. *** Too funny b/c I have been trying to forget the 1980s, yet Blipsy has made a biz of the it ... Galaga Asteroids Robotron I haven't seen these games in decades. Blipsy has got these and a dozen more. The music here is equally surprising ... Prince Kraftwerk Kano DJ spun "It's a War" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyjkVvKVYsE&feature=youtube_gdata_player That was a b-side tune! How does a 23yo know to play that dusty? Whoa, so I must attest to Blipsy's authenticity. Those tunes took me back to old house party memories. ps: Hit tune on that Kano LP was "I'm Ready" and I actually still have a copy on vinyl! (hah) *** It feels like an episode of "Cold Case". *** read more

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I'm giving this a 4 star review because some of the pinball machines were having "issues". But besides that, this place is great and the drinks are cheap. The cd juke box, which itself is a dying breed, was constantly being feed $ and while I didn't look at what sort of selection there was, I was enjoying what was being played. But the games. Oh the games. I got to play my late 20's nephew in some Track n Field (he had no idea he was gonna get a work out : ), Donkey Kong and one of my favorites, Spy Hunter. This wasn't your normal Spy Hunter but one of the sit down style machines. I'd definitely come back again. It's a great place for smaller groups to hang out and chill. read more

Blipsy Bar - Dive Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is a long review because it's so great! So I'll make points if you don't want to read it: Pros: cheap drinks (because they are cheap drinks), old arcade games (galaga, Pac-Man, rampage, car games, pinball) doesn't seem to ever get crowded so you can move and dance, jukebox machine, etc. Cons: CASH ONLY, only worker was there without a bouncer which is fine because it's not crowded but a homeless woman did walk in at one point, very divey. Con if you don't like the dive bar hole in the wall feel. LOVE THIS PLACE!! I've gone only once! But it was a blast! I went this past Saturday and a few things I have to say that make it great! 1) it's a video arcade bar, but it's not the polished ones. The games are older games like Galaga, rampage, the paperboy?, Kong, a couple of pinball machines, Pac-Man! And so many others that are just so much fun! 2) the drinks are cheap and they put a lot of alcohol in it. I got a vodka cranberry and it was still so clear, with a slight tint of cranberry juice. That's how much alcohol to cranberry was in my drink. The alcohol itself might be cheaper so don't be alarmed. This is not a fancy place with fancy drinks. 3) it's not busy at all!!! I went on a Saturday which should be a bush night but it never got any kind of crowded but still in the best way! You have room to dance and it's not too loud so you can talk. I know some of the reviews mention a dj who doesn't seem to be the greatest. That dj was not there which was arguably why I had more fun. They have a jukebox like thing where you can choose 3 songs for 1$ or 5$ for an amount of songs I forget. They have so many artists to choose from so you'll definitely find something you love. There is also a coin machine towards the back. This is located to a couple of food places so you won't be short on that. Everyone is just so cool and mind their own business so me as a gay man didn't feel weird or any eyes when my boyfriend and I would dance or kiss etc. Now every place has its downsides. For one, they did not have a bouncer and only one person was working there as the bar tender. There is also no doors so a homeless lady walked in and kind of harassed people and was yelling but after she left and that whole thing for 2 minutes it was fine. Also it is CASH ONLY for everything. They have an atm but obviously there is probably some $3 charge so just bring cash. You definitely wanna okay games and drink and have a great time. Also some of the games don't work or they have to coin slots but one may not work so you might lose your coin. read more

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Playing pinball and lemon is an awesome bartender. The 4th Wednesday of the month has a great d.j.

Warning:: The woman bartender tried to pocket my change ($8) service was bad and she tried to rip me off will not be back. I came here last night for a few minutes before going to an event Walking In Initially I was in a good mood and excited about seeing the old pinball machines and games but that quickly changed. I typically like Divey bars but this place should not be charging $15 for a vodka soda in a tiny glass that was dirty . Not a welcoming atmosphere whatsoever. The Bartender was not friendly. We ordered a vodka soda and a Stella beer in bottle. She Told us cash only. Charged us $22 in total so $15 vodka soda and $7 beer bottle? Seems very overpriced but ok... Luckily I had cash I gave her $30. She did not bother asking if I'd like my change back. No excuse for that because there were only 2 other people there. Super unprofessional. I had to ask her for my change to be returned which she did not seem happy about. She took it out of the register and rudely slapped it on the counter. We did not feel comfortable sitting at the bar so we quickly finished our drinks walking around at the back. I tipped her $2 regardless. I'm not sure how a little hole in the wall place like this justifies $30 for the most basic and least amount of effort drinks possible. As a bartender myself I would never assume someone's change is my tip. Especially with the rude service. Next time I want to be overcharged I'll go to Chateau Marmot. Or at least a place with some redeeming quality....Dirty place. Bad smells, Terrible bartender. Bad experience overall . Yuck. 0 stars here if I could. This place is absolute garbage.... read more

We were looking for a bar where we could just play some pool and drink a beer. Yelp made a recommendation for this place. There was no cover which was fine. When I walked in, I thought it was "Teen Night". Everyone looked straight out of high school. The establishment has a video game/arcade vibe. There are video game machines everywhere. There is a DJ in the back spinning tunes. The bar is decorated with toys and stuffed animals placed next to liquor bottles. I had one beer and decided to leave the bar. The bartender was nice and the bouncer was nice as well. The crowd is for adult persons that love the arcade and video game crowd. I've been to cool hipster bars before but this bar is different. To be honest, I might come back for Halloween...the vibe might be different. read more

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Blipsy is our local barcade divebar. It's very small compared to the other barcades in LA and their selection of games are not my favorite. It was pretty empty when we arrived on Friday night at 11pm, but I liked the intimacy of the bar and how it was not filled with hipsters who are just there to be seen. The arcade games look like it's from the 80s. There are pinball machines that worked earlier that night, then stopped later. There were a few machines that ate my quarters, but I expected that and did not care to escalate it to the staff. Blipsy is a cash only bar. Out of quarters? No worries, there's a change machine in the back. Honestly, I do not know why I have a soft spot for blipsy, but really enjoyed my time here. They had very affordable drinks with a generous pour and it was easy to actually CHAT and hang out with friends. read more

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The Blipsy Bar has so much potential as a dive "Barcade" but unfortunately it leaves a lot to be desired! The only reason I am giving two stars instead of one is that the jukebox has some good old tunes and is cheap. Now what isn't cheap are the drinks! One minute the beers are $6 and the next same beer will be $7 and later that same beer will be $9! There is NO set prices for drinks which brings me to the next bad thing about this bar which is the service! The Bartender has zero personality, he will not ask you if you want anything, he is too busy playing with his phone, you need to interrupt him if you want a drink and worse of all...he charges whatever he feels like at the time for your drink! So don't expect good service whatsoever, in fact expect garbage service and expect to way over pay for drinks in a bar that you need to take a shower right after you leave because it's so dirty, sticky and grimy! All in all it's a shame because there's a lot of potential here but it's obvious that it's incredibly poorly run! At least the games are only a quarter as they were back in the 80's but take hand sanitizer with cause you know those games haven't been cleaned since the 80's! Better off just avoiding this place! read more

OK the games need some TLC, so don't go planning on spending all night playing games. They have a Twilight Zone pinball so that's all I really care about. First time there this afternoon, loved it. Love the decor, love trying to ID all the 80's toys and the juke box is the weirdest I've ever seen. And I used to go to Al's Bar downtown! I HONESTLY had no idea what to drink this evening, so I did the tried and true ASK THE FREAKING BARTENDER what they're drinking, and she hooked me up with $6 hand made margaritas on Happy Hour. Great location, great cheap booze. Great vibes. Will be back read more

Loved it! It's a fun, quirky little dive with a small bar and some separate tables. They have a number of classic arcade games, including a sit-down tabletop version of Pac-Man. Bartender can provide you change to play the games- they are not free. Drinks were maybe a little pricey (or on par for LA, I guess), but were strong. They are cash only, with an ATM located in the back. Went twice while in town and had a good time both nights. There is also a DJ who happened to be there the first night, and he was great. read more

If you like bars with extremely limited seating, strange music, and intensely bad smells, then look no further than Blipsy's Bar. Located in what appears to be the Upside-down version of the Arcade from Stranger Things, this place has it all; $10 beers, jagged plastic salon doors, and circuit board decor in the bathroom. Not sure what else to say about this place, its pretty rank. read more

Game selection is great. Drinks could be better and cheaper. Bring in some TVs for sports

hands down - my favorite place to dj-----with wintage vinyl - everu tuesday!!! i have done so for 20 years!!!

Walked in here with a couple of friends on a Friday night for just an hour. Relatively empty, great selection of "vintage" arcade games, great aesthetic. read more

Little hole in the wall barcade. There isn't a sign outside and you wouldn't know this place excited unless you popped your head in (I suppose they did that on purpose). Parking is hard to find, unless you're lucky enough to park in the back. The drinks are reasonable priced, but they are CASH ONLY. Very nostalgic game collection, but some of the machines didn't work or quarters would get stuck. Bathroom is a bit dingy. If you're looking for a good dive bar (that's not as packed as other BarCades) and love video games, this place is for you. read more

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Yo kid ! ! For reals... Man I can't even tell ya how many times I've driven by this place either on my way home or to the BGL. One thing that always drew my attention to this place was lil' blue... http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/XM2w74kjHQNixim6Mu9Bkg?select=96NvHjD4Md5uZYUsIYw1cQ so one night, I said, "Fook it !" and brought a friend to check it out with me. I kinda tripped out, cuz as we were walking to the place, we could hear some music but not just any music...it was different. Instantly, I knew that this place was gonna be alright in my book !! I could hear that the DJ was spinning some underground stuff that I KNOW no one has heard of, well, maybe some select number of kiddies did, but in general, no one. Some unique stuff, for sure. As we walk in, I am instantly hit with a sound wave of that funky azz music I had mention before. Not only that, but also a soothing warmness of nostalgia coming over me. BAM ! ! Right off the bat...at the entrance, a Lite-Brite monitor, with a red heart on it and L.A. in white...nice...I might have to go back and secretly change L.A. to Yelp...har har... We mozzie on up to the bar, the bartender had just left before we sat down...so while we waited, I started to scan the wall of treasured gems... Things I saw that brought back memories... - Castle Greyskul set up w/ Orko flying about it - Star Wars figurines...the Snow Stormtroopers one...freakin' cool - An assortment of GI Joes and He-Man figurines - I think I even saw a My Little Pony... Well, what have you...I just started to go back into my memories, crazy. My poor friend, I honestly think I forgot about her for a cool 5 min. just looking at their wall chock full of memory kickers ! \ | | / -- pop -- Whoa ! ! Uhh...back to the review... / | | \ The barkeep was really cool, he hooked her up w/ a Cape Codder, I got a TALL Bud in a can...yes...I even asked for a brown paper bag to put it in while I drank it, but alas he didn't have one. bummer. As we talked n' took pics, we were really digging the vibe of the place. We got up and started to look about ...oh...whaaaaa? Not....DONKEY KONG ! ? Man, I couldn't even get a quarter outta my pocket fast enough ! ! http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/XM2w74kjHQNixim6Mu9Bkg?select=YVSOxzBRPOTtxz_ELFAwfw After a few seconds, I was overcome with a euphoric sense of old time joy, innocence, if you will. If it weren't for the Tall in my hand, I woulda thought I was back at the Liquor Store around the corner of the apartment I grew up at. After a few more seconds, I was digging for another quarter (yeah, I died quickly cuz I hadn't played in forever!) then another for my pal, sheesh...I didn't want to leave her out of the loop ! ! After a few minutes, we looked over the rest of the place, found more games in the back...back room and more than a few cool posters ranging from The Specials to redone fliers advertising movie nights at the Barcade featuring the original movie poster...great gag to bring in the kiddies. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here...It was like splicing my favorite things from my childhood to the things I like most now as an "adult". I definitely see myself coming here again and soon too. Hey...lend me a quarter ! To you, Barcade... (lift my Tall Boy) Thank you. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6oHxq77_MI This totally has ROTD written all over it...yep. read more

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After the first five minutes I was already disappointed-bartender M.I.A., arcade area filled with some group having a discussion that filled both arcade rooms, a menu that consisted only of soju (um, huh? what's that?) and beer, and the bf having to run off to the ATM in KFC across the street because they neither take credit cards nor have an ATM of their own. So, yes, this is essentially a three star bar that necessitates a four star review for the arcade games, which at 25 cents a pop are shockingly not price gouged (though in West L.A. I doubt that would deter anyone from making this place a huge success) and end up making up for the shortcomings. There are classics like Ms. Pac Man, Galaga, Asteroids, pinball, and Donkey Kong and if you show up during the week you will have no problem playing your game of choice. Sweet. Thank gawd my bf has saved up his change in a giant coffee can over the past year because I used up almost $10 in quarters on Ms. Pac Man because I don't like losing, but do, and yet it didn't cost us any 'real' money. The drinks are fairly strong and delish. I had never tried Soju but after two soju Tom Collinses, I was a fan. Here I am spending 45 minutes on this review because I can't spell for shit thanks to it. I'm slurring after two plum wine drinks! But they did fill the glass 3/4 full of the stuff so I guess the $6 price tag was a bargain and my incapacitated state understandable. Anywho, I'm drunk, I played Pac Man after not doing so for years, have drunk permasmile and am relying on spell check to not sound like a hobo in this review-the perfect cap off to my night? I think so! Yay barcades, yay soju, yay quarters, yay high as a kite djs and bartenders that make the juvenile aspect of this place undeniably clear! read more

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Thanks to Blipsy Barcade, I finally got to feel what it was like to be a college kid in the 80s. Booze and old arcade games, how awesome is this place! Dive bar plus 80s video games is just genius. First of all, this place can be hard to find. There's no signs outside, as its located inside an unmarked building. So do what most people do, and that's look for a giant two story KFC. Park somewhere around there, marvel at how awesome that KFC is as you walk pass it, and find Blipsy located directly diagonal from from that KFC. Stepping inside brought back fond memories of days where I was a wee lad that used to frequent arcades with rolls of quarters stacked inside a photography film can. They have all the classics like Pacman, Donkey Kong, Double Dragon, Paperboy, Rampage, Asteroids, Gauntlet, Punch Out, and more! Paperboy was definitely a LOT more fun than I remembered. I was surprised how violent it was! Getting run over by a car is sadistically amusing. The bartender (owner I'm guessing?) was cool and I loved how they had random 80s stuff around around the bar. I spotted the talking chair from Pee Wee's Playhouse and Qbert! Since the machines are old, a lot of them eat quarters, so just ask the bartender and he'll help you out. No worries about bringing your own quarters since they can provide change. And later in the night there was a DJ playing music, beforehand it was just jukebox music. Anyway, Blipsy Barcade is the perfect place to grab a beer, play some nostalgic video games, and hang out a bit. It allows us 80s kids to reminisce the good old days. read more

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Went here after I got my korean bbq fix at Castle. This bar totally blew my mind. It's pure genius! A dive bar meets 80's arcade games and BAM! You got a barcade! This dive bar is small, but it has a lot of character. The full stocked bar is impressive with their blue lights they use to make it stand out. Their drinks are cheap also, but to save on money you can also pre-game! All you party people know what i'm talking about! :-P The arcade games brings back old memories especially for 80's kids! Who doesn't love playing paperboy, rampage, donkey kong, double dragon, miss pacman, pacman, and knockout! You also have pinball games... ie: 'Addams Family'. I sure love it! If you have nothing to do, you can always eat at castle's and walk to this barcade for some blooody fun! Advice: Try playing punchout buzzed... You'll have one H...E Double Hockey Sticks-a fun! read more