Such a cool little spot to check out in Downtown LA if you're looking for something low key after…read moredinner. They have a bunch of old-school arcade games from the Nintendo/Super Nintendo days, and you actually use tokens to play, which makes the whole experience feel even more nostalgic. They also have a DJ and a full bar, and honestly, the drinks were really good! It's a fun place to hang out with friends, play some games, grab a drink, and just enjoy the atmosphere. Definitely recommend stopping by for a nightcap if you're already in DTLA and want to do something a little different.

This place is pretty sweet. I didn't get the bartenders name, but this dude with the septum ring…read morewas probably the best bartender I've had the honor of being served by. This has been in my drafts for 4 years, sorry.

First time here and it was a positive experience! Parking was easy , staff friendly, and food…read moretasty ! We were offered to go boxes as a courtesy instead of the Top Golf Zamboni of the leftovers - Bravo !

I was very disappointed by the lack of understanding and accommodation shown toward my son, who has…read moreautism. My son only drinks water from a specific cup due to his sensory needs. When we asked for an accommodation, the security guard was rude and told us that if my son wanted water, he could walk all the way to the entrance every time, despite the distance from the bowling area. Hoping to resolve the issue, I spoke with the manager, Luis Gonzalez, but unfortunately he was just as dismissive and uninformed about autism and disabilities. Rather than listening and showing compassion, he was rude and unwilling to understand my son's needs. Businesses that serve families should make an effort to educate their staff about disabilities and neurodiversity. With autism becoming more widely recognized, basic awareness, empathy, and reasonable accommodations should not be too much to ask. This experience left us feeling unwelcome and unsupported. I will also be reaching out to upper management, including Cynthia Torres, to make her aware of this situation and to see whether changes can be made. As an autism mom, it is my responsibility to advocate not only for my son but for other individuals with autism and disabilities as well. No family should have to experience being dismissed or treated without understanding when simply requesting reasonable accommodations. My hope is that this feedback leads to better education, awareness, and compassion from staff so that all guests feel welcomed and respected.

I recently visited this Los Angeles icon and I wasn't disappointed. They have a flat $25 fee,…read morewhich gets you unlimited plays for a day. Keep in mind that they are a "cash only" establishment. They have a private parking lot in the back, which is convenient because street parking in that area can be a pain. They have a good mix of different games (sports, shooting, skee-ball, pool table, prize games, and pinball machines). The place is clean and the staff is friendly. It's a great place to bring the kids and hang out for a bit.

Very fun date activity. You pay an entrance fee and then you have unlimited games after that…read morebesides from the claw games and pool table. I feel like keeping the pool table separate from the entrance fee is a little cheap. You kinda have to stay a while to make the entrance fee worth it. They have a great variety of games but there's a crowd of guys always surrounding the racing games so you never really get to play it. Be careful with parking, as soon as you get to there the owner will come out and make sure that you are there for the arcade.

I would have called this place a hidden gem by its unassuming facade from the street.... Until I…read morecame inside and saw how busy it was! The word is definitely out lol. The staff were very friendly. You definitely feel the 80s/90s nostalgia with the games and decor. They have pinball, video games, driving games.... Including all of the classics like Pac-Man and donkey kong. A/C was definitely on, so it's a great place to best the heat. Plenty of hand sanitizer bottles available and the bathroom was clean. There are also a small selections of snacks and drinks available for sale.

Neon Retro Arcade is an Old Town/Old Pasadena must…read more It's a kid friendly hub, but just as fun for adults if not more. Open daily from Noon til 10pm, 7 days a week. Everything is set to free play with a paid admission fee. You can do hourly pay or a set price for all day play. There's probably about 60 different arcade style games ranging in many decades including 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s favorites. Pinball, Mario Kart, Mortal Kombat, Marvel Vs Capcom (my jam), Super Smash Bros, Basketball Pro, Pac Man, NFL Blitz, Rampage (arcade game of my youth), Donkey Kong, Tron, The Simpsons and so many others. Soft drinks, great lighting, a spacious layout. Neon Retro offers cool holiday deals and specials, hosts fun events, IG giveaways and keeps the fun going all year long. It's still only $15 for unlimited hourly play or $25 for a day pass. No food is served here other than snacks (think chips and candy), but so many places closeby to eat before or after your Neon Retro Arcade fun!! It's not a barcade like EightyTwo or Player One so it's alcohol free. They're all welcoming and very personable. I do know they have a capacity limit and weekend tend to be the busiest until around 4 or 5 pm. Nights and weekends are definitely lower in foot traffic, but still great energy. I don't make it over too often, but highly recommend experiencing once or thrice. They just had a cool 50% off hourly prices for Bonus Level Loyalty Club members, and yes it's free to be a member :) Local street (meter), paid lot and garage parking available. Gender-neutral restrooms. Great for groups or just you.

I've been here 3 times so far and it does not disappoint. They have a great assortment of classic…read moregames and pinball machines. So much fun that a modern arcade could never replicate. They have food and the food is decent , pretty basic bar food but hits the spot. Their drinks are always good! They're made well and fast. Service is great. The bartenders are always attentive even in a rush. Ambiance doesn't get better than this. A retro arcade that offers a great vibe for a date night or even with a group of friends! Overall , I love the Barcade. Will always come back.

Games were great. Multiplayer games actually worked instead of have only 1 player on multiplayer…read moreones. Some however were sticky which is gross. Spent a good while but beat a game. Churros were amazing. Garlic tots were really salty. They dont have micheladas even though it seemed like they had all thw ingredients minus the tomato juice. They do charge $2 for ice though. Not sure how i feel about that. But would recomment churros for sure. Parking is small so you might have to park on the streets.

I love this place! I usually get $60 for 75 tokens and every machine is 1 token. Thats such a good…read moredeal because the machines aren't rigged. If they are they are doing a good job letting people win most of the time. I think there were a few machines at time I had to try 8 times and gave up because I couldn't pick up the plushie. But usually one token I get one plushie. This place is absolutely addictive but I like it over other places because you can upgrade your plushies for bigger ones at the front desk. It's such a nice treat because if we have a bunch of little ones we don't want, and a big one we do like better, it's worth it. I leave with at least one big plushie that I exchange for 8 medium plushies, and a few more medium plushies. Total I take home each trip 1 big plushie, and 3-6 medium to little plushies. Other claw machine places I feel cheated because you either have to put a bunch of coins in to play once, or the plushies aren't easy to grab. This place is not only affordable, but you put one coin for each machine for one play. It's really fair and wants you to win. The cherry on top is the plushie upgrade exchange after you're done playing. I come here at least once a month because it's really fun

Kids always have a lot of fun when we take them. Machines are updated with new plushies and they…read morehave the opportunity to trade them in for a different "upgraded" plushy.

This place is PARTY CENTRAL! this was our 2nd time hosting here and everyone, adults and children…read morealike, loved this place! I love how intimate the place is, just you and your guests! Our hostess was amazing as well. She made sure everyone was having fun! We will defintely be back! Thank you for a very memorable party!

Came here for a birthday party and had a blast! The staff was really friendly and helpful. The…read morespace was perfect for kids our older kids to play. Would definitely come here again

My girlfriend and I love coming here for the friendly service we get from the bartenders and staff…read moreas well as the great selection of pinball machines! Grateful we have such a cool spot anytime we wanna feel like kids again and use quarter machines. The overall vibe is always chill and laid back. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking to have a couple drinks and play some arcade games that bring back all the nostalgia feels from back in the day!

So, you have to be 21 to enter and that sucks. I took my grandson to play the old style big games…read moreand he looks much older and I did not know as we had no intention of drinking. They did not notice us and we had a great time, but I will wait until he is 21 to take him back because what I did was not cool, but we were there and we spent lots of money on games he loves. It is located the NoHo Arts District. The place seems huge, but it was not too crowded. I think I read it is 5400 sq ft. The staff is very nice and please don't be mad at them, he is over 6 feet tall. I can't wait to be able to take him, not to drink, but to play and play. The place is super clean and parking is okay.

Located in Eagle Rock, "Revenge of.." is a really unusual spot for collectibles, graphic novels,…read moreand comics, but it is also a spot with a really cool pinball machine collection. If you love pinball, they have cool machines here. I saw pulp fiction, jurassic park, and evil dead machines, for example. Their comic book shop isn't the largest one in LA; however, they are well stocked here. Check their website to see their inventory of unique items. If you keep an eye on their calendar they will have interesting events here. My wife has seen comic book signings here. Last week they had Jeff Hays, famous for the "Dungeon Crawler Carl" audio books, who was on site to do a reading of "Absolute Batman #1" for Batman Day. On top of this, they have some nicely curated gems. My wife was able to get a curated stack of "Vampire Hunter" comics that was from the Buffy universe. Next door, they have a coffee shop with ample seating/table space. Saw a group of people playing D&D there. The summation of all these things is what makes this spot in Eagle Rock special. We didn't even mind contending with the terrible parking in the area. Because I live in Long Beach, I'll probably order things from here on their website; however, I'm glad that we came.

pretty cool everything!…read more comic book shop with really good selection, absolutely loved the setup and the store display. workers greeted us and were very helpful with any questions we had, I really enjoyed the middle section which they have it filled with pin ball machines, you pay for tokens and then you can play. They also have some machines that are free play so that's a bonus. everything looked aesthetically pleasing for me, great value definitely worth the visit! we visited when they were about to close so I hope to come back and get something.

I usually dont write reviews, but Rae really deserves some recognition…read more The other employees were great as well and everyone was very nice, but I really wanted to give Rae a shoutout for going the extra mile. She was wonderful with my grand kid and even took her personal time to show them how to play the machines. She also made sure the other people around us were having a good time and really helped make our visit special. I gotta say, these days it can feel like younger workers just want to do the bare minimum. Rae was different. She worked hard, was very kind, and really cared about making sure we had a good experience. She is an amazing young woman and deserves to be recognized for her hard work. 100% coming back! God bless her, and I hope she keeps up the good work.

god bless rae, she's the best she's amazing very helpful 10/10 service everyone we love raeread more