First off music great!!!! Bartender was so kind and informative you can buy tokens from the bar. Shout out to Aaron from the bar!! Also when a arcade machine robbed me I was lucky enought to have Jamal look out and help me. I felt safe the security dose check your bags and metal detect you buy it worth being safe. read more

This is a cool bar near the Arts District in LA. Inside you'll find two main rooms, on the left is a room of vintage games (pac-man, galaga, street fighter) and a walk up bar. Walking in towards the right, you'll find a room of pinball machines and the restrooms. (My favorite room). The middle area between the two rooms leads to an outdoor seating section in the back. One section is for non-alcohol seating. This is a cool space to get some fresh air from the stacked up game rooms. My only complaints here would be the space is limited, coming on a weekend night be prepared to barely have room to squeeze by people lining up to play the games. Also, the music isn't really too fun, the past 3 times I've gone. As is everywhere in LA now, be prepared to struggle finding parking. Or pay a nearby lot the $20 to park. To play the games, you'll cash in dollars for tokens, not to be confused with quarters, these tokens are only able to be used here. There is no food here :( But the bartenders are quick with the pours. I'll definitely come back, especially since I still have a bag of tokens leftover. read more

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I've been here twice now for some games and drinks. The atmosphere here is vibrant and fun, and the selection of games is very nice. There's a whole room for pinball machines and another for random games like tetris and street fighter. The bar serves up a lot of classic drinks. Everybody here is pretty friendly. All the games take coins, there's a machine for converting your cash to change. Parking around the area can be tough on a weekend (Fri-Sun evening) but there is free street parking if you're willing to drive around for a while. Lots of fun bars, restaurants around the area. read more

I have been here a few times now with family friends and while it's not someplace I'd think to go myself I always have a good time. Drinks are relatively cheap and the outdoor area between the two game rooms is nice and private on a warm afternoon. Quiet enough to sit and chat with friends. The bouncers at the door are a bit intense considering this is an arcade bar. I know this is not a great area but both times they were a bit aggressive! read more

Fun for video games and pinball. Good for beer but dont recommend cocktails. Fun with friends. Some seating outside to take a break from the games. read more

I am a pinball junkie and 82 has a bunch to play. Located in the Little Tokyo area of DTLA, you can find street parking, show your ID at the door, exchange cash for tokens, grab a drink then pick your favorite 80s game to play. Plenty of seating to take a break from ghosts chasing you, or battling in a karate tournament haha! read more

Went on a Saturday night around 9pm. Place was crowded but we were able to get in without waiting. It's a fun bar and very nostalgic as an 80s baby. I feel like the tokens are reasonably priced. We didn't really have to wait long for any of the games. I like that they have an outdoor area if you want to get fresh air. That's different from many other bars. The drinks were ok. I tried the kill screen, dr Mario, princes peach and t&c. I couldn't really taste the peach in process peach. Dr Mario was good if you like mezcal. I think I liked kill screen the best with just a bit of kick from the jalapeno. They don't list all their cocktail options on the wall so don't forget to access their online menu using the QR code. The bar got really busy towards the end of the night but the bartenders were really patient. I didn't use the restroom but my friend said it was clean. read more

Fun spot for a date night, drinks a little expensive, service on a heavy night is slow, go during the week is light and fast and still poppin'. Cool arcade games, a little outdated but who cares with a good buzz. This location is also around a lot of brewery places so that's also cool. read more

A little too crowded for my tastes. Cool retro games BUT expect people to be hovering way too close for comfort behind you as they wait for you to finish. Wait for the bar on a Saturday night is ridiculous. It took way too long to order. If you like arcade games and beer, I think there are other, less chaotic places to try out. read more

EightyTwo - Fun retro games, have to wait a bit to actually play - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Not usually in the area but I will say the bar itself is pretty cool, lots of space and the beers aren't dramatically Overpriced but it honestly depends on when you're here because if you get stuck with the wrong crowd the vibe goes a bit sour. The day that I came it got crowded very quickly and it was just impossible to get on a game. Overall good vibe tho just gotta come on a slower day. read more

No pics ‍ But I just popped into EightyTwo for the second time and there's nothing not to like. The Street Fighter mural is worth a photo opp and the seating area gives you time to break between games and rest your legs. The vintage games and pin ball machines kick in the nostalgia to over drive with a little friendly competition and they even have pinball tournaments. Lastly I'd like to show the bar some love. Great drinks, friendly staff and they are fairly knowledgeable when it comes to pairing drinks if you don't know what you're in the mood for. Not to mention it's in the heart of the Art District making this the perfect pregame. read more

Ambiance: this establishment has the classic arcade combining retro video games, pinball machines and craft cocktails, very crowded inside, generally three sessions, one for old-fashioned arcade games where the bar is located, the yard and outdoor seating, then a separated patio house for pinball games Service: disorganized line for ordering, you could get game quarters either from the machine or the bartender Drink & Games: quite few options from the menu Grapefruit Sculpin IPA - *** light taste Games - *** KING OF FIGHTERS 98, LETHAL ENFORCERS, MARIO BROS., MS. PAC-MAN, SPACE INVADERS, STREET FIGHTER II (HF), X-MEN 6 PLAYER, GRAND LIZARD etc., played quite a few classic games, some machines are lack of maintenance with broken handles Price: reasonably priced beers, about $10 per drink read more

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What's up: We just finished up our ice cream at Salt & Straw and saw on the map that this cool place was nearby. Retro arcade games?! Barcade? Ooo, let's check this place out! Parking: Street parking! We walked over so we didn't have to look for parking but we also saw a few lots nearby. Environment: Located on the corner of E 3rd St and E 4th Pl, be prepared to show your ID at the door before entering. Once you go in, you'll see the room with pinball machines on the right and on the left, you'll see the arcade games. Up front, there's an outdoor seating area where you can chill and relax. The bar is located at the far end of the arcade game section. On both sides, you'll find machines where you can change your dollars to tokens. What was ordered: - Exchanged dollars for tokens (you'll need these tokens to play) Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay. If you're looking for a bit of nostalgia in arcade games and pinball machines, this is the place. It can get a bit crowded and the place is a bit loud but everyone is here to have a good time. read more

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I come here often for games and pinball when I just want a chill night out. I went on Tuesday and found the greatest security guard had returned!!! Wooohoooo Darquise has been M.I.A for a while and he finally came back!!! He literally makes this place that much better his command presence his inviting nature, oh and he smells amaziiing!! He is literally the reason I come all the time so I was disappointed when I didn't see him for a while so to see him again makes my heart happy! read more

Super fun place for a night out. So many different arcade games and pinball machines to choose from. We went on a Saturday night and it was pretty busy but that is to be expected. Even though it was busy it was still easy to hop on a game or even get a drink. All of the bartenders were attentive and quick when it came to taking orders. The drinks themselves were really well made. The Watermelon Margarita was probably the best thing we ordered. There is also a lot of open space for people to chill and have conversation in the outside patio area. One of my favorite places to come to in the Arts District, and I am looking forward to my next stop. read more

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Excellent place to enjoy old school games from the 1980's Like Galaxy, Donkey Kong, Astroids and favorite PacMan. The entire atmosphere brings me back to the days when I was a teen. read more

If you grew up in the 80's, then you're a cool kid in my book. Do you remember waking up early just to watch Saturday morning cartoons? Muppet Babies, He-man, She-ra, Thundercats, GI Joe, Rainbow Bright, Voltron and Gummi Bears. We even had cool cereal such as Mr.T, GhostBusters, Smurf Berry and Nerds we would eat while watching our cartoons. Let's not forget the toys; Cabbage patch dolls, Glo worm, Micro Machines, My Little Pony, Popples and Pound Pupples. Set aside the cartoons, toys and cereals, the one thing that ruled the 80's era was, video games. Whether it was trying to save the Princess in Super Mario Brothers, fighting your way thru King Hippo or Glass Joe just to get to Mike Tyson in Punchout or fighting for survival from Blinky, Pinky, Inky and Clyde in Pacman, back then being a gamer was the coolest thing to be. Thanks to my recent visit to Eighty Two all those game memories came flooding back in. It really does exist; An arcade with all the classics such as Burger Time, Mortal Kombat, Gaunlet, The Simpsons, The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles ( Turtles in a halfshell.. TURTLEPOWER!) Frogger, Centipede, Pacman and classic Pinball machines. Though with the longest line but worth the wait, Eighty Two had my favorite game of all time. No, not Tetris or Paperboy, Street Fighter 2! After dropping a few quarters, I realized one thing; after all this time, I am still a badass. The only thing missing was the WWF arcade game. Hint! Hint! Hulk Hogan, Macho Man Randy Savage and The Ultimate Warrior ruled the 80's so this game should be mandatory. Wishful thinking! Free entrance fee, arcade games $0.25, pinball games $0.75, the DJ spinning the table, big screens with games being shown and a full bar with an innovative drink menu, this place is legit. Tons of fun and a great way to bring back all those awesome childhood memories! read more

Best arcade bar in Los Angeles! If you're in little Tokyo but want to hangout a little longer this is a good place to go. They have lots of pinball and a good selection of beers on tap. I like how the bathroom attendant she is very sweet and attentive. The best part of the night is the Japanese Disco the DJ was spinning. If you love classic arcade games and good beer this is the place to be. Parking is on the street free. Easy to find on weekday maybe not so much weekend read more

Came on a Thursday night out. First time and So much fun!!!! 5/5 Bar- Margs are great. They got bottled Fiji water which is what we needed running on a lot of alcohol. A fun time indeed. Games- Most of them were different themed pinball machines. It was really fun. It's pretty annoying though because the pinball would fall straight down the middle and the levers can't reach the ball but I guess that's just the game lol. They have street fighter which was the best game in my opinion! If you have some game friends and appreciate old school arcade games, give this place a go. I would come back for sure. read more

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Very cool place with great games, but I don't like the fact they have people watching over the bathrooms every time you go in. Very weird.

This reminds me of barcade in NYC but bigger and fancier?!?! But I still love the original Barcade if anyone ever visits! I really enjoyed the outdoor space for people who need some fresh air/quietness from the booming music. There could be more classic games but still fun nonetheless. I appreciate the pinball tables, which was where we hung out most of the time. read more

Amazing spot to go to if you're visiting Los Angeles. Amazing bar tenders and music. And absolutely love the old school game!!!!!

I really wanted to go and try a new place that was chill and laid back and I think I found the spot. This place was an absolute gold mine. My wife and I had a long day today and decided to get a beer at downtown and it hit the spot. The service wasn't too bad but I wasn't there for hospitality. This is a fun little place that has pinball machines if you're into that. I would definitely recommend checking this place out if you're in the area! read more

Many of the games we tried to play were broken. The bartender with the black mustache was very rude to us (avoid him). I used to like EightyTwo but it's gone downhill. I won't be going back. read more

Super fun place to play throwback games and have a drink! Pinball, ninja turtles, Jurassic park, Simpsons, lots of classics. There are non-alcoholic choices and beer and cocktails. read more

Came here with a few friends and we had a blast! We ended up spending about $100 total for the night. A total of 3 hours. (This includes roughly 100 game tokens as well as the 6 alcoholic drinks, 2 cokes, and a Jarrito) We bought 6 drinks and the bartender who was helping us out was great. He had a great vibe and was patient with us since we were obviously first timers here. Unfortunately didn't catch his name but he's in two of the pictures! Out of the drinks I tried tonight my favorites in order have to be: 1. Princess Peach 2. Gallagher 3. Wizard Mode 4. Kill Screen 5. T&C *Disclaimer: I prefer my drinks on the sweeter side* **I didn't get to try Dr.Marió but we did get that** read more

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Such a fun nostalgic spot. Definitely brings you back. Been here a few times and just realized that they have a full cocktail menu. I ordered The Kill Screen and was pleasantly impressed at how good it was. The place is split up into two rooms - one has the bar and arcade games like pac-man and street fighter while the second room is full of pinball games. You can spend hours playing games with your friends while enjoying a nice cold one. Only downside might be the DTLA parking, so uber if you can. read more

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Affordable and most importantly, fun! I appreciate the work the owners put into making this place accessible for the east la community. You can tell that this place is loved because it's packed all the time on the weekends. Drinks are reasonably priced and the vibes are immaculate. Parking sucks so just get an uber or have your parents pick you up read more

Had friends in from Japan one of which is arguably one of the best SF2 players in the world. We were excited to play with him ; but both machines that we played the buttons weren't responding and the joysticks were worse. Imagine having to opt to pinball with Diago. Anyway we had a few laughs and if you want to play well maintained vintage fighting games come to Japan we'll show you how to do it . PS The place in Pasadena is laughable . Go to both places with low expectations . read more

Very unique experience. It is an arcade bar with lots of pinball machines and old school arcade games to choose from. There is an open air area in the middle of this establishment which is very cool. Must have coins to use the machines. Highly recommend read more

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Beer was good. Couldn't get a game because everyone was planted around em, ITS A BAR. They have a section that's for No-Alcohol? That's kinda odd but we were able to find a seat outside and have a smoke with our drink. Been here about 3 times, can't wait for the next 3 visits... read more

Barcades are a strange creature. As a mix up of nostalgia, technology, and libations you would think they would be great social spaces for anyone who loved the arcades and wanted more from a bar than entertainment coming from speaking to strangers. And I want to like EightyTwo because it does tick all the boxes you would expect from a barcade. Good selection of retro arcade games: check Has a pinball collection of more than 3: check A fully stocked bar: check DJ spinning: check Yet with all of these positives working for them it almost feels like each item has a flaw, like a glitchy sprite or NPC. For example though they do have about 15 different arcade games ranging from shooters like Area 51 to large party games like X-Men each console only kinda works. Several of the games have joysticks that are semi-rigid, probably sticky from the numerous drinks that have slipped through the controls. It's off putting and since these games are from the 80s and 90s the gameplay is difficult. Combining those two things make for a quick dismissal in continual feeding tokens into a busted machine. The shining light is their pinball machines. One wing of the place has just pinball machines, about 12 of them. It's always nice to see a love for pinball machines and this alt arcade element. The outdoor area is probably my favorite. The way the place is built is like two different businesses were put together and the shared courtyard is the shining space. A giant mural of Blanka and Chun Li is on the wall. Large planters with benches and trees around the concrete make for a modern but very California style aesthetic. This space is perfect in taking advantage of the night air and socializing. In fact, this area shines so much that even without arcade games this place would fit as an ideal space for a bar, and that kind of sums up EightyTwo as a whole: EightyTwo is a social space with arcade games more as decorum than the main player. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that. It makes for pretty entertaining times. But the games will only grab your interest for maybe 30 minutes. The drinks, the vibes, and the outdoor courtyard is what'll really keep you. Overall, I would say EightyTwo is a barcade that excels more at being a bar than an arcade. If you are a gamer who wants an adult space to play and socialize this is a let down. But, if you are someone who loves interesting social spaces and occasionally enjoys the nostalgia of arcade culture this is aimed more for you. Either way, EightyTwo is worth checking out, even if it's just a pit stop along the way for the rest of your summer night out. read more

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Great experience. The black bartender with a beanie was a cool dude excellent customer service gave me drinks 3 times. When closing tab on my last drink a white bartender with a blue hat says rudely no tip after sliding me my unfinished drink when I was going to give a cash tip. And I was confused and said no tip. Then he says you guys are a joke. okay? Him being 30+ working at an arcade/bar begging for tips? Went to other dude and said thank you for being an awesome server and gave him a 20 would have given it a 5 star but this entitled culture is crazy. read more

Tbh how could you not love this place? It has a bountiful amount of retro games such as PacMan, Rampage, pin ball, and many more that will keep you occupied and having fun all night in addition to the DJs that they have performing, the bar tenders whippin up drinks and beer for you, as well as the really nice cozy vibe outside in the large patio. At night time, this area is definitely a vibe and they have heat lamps outside in the fall/winter too which is a great add. This is a perfect place to take a date or go with friends too. I also really appreciate that you can use your card with the bartender to get tokens in exchange. I was worried since I had no cash on me and that they didn't have an ATM, but that was a perfect supplement. This place can get really packed on weekend nights, so just be prepared. I've been here a handful of times before, but on a Sunday evening/early night it wasn't too busy and was manageable to play games and get drinks without waiting. Good luck on a Friday or Saturday night though! read more

Drink prices are average for the area. A really fun date night spot. I've been coming here for years and it's always packed on the weekends.

I went here a few weeks ago. It was my first time. It is a good spot for date night, friends, or group gathering. I saw a few birthday celebrations. There's a bar inside the main game lounge. No cover, do have your id ready. There's another room that is all pin ball machines which I loved. Drinks were good and there are little trays/holders by the games to hold your drinks. it was a bit crowded on a Saturday night. There's an outdoor seating area with a cool mural of Chun Li and Blanca from street fighter; drinks aren't allowed in that area but on the other side they are. I had a lot of fun and I can't wait to go back! read more

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One of the best selections of arcade games around. Highly recommend to any video game enthusiast

EightyTwo was a very fun experience. It was nice to be at an arcade without having children around (21+). I am an avid pinballer and this was my first time here. The service from the staff (and the gentleman fixing the pinball machines while we were there) we're all very kind. I have a food dye allergy and the bartenders were nice and efficient with making me a drink that was suitable for my needs. I can't wait to go back! read more

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The service was amazing. The ambiance was so fun. I walked into this establishment thinking I will only have 1. The bartenders especially Aaron were very attentive. I will definitely come back again. Thanks Aaron for making mine and my husbands first time memorable!!! read more

I love love love this place. Almost to the point where I didn't want to leave a review to gatekeep but that is just unfair to the masses. We just so happened upon this place because we were on our way to De La Nonna which is right across the street. Usually barcades are too trendy and pricey with mediocre games. However, this barcade is both trendy and true to their description of vintage pinball and arcade games. It might look deceptively lowkey from the outside but the inside is full of people and great music! I forget exactly how many tokens we got but I think it was something like 40 for $10 which is so worth it since each arcade game only cost 1 token and pinball machines 2. The drinks are also affordable and so good. I would definitely come back as soon as possible! read more