My friend and I had a fun time at EightyTwo, a nice bar space with a copious collection of classic arcade games and pinball machines. The bar is on point with nice beer and cocktails as well as non-alcoholic options. It was packed on a Saturday night. The bar is well organized and it is easy to get tokens for the games. Great service. read more

Been here countless times for the past 3-4 years and it never fails to get me drunk! The drinks are pretty strong and I love that the games are playable and not slow running machines compared to other barcades. Their menu isn't up on display but it's helpful to look at their drink menu on yelp! Few of my faves are Princess Peach and the Gallagher (think this is the name). I've had a lemon drop here as well as a Moscow mule. Bathrooms are always clean and the ladies are helpful in providing things like gum or perfume. I usually tip them at the end of the night since I make repeated trips lol. I suggest coming here on a Sunday night since it's not as packed. When it's packed, it's PACKED. People crowd the bar but it's never been an issue for me since I'm a regular and enjoy taking my time in the night. Definitely recommend for a date night! read more

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I haven't been to eighty two in years but am glad it is still in business. It is fun to play classic arcade games while enjoying craft beer and premium liquors. read more

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It's a fun and nostalgic bar in a pretty chill part of the Arts District. The arcade rotation is a well thought out selection of hits and there's a ton of pinball. The outdoor area is an awesome place to hang. I kiiinda wish the music wasn't up so much on off nights. read more

Ended up here after Smorgasburg and after walking over from Angel City Brewery (which by the way is a super cool, historical building). My wife, myself, and my friend are not beer drinkers in the slightest, so off we went to EightyTwo. I mean, arcade games and hard A? Sounds like a great time to me. I've actually wanted to come here for the longest time. It sounded fun and promising, but when I got there, the selection of games was kind of disappointing. Lots of classics and crowd favorites, but nothing I was interested in unfortunately. The other building/room were the restrooms and pinball machines which I'm not a fan of. Vibes/ambiance were nice on that particular Sunday I went. Their outdoor patio is very spacious and there's a DJ too. Drinks were H E A V Y. Let's just say I don't really remember ~80% of the walk leaving from the bar to the car (around Shin Sen Gumi) in Little Tokyo. And I didn't pre-game or anything lol. 2 of the bartenders were super chill and friendly. My biggest issue though was the pricing on the drinks. I paid $72 for 3 double shots: 2 Tito's and 1 whiskey of some sort. Then my friend paid for the next round, same thing, and it was literally ~$15. And then my wife and our friend went up to pay. Same thing: Not quite $72, but not $15 either. Not a bar I would return to, but if I wound up here by some chance, I definitely wouldn't hate the idea either. And tbh, I literally don't remember the walk back to the car at all lol read more

I loved this place. I've played arcade and pinball since the 80's and this place has a nice combination of new pinball machines, like Godzilla and Iron Maiden, but also the very best of the classics, like Monster Bash and Mars Attacks. In addition, they had the classic arcade games like Galaga, Donkey Kong and Frogger. All okay was 50 cents maximum and the really old stuff was only a quarter. There was a DJ playing a record player which was cool, and there was plenty of room to chill out on a very large patio to recharge between games, or as most were doing just socializing. The bathroom had an attendant (ie tips) but it was very clean which I liked. The demographic fell into two categories...classic pinball lovers and couples on dates. I really liked the vibe of the place and will definitely go back. read more

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Perfect place to play pinball! Machines are reasonably priced (2 tokens) and they all worked great! There's security at the door and friendly bartenders. Music was good, and I could actually hear the pinball machines. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Really nice selection of games! It is 21+ so you will have to leave the kids at home. Great bar and the drinks are strong;) Have fun! read more

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Came here on a Thursday night and it wasn't terribly packed. How it works is you buy a card with points/bits, and you use those to pay for games, drinks, food, etc. Pretty much similar to Dave and Busters, but I dont believe there was any tickets/prizes you can exchange for. The emphasis here seemed to be on group games, VR, and drinks. There was also an outdoor seating area if you want to just grab a drink and get away from the crowds to sit down. The cocktails at the bar were really good. There aren't as many games as places like DnB. The VR set ups looked pretty interested, but it was pretty expensive. But it looked like there were some private rooms with a story game theme. Maybe similar to an escape room type deal. Overall, I would say it's a great spot to check out in the Arts District area. I'm not sure if it has as much re-playability as other arcades such as DnB or Round1, though. read more

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The Arts District is a cool area to hang out and having this arcade adds to the fun. When we arrived they were having a private party until 800pm so we had to come back, even then it was still crowded. The bar is small but the multi bartenders are hustling to serve the thirsty clients. Good times playing the Metallica pinball machine because all the old school games like Centipede and Pac Man were all taken. read more

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If I could give this place 0 stars I would. I came here last night to celebrate a friends birthday this place was our first stop and I was so disappointed the minute I walked up to the bar, the bartender Isaac was extremely rude to me because I was indecisive on what to order as he was grabbing a couple of drinks for my friends I had leaned into the bar to get another bartenders attention (Fabian) to ask what he had just served another customer (because the drink he had just served looked good) so he then snapped at me and rudely asked me who was I ordering with when I tried to explained to him why I was talking to the other bartenders he cut me off to ask if I was done ordering and took my card from me to close out the drinks when he returned my card with the receipt I noticed he charged me for 4 drinks when he had only given me 2 additionally even took it upon himself to add a vodka cranberry to my tab and try to gaslight me into saying I had ordered that then continued to be rude as I confronted him about the incorrect charge he then argued and told me he had given me all the drinks he charged me for only to realized he hadn't given me a seltzer nor the vodka he charged me because he had left them on the counter behind him ultimately got even more upset when I asked him to refund my money for the vodka I never ordered after handing me my receipt for the refund he then made an unnecessarily remark and tells me "I'd offer you a shot but I don't think you need that" and laughed. When I walked over to the other side of the bar to order with Fabian he explained to me he was going to serve me once and cut me off because arguing with the bartenders was not allowed so not only was I met with plain disrespect in front of other customers additionally I was mocked and told I had already had too much to drink when I hadnt even started. The way this completely brought me down and disappointed me as I was provoked gaslit and judged and even humiliated in front of my friends. I would never recommend this place to anyone. Do better eightytwo! read more

Love this bar. The games are obviously the best part, it's just so fun to go here with friends and drink and play. There's plenty of fun here definitely recommend trying it here at least once! read more

Super great place for pinball machines and great variety of arcade games. Everyone was really nice and the arcade was pretty clean. I recommend 10/10 for fellow arcade enjoyers:) read more

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Went their with my fiancé and had a great time especially for the price it was fun time and I recommend you go on a week day when it's less busy read more

Always a really cool local hangout, open late, centered perfectly to be around everything, but near nobody. Off 5/101 frwy. Pinball machines & video gamers spot. Pinball in the front right room of bar, 80's video games in the left rear side & craft beer & liquor bar in the back. Food trucks some days. Loud live DJ. Too loud. Always drowns out the pinball games, affects your success on the game. Speakers mounted in pinball room. Open air venue, hollow in the middle, so you can sit outdoors & talk, smoke & drink taking a game break. See the sky, yet stay in the middle of the sights & sounds of all the action. Or makeout with your date. Picture a forts design. So w/guards, fort design, it's just a safe discreet, no drive by shooting oasis. Valet attended bathrooms. A bit overly sullen guards & doormen. No cover, have an ID, no outside drinks, you're in. Around corner usually good food trucks. Yes, other reviewers are right, there's a tourist parking lot around back. No thanks. Parked my car on the street closer, safer, less nosy, around 30 visits here so far. Not a drinker, no review of the bar. They'll sell you tokens if you want, or aren't on the right currency pay method for the token machines. Cross this famous street, & you're in Little Toyko. Land of Hello Kitty. Typical of what LA is known for. Culture piled on top of culture, forming historical stratus layers as each culture went west in their winner risks all, winner takes all plundering of California, the Golden State & it's opportunities. #videogame #pinball #williamspinball #froggy #videogamesforlife #pinballforlife #starwarspinball #classicpinball #videogames #centipede #pacman #supermario #startrekpinball #metallicapinball #ironmaidenpinball #cleanvalletbathrooms #cleanbathrooms #galaga read more

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Love me a good arcade and 82 is close to as good as it gets... an easy walk from the Goldline station for Little Tokyo... really amazing wall art both inside and out (mostly murals and designs). They carry a ton of retro arcade games including X-Men, TMNT, Simpsons, Street Fighter, Marvel Vs. Capcom... a dozen pin ball machines and several other classics. They don't have a classic happy hour but they do have great adult beverage prices and variety (full bar). Parking is what it is in the Art District... space is limited, but this spot and many others are very accessible via uber, lyft and public transportation if you don't want to deal with the popular area traffic. No food served here which is the only major downside. Great staff! read more

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A guy giving up all his game tokens to us on the way out should have been the first sign this place is not it. Bar - see photo. This what it looks like when you want to get a drink. They should really consider having more than one bar station considering how crowded it gets in there. Games - great selection, but it's so packed in there with people playing and people just hanging out that I almost wish there were time slots for each game. Even with the patio available, it was packed inside. We never saw a free slot to play anything. I didn't really feel like an "arcade" bar when you can't really even find one free machine. Security only searches men, so if you'd like to bring a gun in, make sure your lady has it in her purse and it will go undetected. I'm being dry, but for real, if you're gonna search people at this day and age, it should be every single person. Otherwise there's no point in searching you. Restroom - after washing my hands, I grabbed napkins to dry them and the lady vendor in there ripped them from my hand saying "I'm helping in here" - I had no idea that's what she was doing. I thought she was just selling things, but uhm ripping things out from my hands defeats the purpose of "helping", I think. Drinks - I only saw beer and wine. I didn't see cocktail options, but the drinks are super CHEAP for a weekend night compared to everywhere else in the area, so I can see why it's packed in there. It was okay. It's really just a regular bar that just happens to have arcade games in there, and not really an arcade bar feel at all. Overhyped imo, I think. read more

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Pretty hip arcade bar. Not much in the way of NA drinks. It's separated into two different arcades--- one regular old school video games (donkey gong, street fighter, tetris, etc), that has the bar and a DJ, the other arcade is pinball machines and the restaurants, in between is an outdoor seating/ smoking area. Each game takes about 1-2 tokens and each token is equivalent to a quarter. Appeared to be a popular spot for dates. read more

This is place is so much fun. Bar and old school token games. They have so many games to play from, it's only a quarter to two. Certain days they have a DJ and expect to wait in line if it's a crazy hectic weekend day but it's a must try. There is a seating area inside if needed. read more

Not for children. You must be a very adult to enter this place. They also ask to show the vax card. This is a place for adults who play arcade games like children. Mixologists are always decent here. I like their drinks. When you go through the arcade area, there is a court yard where you can enjoy drinks and chatting. Happy to see this place survived the pandemic. 4 Stars. read more

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EightyTwo, a vibrant barcade nestled in the Arts District, is not just a bar - it's a nostalgic retreat into the golden age of arcade games fused seamlessly with the social ambiance of a modern bar. Upon entering EightyTwo, the atmosphere is electric, a perfect blend of retro and contemporary. The space is thoughtfully divided, with one area dedicated to old-school arcade games, brimming with classics that whisk you back in time. Another area is devoted to pinball, offering a variety of machines that are a visual and auditory feast. The real gem of EightyTwo, though, is the outdoor patio. It's an oasis where the energetic vibe of the arcade melds with the relaxed atmosphere of a social gathering spot. Here, amidst the hum of conversation and the clinking of glasses, one can immerse themselves in the lively spirit of the place. Adding to the charm are the food trucks parked on the premises, providing a delightful array of snacks and bites that perfectly complement the playful environment. Whether you're a hardcore gamer, a pinball enthusiast, or just searching for a unique night out in LA, EightyTwo delivers an experience that's both nostalgic and refreshingly novel. The service was great! The bartenders were so kind and skilled. I highly recommend it for dates! The only caveat is that, like everywhere else in LA, there is only parking if you're willing to shell out $20 for valet parking. read more

This place was packed! Had a great time with the pinball machines and arcade games. Felt like I was in my teenage again. Great vibes here, there is even security at the front before you go in. read more

This is my favorite affordable hangout. Over 20 pinball machines and another 20+ classic arcade games. This is not your typical family arcade place, nope this place is 21+. ID and proof of vaccination are required to enter. When my partner and I came on a Sunday they had a DJ playing some great tracks. We changed $20 into tokens and played for about 2 hours. We prefer pinball but also play some shooting games and one or two classic arcade games. We have found that sometimes the 2 player games have joystick problems so we stick to pinball. Almost every pinball machine is 2 tokens (.50c) for 1 credit (a game). In my book that is a bargain. The bar has a pretty good selection of cocktails and some options for non-drinkers. The only thing I wish they had is food, or even a food truck that parked up front. They have a spacious outside seating area. How to get tokens: exchange dollar bills on the machine or at the bar with a credit/debit card. read more

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Little Tokyo is literally a hop, skip and a jump away from the Arts District, and EightyTwo just happens to be on the borderlands of the two areas. With all the anime loving visitors in the area you'll usually find a group of gamers as well, which makes the retro gaming bArcade such a great idea! The bar offers up a variety of craft draft beers and bottles of commercial beers. Cocktails are also available for about $14 a glass! All the arcade games have little cup holders next to it, so you can easily grab it in between levels for a quick sip! One room is filled with all the retro games ranging from shooters, two player adventure games, ms pac man, and street fighter which is also projected above the bar. The middle outdoor area provides a space for smokers and people who want to lounge and talk causally. The last room, which happens to be my favorite is the pinball machine room (and the restroom)! Rows and rows of pinball machines, from days of old to the present day! It's a versatile location and a place for everyone! Whether you drink or not, you can all enjoy the games together! read more

This was such a fun experience reliving a part of my childhood with these old fashioned arcade game with a bonus of alcoholic drinks! Lol I definitely recommend this place if you want to hang out with some friends. Even if you don't play arcade games the ambiance is nice. read more

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Cool spot! Wish they opened early. I enjoy the games but I feel there should be a time limit because other people want to try the games. You can easily spend all your money playing. The drinks are good, a little pricey tho. Restrooms always clean! Please tip the attendant! read more

I came here during the pandemic and I was told that they turned their parking lot into a large open area seating area. It is well lit at night with gorgeous mural of Street Fighter's Blanca and Chun Li. I love a great patio and during the summer nights, it was a perfect place for us to sit around and talk. There are two separate rooms, one with classic video games and the bar and the other has the pinball machines. Such great vibes and this is definitely a cool kickback place. I came during a time when it was pretty chill so I didn't expect the crowds and long lines that other people have mentioned. I am definitely coming back if it isn't very crowded. read more

It's cool that there's a place for after hour revelry in the Arts District but I'm afraid my first time here left me a bit disappointed. It's free entry, at least when the sun is shining, but have your ID ready, 21 or older only. That there's a full service bar is great actually, and DJs, but the acoustics are crap and that works against everyone with the high volume. I guess I sound old and shitty right now but they could improve their sound without too much expense. The games: Lots of pinball machines dominated one section and I liked the variety of graphics they're known for. The other section closest to the bar features the late 70s and 80s classics such as Donkey Kong, Galaga, Centipede and many more. All take tokens from dispensers around the establishment. Bathroom: Clean but.... an attendant? This isn't a fucking strip club! I did need hand lotion after the industrial detergent so I tipped the fella a dollar. I guess they get credit for employing people. Anyhow, I'll likely return some other time and perhaps I'll elevate the score. For now it's important to know it's hot inside, loud and crowded so if that combination adds up poorly, consider XLanes nearby in Little Tokyo. read more

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Cool place for pin ball and arcade games! They have a bar so you'll need to bring ID since they check you before you walk into their establishment as well. Super busy on weekends so I would come on a weekday if you're free. Overall cool hole in the wall experience if you're new to the vintage gaming scene. read more

Great selection of retro video games from the 80's and 90's. Great for date night or hanging out with friends. read more

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I luv this place! It's clean and the prices at the bar is not a total rip off! I like all the nostalgic games they offer and the DJ they had that night was awesome. What makes it also so great is that they have competitions. We went during the Street Fighter Hyper competition and it was just so cool! Note: they also stream live on Twitch. Long story short, if you want to have a great time with some friends with old school arcade games and an entire section of pinball machines, this is the place to go! Plus you are in the Art's District/Little Tokyo so there are things to do around there before and after. read more

I had a good time here. The ambience is fun if you like old school video games. The DJ was good. I had a beer here that was good. I think the bartender could have been a little more productive. It seemed they didn't really care about how the drinks were served and had no suggestions about how the drinks were best. read more

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SHOUTOUT to Darquise. He's very hospitable and very attentive. I had lost an important item and he found it. Please give this guy a raise! Best pinball games here in any arcade in LA. Little crowded but was able to find a spot to stand around with a group of friends. I recommend this spot! read more

You can't bar hop around the arts district without stopping here. Bring singles for quarters and enjoy an establishment that has stood the test of time. Also I'll throw down on anyone with ice cold beer. Winner pays next round read more

The bartenders are very kind and helpful with water and recommendations. The cocktails are amazing. It is amazing watching everyone in the moment playing on the arcade cabinets. Everyone is making memories and in their own element and having an amazing time with GREAT music and fun all around. read more

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Awesome retro arcades: mk2, street fighter, ninja turtles etc. Best part? The drinks! Staff is friendly and the place is peaceful.

I came in here today with my old time friend he mentioned it to me a couple days ago I was skeptical about the place like an arcade at a bar . Interesting came here from Hollywood nightclub the music was good the people friendly the drinks are strong they do not serve food here btw there are food trucks outside Honestly I liked it I will be back fun cool place different read more

This review has been a long time coming for me, I've been going to this bar since 2014 so, 10 years. Whether it's a date, needing to relieve some stress and feel 16 again, or meeting with co-workers for a going away party, this bar has consistently delivered. Once the best kept secret in LA, it is now a thriving hot spot that lived through covid thankfully. A typical night at EightyTwo consists of meticulously handcrafted cocktails and (mostly) well-kept machines (if you're curious they keep an updated list of machines on their website). This has been and likely will continue to be my favorite Barcade in the LA area. The game prices are about the only thing that hasn't gone up with inflation, Street Fighter 2 and other cabinets are still 25 cents, pinball is still a dollar. On a Friday or Saturday night the place tends to get packed and around 9 PM you may find a 5-10 minute long line outside of the building, my recommendation is going during the day or a weeknight so you're not waiting long for the bar or games unless of course you're looking for the ambiance of a big crowd. They do have probably the biggest Street Fighter 2 scene in LA (complete with a huge mural on the wall outside) and regularly host tournaments for it, I wish they'd bring Street Fighter 6 to help foster that fighting community here! They also have Marvel VS Capcom 2, and a couple MKs. They tend to rotate machines out fairly regularly so if they have something you like it's a good idea to play it while you can. They usually project the Street Fighter 2 games being played live above the bar for folks to watch while in line which is pretty cool, would also love to see a retro twitch stream up there as well some day. The drinks are consistently great, they'll make you whatever you like and I've had plenty of Long Islands and J&Cs here which have been great, but I can also recommend the Princess Peach if you're looking for something refreshing, or the D.J. if you're in the mood for something bitter. You can also get cash at the bar for the classic token machines situated near the main entrance. The only negatives I can think of are the crowds (suffering from success), the parking which is atrocious in this area, and the DJs tend to play stuff no one knows which is a big miss in my book, they should be spinning a mix of retro game tunes or remixes and feel good 80s / 90s classics. All that aside though I cannot recommend this place highly enough, I have literally never had a bad time here. If you love great drinks and classic arcade games you won't find a better place in town, game on. read more

Bar Mattachine's happy hour was such a pleasant surprise! Their specialty cocktails, especially the "Queer Sour," were fantastic. I found this place through a Teazy.co text and it was great. read more

It's date night and your S.O. wants to smash some buttons. Lucky for you, there's a low stress spot with strong drinks, video games, a food truck, and a dancefloor. You get there before 10pm, and scope out the competition at the SF2 cab -- it's fierce -- before going up to the bar and ordering a Zangief. (Moscow mule with a nice bite of ginger.) Street Fighter is projected above the bar, and every "Hadoken!" brings you back to the good old days. You grab five bucks in tokens and throw it on your tab because you don't want to wait in line at the token machine. Now you and your date are rubbing elbows while playing Turtles in Time. Hint - tell them to pick Leo. Next up, you're saving the future shooting T-100s at the Terminator cab, and shouting "he's on fire!" In NBA Jam. Life's good. You step outside to the food truck courtyard for a bite and a sip. Here's where it gets tricky. You want to flex your Sf2 skills in front of your date. Don't do it. But you do it anyway. You throw a token on the glass and wait in line. Your turn comes. You probably pick Ken or Guile, maybe M. Bison. You proceed to get destroyed and now your date has to stare at your beat up character portrait during the continue screen. Full of shame, you step away. But the night is not over! It's your chance to continue. So you pick yourself up and head nearby to Death & Co for drinks or Max Karaoke to show off your other talents. Fight on, world warrior. Buttons? Smashed. Date Night? Clinched. read more