LA is your ultimate playground! From games and arcades to experiential entertainment, and even a basement speakeasy, you’ll find a new adventure around every corner. Did you know that some of your favorite bars and breweries host game nights? Or gather your friends to shoot some pool, book a bowling night, or get immersed in a futuristic escape room. No matter how you choose to play, you’ll always find a fun way when you make Circa your home!
Lucky Strike LA Live 800 W Olympic Blvd. Ste. 250, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Nestled just steps away from the Crypto.com Arena, Lucky Strike LA Live is the perfect place to roll a few frames, shoot some pool and enjoy delicious cocktails and tasty bites. Featuring 18 premium lanes, tons of screens to catch all the big games, and plenty of tasty cuisine to fuel your fun, there’s no shortage of activities to enjoy. Check out the luxury suite that offers a private setting with four lanes, two billiards tables, and a private bar.
Rhythm Room L.A. 206 W 6th St. BSMT, Los Angeles, CA 90014
Located in the basement of the Hayward Manor Apartments, Rhythm Room L.A. is an underground speakeasy bar & lounge offering a slew of games including chess, checkers, board games, darts, pool, foosball and more, along with regular live jazz performances. The Rhythm Room name was inspired by a turn of the century underground Jazz speakeasy located in what is still today the heart of DTLA. The revival of Rhythm Room at the Hotel Hayward channels the same spirit from the 1940s – simply a great local joint where friends can congregate, catch up over light bites, and enjoy a drink or two.
EightyTwo 707 E 4th Pl. Los Angeles, CA 90013
Part vintage arcade, part lounge venue, part nightlife destination, and part communal retail and recreational space, EightyTwo features over 55 vintage pinball and arcade machines, a full bar with 10 draft beers and seasonal craft cocktails, 3000 square feet of outdoor green patio space, and a listening bar with a full-time DJ program. Entry is always free of charge and on a first-come first-served basis. Reservations are not required.
XLanes LA 333 Alameda St. Los Angeles 90013
Situated on the third floor of the Little Tokyo Galleria, XLanes offers over 50,000 square feet of fun including 30 bowling lanes, over 80 arcade games, billiards tables, a full bar, restaurant, and karaoke. Explore, entertain, and take your party to the next level.
Escape Room LA 120 E 8th St. Los Angeles, CA 90014
Escape Room LA is Los Angeles’ first and original escape room. Their acclaimed games will transport you into new worlds as you’re immersed in a thrilling experience that you’ll never forget. Escape Room LA has been in operation since 2014 and has hosted tens of thousands of participants, including many Hollywood celebrities including Emma Stone, Halle Berry, Conan O’Brien, Colin Farrell, Brendan Fraser and more. Working with many of Hollywood’s finest scenic artists and fabricators, the immersive design and production quality of the games is at the highest level to give you the best possible escape room experience.
Bubble Planet 634 Mateo St. Los Angeles, CA 90021
Bubble Planet is an immersive experience in which you’ll surround yourself with bubbles like never before! Step into a planet beyond your imagination with VR technology add-on, themed rooms, and fantastical landscapes. Jump from one immersive space to the next and explore them all with your five senses. Discover all kinds of bubbles, interact with them, and take a deep dive into a dreamy environment!
The Spare Room Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel 7000 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028
The Spare Room is a luxe gaming parlor and cocktail lounge located in the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Complete with two vintage bowling lanes and some unexpected touches, it is a place built on social interaction that brings groups together by their passion for innovative cocktails, music, design, and the camaraderie of gaming. The bar has a collection of more than 15 high-end, high-quality, classic games like Monopoly, backgammon, Connect 4 and Scrabble. Before you go, check the website to make sure the venue is not hosting a private event.
Arts District Brewing Co. 828 Traction Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90013
If you’re ready for a lively game of Skee-Ball, then head on out to Arts District Brewing Company, where you’ll find an arcade with several lanes to enjoy this classic alley roller game. Play a couple of rounds while you enjoy a drink before or after you sit down for a meal. With a full bar of offerings, folks can enjoy a rotating selection of 30 craft beers, cocktails, and wine. INSIDER TIP: Be on the lookout for events like Free Skee Mondays and Taco Tuesday.
33 Taps 1240 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Located steps from The Moxy, AC Hotel, Crypto.com Arena, and the LA Convention Center, 33 Taps DTLA is a sports lovers paradise. With 50 massive 75-inch TVs and a three-sided jumbotron running the length of the bar, every seat has a perfect view of your favorite team. They’ve also leveled up with a full Game Room featuring 11 classic and sports-themed arcade games—from NBA Jam and Mario Kart to Buck Hunter and Pinball. It’s the ultimate hang before the game, after the show, or anytime you want a drink, some food, and serious sports vibes.
Photo Credits:
Photo #1: Bubble Planet
Photo #2: Lucky Strike LA Live
Photo #3: Rhythm Room L.A.
Photo #4: EightyTwo
Photo #5: XLanes LA
Photo #6: Escape Room LA
Photo #7: Bubble Planet
Photo #8: The Spare Room
Photo #9: Arts District Brewing Co.
Photo #10: 33 Taps
