Around Uncle Ollie's Penthouse
2 stops, all within a short walk
1
0.5 mi
5:30 PMFriendly competition
2
7:00 PMDinner
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A game night out in Downtown Los Angeles
Bowling, arcades and escape rooms, then dinner to settle the score.
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A little competition gets you past first-date small talk faster than anything. Bowling, arcades, escape rooms and mini golf give you something to do with your hands and something to laugh about over dinner afterwards. Most are walk-in; escape rooms need booking.
This guide ranks 9 arcades & games in Downtown Los Angeles. Editors' picks come first, then the rest by rating, and the plans below build a whole evening around the best of them.
Nights couples planned here
Published date nights with a stop on this list.
Make a night of it
Routes around the top spots on the list, with the best-rated places nearby for the rest of the evening.
Around Bar CDMX
2 stops, all within a short walk
1
0.8 mi
5:30 PMFriendly competition
2
7:00 PMDinner
Around 33 Taps DTLA
2 stops, all within a short walk
1
0.3 mi
5:30 PMFriendly competition
2
7:00 PMDinner
Arcades & games in Downtown Los Angeles
Editors' picks first, then by rating.
Cocktail BarUncle Ollie's Penthouse
4.6(21)Downtown Los Angeles · $$
Cocktail BarBar CDMX
4.1(23)Downtown Los Angeles · $$
Sports Bar33 Taps DTLA
4.7(15)Downtown Los Angeles · $$
BarRhythm Room L.A.
4.6(23)Downtown Los Angeles · $$
Live Music VenueThe Slipper Clutch
4.6(16)Downtown Los Angeles · $$
BreweryBoomtown Brewery
4.6(16)Downtown Los Angeles · $
BrewpubArts District Brewing Company
4.5(17)Downtown Los Angeles · $$
BarGolden Gopher
4.4(10)Downtown Los Angeles · $$
Bowling AlleyXLanes
4.2(21)Downtown Los Angeles · $$
Good to know
- What's the best arcade or game spot in Downtown Los Angeles for a date?
- Our top pick is Uncle Ollie's Penthouse, rated 4.6 out of 5. Bar CDMX and 33 Taps DTLA round out the top 3.
- Are there affordable arcades & games in Downtown Los Angeles?
- Yes — Uncle Ollie's Penthouse, Bar CDMX and 33 Taps DTLA are all $$ or under.
- What should we do before or after?
- Make it a game night out: friendly competition, then dinner. The plans on this page pair each top spot with the best-rated places within about a 20-minute walk.