Around Busby’s West
2 stops, all within a short walk
1
0.7 mi
5:30 PMFriendly competition
2
7:00 PMDinner
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A game night out in West LA / Brentwood
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 3 arcades & games in West LA / Brentwood. Editors' picks come first, then the rest by rating, and the plans below build a whole evening around the best of them.
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Routes around the top spots on the list, with the best-rated places nearby for the rest of the evening.
Around The Nickel Mine
2 stops, all within a short walk
1
0.9 mi
5:30 PMFriendly competition
2
7:00 PMDinner
Around Cali Claw Arcade Sawtelle
2 stops, all within a short walk
1
0.8 mi
5:30 PMFriendly competition
Cali Claw Arcade Sawtelle
Arcade
2130 Sawtelle Blvd #207a, Los Angeles, CA 90025, USA
West LA / Brentwood
2
7:00 PMDinner
Arcades & games in West LA / Brentwood
Editors' picks first, then by rating.
Good to know
- What's the best arcade or game spot in West LA / Brentwood for a date?
- Our top pick is Busby’s West, rated 4.5 out of 5. The Nickel Mine and Cali Claw Arcade Sawtelle round out the top 3.
- Are there affordable arcades & games in West LA / Brentwood?
- Yes — Busby’s West, The Nickel Mine and Cali Claw Arcade Sawtelle 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.