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A game night out in North Park

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 North Park. 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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Published date nights with a stop on this list.

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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 Seven Grand San Diego

2 stops, all within a short walk

1
0.1 mi
5:30 PMFriendly competition
Seven Grand San Diego
Seven Grand San Diego

Bar

3054 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104

North Park

4.8

2
7:00 PMDinner
Shank & Bône
Shank & Bône

Restaurant

2930 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92104

North Park

4.9

Around Belching Beaver North Park

2 stops, all within a short walk

1
0.7 mi
5:30 PMFriendly competition
Belching Beaver North Park
Belching Beaver North Park

Brewery

4223 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104

North Park

4.3

2
7:00 PMDinner
Bosforo
Bosforo

Restaurant

3201 Adams Avenue, San Diego, California, 92116

North Park

4.9

Around Redwing Bar & Grill

2 stops, all within a short walk

1
0.7 mi
5:30 PMFriendly competition
Redwing Bar & Grill
Redwing Bar & Grill

Bar

4012 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104

North Park

4.1

2
7:00 PMDinner
Alexanders on 30th
Alexanders on 30th

Restaurant

3391 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104

North Park

4.8

Arcades & games in North Park

Editors' picks first, then by rating.

Good to know

What's the best arcade or game spot in North Park for a date?
Our top pick is Seven Grand San Diego, rated 4.8 out of 5. Belching Beaver North Park and Redwing Bar & Grill round out the top 3.
Are there affordable arcades & games in North Park?
Yes — Seven Grand San Diego, Belching Beaver North Park and Redwing Bar & Grill 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.

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