Great place to game. Not so sure about drinks as I forgo all drinks to focus on working that Galaga. Way better than dumpy Blipsy. It's well ventilated and clean. There is even a restroom attendant in the ladies room. They don't serve food but there's a food truck stationed right outside their private lot. read more

Another one of those places where I bid visitors a hearty good luck with finding street parking (unless you give in to those flat rate parking lots). 21+ only and they check ID at the door. The line outside may look intimidating, but it moves faster than it looks. Head right for the pinball machines and restrooms or head left for the arcade games and bar and DJ. The back area includes an open air patio for smokers and an enclosed area with food vendors -- no alcohol allowed at this point though. If you make your way to the bar, you'll find that drinks are decent for the price. And if you're worried on how to juggle both playing the arcade games while still nursing/working on your alchy, EightyTwo had the foresight to keep drink stands by the games for you to safely place your drinks while you play. So the arcade games cost a quarter while pinball machines require two. These old school arcade games are so much harder than I remembered. I found the joystick and buttons more challenging to use than a Playstation controller. X-Men, Donkey Kong, and Mario Bros. all kicked my butt. However, it did bring back pleasant childhood memories of visits to Chuck E. Cheese and various arcades. Pinball machines are a mix of old and new (new as in Disney/Marvel's Iron Man and Game of Thrones kind of new). It can get crowded inside with both people lining up by the machines to play and those hanging around to talk and watch. Overall, we spent 2.5 hours here, playing and wandering around. We left around midnight to grab some SGV boba! =) read more

I am SO SAD AND DISAPPOINTED in this company, I experienced one of the most rude encounters of my life tonight. Me and another pinball enthusiast were playing games side by side at exactly 1:42, both having incredible scores, in the grove and everything! All of a sudden an employee comes up and says times up and proceeds to turn off our machines midst play without letting us finish or even finish the ball we were playing!!! After that we both got escorted and the employee who turned off my machine tried to grab my full beer straight out of my hands, turning into a game of tug of war! I have never been so dumbfounded. This establishment let me in, i ordered a drink and started playing ONE GAME of pinball to have my machine turned off during the middle of the single game I was playing. NOW IM STUCK WITH 20$ WORTH OF TOKENS and don't feel comfortable going back after such an unpleasant experience. Shame on this company. I hope they can help or at the very least hire employees who actually care to make a good impression of their business. I am thoroughly disappointed because there are several machines I would love to play but after tonight I do not know if I could go back, especially after having such a high score and having my machine turned off like I was a child. read more

Fun spot!!! Will be back! Had a great time!!! Felt like a kid again in the arcade...Loved it

Good place enjoy going there. The vibe and ambiance is always cool. Drinks are drink but the bar tenders are cool they were attentive.

this place is the sh*t! such an effortlessly good time and super fun people. Atmosphere is a blast, open air is niiiioce. Also, whoever got the green light on the funktion 1's freakin bravo! The djs are top notch and makes the sound system make a whole lot of sense. Will continue to come to the place, will continue to have friends join me, will tell folx it is rad. read more

This is the best "barcade" I've seen. There is a large variety of pinball machines and arcade games. Not all of them are in great condition. Most of them worked pretty well. The 1st player on Golden Axe has a difficult jump button. The music is a little too loud. Would I come here again? Yes. I'm a gamer. This is my scene. I can drink and challenge people in Mortal Kombat II all night. read more

Owner was cool, music was amazing, games were nostalgic and vibes were all around. What more can you ask for. Definitely going back. 10/10 bar read more

Always a fun time. Who doesn't love old school video games and drinking? I've been here multiple times and have always had a great experience. The pin ball games are 50 cents each other games sometimes a quarter. There's a quarter machine at the front. On popular days the bar gets crowded, but there's plenty of room to hop on a game. Handful of game options, fun for everyone. They have a great bar and cocktail selection. Sometimes they have food trucks in the back lot. Yum! This place is always a good time if you're ever looking for something to do instead of the same 'ol typical bar scene. read more

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GREAT TIME!!! Almost all my favorite childhood arcade games. Street fighter, Teenage mutant ninja turtles, and NBA Jam! The drinks here are well crafted. Great time for groups. Also a taco man outside. The DJ on the night I went was playing mostly classic rock. It would be nice if he could spin a few 90's tunes. The patio could use more lighting, it's really dark. *NEWBIES BEWARE* Watch out playing street fighter some of these guys can spend one quarter all night and not get off the game. Awesome for a low key nostalgic kinda night read more

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EightyTwo has had my heart since the first time I visited last summer. Bars are great and all, but standing around gets old real quick! I couldn't think of a better way to spend my birthday than with old school videogames and pinball machines. **Make sure to get there early!** I had a few friends try to meet us there after 9:30, they ended up waiting in line for over an hour! When you walk in you'll be greeted by three areas, a pinball machine room to your right, standup arcade room to the left, and an outdoor seating area in the center. If you're trying to hit the bar as soon as you walk in, head to the left! Just look for the screen projecting Street Fighter on the wall, you can't miss it. There are plenty of great games, some costing more than 25 cents, but overall the prices are reasonable. If you didn't come with a bag full of change, don't stress! There are two change machines available for use (FO' FREE!). The staff was great. The security heard it was my birthday and even gave me change to play games. I didn't even ask. It's pretty awesome that they took the extra moment to do that. It made me feel like more than just a typical customer. The only disadvantage is that it can get pretty crowded and there can be a huge wait for games. Some people will even finish a game, realize there's a line, and start a new game. I know that isn't the businesses' fault, but just a heads up! read more

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An adult barcade. (21+) Perfect. Have drinks while enjoying 90s music and playing games like Dr. Mario, Street Fighter, The Simpsons, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Tapper, Duck Hunt, etc. Simple setup with an outdoor area to relax and/or drink a few. Best of all, all games are still the same price as they were when I was a kid: 25 cents! (Pinball is 50 cents) Fun place. Chill and cool vibe. My inner child was VERY happy and I'd re-visit this place more than once. Fun! read more

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Eighty Two is one of my fave barcades in LA. It's located in the arts district in Little Tokyo. For $0.25 you can play all your childhood favorite games from X-Men, the Simpsons, Mortal Kombat, Street Fighter, Pac Man & more! Eighty Two has a wing dedicated to classic arcade games & another wing dedicated to pinball. There are 2 change machines to convert your bills to quarters, a full bar, gourmet food trucks in the back (on weekends), & a taco truck parked in front on weekdays. This barcade is metro friendly and walking distance from the gold line. Eighty two has an outdoor patio for seating and fresh air. It's pretty much in the center of both wings of the bar. If you're drinking and want to play, no need to fret! Eighty two carries end tables & drink holsters at each game while you play. I love this spot for its convenience, metro friendly rides, games, & food. Drinks are a bit pricy (although, delicious), but beer is reasonable. It's a great spot to celebrate birthdays, especially on weekdays. On weekends, it's packed & there's always a line the later you arrive. However, my childhood inner gamer comes out every time. It's worth the lines & 20 min wait if you've never been! If you want to avoid the lines, arrive early. If you stop by, try the trifecta while in Little Tokyo. Eighty Two, Angel City Brewery & Far Bar! read more

It's a great place to have a good night nothing to crazy,has all the old school machines to play ,brings back a lot of good memories and they have a busy staff pretty much all the time on the weekends ,and they make strong drinks good place to be at to have some good laughs read more

BRING QUARTERS! It's a great place with great nostalgic games- Rampage, Pinball Machines, Duck Hunt, Street Fighter, Donkey Kong, etc. so no doubt you'll be dropping hunneds (of quarters) during your time there. Great place to chill and hang out with pals. My best friend and I ordered the P.O.W. (Rum, thai iced tea, condensed milk, bitters) and the n00b (vodka, lemon, honey, lemongrass, bee pollen, apple juice) which were both really good! We just leaned more towards the n00b just out of preference. But overall great place and can't wait to go back! read more

EightyTwo - The P.O.W. (condensed milk, rum, bitters, thai tea) and the n00b (vodka, lemon, honey, lemongrass, bee pollen, apple juice), good stuff! - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

One of my favorite bars to go to in the Arts district the DJ was amazing and the prices for drinks were pretty decent. Most games are 25 cents which is pretty cool not bad at all. Definitely will keep going back read more

Had a blast! It brings back childhood memories, but the wait in the bar is almost impossible. They should have more bartenders. Other than that, it's amazing. I would definitely go back. read more

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I gotta say this arcade bar is the spot! Whether you're an avid fan of vintage arcade games, on the hunt for dope drinks, or looking to explore the Downtown Arts District, 82 is the move! I hit up 82 on a Saturday night, so there was a short line. At first I was miffed about it, but thankfully I waited in the line for 5min tops. Plus, I knew it was going to be a good night when the beat dropped on Fergalicious upon entry. The actual bar is located way in the back, which was problematic as you had to not only side step around the arcade games, but also the small crowds crowded around them. However, when I finally made it to the bar it was totally worth it! Cheap beers all around! (Bathrooms are hidden between the games which is also problematic). The wait to hop on a Pinball machine was real, but once our turn rolled around it was amazing! Don't worry about your drink - every game had a cup holder. COME UP! However, I'd suggest going early if you want to actually play games. I arrived around 10:30 - 11. There is a large sitting area outside if you want to lounge, smoke, or people watch the ratchets. All in all 2 thumbs up on this one! #keekseats read more

EightyTwo - Killin it on the Pinball while Fergie Ferg blasts on the speakers...yas! - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Had a great time ! It has a lot of old school games and they make strong drinks. I can't complain about this place i had a great time ! read more

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Good drinks at fair prices in a fun environment! They have lots of arcade games in the main space where the bar is located and a second building in the back with about 15 different pinball machines. In between the two spaces is an outdoor patio with nice lighting and a bit of heating for the colder nights. There is also a small lot to the side of it which hosted a food truck. The bar was busy but, due to the layout, didn't feel overcrowded. We just came here for the drinks but got sucked into playing a few of the pinball machines and had a surprisingly good time! This bar is centrally located and has other bars/food places nearby, a great option for a chill night out! read more

When I came on the weekend it was pretty crowded. The more popular games had a wait time for it. For me the location itself was a bit too small that it was hard to maneuver around. Arcade games are in one room. Pinball games are in another room. There's also an outside patio area if you just want to sit and drink. The drinks we got at the bar were fairly decent. Music playing was pretty good. It's a pretty neat spot to go to if you want to go out and are in the little Tokyo area. I just wish the place was bigger so I wouldn't have to keep zigzagging around people just to get around. read more

X-Men, Mrs. Pac-Man, Pac-Man, NBA Jam, Mortal Combat II, Double Dragon, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Rampage, The Simpsons, Mario Bros., Centipede, Tetris, Frogger, Donkey Kong, Pole Position, Contra, WWF Superstars, Burger Time, Duck Hunt, Atari Star Wars, Off Road, Dig Dug, Ikari Warriors, Tecmo Bowl, Golden Axe, Double Dragon, Mike Tyson's Punch Out, and of course Street Fighter II Championship Edition 15-20 pinball machines (Iron Maiden and Walking Dead were my favorites) Food truck in the back, full-service bar (Strongly suggest the Moscow mule), a solid IPA selection, live DJ, laid back vibe. Do I still need to write a review on here? Get there STAT! read more

A nostalgic place if you miss playing arcade games from the 80s and 90s. There's essentially three parts to this location. One room where all the pinball games are. All the ones I played there were 50 cents each play. Another outdoor area to mingle and or smoke. Then another area where the non-pinball games, the bar, and the DJ are located. They never really pack the place, I feel like they want you to enjoy your experience rather than cramming as many people as they can. Unfortunately, this means the line gets long to get inside. The games are fun to play with as you sip on a beer and cheer on your friend. Some people are game hoggers, so you have to be patient if you want to play. Street Fighter II gets a crowd and your game streams above the bar. As for the bar area, it gets very crowded and it is not very functional. You have to be assertive and work your way through people if you want to get a drink. The DJ played amazing music around after midnight. My friends and me were definitely feeling all these songs he was playing. Bouncers and staff are all around friendly. There's always someone bussing tables and cleaning. This place definitely maintains a cleanliness you don't see in a lot of bars. Try to get there early to a) find parking and b) not wait in line for so long. We waited about 30-40 minutes at 11pm on a Friday night to get inside. read more

pretty chill barcade! If you dont know what that means, then you are probably not old enough to know what that means either way. 21+ only, they have a guard outside checking IDs lol. Tons of old school arcade machines inside, I just feel like this place really gets popping at night compare to when I walked by it during daytime. There is a bunch more people sitting at the bar and drinking drinks and there is also a giant screen on top of the bar streaming street fighter II fights. I like how it has tables for you to sit down at if you are tired of walking around, this gem is much needed after the arcade inside tokyo galleria mall got shut down T-T read more

This a great place to stop by if you are hitting up places at the Arts District. There's a security guard that checks your ID at the door so that you can order drinks at the bar. There is a room on the right with a good 20 pinball machines which cost 50 cents to play. On the left side is where the bar is located as well as all the electronic arcade games which run for a quarter a play. They have a machine that change your bills into quarters but there are no ATMs for those that didn't have cash in the first place. Beware of the machines that eat your quarters, they are definitely lurking amongst us. read more

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Really unique and neat place! Cool atmosphere, cool games, and delicious drinks! It was part indoor part outdoor which was cool too. It's pretty populated so it's nice to sit outside for a breather if it's crowded indoors. The seating is 95% outdoors actually and the bar and the games are indoors, so if that's not your thing then maybe skip this place, but I loved it and so did my friends! Tip: this is 21+ only! ID checks at the door. read more

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Boyfriend and I go here for some weekday date night adventures. We've also gone with friends and everyone had a blast! Who in their right mind wouldn't want to get drunk and play 25 cent throwback arcade games?!? If you haven't been here, you're missing out. It's like being a kid again but with perks of being an adult (alcohol. Lots of it). Our bartender, Michael made us the best drinks!! He's legit. I literally only order drinks from him because he can actually whip up a decent old fashioned. read more

EightyTwo - Pinball heaven - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love this place. Every time we are in Little Tokyo I beg my wife to swing by and let me play for an hour like a giant man-child. They have a both arcades and pinball and seem to rotate a few of the games out so that you get to play new stuff when you come back. They also seem to keep the classic games (like the giant double CRT X-Men beat 'em up) always on the floor. And there is a good mix of 70's - 90's machines. A cool feature is they rigged a bluetooth projector to the Street Fight and Gallaga cabinets so your game is projected above the bar for all to see. The atmosphere is loud like a club, sometimes theres a DJ, sometimes there are food trucks you can eat on the patio. There are decent drinks, but if I had one complaint, I would like a better craft beer selection. My favorite thing is the diverse crowd. There are young hipsters who never got the chance to set foot in an arcade. There are middle age men & women on dates, explaining how many hours they spent playing "Ninja Turtles" after school. And then there are older guys with grey hair, glued to a pinball machine with eyes have that distant look to them as they fall through a time portal of days long gone. read more

Interesting fun place. Pin pal ,arcade, and bar The prices far the bar are fair. I enjoy the style and the gaming. They also have an food truck inside. read more

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This place is goated because they have MvC2. Also, one of the bartenders there makes the best Paloma's but we here for the video games. PLS add marvel vs capcom 1 y'all got hella members of fgc that would go for it! read more

Deserves 5, but ill have to go with 4. Obviously Friday and Saturdays are the busiest after 10 pm. But jeez, not only the wait for the drinks but for the games as well is preposterous. And sometimes the drinks arent even all that. Theyre more juiced up than alcohol. But its always fun. Atmosphere is cool. read more

EightyTwo is definitely one of the staple bars in this area. It does get pretty busy on Friday nights and sometimes there's a wait outside to get in. But once you enter you'll be greeted with a sea of quarter sucking machines. There's a ton of old school games that'll bring you back to the 90s or even farther if you're into pinball. The bar is towards the back and it can get pretty snug with everyone trying get a drink. I have seen a couple fights break out in this crowd too, not sure if that's the norm or just a coincidence from my visits. Besides that it's a fun place to hang out play some games and have some drinks. There's pretty much just street parking. I would advise calling an Uber and visiting a few other bars around here while you're in the area. read more

Arcade, cocktails, DJ. This place is great. Brings me back to the coin-op heyday of arcade gaming! read more

EightyTwo - Get a drink at the bar while you follow the latest SF2 challenge in progress! - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Pretty fun bar arcade. Lots of old school game options and a large facility. One whole room dedicated just to pinballs and the other room has more traditional games. We just caught an uber here so not sure about the parking situation, but in general, this part of town is really packed with tough parking. Drinks were way overpriced, but guess you have to make up for pretty cheap arcade games. read more

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This place is...weird. And not weird in a good way where you start enjoying yourself after a while. A group of friends and I were out and about in Little Tokyo and decided to head over to EightyTwo and check it out. At first glance, it looks pretty cool from the outside - the entire wall is a mural and is moodily lit at night so photo ops are still possible! Trust me - there were quite a few people doing it! IDs are checked at the door and you enter into an outdoor patio/smoking area. The left is a the larger arcade/bar area and the right is a smaller arcade area and bathrooms. I think the concept is cool - old school arcade games to bring back childhood nostalgia but combining it with alcohol since you know, we're all old enough to drink now lol. Vibe was very strange - it was a mix of nerdiness and super hipster, which I really wasn't feeling. I had a sip of my friend's drink and it was SOOO sweet, no thank you! We left after 10-15 minutes. Don't think I'll be back . read more

Such an excellent idea for a bar! Limited selection on their drinks which is a bit of a bummer. They also don't serve food. They should look into that. I think if they had food (maybe something as simple as appetizers) they could draw in more people. The games are pretty awesome. Takes you back to your childhood days. They have one room filled with pinball machines and the other room has your typical fighting arcade games and more. The only downside is that some people hog the shit out of the games. I mean there was this one couple that would NOT leave the Street Fighter game which really annoyed us. They should have a rule there where you can do 30 minutes maximum per game so everyone can enjoy whatever they are in the mood for. In the end we settled for some Mortal Kombat where I killed my boyfriend repeatedly - he wasn't too happy about that. But, to be fair, I would have slaughtered him even worse at Street Fighter. So I guess he's pretty lucky those people occupied that one the entire time we were there. Each game is about a quarter or two. I would recommend bringing a $20 bill or maybe two and just using the quarter machine they have at the entrance. Then just play your heart out. Oh and to the bar owner/manager: you should consider adding an air hockey table in the outdoor area. That would be pretty bada$$. You can never go wrong with a little air hockey :) read more

My boyfriend and his friend came here on Saturday, and I joined them a few hours later. It was around 9 when I did, and holy shit, was I annoyed. Not only is parking an expensive nightmare, but the line just to get in was INSANE. It went down the length of the building. It's amazing they don't charge a cover fee! Once inside, the place was packed as hell. I mean like, squeezing through, tripping over people packed. My bf was mad because there is a smoking section full of cigarette and vaping smoking people but he was kicked out of it for smoking a cigar. According to him, the owner "doesn't like cigars"... But douchey vaping is OK?? Moving on... I didn't have a drink, but was told the prices were OK. They have a good selection of games, all $.25 but the lines to just play once isn't worth it. They had a food truck with very limited seating, which makes no sense, given that you can't bring food inside. This place was a quintessential club, full of really formally dressed people (which was so weird) and people wearing super casual outfits (there was no happy medium), with girls acting drunk when they clearly weren't, and a lot of fuck boys standing around with no drinks and not playing games. I don't know if he will come back but I probably won't, at least not after 9 pm. read more

This spot one of kind is like a Chuckie E Cheese for adults!!! Yes sssiiirr!!! They have a bar with good prices :) ... one side is old skool arcade games and the other is ping pong machines!! ..... cool spot just to mellow out they also have a big patio to chill and drink!!! read more

The security suggested I send my suggestion to the mayors office. I'll just leave this here for whoever cares. Why would you put a food truck inside the venue if there's an open division between the drinking area and the eating area. That's not really a question! I know it's confusing. So your drinks can't pass to the food truck area and your food can't pass to the drink area. FYI, it's the same location. So if you want to have a bite and drink DONT GO HERE. read more

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Astounding! Tons of old fashion arcade games and interesting signature cocktails! Plus they have a specialty food truck. Luckily we came in Wednesday--apparently there is a line out the door nod the weekends. Had a blast playing Frogger and Tron! read more

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