they kicked me out while having a medical episode. my friends explained that i was disabled, not drunk. they did not care. i used to love this place. its a shame. read more

Beer and pinball. Pretty good combination. Plus some great tunes playing. They have a nice selection of craft beers and a few wines. As for food, there's hot dogs, pretzels, and chips. This is a chill little neighborhood bar in Eagle Rock. Great place to have some beers with friends and play some old school pinball machines. Inside is cozy and retro cool. Can get crowded pretty quickly but there are some benches outside for extra space. The bartenders are really friendly. It's a great atmosphere. I'll be coming back for sure. read more

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Cute little arcade bar. It was a lot smaller than I thought itd be but there's a lot of seating, out front and back. Gives me an old timey feel. read more

Not sure what was going on. I was really looking forward to coming here. Walked in and sat down at a nearly empty bar. Bartender didn't acknowledge me, said nothing. I scanned the menu and decided what I wanted. Was looking at the bartender, who was busying herself and then walked over to take an order from 2 people who came in after me. They were having card problems, but she just stood there, still not even glancing my direction. 2 more people walk in and stand right beside me, and scan the menu with their phone. Bartender walks right over to them and asks if they have any questions. I'm looking at her this whole time. It's been about 10 minutes by this point. I just got up and left. Guess I don't fit the clientele. Won't be back. Mediocre beer list anyway and limited pinball games. There are certainly better pinball bars around. read more

Great neighborhood bar to grab a drink with friends after a day... only good things to say: great selection of beers, comfortable ambience, and who can say no to a game of pinball? I will definitely be coming back again and again :) read more

Walt's Bar - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Showed up with my friend to show him a local spot but as we showed up a group ahead of us was served as arrived but him and me were carded and asked for vaccine cards and questioned why are mask were not on. No one else ahead of us were asked or met these standards and no other clientes had masks at this packed bar. I was told I'm good but my friend was asked to go outside to show his documents. The only difference between me an him is I am white and he was black. The only person of color was escorted out to show proof he belonged. The part that is most shameful is that is he is a healthcare provider that was considering to move here to serve this local community in its time of need and now he won't even come back to visit. This happened on Saturday so I came back by myself 2 days later and never was stopped or asked anything besides what I wanted to drink. read more

This is a fantastic place to go on a hot day to hang out for awhile and get a cold beer. They always have a great rotating beer selection and they are not shy about the air conditioning! I love pinball. So that is a big feature for me, but I do wish they would change out the machines more often. read more

This is such a cool spot! Beer, pinball, and elote pretzels - what more could ya need? On Wednesday nights they have pinball tournaments and the joint gets pretty busy but it still manages to feel chill. We will definitely be back here to hang out more, a good addition to the area! read more

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The throwback nature of this place alone is enough to entice most people to come. I feel like it would be perfect in Stranger Things, and I can imagine Marc Maron being a regular here, it's just that 80s. The pros? Retro vibes, pinball machines, yummy pretzels, and simply that it brings new life to the Eagle Rock area. I also like the outdoor patio, and can see it being a popular hangout on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon to soak up the sun and enjoy a classic California day. The cons? Very small. If it fills up quickly I could see people turning away, because space is at a premium here at Walt's. They also don't have much in the way of food, just pretzels and hot dogs, so if you're looking for something more substantial, this is likely a pit stop on the way to a real meal. I hope locals and visitors to the region check out Walt's, because it has great charm and potential, and will easily elicit the nostalgia vibes for Gen Xers. read more

Best bar in NorthEastLA. Dive-esque beer bar where old men sit, drink, talk about the good-ole-days of Eagle Rock while ogling the college kids from Oxy. Limited, but quality beer / cider / wine list. Pinball games are priced right. Drink inside. Drink outside. It doesn't matter. This is also the best-named bar in Los Angeles. No, I'm not being biased. read more

This is an excellent beer & wine spot that I regularly enjoy with my husband or whomever else I happen to be on a date with. The wines are a little pricey, but they're never disappointing; the beer selection is full of local brews. The bartenders act like--and treat customers like--actual people, efficient but not automatic. I had a thing about germs even before the pandemic so I'm not about to touch the pinball machines, but they add movement and spark to an already lovely San Junipero-esque establishment. Wednesday night pinball tournaments get boisterous and are not conducive to a quiet tête-à-tête, but are excellent for people-watching. The back patio is fine for groups, but I prefer to sit at the bar and occasionally check out my beautiful face in the mirror. Probably my date is doing the same thing. read more

I went into walts and met a bartender named Speedy and he told me his whole life story and it made me shed a tear at the bar. I went on later to find that wasn't even his real name. I feel deceived read more

I love to play pinball and here at walts they have a lil hotdog if you're ever peckish. love

The greatest bar in LA with a wonderful selection of beer/wine/cider and really personable bartenders. They allow dogs but not babies... the way it should be. read more

Walt's bar is a hole in the wall that looks like something out of an 80s after school special It's got a couple of pinball machine and serves bar food and drinks. Not a wide selection of beers but it's a cute little space. read more

Good vibe, good beer but not a huge selection. A lot of young college kids but respectful and no drama. No frills, just a fun place to play pinball, hang out and have some beers. Loved the options of inside or outside seating. read more

My favorite bar in the local Eagle Rock area second to Glendale's Dave's On Broadway. Good beer, good pinball games, good food and even greater staff. Just a fun place for hanging or playing pinball. Good tunes too! Clean bathroom and nice hand washing sink. Also water is available to hydrate oneself in a very accessible place. read more

Didn't know that men in their late thirties could have teen angst! The adult children with bad tattoos give off really sad vibes. Vegan hot dog looked so nasty that I couldn't even eat it. Pin ball was ok until the machine ate my quarters. read more

Fun little bar. Beer was good but over priced for the amount served. Oh, and Pinball is 5 balls per play, not 3. Raise the price if you have to, but play 5 balls. Pretzel was very good. read more

This place is way overrated here and I'm not going to adjust my review downward to reflect that fact. For a dive bar with craft beer, their prices are not particularly appealing and their menu is quite small; and their bartenders are rather distracted even when the place is empty. But it has a great vibe, and it's surprisingly quiet and cheery for a dive bar, and the fact that they have a little bit of food and some pinball machines is a nice bonus. read more

The last three times I've come here, they have forgotten to pour my beer and/or put my order in for a hot dog. Why is it so difficult to do that after an order? Literally no one else after us to order. First times this happened, twenty minutes had passed and we asked and they told us that it took seven minutes to prepare. Okay. Come back another fifteen minites later and it was still not ready. Again, the second and third time, this occurred and we got a very rude response, so much attitude, I was surprised that they were working there. Excuses that they just walked in and out that we didn't order from them so they didn't know. That's great, all you have to do is check with your coworker and then you'll put all the pieces together. We were not even trying to be mad about it, we just wanted to know if we needed to cancel our order if it was not in the oven since we had to go somewhere else. read more

Such a great vibe. Everything about this place his homey. Reminded me of A&W restaurant from back in the day. Extra bonus points for Walt's hot nuts- ho ha! Also killer deals on Hamm's tall boys read more

I really like the concept of this place. I've been a lifelong pinball fan and I've been a fan of beer since I was a teenager so the two of the together just sound perfectly awesome. The old style decor in here is fun and I guess they serve a lot of those hot dogs in the oven according to one of the bartenders. I would never have thought. Anyway, I guess my only gripe is that some of those old pin ball games are super difficult and it's too easy for the ball to be lost on the sides. A couple of those games were designed like that (I've never played those ones before, even in the few old pin ball museums I've been to). I guess there's a reason why I haven't seen those games around. At the end of the day, this is a fun spot and I see myself coming here again in a future LA trip. read more

Honestly I've never been here, but I pass it all the time. And it just looks so fun. So it's probably fun, you should go.

If pinball is your thing, Walt's is the place to be. In addition, they also have hot dogs, which I don't see too often (outside of ballparks anyway), and a veggie dog if you prefer (I've heard it's good). There's about a half dozen brews on tap. The selection isn't spectacular, but it will do. No hard liquor if that's what you're looking for. Nightlife in Eagle Rock/Highland Park area is booming right now, so if you're in the area and like pinball, this place is worth a shot. read more

This place is great! The wine and beer selection is actually very good. Friendly service. But my favorite part is the campy decor, 6 gas tanks and a washer and dryer on the patio to make you feel at home. Depending where you're from. I felt like I could come, do laundry, take a gas tank for my grill and be approached with smiles and high fives. Great merch. Great people watching. I secretly dj'd the patio from an old unlocked iPhone once. Honestly, always a blast. And I sincerely mean that! read more

Walt's gets everything right from the drinks to the games and the snacks. But you definitely shouldn't go here. Nope. You'd hate how laidback and cozy it is. read more

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TL:DR for any pinball people passing through town en route to INDISC (or whatever): definitely try to make it here. Favorite time to pin low key : weekend afternoon around magic hour / sunset. It's usually not over crowded and the bar gets this really nice light.. when the sun sets the pinball machines start to come to life as their glow takes over the space. It's super neat. Food & drink : Beer, wine, hot dogs (vegan option), other bar snacks. I don't drink so check other reviews for selection info, but I'm all about that Topo Chico cooler . Weekly tourney : Wednesday's at 8. Check their socials to confirm. $5 entry, 3-4 way pool split. Usually 10-15 folks. 3 strike knock out. Very fun casual play, no IFPA stuff. Cool extras sometimes like this FUCKING SICK ram horn trophy they made for Halloween or their dope t-shirts. Lots of newer folks come play and it's a very welcoming vibe. People seem excited about learning the games and sometimes have questions (which I encourage you to answer, this ain't PAPA finals, kids). Despite being oriented for casual play and designed to be beginner friendly, the tourneys are consistently well run and I always have a great time. They usually wrap up around 10:30/11. Jeff (the owner / TD) operates and maintains the tables, so he's around if something goes sideways. Things usually move along at a nice pace, especially as far as pinball shit is concerned lololol Tables : .50 a credit, most games are 5-ball. Something in the lineup rotates prolly about every 3 weeks. Usually a couple EMs and then 5-6 early solid states. The lineup feels very thoughtfully curated, both aesthetically and in terms of gameplay. I really appreciate that there's often some clear ties between the machines, e.g. 2 games about dudes doing dumb stuff on two wheels (BMX and Evel Knievel), 3 tables with very different mechanical wheel awards (Bad Cats, Riverboat Gambler, Top Score), 2 very different examples of early multiball (Fireball and Xenon). Anyway, don't get it twisted this is a bar not a museum, but all the more reason the collection is a delight. They have Two Ice Cold Beers if you wanna get your climb on. Table Maintenance : A. Fucking. +. Everyday. I don't know what to say other than that these machines all look and play beautifully. Given that the newest game here is 19 years old, mechanical issues are surprisingly few and far between. It feels like there's a lot of love and care in these games. Its not a "stern circuit" kind of place, it's first and foremost a chill spot. If a drop target stops registering they're still gonna get quarters and people will still have fun. But if a drop target stops registering, they fix it quickly. It just feels like these folks love pinball. Other stuff: Everyone who works here has always been very friendly. The decor is cool, neon signs and taxidermy. The exterior is rad. The place is casual but always clean, neighborhood joint, not a dive. read more

My son is playing water polo over at Occidental College and this place was down the street. Walked in with little expectation, but man was this place pretty amazing. Ordered a hot dog and a Pilsner and they were both pretty great. Seriously, the best hot dog I've had in a long time. Atmosphere is fun too with people around you playing pinball. Just a good time and a nice vibe. Bartender was super attentive and such a nice guy! Hidden gem! read more

This is a fun little Bar, with pinball games and good snacks and beer. Go there to have a good time. I love it and will return again. read more

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Models. Rockers, Hot Dogs, Pinball, and Beer. Walt's has it all. Fun place to relax and blow off some steam. Great, friendly bartenders. Wide variety of beers. I like the old school vibe, and keep it running with Hamm's and plenty of quarters for the pinball machines read more

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My new favorite bar! This place is epic- great beverage selection, vintage pinball machines, awesome snack options, and a whole lot of fun. The patio area is great to hang out. This bar is pretty new and I already have become a regular. Check it out! I guarantee you'll have a great time. read more

Great place and friendly staff. One of the best places to visit in Eagle Rock! Their German pretzel and smog city is a perfect match. Don't miss out! read more

Walt's Bar - Thirstday! Great place to chill with some pinball action. - Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Cute looking place Don't like the table seating uncomfortable Service was good Will call by again read more

Love the kitschy decor. I had a very tasty draft sour beer. My husband and I shared a yummy pretzel. The tunes were awesome (I heard Rush followed by Buck Owens). Most importantly, the bartender Erin was awesome. She was super fun to talk to and very funny. I'll be back for more kitsch and to try the pinball. On a side note, as an Oxy alum, I find it super cool that there's a fun bar in the iconic green and white building on your way to campus. Io Triumphe! read more

This place was fantastic. We came on Friday around 2pm was hardly anyone else in here. We sat down at the bar and were promptly greeted by the gentleman with the longhair, I must say he was a sincere pleasure and made our visit that much better. We hadn't eaten all day so we were very happy to see they had some snacks to order. We ordered a hot dog & a German pretzel as well as two beers. The hot dog was delicious. The German pretzel took about 10 minutes to come out and was worth every minute of the wait. It was a great pretzel that was cooked and salted perfectly. The beers were cold and crisp. I loved the decor inside. It has this relaxing 70s vibe. Lots of fun pinball machines here too. read more

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This place has awesome vintage pinball machines, a good selection of draft beer, good wine, and friendly staff. It's very photogenic and generally just well decorated and comfortable. This was my first time there and I'll definitely go back. read more

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From the kitschy decor to the awesome beer selection. Pinball! Hot nuts! The amazingly charming hotdog gondola. This place is not to be missed. The owner Jeff is such an awesome guy and the staff mimic his vibe. Do not miss!!!!!! read more

These guys have an amazing sense of home. The staff is very friendly and they just added a nice shaq. they said they were going to have fries and poutine but I think they should do a podcast in there. thrrr is delicious cider read more

The service in this bar was terrible. The girl bartender did not want to help and was racist. Did not feel welcomed at all. Never coming again. 100% would not recommend. read more