The Pearl Gets its Game On in KTown
Ready, set, play! From arcade games to billiards and bowling, escape rooms, and even a subterranean speakeasy, Koreatown is your ultimate playground. Gather your crew for a cowboy-themed experience at Eastwood, featuring delicious food & cocktails, line dancing, and a mechanical bull. If singing is your thing, book a luxurious private karaoke room featuring over 100,000 songs. Fans of classic arcade games can head on out to Break Room 86 at The Line Hotel. Or reserve your spot at Shatto 39 Lanes, a classic retro bowling alley. Whatever your vibe, you’ll always get your game on when you live at The Pearl.
Break Room 86 The Line LA 630 S Ardmore Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90010
Having grown up in K-town in the 1980s, brothers Mark and Jonnie Houston wanted to create a time warp of a bar that took guests back to the days of their youth. At Break Room 86, they made their dreams come true. Highlights include live performances, guest DJs, Atari video games, karaoke suites, nostalgia-inducing cocktails, boozy push-pops, and more.
Shatto 39 Lanes 3255 West 4th St. Los Angeles, CA 90020
Shatto 39 Lanes is a recreation center featuring a classic retro bowling alley with 39 lanes. They cater to league and non-league players alike, and shoe rentals are available. Other entertainment includes billiard tables and arcade games, along with a full bar.
The Venue 3470 Wilshire Blvd. b1, Los Angeles, CA 90010
Billing itself as LA’s first subterranean dining and karaoke destination, The Venue is a modern American restaurant and karaoke bar established in 2017. The menu features market-driven seasonal shared plates, craft cocktails, and local small-batch wines and beers. The Venue offers 13 private karaoke rooms, each beautifully designed and able to accommodate anywhere from 1 to 50 guests. Over 100,000+ English songs are available, along with a limited number of Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, and Filipino numbers.
Maze Rooms 132 S Vermont Ave. Ste 204 Los Angeles, CA 90004
Gather your crew for an escape room adventure, where players are locked in a themed room. Work as a team to solve puzzles, explore clues, and use available tools combined with logic and your senses to find the keys and open the door to freedom within 60 minutes! All rooms are designed to be challenging in a fun way, and people of all skill levels will enjoy this game. During your game, you are allowed to ask for hints, and the game master will be on hand to help you. After 60 minutes, the game master will open the door and let you out.
Eastwood 611 S Western Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90005
Delicious food, expertly crafted cocktails, thrilling amusements, a mechanical bull, live sports, line dancing, bottle service, and DJs every weekend—what more could you ask for? Eastwood, the cowboy-themed bar in KTown has it all. Their menu blends comfort and creativity, using quality ingredients to deliver bold flavors in every bite and sip, all washed down with creative craft cocktails. Late-night VIP tables and bottle service booths on the dance floor are available with a reservation.
EightyTwo 707 E 4th Pl. Los Angeles, CA 90013
Part vintage arcade, part lounge venue, part nightlife destination, and part communal retail and recreational space, EightyTwo features over 55 vintage pinball and arcade machines, a full bar with 10 draft beers and seasonal craft cocktails, 3000 square feet of outdoor green patio space, and a listening bar with a full-time DJ program. Entry is always free of charge and on a first-come first-served basis. Reservations are not required.
XLanes LA 333 Alameda St. Los Angeles, CA 90013
Situated on the third floor of the Little Tokyo Galleria, XLanes offers over 50,000 square feet of fun, including 30 bowling lanes, over 80 arcade games, billiards tables, a full bar, restaurant, and karaoke. Explore, entertain, and take your party to the next level.
Bubble Planet 634 Mateo St. Los Angeles, CA 90021
Bubble Planet is an immersive experience in which you’ll surround yourself with bubbles like never before! Step into a planet beyond your imagination with VR technology add-on, themed rooms, and fantastical landscapes. Jump from one immersive space to the next and explore them all with your five senses. Discover all kinds of bubbles, interact with them, and take a deep dive into a dreamy environment!
The Spare Room Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel 7000 Hollywood Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028
The Spare Room is a luxe gaming parlor and cocktail lounge located in the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. Complete with two vintage bowling lanes and some unexpected touches, it is a place built on social interaction that brings groups together by their passion for innovative cocktails, music, design, and the camaraderie of gaming. The bar has a collection of more than 15 high-end, high-quality classic games like Monopoly, Backgammon, Connect 4, and Scrabble. Before you go, check the website to make sure the venue is not hosting a private event.
Photo credits:
Photo #1: Rhythm Room LA
Photo #2: Break Room 86
Photo #3: Shatto 39 Lanes
Photo #4: The Venue
Photo #5: Maze Rooms
Photo #6: Eastwood
Photo #7: EightyTwo
Photo #8: XLanes LA
Photo #9: Bubble Planet
Photo #10: The Spare Room