Best Bars With Drinking Games In Los Angeles
There isn't much in life that can beat the unabashed glee we experience as little children turning every waking moment into a game. Except, of course, for the unabashed glee we experience 20 years later, when we learn to turn every waking moment into a drinking game. For those who don't understand why graduation day should mean the end of all alcoholic sports, we offer this list of LA's best bars with drinking games. But come on, kids. Drink responsibly.
Busby's East
5364 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 525-2615
www.busbysla.com
If games and booze are your thing, Busby's East is your place. Their game room is legendary and a major draw for the chill crowd that packs the place nightly. From shuffleboard and pool to beerpong and board games, Busby's has it all. There's even a little dance floor where you can sweat off some of those shots and rehydrate for the next round. Just be warned– the drinks run strong and generous, and the establishment has earned itself the dubious honor of the nickname "Blackout Busby's."
Prince O'Whales
335 Culver Blvd
Playa Del Rey, CA 90293
(310) 823-9826
www.princeowhales.com
A hidden gem in a hidden beach community, Prince O'Whales, or POW as it's affectionately become known, is full of local color and the owner's enviable eccentricity. Steve Mayer bought the sports dive in the 1970s after being 86'd from every other Playa Del Rey venue for "having too much fun." How much fun, you ask? Let's just say it's not uncommon to spot him riding a pony from the nearby stables through his own establishment. POW makes no pretense and bars no form of libation-specific fun, so drinking games are a popular pastime here. There are dartboards, huge TVs, a ping pong table and an appreciative crowd for those who want to show off their mad Quarters or beer pong skills.
The Shellback Tavern
116 Manhattan Beach Blvd
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
(310) 376-7857
www.shellbacktavern.com
Part surf-shack dive bar, part gastro pub and all good times, Shellback Tavern is home to the happiest patrons in the city. Right off the pier in Manhattan Beach, the friendly staff serves up delectable tasty treats to their jovial regulars. This place gets packed, but everyone feels like friends and the vibe is always an upbeat, inclusive one. Interesting characters abound, and the drinking games––particularly flip cup––are played any day, at any time.
Brennan's Pub
4089 Lincoln Blvd
Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
(310) 821-6622
www.brennanspub-la.com
Maybe Turtle Racing is less a drinking game and more a game to play while you happen to be drinking. Nonetheless, the spirit of revelry enjoyed by participants and spectators each Thursday surpasses any and all traditional drinking games exponentially. There is generally awesome live music to embellish the festive spirit. With a great beer selection at more than reasonable prices, Brennan's offers all the makings of a fantastic night.
Happy Ending
7038 Sunset Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 469-7038
www.thehappyendingbar.com
Happy Ending is Hollywood's go-to hang for reliving college glory post-matriculation. Game night at Happy Ending here means all the classics played: quarters, beer pong flip cup––there's even a drink wheel spun every half hour to establish new drink specials. Throw in some karaoke, a live DJ and affordable pitchers and you're on your way to a party night that rivals your most decadent college spree.
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