Player One – NoHo

Since I have written about both Button Mash in Silver Lake and Barcade in Highland Park, I figured I should complete the trilogy with Player One in North Hollywood.

As you can see, it is quite purple. The inside leads into a bar and seating area that I can see filling up quickly. No taps. This is a package bar replete with White Claw for the hipsters. But if they continue to stock Allagash White and the Belgian table beer, River Trip (which I quite like), then the other beverage choices won’t matter that much.

The game selection tilts to the pinball but there was a good selection to choose from though they could use some game side cup holders. I beelined to a Star Wars game and quickly lost all shields and exploded above the Death Star but there was also quite a cool Jurassic Park seated game with some crazy good graphics. Overall, I would give the beer and game nod to Barcade and if you need food, Button Mash has you covered better. Both are better beer selection wise too. But then again, right across the street was Brews Brothers so you can get a beer then come back for games.

Barcade HP

Today marks the opening of the Retro arcade with beer, wine, cocktails, food and Mead too! I saw my favorite Star Wars game from waaaay back in the day in one of the photos of the brick walled space and can’t wait to head over and see what beers are on tap. Will see if Barcade brings an A beer game.

Barcade to Land in Highland Park

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We here in L.A. already have Button Mash for that potent mix of classic arcade games plus good beer and now the venerable name Barcade is planning to venture west from their East Coast hub.

The planned Barcade will be on York in hipster Highland Park. Further details when they become available.