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L.A.’s 13 Best Bars With Games and Activities

The best L.A. bars for axe-throwing, cumbia nights, playing pool, doing graffiti, smoking, playing pinball, and other fun, possibly delinquent activities.

11:22 AM PST on December 23, 2024

Two men throwing axes at a bar

Throwing axes at Sauced BBQ & Spirits

We love bars.

For the drinks. The camaraderie. The good times.

And if they happen to teach us ninja-like marksmanship with a throwing ax or turn us into pinball wizards in the process, all the better.

Today, we pay tribute to the L.A. drinking dens that come with a bit of extra entertainment on the side. Bars with action and cool games and the racing of diminutive reptiles for you to share with your fellow humans.

Come grab a beer with L.A. TACO as we lead you to various diversions and amusements at 13 of L.A.’s favorite bars, from turtle racing in Venice and hitting things with your fist in West Hollywood to kicking back as a world-famous DJ offers a soundtrack to your afternoon highball in Highland Park.

Bottoms up and playing-thumbs out!