XLanes is a 50,000-square-foot entertainment complex anchoring a corner of Downtown Los Angeles, located inside the Little Tokyo Galleria at 333 S Alameda St #300. While the directory category reads “arcade,” the venue reads more like an all-in-one night-out destination, pairing 30 bowling lanes with an arcade floor, billiards tables, private karaoke rooms, darts, and a full restaurant and sports bar under one roof.
The complex straddles the line between family-friendly daytime entertainment and a 21-and-up weekend crowd, with LED lighting, large-screen projectors, and a cutting-edge audio system shaping the atmosphere. Downtown visitors can browse our interactive arcade map or use the arcade finder to compare XLanes with neighbors such as Barcade, Arcade Vintage, and Family Arcade LA/ Family Amusement Corporation.
At a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Address | 333 S Alameda St #300, Los Angeles, CA |
| Phone | +1 213-229-8910 |
| Hours | Monday–Thursday: 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM; Friday: 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Saturday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM |
| Rating | 4.2 out of 5 from 1,900 reviews |
| Best For | Bowling leagues, karaoke nights, group parties, sports bar hangouts, billiards, and casual arcade play |
What Players Say
Across roughly 1,900 reviews, the dominant storyline is the sheer variety of activities crammed into a single building. Visitors repeatedly call out the mix of bowling, karaoke, pool tables, arcade games, a sports bar, a restaurant sitting area, and darts — a Google reviewer summarized the spread as “bowling, karaoke, pool tables, arcade games, sports bar, a restaurant sitting area, darts.” Twenty-two review snippets back that activity-variety theme, making it the most-mentioned positive point in the feedback pool.
Atmosphere also lands solidly on the positive side. Eighteen reviewers describe an “upbeat vibe, and the music keeps you going” — Google review — pointing to the LED lighting and large-screen projectors in the sports bar area. Food and drinks earn 20 positive mentions, including praise for gluten-free options: a guest wrote that the “food was better than expected (their GF pizza is excellent).” Parking and location pull in 10 positive notes, with one visitor noting “Parking is 4 hours free with validation. You don’t see that very often in DTLA!” Private events and group bookings collect 14 positive endorsements, with one guest remarking that “planning couldn’t have been easier. They ask all the right questions to ensure a smooth event.”
Feedback is mixed in a few places. Service and staff draw 20 mentions split between praise and frustration — a Google review called the “staff was outstanding from the bar tender to the host and all servers,” while others describe slower experiences. Prices and value pull 10 mixed comments, including a complaint that a guest “Payed $85 for an hour of bowling and renting shoes.” Crowds and wait times are also mixed across 10 reviews, with one warning “Don’t go Friday Saturday or Sunday. There are too many people on those days.”
The two clearest negative threads are arcade machine condition and entry policy. Twelve reviewers note that “most of the damn games are OUT OF ORDER!!” — Google review — pointing to a maintenance gap on the arcade floor. Six reviews criticize strict reservation policies, with one guest recounting that “they had given my lane away because I didn’t meet their 5 minute grace period policy.” Plan to arrive a little early if you have a lane booked on a busy weekend.
Games & Machines
The arcade floor at XLanes houses a blend of new and classic arcade games, though — based on consistent visitor feedback — guests should expect that some machines may be out of service on any given visit. Billiards and pool tables share the floor with the redemption and video cabinets, and darts are listed as a venue feature, although no dedicated pricing or machine count is published.
Beyond the arcade room, the gaming ecosystem stretches across the 50,000-square-foot venue: 30 bowling lanes, four private karaoke rooms, a fleet of pool tables, and dart setups anchor the experience. Pricing for the ancillary games is published: billiards runs $20/hour Monday–Thursday and $25/hour Friday–Sunday for tables of up to four, while arcade credits are sold at $5 for 25, $10 for 50, or $20 for 100, with a $1 new-game card option to start. Karaoke Rooms 1–3 (max 12 guests) rent for $50/hour Monday–Thursday, $90/hour Friday–Saturday, and $80/hour Sunday, and the larger Karaoke Room 4 (max 20) runs $100/hour Monday–Thursday and $150/hour Friday–Sunday.
Visiting
XLanes sits inside the Little Tokyo Galleria in Downtown Los Angeles at 333 S Alameda St #300, with parking validation available for guests — a rare perk in DTLA. Hours skew toward evenings on weekdays, opening at 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday and running until 11:30 PM, then expanding to 5:00 PM – 2:00 AM Friday, 12:00 PM – 2:00 AM Saturday, and 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM Sunday.
Entry rules tighten later in the week. ID checks begin at 7:00 PM Thursday through Sunday, when all guests must be 18 or older with a valid government-issued ID. After 9:00 PM on Friday and Saturday, the cutoff rises to 21 or older with valid ID. A dress code applies on Friday and Saturday nights: no caps (dressy hats are allowed), no visors, no beanies, and no baggy pants. Food and drink are front-and-center, with a full restaurant, a separate sports bar area, large-screen projectors, LED lighting, and a drink menu, plus buffet packages ranging from Tailgate and Vegan to Italian, Tex-Mex, Silver, Gold, and Platinum at $26–$48 per person. Drink tickets are available from $7–$16.
Private events are a major focus. XLanes hosts corporate events, corporate buyouts, birthday parties (kid, teen, and adult), social events, and full private-space buyouts, with online booking and an event form available. VIP bowling rooms — Westwood (4 lanes, capacity 25), Brentwood (4 lanes, capacity 30), and Mulholland (6 lanes, capacity 45) — start at $275/hour plus a food-and-beverage minimum and require a 2-hour minimum rental. Buffet food packages require at least 20 guests and must be submitted at least two weeks ahead, with a 50% deposit to finalize and guest-count changes due at least 10 days prior. The Brentwood and Westwood rooms can be combined for up to 65 guests. For venue owners looking to update their own listing, see how to claim your listing.