Dave & Buster’s Long Beach takes its place inside The Village at Long Beach, a shopping center anchored at 7515 Carson Blvd. The venue operates as a family entertainment center that fuses a sizable arcade, a sports bar with HD TVs throughout the building, and a full-service restaurant under a single roof. It is built for big groups — birthdays, corporate outings, and casual nights out — rather than the vintage pinball crowd looking for a quiet neon room.
The Long Beach location leans into sports viewing harder than most, with massive 40-foot screens reserved for world soccer match watch parties and UFC fight broadcasts. Arcade machines crowd the floor, while the bar and kitchen keep food and cocktails flowing late into the evening. Compared with standalone options like Pelican Pier Pavilion down the road or a date-night venue such as Sandbox VR, Dave & Buster’s is aimed squarely at the eat-and-play crowd looking for an all-in-one evening.
At a Glance
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 7515 Carson Blvd, Long Beach, California (inside The Village at Long Beach) |
| Phone | +1 562-384-5550 |
| Hours | Sun–Thu 10 AM – 12 AM; Fri–Sat 10 AM – 1 AM |
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 1,200 Google reviews |
| Best For | Large groups, kids parties, casual drinkers, families |
The Scene
Dave & Buster’s Long Beach presents itself as a high-energy entertainment hub where the arcade, the sports bar, and the dining room feed off each other. The venue’s own positioning describes the space as lively and energetic, with fans gathering around HD screens to cheer on games while neon-lit machines line the corridors. The signature call-out is the pair of 40-foot screens reserved for world soccer broadcasts, paired with $5 Lime Time ‘Ritas and 22-ounce drafts during every match.
The crowd is a mix of families with kids booking birthday parties, coworkers on team-building outings, and adult groups swinging through for UFC viewing and happy hour. It’s a crowd-pleaser built for volume rather than nostalgia. For visitors weighing larger-format entertainment venues in Long Beach, the interactive arcade map is a quick way to browse neighbors like Cal Bowl and the other spots inside our arcade finder directory.
Games & Machines
Games run on a Power Card swipe system rather than quarters, which the venue lists as its standard price model. Confirmed on-site machines include the Human Crane, The Arena, Social Bays, racing games, shooters, air hockey, basketball games, and traditional redemption games capped at 1,500 tickets. Arcade amusements operate on an orange or blue Power Card swipe, and an Unlimited Game Play upgrade is available for players who want to skip per-game swiping.
Visitors can also pick up Eat & Play Combos starting at $19.99, which pair an entrée with a $10 Power Card. A Summer Season Pass is offered for repeat play, and the venue’s home page highlights a mix of cutting-edge and classic favorites. You won’t find specialty cabinets or pinball libraries on the scale of a place like Sandbox VR, but the lineup prioritizes volume and variety for groups working through the floor together.
Visiting
Dave & Buster’s Long Beach sits in The Village at Long Beach shopping area on Carson Boulevard, with a phone line at +1 562-384-5550 and online booking through the venue’s website. Doors open daily at 10 AM, closing at midnight Sunday through Thursday and at 1 AM on Friday and Saturday. The arcade welcomes all ages; alcohol service is restricted to guests 21 and older, with minor policies for kids’ parties handled by event planners.
The kitchen runs a full menu spanning Dave’s Double Cheeseburger, Fish & Chips, Boneless Wings, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Classic Goldfingers, Parmesan Garlic Chicken Caesar Salad, steaks, salads, loaded nachos, wings, and desserts. The bar pours cocktails including the Watermelon Rita, Moonshine LIT, Dangerous Waters Island Punch, Henny Strawberry Nirvana, Backwoods Blueberry Lemonade, Tres Tequila Rita, and D&B Long Island Tea, alongside craft beers, wines, and mocktails. Happy Hour from Monday to Friday 4 to 7 PM and Sunday through Thursday 10 PM to close offers $5 drinks and bites.
Private parties, corporate events, kids’ birthday parties, adult social events, team-building events, and school or Play Academy outings can all be booked through the venue’s event team, with catering also available. If you’re organizing a group outing or comparing entertainment options across the city, the arcade finder directory is a useful starting point. Operators who manage this location and want to update the listing details, hours, or event calendar can claim the venue page directly through our directory tools.