Dave & Buster's

Dave & Buster's is what happens when someone decided that drinking and arcade games should coexist in the same building, and honestly, they were right. The Summerlin location combines nostalgia, competition, and half-off drinks during happy hour, which is a recipe for either a great time or a story you'll tell for years. Sometimes both.

The Deal

Monday through Friday, 4-7pm, you're getting half off all drinks. Not just beer, not just well drinks—all drinks. That top-shelf margarita that normally costs $14? Now it's $7. That craft beer flight? Cut in half. It's the kind of deal that makes you dangerous, especially when there's ski ball and racing games ten feet away.

Why This Works

The genius of Dave & Buster's happy hour is that they're combining cheap drinks with an environment that makes you want to spend money on games. It's a business model built on the fact that nobody makes good financial decisions after $7 margaritas and a losing streak on the basketball pop-a-shot.

But here's the thing: even knowing you're being strategically marketed to, it's still fun as hell. Half-off drinks means you can afford to be generous with the game card, and suddenly you're reliving your childhood while maintaining a decent buzz. There are worse ways to spend a Tuesday evening.

The Atmosphere

It's loud. It's bright. It's full of flashing lights and the sounds of 47 different arcade games all competing for your attention. If you're looking for intimate conversation over candlelight, you're in the wrong place. But if you want to yell at your friends while competing at air hockey and drinking discount cocktails, welcome home.

The Summerlin location gets a mix of families during the day and adults during happy hour who've discovered that arcade bars are legitimately entertaining when you're not sober. The crowd leans younger but not obnoxiously so—mostly people in their 20s and 30s who remember when arcades were actually a thing.

The Food Situation

Dave & Buster's food is... fine. It's American casual dining—burgers, wings, nachos, stuff designed to absorb alcohol and provide enough sustenance to keep gaming. During happy hour, your money is better spent on drinks and game cards than trying to have a culinary experience.

That said, the apps are shareable and priced reasonably enough that getting some wings or loaded fries to split isn't going to break the bank, especially when you're saving money on drinks.

The Strategy

Show up during the 4-7pm window. Order drinks. Buy a game card. Embrace the chaos. This isn't the place for sophisticated evening plans—this is where you go to be slightly irresponsible in a controlled environment.

The three-hour happy hour window is generous enough that you can actually settle in and make an evening of it. Pro tip: pace yourself on both the drinks and the game card. Going too hard too fast on either front is a recipe for regret and an empty wallet.

Who This Is For

Groups of friends who want to do something other than sit at a boring bar. Couples who are comfortable enough to get competitive without it ending the relationship. Solo players who genuinely just like arcade games and appreciate half-off drinks as a bonus.

It's not for everyone, but if the idea of discount drinking and vintage arcade games sounds appealing, this is your spot.

The Bottom Line

Dave & Buster's happy hour is unapologetically what it is: cheap drinks in an arcade. It's not trying to be classy, it's not trying to be sophisticated. It's trying to get you buzzed and gaming, and it succeeds at both. For Summerlin locals looking for weekday entertainment that doesn't take itself seriously, this is a solid move.