Main Event, the family entertainment chain owned by Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc., will open its newest location in Brea, California, on Monday, November 16, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10:45 a.m. and doors opening at 11 a.m. The first 200 guests in line will receive free laser tag for a year. The 245 W Birch St venue adds a substantial entertainment option to Orange County's family and corporate event market, featuring 18 bowling lanes (including four VIP lanes), immersive laser tag, two billiards tables, one shuffleboard table, and a state-of-the-art arcade game hall, alongside a full-service restaurant and bar.
The opening matters beyond a single new business. It reflects the strategic expansion of Dave & Buster's Entertainment, which operates Main Event as one of two distinct brands. With over 66 Main Event locations in 23 states and 182 Dave & Buster's stores across 45 states, Puerto Rico, and Canada, the company is betting that demand for combined dining and experiential entertainment remains strong, particularly in densely populated suburban markets like Brea. The new location is designed to capture multiple revenue streams: casual dining, private events, birthday parties, and corporate gatherings.
Main Event Brea will offer weekly promotions aimed at driving repeat visits, including Monday Night Madness with all-you-can-play activities for $12.99 per person after 4 p.m., a Food & Fun Combo pairing menu favorites with gameplay, and Happy Hour windows on Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. to midnight, with extended hours on Monday. The venue also provides fully equipped private meeting spaces with A/V technology and full-service catering, positioning itself as a competitor for corporate events and social gatherings of all sizes. Birthday party packages include a dedicated host and customizable activities available seven days a week.
For the surrounding community, the opening represents new jobs and a new leisure destination, while for the brand it serves as a test of whether the Main Event concept can deepen its California presence. The Brea location's hours are Sunday 10 a.m. to midnight, Monday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., Tuesday through Thursday 11 a.m. to midnight, Friday 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Additional details and event booking are available at www.mainevent.com/locations/california/brea. Information about the parent company's other brand can be found at www.daveandbusters.com.
