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Cover [Abstract]    
Document Type 8-K  
Amendment Flag false  
Document Period End Date Aug. 03, 2026  
Entity File Number   001-35664
Entity Registrant Name DAVE & BUSTER’S ENTERTAINMENT, INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0001525769  
Entity Tax Identification Number   35-2382255
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code   DE
Entity Address, Address Line One   1221 S. Belt Line Rd.,
Entity Address, Address Line Two   Suite 500
Entity Address, City or Town   Coppell
Entity Address, State or Province   TX
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code   75019
City Area Code 214  
Local Phone Number 357-9588  
Written Communications   false
Soliciting Material   false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer   false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer   false
Title of 12(b) Security   Common Stock $0.01 par value
Trading Symbol   PLAY
Security Exchange Name   NASDAQ
Entity Emerging Growth Company false