| Cover | Sep. 10, 2020 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Sep. 10, 2020 |
| 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 | 2481 Manana Drive |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Dallas |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 75220 |
| 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 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Common Stock [Member] | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $0.01 par value |
| Trading Symbol | PLAY |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Preferred Stock [Member] | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Preferred Stock Purchase Rights |
| Trading Symbol | PLAY |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
