Dive bar arcade

The Avenue Cafe Lansing at 2021 E Michigan Ave is a 21+ arcade bar and music venue that pairs a full bar and rotating craft beers with Ruckus Ramen and late-night pub fare for a lively barcade experience. Guests can enjoy a large, rotating pinball collection of over 40 machines along with vintage arcade cabinets, pool tables and darts, and the venue regularly hosts live music, events and tournaments. Popular with locals for its energetic vibe, drink specials and community-focused programming, The Avenue is a go-to Eastside Lansing spot for pinball enthusiasts, music fans and late-night diners.

Pinball Jones at 107 Linden St in Old Town Fort Collins is a lively, family-friendly barcade and pinball arcade featuring 38 well-maintained pinball machines alongside classic video games and skee‑ball, paired with a full bar showcasing local drafts and snacks for a true barcade experience. The venue runs regular events and competitive nights—highlighted by an $8 all‑day Free Play Monday—and is consistently praised in local reviews for its welcoming, dive‑bar vibe, friendly staff, and community atmosphere.

EinStein's Pub at 873 S Mason Rd in Katy is a long-running, 21+ arcade bar and pub (est. 1996) known for its lively atmosphere with DJs, live music, tournaments and regular happy-hour drink specials. The venue houses 36 pinball machines alongside arcade cabinets, air hockey, pool tables and Golden Tee, with competitive nights and affordable play reported by patrons. Hearty pub grub and a full drink menu—highlighted by a popular $7 burger special on Sundays—round out the experience, making it a favorite local spot for groups and pinball fans alike.

Maine Silverball Tavern at 35 Scamman St in Saco is a lively retro arcade bar and dive-style pinball tavern combining a full bar with foosball and a rotating roster of vintage and modern machines (current rotation lists 36 pinball titles), creating a welcoming spot for both serious players and casual visitors It hosts regular events like league nights, Beer Battle and Pints & Pinball, and maintains a family-friendly atmosphere at times while primarily operating as a 21+ bar, with craft beer, cocktails and happy hour offerings that complement the well-kept collection of games Open evenings (check current hours on the website or Yelp), the tavern is highly regarded locally for its friendly service, affordable play and inviting, nostalgic vibe.

8-Bit Arcade Bar at 916 S 3rd St in downtown Renton is a throwback 80s barcade and family-friendly retro arcade offering classic video games, craft beers, pizza and milkshakes, plus an open patio and a rotating lineup of over two dozen well-maintained pinball machines. The venue is all-ages until 9pm (21+ after 9pm), is praised for its laid-back, local vibe and reasonable prices, and is known for its large, regularly updated pinball collection and classic cabinets that appeal to families and pinball enthusiasts alike.

Add-A-Ball at 315 N 36th St in Fremont, Seattle is a 21+ basement arcade bar founded in 2011 that pairs a cozy, dive‑bar vibe with weekend live shows and a small stage for events. The venue maintains a focused collection of about 26 pinball machines alongside classic video cabinets and rotating modern titles, making it a go‑to spot for pinball enthusiasts and arcade fans alike. Known for reasonably priced drinks, friendly staff, regular tournaments, and a tucked‑away retro atmosphere beneath a neighboring shop, Add‑A‑Ball offers an unpretentious night out for adults who want to play, drink, and socialize in Fremont, Seattle.

Admiral Pub, at 2306 California Ave SW in West Seattle, is a 21+ arcade bar and neighborhood dive that pairs a full bar and pub menu with a rotating roster of 21 pinball machines alongside skee‑ball, ping pong, darts and regular tournaments, trivia and karaoke nights in an LGBTQ+-friendly, community-focused setting. Local reviews praise its lively, welcoming atmosphere, solid food and drink options, and game-focused events that make it a popular West Seattle hangout for pinball and social play.

Shorty's at 2316 2nd Ave in Seattle is a 21+ barcade and pinball-focused dive offering a carnival-style menu of gourmet hot dogs, cocktails and classic arcade fare, with roughly 20 well-maintained pinball machines spanning vintage to modern titles and daily hours from noon to 2am. The venue's lively late-night atmosphere, friendly bartenders and retro gameplay make it a favorite with pinball enthusiasts and locals, earning generally positive reviews on Yelp.

Olaf's at 6301 24th Ave NW in Ballard is a 21+ dive-bar arcade and music-venue-style pub that pairs a rotating craft-beer selection and comfort-food menu with a dedicated back room of pinball machines. The venue maintains a 19-machine pinball collection, hosts regular tournaments and occasional live music, and is known for its laid-back, neighborhood vibe that attracts locals for late-night play and events. Expect classic pub fare like burgers, pretzels with beer cheese, and wings alongside friendly service and a relaxed atmosphere highlighted in local reviews.

Murphy's On 21 in St. Louis at 13226 Tesson Ferry Road is a laid-back neighborhood pub and barcade that opens evenings, welcomes BYOF, and pairs a rotating beer selection with darts, trivia nights and regular pinball play, making it a popular local spot for casual visits and tournaments. The pinball collection blends vintage electro-mechanical classics and modern titles including Eros One, Hotdogger, Playboy, Black Knight Limited Edition, Space City, New Roll-A-Ball/Hit The Goal, Sweet Sioux, Zephyr, American Beauty, Fishin' and Time Zone, with players frequently praising the well-maintained machines and friendly service.

No Quarter at 922 Main St in East Nashville is a 21+ pinball dive lounge and barcade offering craft beer, cocktails and a cozy late‑night atmosphere that blends a neighborhood bar with a dedicated pinball experience. The compact venue hosts 19 pinball machines in a rotating lineup of classic and modern titles (current list provided), runs tournaments and is welcoming to newcomers learning the game. Patrons consistently praise the curated beer selection, friendly staff and lively, intimate vibe, making No Quarter a popular stop for casual play or competitive pinball nights.

Chicago Billiard Cafe at 5935 W Irving Park Rd is a longtime north-side dive-style pool hall and pinball lounge that pairs a full bar and quick pub eats with rentable mezzanine art-gallery space, well-maintained professional pool tables and a rotating pinball collection while hosting regular tournaments and leagues. The venue features affordable pinball play (typically fifty cents to one dollar per game), IFPA-registered and weekly pinball events, and a current lineup that includes Bad Girls, Deadpool (Pro), Dolly Parton, Godzilla (Premium), James Bond 007 (Pro), Monster Bash (Classic Edition), Pulp Fiction (SE), Twilight Zone.

Jackbar at 143 Havemeyer St in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is a cozy, dive-style arcade bar known for a strong beer selection, laid-back indoor and outdoor seating, and a well-maintained mix of vintage and modern pinball machines; the lineup includes Avengers: Infinity Quest (Pro), Cactus Canyon (Remake - Special Edition), Creature from the Black Lagoon, Deadpool (Pro), Fish Tales, Foo Fighters (Pro), Getaway: High Speed II, Godzilla (Premium), James Bond 007 (Pro), Monster Bash (Classic Edition), Spider-Man, Star Wars (Pro), The Beatles (Gold Edition), Toy Story 4 (LE), Twilight Zone.

Planet Sarbez at 115 Anastasia Blvd in St. Augustine is a funky arcade bar and restaurant specializing in craft beer and gourmet grilled cheese, with a roomy outdoor patio, live music, family-friendly hours until 8pm, over 35 arcade games, and convenient ATM and quarter machines according to the venue site. The pinball lineup features Avengers: Infinity Quest, Deadpool, Foo Fighters, Ghostbusters, Godzilla, Guardians of the Galaxy, James Bond 007, Led Zeppelin, Munsters, Rush, Stranger Things, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Venom, and the spot—right near the Bridge of Lions and Osteen’s—earns regular praise for its laid-back vibe, beer selection, and food while offering a wide variety of modern and classic machines for players of all levels.

403 Club at 614 Reynolds Ave in Kansas City's historic Strawberry Hill is a no‑frills pinball bar and arcade bar that keeps a minimum of eleven rotating, well‑maintained machines, hosts IFPA‑sanctioned weekly leagues and monthly tournaments, and pairs a deep craft beer selection, daily happy hour and covered patio with six HD TVs, an electronic dartboard and an internet jukebox. Playable titles rotate frequently but have included Playboy, Black Knight Limited Edition, Zephyr, Sweet Sioux and Hotdogger alongside classic electro‑mechanical games, with quarters, a change machine and ATM on site for coin play

Gebhard's Beer Culture at 228 West 72nd Street on the Upper West Side is a laid-back craft beer bar, bottle shop and kitchen featuring 16 rotating drafts, a curated bottle selection, burgers and bar bites, regular trivia nights and weekly pinball tournaments, with machines that accept quarters, dollar bills or app payments for a true neighborhood barcade experience. The pinball lineup includes Atlantis, Congo, Embryon, Farfalla, Indianapolis 500, King Kong: Myth of Terror Island (Premium), Pulp Fiction (SE), Spectrum, Star Trek: The Next Generation, The Walking Dead (Pro), Whirlwind.

Lyman's Tavern at 3720 14th St NW in Northwest Washington, DC is a laid-back dive bar and barcade known for a full kitchen, a broad beer and whiskey selection, and a friendly neighborhood vibe that welcomes casual meals and late-night hangs. The tavern hosts 11 well-maintained pinball machines—rotating titles that span classic and newer releases—making it a top local spot for adults who want good food, drinks, and reliable pinball play.

Poison Girl is a 21+ dive bar and dog‑friendly arcade at 1641 Westheimer Rd Suite B in Houston that pairs a full cocktail and whiskey-focused bar with a backyard patio and an eclectic, punk‑leaning atmosphere; patrons enjoy rotating local drafts, late‑night hours, and ten well-maintained pinball machines. The pinball lineup includes Elvira's House of Horrors (Premium Edition), Godzilla (Pro), Indianapolis 500, Jaws (Pro), King Kong: Myth of Terror Island (Pro), Mata Hari (rethemed Old Overholt), Playboy, Pulp Fiction (SE), Star Trek (Pro), Stranger Things (Premium).

Flat Top Johnny's at 238 Main St in Cambridge is a no-frills pool hall and dive-style arcade bar featuring a roughly 10-machine pinball bank, multiple pool tables, darts, and a burger- and hot dog–forward menu with affordable beer and a retro, lively Kendall Square vibe. Customers frequently praise the well-maintained pinball lineup and casual atmosphere, making it a popular local spot for pinball, pool, and inexpensive late-night eats.

Walt's Bar at 4680 Eagle Rock Blvd in Los Angeles is a rockabilly-tinged dive and pinball arcade bar housed in a former plumber’s shop that pairs craft beer, wine and a simple snack menu of hot dogs and pretzels with a friendly, retro atmosphere. Open daily from noon with later weekend hours, it regularly hosts pinball tournaments and maintains a rotating collection of about ten classic and modern machines. Recent machines listed include Ali, Eight Ball Deluxe, Pulp Fiction (SE), Radical!, Stars, Taxi, Theatre of Magic, Title Fight, White Water; selections may change, so expect a shifting lineup on each visit.

Good Timez Billiards at 5740 W Charleston Blvd in Las Vegas is a family-owned pool hall, dive-bar arcade and pinball destination featuring ten pinball machines, multiple pool tables, a full bar, karaoke, rotating food trucks and regular tournaments that create a welcoming, community-focused hangout for locals and visitors alike.

Located at 1271 King St in Riverside, Jacksonville, Keg & Coin is a lively craft-beer barcade that pairs a rotating selection of draft and packaged beer with a dense lineup of vintage arcade cabinets, consoles and bar-top games. The venue features 15 rotating taps and beer-to-go alongside gifts and bottles/cans, making it a popular spot for locals and visitors alike. Its arcade includes nine Stern pinball machines linked to Stern’s online scoreboard—titles include Ghostbusters, Jaws, Star Wars, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Venom, Deadpool, Avengers and Stranger Things—plus classic cabinets like Pac-Man, Galaga and NBA Jam, with monthly tournaments and .50 pinball nights for competitive play.

Cool Dogs Sports Pub at 3025 E Desert Inn Rd in Las Vegas is a neighborhood dive-style sports bar and pool hall known for its laid-back Old Vegas vibe, 24-hour hours, pool and dart leagues, foosball, regular tournament nights and friendly bartenders according to customer reviews and listings. Its pinball lineup is player-ready and operator-maintained, featuring Dune, Foo Fighters (Pro), Harry Potter (Wizard Edition), Elvira and the Party Monsters, Theatre of Magic, Alien, The Shadow, Stargate.

Blackbird Bar at 3007 South Kinnickinnic Ave in Bay View is a cozy, laid-back arcade bar and neighborhood dive known for friendly bartenders, drink specials, comfy booths and an oasis-like patio that draws a local crowd and regular trivia nights and events. The bar operates as a pinball-focused spot with five rotating machines and hosts pinball tournaments every 1st Sunday and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6 PM, welcoming players of all skill levels. Its pinball roster has included titles such as Cactus Canyon (Remake Special), The Shadow and Stranger Things (Premium), making Blackbird a reliable stop for both classic and modern pinball fans scouting Bay View.

Down Under Bar & Grill at 4 West Main St in Westminster, MD is a 21+ basement arcade bar and pool-hall style dive that pairs affordable drinks, classic bar food and a lively late-night atmosphere with DJs, a dance floor and live music. The venue hosts a small rotating pinball collection including Cyclone, Eight Ball Deluxe, Flash, Laser Cue, Road Kings alongside multiple pool tables, making it a popular local spot for pinball and pool enthusiasts.

Blipsy Bar at 369 N Western Ave in Koreatown is a cash-only, 21+ dive-style barcade that’s billed as LA’s original arcade bar, pairing heavy pours, DJs and live acts with a dark, nostalgic room full of classic arcade cabinets and pinball machines loved by locals and reviewers. Current pinball machines include Playboy, Stellar Wars, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Twilight Zone.

Glitch Bar is a 21+ retro arcade bar and restaurant in Flagler Village at 905 NE 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, blending craft cocktails, local beers and a menu of sandwiches and bar bites with a wall of vintage arcade cabinets, pinball and skee‑ball for late‑night adults (under 21 admitted until 8 PM). The venue hosts indie titles and competitive nights — including Killer Queen draft leagues, trivia, DJs and tournaments — making it a popular destination for nostalgic gaming, pinball sessions and arcade tournaments in South Florida.