Pinball in Kentucky

Pinball Museum of Corbin at 112 S Main St in Corbin, KY is a family- and kid-friendly pinball and retro arcade museum that offers unlimited play for a single admission (listed at $18), hosts birthday and private events, and recently expanded into a larger downtown location with a ticket arcade and food area; hours are listed as 11:00 AM–11:00 PM on the official site. The onsite roster includes roughly 105 pinball and video machines spanning classics through modern titles (machines from 1969–2022), making it a popular tournament and family destination praised in local reviews for its clean facility, friendly staff, and reasonable all-day play pricing.

Recbar at 10301 Taylorsville Road in Jeffersontown (Louisville) is a lively arcade bar and restaurant that combines a full-service bar, craft beers and an eclectic pub-grub menu with a large collection of retro and modern arcade games and pinball machines. The venue promotes over 130 arcade and pinball games and its games page and roster reflect an extensive lineup—including a 50-machine pinball collection of classic and modern titles, skee-ball lanes and vintage video cabinets. Guests praise the social, fun atmosphere and wide game selection while enjoying burgers, tacos and the venue’s signature tots; Recbar hosts events and private parties, is family-friendly until 10 PM and transitions to 21+ later in the evening, making it a popular local nightspot per customer reviews.

Logan Street Market at 1001 Logan St in Louisville is a vibrant public market and food hall offering a rotating lineup of independent food and drink vendors, live music, community events, and a lively atmosphere that draws locals and visitors alike. The venue also features a dedicated arcade/pinball room with roughly 50 vintage and modern pinball machines, making it a go-to spot for pinball enthusiasts in the city. Visitors praise the variety of vendors and the energetic, family-friendly vibe in reviews and travel guides.

Comics 2 Games in Florence, KY (8470 US‑42) is a family‑owned comic shop and pinball arcade that combines a broad selection of new and back‑issue comics, collectibles, Funko and action figures, plus TCG and hobby gaming with a large rotating arcade of roughly 44 pinball machines for open play and events. Locals praise the friendly, community‑focused staff and regular in‑store events and tournaments, making it a popular stop for collectors and players across Northern Kentucky and the Cincinnati area.

The Burl Arcade at 375 Thompson Road in Lexington, KY is a retro arcade bar and live‑music venue in the Distillery District that pairs craft beer, classic cabinets and skee‑ball with a rotating pinball lineup.Titles on rotation include Big Hurt, Black Knight Sword of Rage (Premium), Deadly Weapon, Deadpool (Pro), Demolition Man, Dialed In, Godzilla (Pro), Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast (Pro), Led Zeppelin (Premium), Metallica (Premium), Munsters (Premium), NBA Fastbreak, Star Wars (Home Edition), Star Wars (Pro), Stranger Things (Pro), The Walking Dead (Pro), Theatre of Magic, Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (LE).Guests praise the lively atmosphere and affordable drinks, and the venue hosts special events and private rentals, including seasonal all‑night pinball nights like Pinsgiving.

Mile Wide Beer Company at 636 Barret Ave in Louisville is a forward-thinking brewery and taproom known for rotating craft beers, a roomy taproom with board games and an on-site brick-oven pizza program, making it a relaxed spot for groups and beer fans alike. The taproom also boasts a dozen-plus pinball lineup, featuring Barry O's BBQ Challenge (Classic), Black Knight: Sword of Rage (Pro), Deadpool (Pro), F-14 Tomcat, Foo Fighters (Pro), FunHouse, Godzilla (Pro), Ice Cold Beer (2023 remake), Jaws (Pro), John Wick (Pro), Lectronamo, NBA Fastbreak, Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity.

The Event Horizon Arcade at 8 Old Bloomfield Pike #100 in Bardstown, KY is a family-friendly video arcade featuring 50+ classic and modern arcade titles — including a strong selection of pinball machines alongside Pac-Man, racing, platform and light-gun games — with most machines typically set to free play and praised by visitors for its welcoming staff and kid-friendly atmosphere. The location announced it closed its current storefront as of November 29 and plans to reopen in the spring at a new site, so check the arcade’s Facebook page for the latest updates and reopening details.

Shamrock Bar and Grille Brannon Crossing at 285 Lancer Dr in Nicholasville is a lively neighborhood sports bar and Irish‑inspired grill offering pub fare, cocktails, regular live music, trivia and extensive sports viewing with late hours (typically open until around 1 AM). The location features a four‑machine pinball bank—Avatar: The Battle for Pandora CE, Deadpool (Premium), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Pro) and Toy Story 4 (LE)—making it a go‑to spot for pinball players in the area. Shamrock also promotes pinball events like a free pinball night on Mondays (7–10 PM), and diners often praise the hearty bar food and friendly service in reviews.

Vernon Lanes is a vintage bowling alley, restaurant and cocktail bar at 1575 Story Ave in Louisville’s Butchertown neighborhood, offering a historic, restored setting for bowling and dining It preserves eight original wooden lanes and includes a patio and downstairs event space with pool tables, an arcade area, pinball, darts and a stage for live music, karaoke and trivia The venue’s compact pinball bank features Deadpool (Pro), Elvira's House of Horrors (Premium), James Bond 007 (Premium) and John Wick (LE) Guests frequently praise the food, cocktails and lively atmosphere, making Vernon Lanes a popular spot for leagues, parties and late-night socializing

Social Food Hall at 110 S Main St in downtown Elizabethtown, KY is a restored, family‑friendly food hall and entertainment destination featuring chef‑driven vendors (Maillard Wood Fired Kitchen, Wasabi Bistro and StrEAT Kitchen), a full tap wall and bar, duckpin bowling, upstairs pool tables, arcade games and four pinball machines, plus regular events, classes and private‑event space — a lively spot for craft beer, cocktails and casual dining.