Pinball in New South Wales

Flipper Fellowship is a community pinball club housed at the Bayside Anglican Church Hall, 54 Forest Rd, Arncliffe, NSW, run by Zac Veron and hosting weekly Thursday night meetups plus monthly Saturday competitions that welcome players of all abilities and offer coaching and tournament play. The club's 12-machine collection includes Cactus Canyon, Centaur, Fathom Revisited, Flash, The Getaway: High Speed II, Lord of the Rings, Paragon, The Party Zone, Queen (LE), Space Invaders, Terminator 2: Judgment Day and WHO Dunnit, spanning vintage classics to modern releases and serving as an IFPA-linked tournament venue.

Beercade Australia, located at 113–115 Regent St in Redfern, is a beer-focused arcade and bar combining a rotating mix of retro and modern video games with around 20 pinball machines; it doubles as a lively party and private-events venue and is well regarded by locals for its friendly staff and nostalgic gaming lineup.

Illawarra Pinball Club at 147 Kembla St in Wollongong is a community-run pinball venue and club that hosts weekly league nights, competitions and family-friendly social sessions for players of all skill levels. The club’s roster of around 21 machines includes Avengers: Infinity Quest (Pro), Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast (Pro), Stranger Things (Pro), Twilight Zone and Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory, and it operates regular competition hours (Mon/Tue/Thu 6:00–9:30pm, Fri 6:30–9:30pm, Sunday midday–5pm).

Five Star Tower Cinemas in Newcastle at 183-185 King Street is a restored three-screen cinema operated by Five Star that blends classic cinephile charm with modern screenings, events and a laid-back bar-cafe atmosphere for pre- or post-movie drinks and snacks. The venue also houses a twelve-machine pinball arcade featuring Creature from the Black Lagoon, Foo Fighters (Premium), Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure, JAWS (Premium), John Wick (LE), Jurassic Park (Premium), King Kong: Myth of Terror Island (Pro), The Mandalorian (LE), Space Invaders, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Theatre of Magic and Twilight Zone, making it a go-to spot in Newcastle for both classic and modern pinball fans.

Willie’s Wondercade is a retro arcade and pinball pop‑up at 75 Mary St, Saint Peters (Sydney), hosted from the Precinct/Willie the Boatman site with regular weekend sessions and event posts on social media. The venue houses around 10–11 well‑curated pinball machines — including Addams Family, Alien (Remake), The Big Lebowski and Elvira’s House of Horrors — making it a great stop for collectors and casual players alike. Visitors note the vintage vibe, easy access (about a 9‑minute walk from Sydenham station) and nearby street parking, with opening‑night photos and updates shared on Facebook and Instagram.

Benny's Pinball Bar (Benny's Arcade) is a pinball-focused bar inside Ivory Waterside at 156 Wharf St, Tweed Heads NSW, offering a rotating mix of vintage arcade games and pinball machines with casual seating ideal for groups and families seeking nostalgic gameplay and drinks. The venue is noted for its sizeable collection of pinballs and arcade cabinets, though some reviewers say machines can be hit-or-miss and the arcade is easy to miss from the street since it sits within the hotel complex.

Tattersalls Hotel in the heart of Penrith at 95 Station St is a classic local pub serving pub classics and steaks with TAB, sports screens and pool tables, and a lively gaming area that hosts seven pinball machines—making it a popular stop for pinball enthusiasts and local groups; the bistro menu and venue details are available on the hotel’s official site for bookings and event info.

Oran Park Hotel at 81 Central Ave in Oran Park, NSW is a three-level entertainment hub combining a lively sports bar, all-day bistro, rooftop cocktail bar and a family-friendly games area where guests can enjoy pool, darts and a rotating selection of five pinball machines, making it a top local spot for casual dining, live sports and arcade fun. The venue has been highlighted as a modern hospitality and entertainment precinct with multiple bars, event spaces and an arcade-style games area that adds extra nightlife and function appeal.

Park House Hotel (Park House Food & Liquor) at 2 Park St, Mona Vale NSW is a modern coastal pub and dining hub offering steaks, burgers and contemporary pub fare in a relaxed, family-friendly setting with a palm-lined beer garden and playground that hosts live music and weekend events; the venue’s reimagined interior features a central free-standing bar, cocktail lounge and all-weather courtyard that make it popular for craft beers, cocktails and casual dining on the Northern Beaches. No public listing or review evidence of a pinball collection was found on the venue’s website or major local reviews at the time of search.

Courthouse Hotel at 202 Australia St in Newtown is a lively, family-friendly pub with a sprawling leafy beer garden, craft beers on tap and a bistro menu of burgers, nachos and pub classics, plus regular trivia nights and live footy screenings. The venue also offers pool tables, relaxed lounge seating and a five-machine pinball lineup—including Attack From Mars, Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast (LE) and Jurassic Park—making it a popular spot for groups, pinball players and visitors exploring Newtown.

Koko Amusement at Basement, 614 George St (Town Hall), Sydney is a late‑hours video arcade with a broad selection of coin‑op and prize‑redemption games, listed with opening hours Mon–Fri 10am–2am and Sat–Sun 9am–2am on its official site. Located underground in the heart of Town Hall, visitors note it as a clean, modern arcade with an array of games to choose from. Pinball enthusiasts can enjoy five machines on site, including titles such as Godzilla (Premium) and John Wick (Pro) as listed on Pinball Map.

The Hoey Moey at 84 Ocean Parade, Coffs Harbour NSW, is an iconic beachfront pub and live-music venue with an open-plan bar, bistro, spacious beer garden, drive-through bottleshop and direct beach access, popular for dining, events and functions. It’s also a local pinball hotspot—hosting weekly pinball competitions and an annual Pinball Festival—and currently houses five pinball machines on site, making it a must-visit for arcade and pinball fans in the region

Timezone Haymarket is a bright, family-friendly arcade on Level 3 of Market City (Shop 9/13 Hay St, Haymarket) offering a wide mix of arcade games, bumper cars, a prize counter and interactive attractions, with reviewers frequently praising its clean environment and helpful staff and the venue promoting regular offers and extended hours. Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast (Pro), The Munsters (Pro)