Pinball in South Carolina

Radioactive Pinball Arcade in downtown Aiken at 113 Laurens St SW is a retro, free‑play pinball and video game arcade and bar offering over 40 pinball machines from all eras and more than 30 video games, with hourly and day‑pass options (one‑hour and day passes) and regular tournaments and leagues for enthusiasts.

Player 1 Up Bar at 140 E Main St in Rock Hill is a 21+ barcade and retro arcade that combines a full bar and kitchen with classic video cabinets, skee-ball, foosball and a lively downtown atmosphere for adults seeking nostalgic gaming and late-night pizza and drinks. Visitors rave about the friendly staff, menu and fun vibe, and the venue hosts a rotating collection of over 40 pinball machines alongside dozens of classic arcade titles for casual play and tournaments.

Bang Back Pinball Lounge at 741 Saluda Ave in Columbia, SC is a lively barcade and pinball lounge offering a full food menu, craft beers and cocktails, hosting pinball leagues and staying open late for social nights and events. The venue features two dozen professionally maintained pinball machines, including King Kong, Dungeons & Dragons, Cactus Canyon, 007 Pro, Tron Legacy, Toy Story 4, Metallica, Hot Wheels, Walking Dead, Jaws, The Shadow, World Cup USA 94 Soccer, Pulp Fiction, Star Wars Pro, The Uncanny X-Men, Jurassic Park Premium, Godzilla Pro, Guardians of the Galaxy Pro, John Wick, Game of Thrones Premium, Revenge From Mars, Monster Bash, Arena, Genesis, Deadpool Premium, Rush Pro, Jurassic Park (Data East) and Aladdin's Castle. Guests frequently praise the friendly staff, strong beer selection and relaxed, community-focused vibe in reviews.

Located in Taylors Mill at 250 Mill Street, Pinky's Revenge is a retro 80s-style arcade and game lounge that blends family-friendly daytime play with an arcade bar atmosphere for evening events, featuring a full-service bar and warming snack kitchen. The venue houses about 22 pinball machines alongside a rotating collection of classic video games and consoles, and regularly hosts pinball leagues, monthly tournaments and themed live-music nights that keep the crowd coming back. Visitors praise the lively vibe, friendly service and nostalgic game selection in Yelp and TripAdvisor reviews, making it a popular Greenville-area destination for retro gaming and social nights out.

Firefly Toys & Games at 736 St Andrews Rd in Columbia, SC is a family-friendly game store and pinball arcade with a sizable pinball collection that includes Attack From Mars (Remake - LE), Batman sixty-six (Premium), Deadpool (Limited Edition), Doctor Who, Dungeons & Dragons, Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye (LE), Elton John (CE), Lord of the Rings (LE), Medieval Madness (LE Remake), Monster Bash (LE), Spider-Man VE, Star Trek (Pro), Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Wars (Pro), Stranger Things (LE), The Beatles (Gold Edition), The Simpsons Pinball Party, Twilight Zone, Weird Al's Museum of Natural Hilarity The arcade uses tokens with most machines around one dollar per play, keeps machines well maintained and modded, offers snacks and soda, and hosts regular events including monthly tournaments and late-night hours

Craft And Draft Irmo at 7583 Saint Andrews Road in Irmo, SC is a lively craft beer taproom and casual restaurant with an on-site pinball arcade and rotating draft list, offering a relaxed spot for families and pinball fans alike; notable machines on the floor include Jaws (Pro), King Kong: Myth of Terror Island (Pro), Jurassic Park (Pro), Ghostbusters (Pro), Iron Maiden: Legacy of the Beast (Premium), Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye (Pro), Embryon, NBA, NBA Fastbreak, Road Show, Spider-Man, Star Wars (Pro), Stranger Things (Pro), Strikes and Spares, The Walking Dead (Pro), Venom (Pro), World Cup Soccer.

Located at 109A West Trade Street in Simpsonville, SC, Upstate Pinball & Arcade Museum is a family- and kid-friendly retro arcade and playable museum offering a nostalgic mix of pinball machines (over 16) and nearly 40 classic video arcade games spanning the 1970s through modern titles, with rotating pop-culture displays and retro consoles on site. Admission is a single $10 all-day freeplay (come-and-go allowed) and regular hours are Wednesday–Thursday 4pm–9pm, Friday 4pm–11pm, and Saturday 12pm–11pm; closed Sunday–Tuesday. Locals praise the venue for its value, nostalgic atmosphere, and broad selection of playable vintage games, reflected in strong customer reviews.

Griffin's P.H. (Griffin's Public House) at 813 Surfside Dr in Surfside Beach, SC is a lively bar & grill serving lunch and dinner with daily happy hour and a casual, locally focused menu. The venue features an upstairs bar arcade with 14 pinball machines, an outdoor patio, and menu favorites like burgers, wings and lava shrimp that have earned strong local praise. Open late with consistently positive reviews from locals and visitors, Griffin's is a go-to spot for good food, drinks and pinball fun in Surfside Beach.

The Break on James Island (778 Folly Rd, Charleston, SC) is a lively sports bar and arcade featuring a strong lineup of 11 pinball machines alongside skee‑ball, air hockey, electronic darts, pool and about 15 TVs for watching big games; the menu leans on bar favorites like wings and tater‑tot nachos and the venue is praised for friendly staff, a social group-friendly atmosphere, accessible seating and regular pinball/game nights—open afternoons into late night (typically 4 PM weekdays, 2 PM weekends).

Transmission Arcade at 1712 Main St in downtown Columbia, SC is a retro arcade and bar that blends classic arcade cabinets, skee-ball and a token-based pinball room with a full-service bar, made-from-scratch food and Sunday brunch, plus all-ages hours until 8 p.m., creating a lively, inclusive spot for groups and gamers. Visitors frequently praise the food, drink selection and friendly service on local review sites. The pinball lineup features The Big Lebowski, Black Knight 2000, Stars, Elton John (Platinum Edition), Jaws (Premium), Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye (Pro), Indiana Jones: The Pinball Adventure, Medieval Madness (Classic Edition Remake), Aquarius, Catacomb, Eight Ball Champ, Punchy the Clown.

Seminar Brewing Taproom and Grille at 551 W Lucas St in Florence, SC is the city’s first commercial brewery, offering a rotating lineup of house-brewed beers, a full food menu (including a partnership with Elliott’s BBQ), live music and a welcoming beer garden perfect for groups and families. The taproom also hosts a large, rotating pinball collection—about a dozen machines—including titles such as Guardians of the Galaxy, making it a go-to spot for craft-beer lovers and pinball fans alike. Visitors consistently praise the friendly service, tasty food and lively atmosphere in reviews, cementing Seminar as a popular local hangout in Florence.

Grand Strand Brewing Company, at 819 N Kings Hwy in Myrtle Beach, SC, is a family-friendly craft brewery and taproom with a rotating beer selection, on-site kitchen offering pub-style fare, a beer garden, regular live music and community events near the oceanfront; the venue welcomes families and dogs and operates daily per its website. The brewery also maintains a ten-machine pinball collection and hosts weekly pinball league nights and monthly tournaments, making it a popular spot for both casual players and competitive pinball fans.

The Bearded Ax at 1077 E Montague Ave in North Charleston is a 5.0‑rated activity bar built around axe throwing that also features a golf simulator, retro bar‑top video games, pool, foosball, skee‑ball, live music and an extensive drink menu for family outings, dates and private events. The venue supports a rotating pinball lineup of nine machines, including Avengers: Infinity Quest (Premium), Cactus Canyon (Remake - Special Edition Plus), Deadpool (Pro), Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye (Pro), Godzilla (Premium), Jurassic Park (Premium), King Kong: Myth of Terror Island (Premium), Taxi, and The Who's Tommy Pinball Wizard.

Replay Brewing, located at 1317 Broadcloth St in Kingsley Town Center, Fort Mill, SC, is an arcade‑themed brewery and taproom serving craft beers, seltzers, cocktails and small plates in a nostalgic game-focused setting with indoor and outdoor board games and regular events like trivia and bingo. Pinball machines sit to the left of the bar and are coin‑operated, making Replay a popular spot for casual play or game nights while you enjoy food and drinks. Current pinball machines include Ghostbusters, Godzilla, Guardians of the Galaxy, Jurassic Park, Star Wars, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, The Mandalorian.

Calloway's Sports Bar & Grill at 2410 Augusta Road in West Columbia, SC, is a casual mom-and-pop sports bar and grill offering a full bar, pub-style menu and late-night hours. The game room features multiple pool tables, Golden Tee and other arcade attractions, and a rotating selection of six pinball machines — Pinball Map lists titles such as JAWS (Premium) and John Wick (Premium). Reviews highlight well-cooked food, a lively atmosphere and a friendly local vibe, making it a popular spot for sports fans and arcade enthusiasts in the Midlands.

Ireland's Own / Jagerhaus Pub at 3025 Ashley Town Center Drive is a spacious Irish‑and‑German bar & grill with a family‑friendly Jaegerhaus arcade offering classics like Pac‑Man and skee‑ball, two golf simulators, air hockey and a long draft list alongside hearty pub fare. The venue maintains a rotating pinball lineup that includes Guardians of the Galaxy, James Bond, Jurassic Park, Pulp Fiction and Star Wars, making it a popular stop for players who want to combine great food and drinks with quality arcade play.

Pinky & Clyde's Arcade Bar at 1044 E Montague Ave in Park Circle, North Charleston, blends a retro arcade vibe with a full bar—offering classic arcade cabinets, craft cocktails, a curated beer list, regular pinball tournaments and a Saturday kid's day for families. The venue's pinball lineup includes Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant’s Eye (Pro), Jaws (Pro), King Kong: Myth of Terror Island (Pro), Star Wars: Fall of the Empire (Pro), Uncanny X‑Men (Pro).

Hazelwood Brewing Company is a locally owned craft brewery and taproom at 711 E Main St in Lexington, SC, opened in 2018 after reclaiming the Old Mill boiler room and offering a rotating lineup of house-brewed beers, a creative kitchen with bar fare, indoor/outdoor seating, live music and regular trivia nights. The friendly, hometown-focused taproom features four pinball machines for extra entertainment and is frequently praised for its patio atmosphere and beer selection in customer reviews.

Frothy Beard Brewing Company at 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd in West Ashley (Ashley Landing) is a lively craft brewery and taproom known for adventurous, small-batch beers, a full food menu and a community-focused atmosphere that hosts events and local vendors according to the brewery’s site. The Charleston taproom also maintains a rotating arcade of four pinball machines for casual, pay-per-play entertainment, giving guests the chance to pair flights or slices with friendly competition; pinball listings and the brewery’s social channels note the on-site machines and regular updates to the lineup.

Art Bar in Columbia’s Vista at 1211 Park St is an underground, arts-focused bar and live-music venue with a quirky, welcoming vibe, full bar and kitchen, dance floor, lounge and a rotating calendar of shows and themed nights that make it a staple of Columbia nightlife. The venue’s pinball lineup includes Sorcerer, Star Wars (Pro), Swords Of Fury and World Cup Soccer, giving arcade fans an extra reason to stop by.