# Where to Play Pinball in Milwaukee: Arcades, Bars, and Venues with Machines by [Colin Alsheimer](/author/colin) · December 28, 2022 · [Travel](/news/category/travel) > Milwaukee's pinball scene stretches from downtown food halls to neighborhood dive bars and a suburban arcade with 30+ machines. Here's where to find games across the metro. Milwaukee has carved out a solid pinball presence across its neighborhoods and surrounding communities. The city's East Side and Bay View districts anchor the bar scene, while downtown offers free-play options at a modern food hall. For dedicated arcade play, you'll head to the suburbs. ‍ The metro area also extends south to Kenosha, where a sprawling Wisconsin landmark keeps machines alongside its restaurant and entertainment complex. Whether you're looking for quarter-drop games with craft beer or all-day unlimited play with the family, here's where to find pinball across the Milwaukee metro. ‍ Venue Area Machines Type [Up-Down Milwaukee](/locations/up-down-milwaukee) Lower East Side 10+ Barcade [Blackbird Bar](/locations/blackbird-bar) Bay View A few Dive Bar [The Garcade](/locations/the-garcade) Menomonee Falls 30+ Arcade [3rd St. Market Hall](/locations/3rd-st-market-hall) Downtown A few Food Hall [The Final Girl](/locations/the-final-girl) Kenosha A few Bar [The Brat Stop](/locations/the-brat-stop) Kenosha 10+ Entertainment ‍ ## Milwaukee Bars with Pinball ### Up-Down Milwaukee **Arcade bar · Lower East Side** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/milwaukee-pinball-hotspots/inline/695bc0eb3477e62dab1d4674_677bee2c90a71f06db18f7b3_up-down-milwaukee-pinball-arcade-wisconson.avif) [Up-Down Milwaukee](/locations/up-down-milwaukee) fills two floors of a Brady Street building with pinball, arcade cabinets, and skee-ball alleys. Games run just 25 cents per play, fed by tokens purchased at three for a dollar. The rooftop patio adds outdoor space during warmer months, and the kitchen turns out hand-tossed pizzas. - Pinball machines: 10+ - Practical notes: 21+ venue; monthly Family Days open to all ages; full bar with craft beer and cocktails - Address: 615 E Brady St, Milwaukee, WI 53202 ### Blackbird Bar **Dive bar · Bay View** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/milwaukee-pinball-hotspots/inline/695bc0d959f0a3332b04add8_694029b877a0e8dcf1b2f512_blackbird-bar-milwaukee-wi-pinball-bar.jpg) [Blackbird Bar](/locations/blackbird-bar) is a neighborhood spot on Kinnickinnic Avenue with a rotating selection of pinball machines tucked in the back. The bar runs regular tournaments on the first Sunday and third Wednesday of each month. Wisconsin craft beers anchor the tap list, and a photo booth sits near the games. - Pinball machines: A few - Practical notes: Tournament nights draw competitive players; casual dive bar atmosphere - Address: 3007 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207 ## Milwaukee Arcades ### The Garcade **Retro arcade · Menomonee Falls** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/milwaukee-pinball-hotspots/inline/695bc0c71091e38b51573f8f_the_garcade.webp) [The Garcade](/locations/the-garcade) houses over 175 games in a Menomonee Falls strip mall, including roughly 30 pinball machines spanning decades of releases. A single admission covers unlimited play all day. No alcohol is served, making this a family-friendly destination about 20 minutes north of downtown Milwaukee. - Pinball machines: 30+ - Practical notes: $20 admission for adults, $15 for kids under 12; no alcohol; free jukebox - Address: N88 W16541 Main St, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 ## Milwaukee Entertainment Venues with Pinball ### 3rd St. Market Hall **Food hall · Downtown** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/milwaukee-pinball-hotspots/inline/695bc0685028ed497a920430_3rd_street_market_hall.jpg) [3rd St. Market Hall](/locations/3rd-st-market-hall) occupies the old Grand Avenue mall space with food vendors, a self-serve beer wall, and free pinball machines on the main floor. The hall also features shuffleboard and golf simulators. Games are free to play while you eat. - Pinball machines: A few - Practical notes: Free play; multiple food vendors; downtown location near Wisconsin Center - Address: 275 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203 ## Kenosha Bars with Pinball ### The Final Girl **Horror-themed bar · Kenosha** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/milwaukee-pinball-hotspots/inline/695bc0721c3c771d4b962e7a_the_final_girl_.webp) [The Final Girl](/locations/the-final-girl) opened in 2024 as a horror-themed bar with arcade games and pinball. The venue bills itself as an LGBTQ+ inclusive space with food service and horror decor throughout. - Pinball machines: A few - Practical notes: Horror theme; opened 2024; approximately 40 minutes south of Milwaukee - Address: 7546 Sheridan Rd, Kenosha, WI 53143 ## Kenosha Entertainment Venues with Pinball ### The Brat Stop **Restaurant and entertainment complex · Kenosha** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/milwaukee-pinball-hotspots/inline/695bc08d59f0a3332b049728_67071833ee6232a4f3173cc5_the-brat-shop-kenosha-pinball.avif) [The Brat Stop](/locations/the-brat-stop) has anchored the I-94 corridor since 1961, serving Wisconsin brats and cheese curds in a sprawling 46,000-square-foot complex. The entertainment area includes pinball alongside other games, and live music fills the venue on weekends. - Pinball machines: 10+ - Practical notes: Full restaurant and bar; live music venue; just off I-94 near the Wisconsin-Illinois border - Address: 12304 75th St, Kenosha, WI 53142 For the largest selection, The Garcade in Menomonee Falls offers all-day play on 30+ machines. Families will find that venue and 3rd St. Market Hall welcoming, while the bar scene centers on Up-Down and Blackbird in Milwaukee proper. Kenosha adds options for anyone traveling the I-94 corridor between Milwaukee and Chicago. ‍ Know of a machine we missed or a venue that's closed? Send updates to help keep this guide current. ‍ *Last updated: January 2026* --- _Canonical URL: https://www.kineticist.com/news/milwaukee-pinball-hotspots_