# Where to Play Pinball in Charlotte: Arcades, Bars, and Barcades with Machines by [Colin Alsheimer](/author/colin) · September 4, 2024 · [Travel](/news/category/travel) > Charlotte's pinball scene stretches across the metro, with dedicated arcade bars in the city center and family-friendly museums in surrounding suburbs. Charlotte anchors a sprawling metro that stretches into both North Carolina and South Carolina, and pinball venues follow that same pattern. The city proper features barcade-style spots concentrated in neighborhoods like South End and the Seigle Avenue area, while suburban communities like Concord and Gastonia contribute their own arcades and museums to the regional mix. ‍ Machine counts range from venues with 10 pinball titles mixed in alongside other activities to dedicated collections exceeding 30 games. Whether you're looking for a 21+ environment with craft cocktails or a family-friendly museum with all-day play, Charlotte's metro has options across the spectrum. ‍ Venue Area Machines Type [Super Abari Game Bar](/locations/super-abari-game-bar) Charlotte 30+ Barcade [Pins Mechanical Company](/locations/pins-mechanical-company-charlotte) Charlotte (South End) 20+ Entertainment venue [The Basement Arcade Bar](/locations/the-basement-arcade-bar) Concord 20+ Barcade [Classic Arcade and Pinball Museum](/locations/classic-arcade-and-pinball-museum) Gastonia 20+ Arcade [CityCade Arcade Bar](/locations/citycade-arcade-bar) Gastonia 10+ Barcade [Player 1 Up Bar](/locations/player-1-up-bar) Rock Hill, SC 30+ Barcade ‍ Here's where to find pinball across the Charlotte metro. ## Charlotte Bars with Pinball ### Super Abari Game Bar **Barcade · Seigle Avenue** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-charlotte/inline/695d5e877699770e50743329_Super_Abari_Game_Bar.webp) [Super Abari Game Bar](/locations/super-abari-game-bar) operates as Charlotte's pinball-focused barcade, combining a full bar with a collection of vintage and modern pinball machines alongside classic arcade cabinets. The venue is 21+ during weekday evenings and opens to all ages during weekend afternoons, with games priced at $0.50 per play and a weekly pinball league running Tuesday nights. - Pinball machines: 30+ - Practical notes: 21+ on weekday evenings; all ages Saturday and Sunday afternoons; $0.50/play; hosts weekly pinball league - Address: 1015 Seigle Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205 ## Charlotte Entertainment Venues with Pinball ### Pins Mechanical Company **Entertainment venue · South End** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-charlotte/inline/695d5e9d62cf886587fa3c78_694026900f672094fd1b4fa8_pins-mechanical-pinball-arcade-charlotte-nc.webp) [Pins Mechanical Company](/locations/pins-mechanical-company-charlotte) in South End pairs duckpin bowling with a rotating lineup of pinball machines, craft cocktails, and free-to-play arcade cabinets. The space caters to group outings with activities spread across duckpin lanes, ping pong, foosball, and giant Jenga alongside the pinball section. - Pinball machines: 20+ - Practical notes: 21+ after 9pm on Sundays; pinball costs quarters; no reservations for games - Address: 307 West Tremont Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203 ## Concord Bars with Pinball ### The Basement Arcade Bar **Barcade · Downtown Concord** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-charlotte/inline/695d5eb2a1a938a379aa30d1_695c7bcb340412d58d5cfe44_the-basement-arcade-bar.webp) [The Basement Arcade Bar](/locations/the-basement-arcade-bar) sits in historic downtown Concord, offering a rotating selection of local craft beer and cider alongside a basement floor packed with pinball machines and classic arcade cabinets. The venue runs family-friendly hours before transitioning to 21+ in the evenings, with pinball priced at $0.50 for three balls and vintage arcade games often at $0.25. - Pinball machines: 20+ - Practical notes: Family-friendly until 8pm, then 21+; $0.50 pinball; craft beer and cider selection - Address: 14 Union St S, Concord, NC 28025 ## Gastonia Arcades ### Classic Arcade and Pinball Museum **Arcade · Gastonia** ‍ [Classic Arcade and Pinball Museum](/locations/classic-arcade-and-pinball-museum) operates on an admissions-based model, offering unlimited free-play access to a collection advertised as 95+ arcade and pinball machines for a single wristband purchase. The family-friendly museum includes concessions like pizza, hot dogs, and beer, making it a destination for extended play sessions. - Pinball machines: 20+ - Practical notes: $14.99 unlimited play wristband; all ages; concessions available - Address: 3210 Union Rd, Gastonia, NC 28056 ## Gastonia Bars with Pinball ### CityCade Arcade Bar **Barcade · Downtown Gastonia** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-charlotte/inline/695d5eccdfd392d23e767f16_694026900f672094fd1b4fb0_classic-arcade-and-pinball-museum-gastonia-nc.webp) [CityCade Arcade Bar](/locations/citycade-arcade-bar) brings 80s and 90s-era nostalgia to downtown Gastonia with low-cost arcade games, rotating food trucks, and a full drink menu. The venue runs family-focused nights early in the week before shifting to 21+ evenings, with a lineup of modern Stern titles in the pinball selection. - Pinball machines: 10+ - Practical notes: Family nights early in the week; 21+ evenings later; rotating food trucks - Address: 122 South Oakland St, Gastonia, NC 28052 ## Rock Hill Bars with Pinball ### Player 1 Up Bar **Barcade · Downtown Rock Hill** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-charlotte/inline/695d5edfb48d5d56f11e633d_670747919cdc551711b00717_player-1up-rock-hill-arcade-bar.avif) [Player 1 Up Bar](/locations/player-1-up-bar) anchors Rock Hill's downtown entertainment district just across the South Carolina border, pairing a full bar and kitchen with a sizable pinball collection. The 21+ venue features skee-ball, foosball, and classic arcade cabinets alongside rotating pinball titles that span both vintage and recent releases. - Pinball machines: 30+ - Practical notes: 21+; full bar and kitchen with pizza; downtown Rock Hill location - Address: 140 E Main St, Suite 140, Rock Hill, SC 29730 Charlotte's pinball options cover everything from unlimited-play museums suited for families to late-night barcades with craft cocktails. Visitors focused purely on pinball volume will want to start at Super Abari or Player 1 Up, while those looking to combine games with activities like duckpin bowling or all-day family outings have options in Pins Mechanical and Classic Arcade and Pinball Museum. ‍ See something we got wrong or know a spot we missed? Drop us a line. ‍ Last updated: January 2026 --- _Canonical URL: https://www.kineticist.com/news/play-pinball-charlotte_