# Where to Play Pinball in Daytona Beach: Bars, Diners, and Arcades with Machines
by [Colin Alsheimer](/author/colin) · May 19, 2025 · [Travel](/news/category/travel)

> Daytona Beach delivers a pinball-focused scene centered in Ormond Beach, with a dedicated pinball lounge, Florida's original pinball diner, and beachfront and VR entertainment options.

The Daytona Beach area delivers one of Florida's more concentrated pinball scenes, anchored by two notable Ormond Beach venues. A dedicated pinball lounge and "Florida's original pinball diner" provide substantial collections, while beachfront entertainment and a South Daytona VR complex round out the options.

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The Ormond Beach venues stand out for pairing pinball with quality food and drinks in family-friendly settings. Both maintain well-curated collections spanning vintage classics to modern releases. The beachfront and VR options add pinball to broader entertainment experiences.

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Here's where to find pinball across the Daytona Beach area.

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Venue

Area

Machines

Type

[Flip's](https://www.kineticist.com/locations/flips)

Ormond Beach

28

Bar

[Cafe One Pinball Diner](https://www.kineticist.com/locations/cafe-one-pinball-diner)

Ormond Beach

22

Restaurant

[Daytona Glow Golf](https://www.kineticist.com/locations/daytona-glow-golf-llc)

Beachfront

10

Entertainment

[Back Alley Lanes](https://www.kineticist.com/locations/back-alley-lanes-vr-cade)

South Daytona

A few

Entertainment

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## Ormond Beach Bars with Pinball

### Flip's

**Sports bar and pinball lounge · Ormond Beach**

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[Flip's](/locations/flips) operates as a neighborhood sports bar and dedicated pinball lounge with the largest collection in the Daytona area. The family-friendly venue pairs 28 well-maintained machines with elevated bar food, craft beers, and wine. The rotating collection spans vintage 1970s machines to 2025 releases including Attack from Mars, Metallica, Godzilla, and Star Wars: Fall of the Empire.

-   Pinball machines: 28
-   Practical notes: Pinball lounge atmosphere; elevated bar food; craft beer and wine; private events
-   Address: 175 N Yonge St, Ormond Beach, FL 32174

## Ormond Beach Restaurants with Pinball

### Cafe One Pinball Diner

**Pinball diner · Ormond Beach**

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[Cafe One Pinball Diner](/locations/cafe-one-pinball-diner) bills itself as Florida's original pinball diner, combining 22 machines with scratch-made comfort food, house-baked bread, and freshly ground coffee. The family-run breakfast and lunch spot near I-95 offers indoor and outdoor seating alongside a collection featuring Godzilla, Rush, James Bond, JAWS, and Avatar.

-   Pinball machines: 22
-   Practical notes: Breakfast and lunch; scratch-made food; near I-95; family-run
-   Address: 405 N US-1, Ormond Beach, FL 32174

## Daytona Beach Arcades

### Daytona Glow Golf

**Entertainment center · Beachfront**

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[Daytona Glow Golf LLC](/locations/daytona-glow-golf-llc) brings 10 pinball machines to the Ocean Walk Shoppes on Atlantic Avenue. The family-friendly venue combines a 20-hole blacklight mini golf course with air hockey, prize games, and a programmable pixel floor. A pinball league provides structured play for regular visitors.

-   Pinball machines: 10
-   Practical notes: Beachfront location; glow mini golf; pinball league; extended weekend hours
-   Address: 250 N Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, FL 32118

### Back Alley Lanes VR-Cade

**Entertainment center · South Daytona**

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[Back Alley Lanes VR-Cade](/locations/back-alley-lanes-vr-cade) spreads pinball across a 15,000-square-foot family entertainment center featuring an Omni VR arena, eight bowling lanes, a full arcade, and a sports bar restaurant. The South Daytona venue offers 6 modern machines including Venom, Godzilla, and The Mandalorian alongside party and event rooms.

-   Pinball machines: A few
-   Practical notes: VR arena; bowling; full restaurant and bar; party rooms
-   Address: 2400 S Ridgewood Ave, South Daytona, FL 32119

Daytona Beach's pinball scene rewards visitors who venture to Ormond Beach. Flip's and Cafe One together offer 50 machines in distinctly different settings—elevated bar food and pinball lounge at one, breakfast diner and scratch-made comfort food at the other. The beachfront and South Daytona options add pinball to broader entertainment outings.

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