# Where to Play Pinball in Knoxville: Pubs, Breweries, and Bars with Machines by [Colin Alsheimer](/author/colin) · May 19, 2025 · [Travel](/news/category/travel) > Knoxville's pinball scene centers on craft beer, with a dedicated pinball pub, award-winning breweries, a cider barrelhouse, and downtown taverns all maintaining collections. Knoxville's pinball scene runs on craft beer. The city offers a dedicated pinball pub with the area's largest collection, multiple breweries with games areas, and downtown taverns where pinball complements rotating tap lists. The concentration of venues in the downtown and North Broadway corridors makes bar-hopping between games straightforward. ‍ Most venues maintain modern lineups heavy on recent Stern releases, with occasional classics mixed in. Several spots host pinball events and themed collaborations that draw the local community. ‍ Here's where to find pinball across Knoxville. ‍ Venue Area Machines Type [Pins and Pints](https://www.kineticist.com/locations/pins-and-pints) Happy Valley 17 Bar [Xul Beer Company](https://www.kineticist.com/locations/xul-beer-company) Downtown 10 Brewery [Suttree's High Gravity](https://www.kineticist.com/locations/suttrees-high-gravity-tavern) Downtown A few Bar [Yee-Haw Brewing](https://www.kineticist.com/locations/yee-haw-brewing-knoxville) N Broadway A few Brewery [Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus](https://www.kineticist.com/locations/barrelhouse-by-gypsy-circus) Downtown A few Cider Bar ‍ ## Knoxville Bars with Pinball ### Pins and Pints **Pinball pub · Happy Valley** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-knoxville-tn/inline/69683ce4b7b70759d36df36f_69402b829673ccb1e40d82dd_pins-and-pints.jpg) [Pins and Pints](/locations/pins-and-pints) operates as a dedicated pinball pub with the largest collection in Knoxville. The neighborhood spot pairs 17 machines with pub fare and rotating craft beers in a friendly atmosphere. The lineup spans decades, from Captain Fantastic and Firepower to modern hits like X-Men, JAWS, and Pulp Fiction. Regular trivia and darts nights round out the offerings. - Pinball machines: 17 - Practical notes: Pinball-focused pub; comfort food menu; trivia and darts nights - Address: 1336 E Emory Rd, Knoxville, TN 37938 ### Suttree's High Gravity Tavern **Beer tavern with arcade · Downtown** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-knoxville-tn/inline/69683d0a0aaabe07bfc018fa_67070f9d9e3624edf32d11bf_suttree-s-high-gravity-tavern-pinball.avif) [Suttree's High Gravity Tavern](/locations/suttrees-high-gravity-tavern) anchors downtown's Gay Street with a no-frills tavern combining craft beer, house ramen, and pinball. The beer-centric spot maintains 6 machines including John Wick, Game of Thrones, Godzilla, and JAWS. Regular pinball events draw the local community to this casual, welcoming space. - Pinball machines: A few - Practical notes: Rotating craft beer; house ramen; regular pinball events - Address: 409 South Gay St, Knoxville, TN 37902 ## Knoxville Breweries with Pinball ### Xul Beer Company **Microbrewery taproom · Downtown** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-knoxville-tn/inline/69683d21a893b9c2b1052109_696448c0028411f5244b9ff3_xul-beer-company.webp) [Xul Beer Company](/locations/xul-beer-company) combines award-winning craft beer with a dedicated games area featuring 10 pinball machines. The downtown taproom hosts pinball events and themed beer collaborations like "Special When Lit," with food from the on-site Abridged Burger Company. The modern lineup includes Godzilla, X-Men, JAWS, Foo Fighters, and John Wick. - Pinball machines: 10 - Practical notes: Award-winning brewery; pinball events; on-site burgers - Address: 213 E 5th Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917 ### Yee-Haw Brewing **Brewery taproom · North Broadway** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-knoxville-tn/inline/69683d8208161ef7e55b8648_69644a82dd8918cd9c952b72_yee-haw-brewing.webp) [Yee-Haw Brewing](/locations/yee-haw-brewing-knoxville) offers pinball alongside an expansive beer garden with over 60 taps, firepits, a covered outdoor stage, and a 28-foot jumbotron. The family- and dog-friendly taproom includes on-site Prince's Hot Chicken and 6 machines featuring Stranger Things, TMNT, and Elvira's House of Horrors. - Pinball machines: A few - Practical notes: 60+ taps; dog-friendly beer garden; Prince's Hot Chicken on-site - Address: 745 N Broadway, Knoxville, TN 37917 ### Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus **Cider barrelhouse · Downtown** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-knoxville-tn/inline/e81c39e5743b.jpg) [Barrelhouse by Gypsy Circus](/locations/barrelhouse-by-gypsy-circus) houses pinball within an immersive wild-cider barrelhouse featuring house-made and barrel-aged ciders. The street-art-driven taproom offers a curated beer list and bar food alongside 5 pinball machines, providing a unique cider-focused alternative to the city's brewery scene. - Pinball machines: A few - Practical notes: Wild cider focus; barrel-aged selections; street-art atmosphere - Address: 621 Lamar St, Knoxville, TN 37917 Knoxville's brewery-heavy pinball scene suits players who enjoy pairing games with craft drinks. Pins and Pints delivers the deepest collection for dedicated play, while the downtown breweries and taverns offer walkable options with smaller but well-curated lineups. --- _Canonical URL: https://www.kineticist.com/news/play-pinball-knoxville-tn_