# Where to Play Pinball in Louisville: Barcades, Breweries, and Game Shops with Machines
by [Colin Alsheimer](/author/colin) · May 19, 2025 · [Travel](/news/category/travel)

> The Louisville metro's pinball scene extends across the river to New Albany, Indiana, where a massive barcade, craft brewery, and comic shop offer over 100 machines combined.

Pinball in the Louisville metro extends across the Ohio River to New Albany, Indiana, where three venues offer distinct experiences. A massive barcade anchors downtown New Albany with one of the country's largest collections, while a craft brewery and comic shop round out the Southern Indiana options.

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New Albany sits just minutes from downtown Louisville, making these venues accessible to players throughout the metro. The scene here ranges from a 25,000 square foot arcade bar to a neighborhood brewery with a solid pinball lineup.

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Here's where to find pinball across the Louisville metro.

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Venue

Area

Machines

Type

[Recbar 812](https://www.kineticist.com/locations/recbar-812)

New Albany, IN

70+

Barcade

[Our Lady of Perpetual Hops](https://www.kineticist.com/locations/our-lady-of-perpetual-hops)

New Albany, IN

15+

Brewery

[Empire Comics & Games](https://www.kineticist.com/locations/empire-comics-and-games)

New Albany, IN

A few

Entertainment

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## New Albany Barcades

### Recbar 812

**Barcade · Downtown New Albany**

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[Recbar 812](/locations/recbar-812) occupies 25,000 square feet of downtown New Albany with one of the largest arcade bar and restaurant settings in the country. The venue houses 70+ pinball machines spanning classics from the 1960s to modern releases, alongside 200 total arcade games. A full bar and restaurant serve pub fare across two levels.

-   Pinball machines: 70+
-   Practical notes: All ages until 10pm, then 21+; full restaurant and bar; two floors
-   Address: 336 Pearl St, New Albany, IN 47150

## New Albany Breweries with Pinball

### Our Lady of Perpetual Hops

**Craft brewery · New Albany**

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[Our Lady of Perpetual Hops](/locations/our-lady-of-perpetual-hops) operates a 10,000 square foot taproom with 15+ pinball machines alongside house-brewed beers and craft cocktails. The brewery welcomes all ages and dogs, with live music, cornhole, pool, and darts rounding out the entertainment options. Titles include Pulp Fiction, Rick and Morty, and James Bond 007.

-   Pinball machines: 15+
-   Practical notes: All ages; dogs welcome; live music; 12 house beers on tap
-   Address: 300 Foundation Ct, New Albany, IN 47150

## New Albany Entertainment

### Empire Comics & Games

**Comic shop · New Albany**

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[Empire Comics & Games](/locations/empire-comics-and-games) has served Southern Indiana and Louisville since 1993, pairing comics and gaming with a small arcade section. The shop stocks a Stern-focused pinball lineup including Dungeons & Dragons, Deadpool, and X-Men alongside regular Magic: The Gathering events and tournaments.

-   Pinball machines: A few
-   Practical notes: Comic shop with gaming events; MTG tournaments; community-focused
-   Address: 1636 Slate Run Rd, New Albany, IN 47150

The Louisville metro's New Albany options cover different experiences: Recbar 812 for a destination arcade bar with massive selection, Our Lady of Perpetual Hops for craft beer and pinball in a family-friendly brewery setting, and Empire Comics for a few games while browsing comics and collectibles.

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