# Where to Play Pinball in New York City: Arcades, Bars, and Breweries with Machines by [Colin Alsheimer](/author/colin) · November 23, 2022 · [Travel](/news/category/travel) > Pinball in New York City is spread across neighborhoods, with Brooklyn hosting the largest concentration and Manhattan and Queens offering smaller but steady options. This guide maps out where to find machines across the city. Pinball in New York City doesn’t revolve around a single arcade district. Instead, machines are spread across bars, breweries, and a small number of pinball-focused venues embedded in neighborhoods across multiple boroughs. Brooklyn carries much of the weight, with several locations where pinball is a meaningful part of the space, while Manhattan and Queens offer fewer but steady options woven into nightlife and food-and-drink venues. ‍ What follows is a borough-by-borough look at places where you can currently play pinball in New York City, based on publicly available information from venue websites and independent pinball directories. ‍ ### Brooklyn Pinball Locations Brooklyn is the center of gravity for pinball in NYC, home to the city’s largest lineups as well as several long-running neighborhood staples. #### Scrappleland **Bars & Nightlife with Pinball · Greenpoint** ![scrappleland pinball](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-new-york-city/inline/6945606c4bf72733bc562546_scrappleland__2_.webp) [Scrappleland](/locations/scrappleland) is a pinball-forward bar in Greenpoint, operating out of the former Greenpoint Beer & Ale space. Public listings and venue information describe a large pinball lineup alongside food, drinks, and a rooftop area. The venue is connected to the same team behind Sunshine Laundromat and regularly hosts leagues and organized pinball events. - **Pinball machines:** Large (10+ machines)**‍** - **Rotation:** Rotating lineup**‍** - **Access:** All ages**‍** - **Address:** 1150 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222 #### Sunshine Laundromat & Pinball **Food & Drink Venues with Pinball · Greenpoint** ![sunshine laundromat nyc](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-new-york-city/inline/694560d58ebd9ddae76bfe19_670708caf734b22131c672fd_Sunshine-Laundromat.avif) [Sunshine Laundromat & Pinball](/locations/sunshine-laundromat) combines a working laundromat with a separate back-room bar and arcade space. After passing through the laundromat, visitors find pinball machines, arcade games, and a beer selection, with machines rotating over time. The venue has become one of Brooklyn’s most recognizable and enduring pinball locations. - **Pinball machines:** Medium (5–10 machines)**‍** - **Rotation:** Rotating lineup**‍** - **Access:** All ages**‍** - **Address:** 860 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222 #### Barcade Brooklyn **Bars & Nightlife with Pinball · Williamsburg** ![barcade brooklyn arcade and pinball bar](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-new-york-city/inline/637e46e2f5021f73771c4e4b_barcade_brooklyn_arcade_bar_nyc.jpg) [Barcade Brooklyn](/locations/barcade-brooklyn) is part of the original Barcade chain, combining classic arcade games and pinball with craft beer and cocktails. The Williamsburg location maintains a rotating mix of pinball machines as part of a larger arcade floor and operates primarily as an adult nightlife venue. - **Pinball machines:** Medium (5–10 machines)**‍** - **Rotation:** Rotating lineup**‍** - **Access:** 21+**‍** - **Address:** 388 Union Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211 #### Jackbar **Bars & Nightlife with Pinball · Williamsburg** ![jackbar brooklyn arcade bar pinball machines](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-new-york-city/inline/637e46b20c998d51b481d7a6_jackbar_brooklyn_new_york_nyc_pinball_bar.jpg) [Jackbar](/locations/jackbar) is a neighborhood bar that integrates pinball into a broader arcade-style setup. Local listings note a medium-sized pinball lineup and regular league activity, with machines serving as part of the venue’s social draw rather than a standalone attraction. - ‍**Pinball machines:** Medium (5–10 machines)**‍** - **Rotation:** Mostly fixed lineup**‍** - **Access:** Unknown**‍** - **Address:** 143 Havemeyer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211 #### Rullo’s **Bars & Nightlife with Pinball · Ridgewood** ![rullos brooklyn pinball bar where to play pinball nyc](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-new-york-city/inline/660423cf13c02d14c836c1ce_o.jpg) ‍ [Rullo’s](/locations/rullos) is a neighborhood bar near the Brooklyn–Queens border that keeps a small selection of pinball machines alongside its drink menu. Independent listings note pinball as an ongoing feature, positioning it as a casual, drop-in option rather than a destination arcade. - ‍**Pinball machines:** Small (1–4 machines)**‍** - **Rotation:** Rotating lineup**‍** - **Access:** All ages**‍** - **Address:** 560 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215 #### Transmitter Brewing **Food & Drink Venues with Pinball · Brooklyn Navy Yard area** ![transmitter brewing](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-new-york-city/inline/69456140eb450fd0ceb15f62_transmitter_brewing.webp) [Transmitter Brewing](/locations/transmitter-brewing) operates a brewery and taproom that includes pinball as part of the space. While the focus is on beer production and taproom service, pinball machines are listed on site and generally remain available as a secondary attraction. - **Pinball machines:** Medium (5–10 machines)**‍** - **Rotation:** Mostly fixed lineup**‍** - **Access:** All ages**‍** - **Address:** 141 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205 #### Red Hook Pinball Museum **Pinball-Focused Venues · Red Hook** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-new-york-city/inline/694561653726d60b7c01a37a_red_hook_pinball_museum.webp) [The Red Hook Pinball Museum](/locations/red-hook-pinball-museum) is a dedicated pinball space centered on historic and electromechanical machines. The museum emphasizes preservation and education, with scheduled open hours and themed events rather than frequent lineup rotation. - **Pinball machines:** Small (1–4 machines)**‍** - **Rotation:** Mostly fixed lineup**‍** - **Access:** All ages**‍** - **Address:** 362 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NY 11231 ### Manhattan Pinball Locations Manhattan has fewer pinball locations overall, but several well-placed venues make it possible to fold pinball into an evening out. #### Barcade FiDi **Bars & Nightlife with Pinball · Financial District** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-new-york-city/inline/6945618821cfe13eb2534185_barcade_fidi.webp) [Barcade FiDi](/locations/barcade-fidi) brings the Barcade model to Lower Manhattan, offering classic arcade games and a sizable pinball lineup in a larger Financial District space. Among Manhattan options, it stands out for pinball density within a nightlife-oriented setting. - ‍**Pinball machines:** Large (10+ machines)**‍** - **Rotation:** Rotating lineup**‍** - **Access:** Mixed / time-restricted**‍** - **Address:** 10 Cortlandt St, New York, NY 10007 #### Gebhard’s Beer Culture **Bars & Nightlife with Pinball · Upper West Side** ![gebhard's beer culture new york city pinball ](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-new-york-city/inline/660421b64ebb34674934c949_gebhards_beer_culture.webp) [Gebhard’s Beer Culture](/locations/gebhards-beer-culture) operates as a craft beer bar, bottle shop, and restaurant, with pinball machines included as part of its entertainment mix. Venue listings note rotating games and periodic pinball events alongside other scheduled programming. - **Pinball machines:** Medium (5–10 machines)**‍** - **Rotation:** Rotating lineup**‍** - **Access:** 21+ (varies by time)**‍** - **Address:** 228 W 72nd St, New York, NY 10023 ### Queens Pinball Locations Queens has fewer pinball locations overall, but brewery taprooms account for some of the borough’s most consistent access. #### SingleCut Beersmiths QNS **Food & Drink Venues with Pinball · Astoria** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-new-york-city/inline/66042588f6a157fb08533165_singlecut_beersmiths_qns_pinball.webp) [SingleCut Beersmiths’ Queens taproom](/locations/singlecut-beersmiths-qns) includes pinball alongside its beer offerings. The location operates as both a production facility and public taproom, with pinball machines rotating as part of the space’s casual entertainment setup. - **Pinball machines:** Medium (5–10 machines)**‍** - **Rotation:** Rotating lineup**‍** - **Access:** All ages**‍** - **Address:** 19-33 37th St, Queens, NY 11105 ### Final Words on NYC Pinball Brooklyn remains the most pinball-dense borough in New York City, offering the widest range of venue types and the largest lineups. Manhattan and Queens host fewer locations, but several are well-situated and easy to incorporate into neighborhood nights out rather than standalone trips. ‍ Pinball lineups change over time. If a location has closed, added machines, or been missed entirely, updates are welcome. ‍ **Last updated:** December 2025***‍*** --- _Canonical URL: https://www.kineticist.com/news/play-pinball-new-york-city_