# Where to Play Pinball in Vancouver: Arcades, Bars, and Private Clubs with Machines by [Colin Alsheimer](/author/colin) · October 4, 2024 · [Travel](/news/category/travel) > Vancouver's pinball scene spans downtown sports bars, a dedicated gallery with free-play machines, and private clubs hosting weekly tournaments. Nearby Surrey and New Westminster add family entertainment and rental arcades to the mix. Pinball in Metro Vancouver spreads across a mix of venue types. Downtown offers barcades and sports bars with rotating lineups, while the Grandview-Woodlands neighborhood hosts an art gallery with free-play machines. Private pinball clubs provide deeper collections for members and drop-in visitors. ‍ Venue Area Machines Type [Industry Arcade](/locations/industry-arcade) New Westminster 20+ Arcade [The Outpost](/locations/the-outpost) Kingsway 15+ Arcade [The Library Square Pub](/locations/the-library-square-pub) Downtown 10+ Bar [Slice of Life Gallery & Gift Shop](/locations/slice-of-life-gallery-and-gift-shop) Grandview-Woodlands A few Entertainment venue [Central City Fun Park](/locations/central-city-fun-park) Surrey A few Family entertainment [The American](/locations/the-american) Strathcona A few Barcade ‍ The surrounding suburbs add to the options. New Westminster has a private rental arcade, while Surrey's Central City Fun Park provides a family-friendly setting alongside bowling and mini golf. Here's where to find pinball across the Vancouver metro. ## Vancouver Bars with Pinball ### The American **Barcade · Strathcona** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-vancouver/inline/695d27969f7ed1b38f83eb75_67070ee642b9f52930dde177_The-American.avif) [The American](/locations/the-american) occupies a 1907 building at the intersection of Mount Pleasant, Strathcona, and Chinatown. The space combines sports bar amenities with a rotating pinball lineup and hosts Replay Wednesday, a weekly IFPA-sanctioned tournament at 7pm. DownLow Burgers operates the kitchen. - Pinball machines: A few - Practical notes: 19+ venue; minors with guardian until 8pm; NFL Sunday Ticket available - Address: 926 Main St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2W1 ### The Library Square Pub **Sports bar · Downtown** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-vancouver/inline/695d27583a2276a6939dd144_The_Library_Square_Pub.webp) [The Library Square Pub](/locations/the-library-square-pub) sits near BC Place and Rogers Arena in the Crosstown district. The pub draws pregame and postgame crowds with arcade games, pool tables, and a DJ on weekend nights. - Pinball machines: 10+ - Practical notes: Steak and lobster specials on Sundays; free pinball on Wednesdays - Address: 300 W Georgia St, Vancouver, BC V6B 6B1 ## Vancouver Arcades ### The Outpost **Private pinball club · Kingsway** [The Outpost](/locations/the-outpost) operates as a members-only pinball club with drop-in hours on Friday nights from 7pm to 11pm for $20. The space runs Femme Flip events and maintains a collection heavy on remakes and classics. Annual membership costs $5. - Pinball machines: 15+ - Practical notes: Cash for membership; drop-in Fridays only - Address: 1773 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5N 2S5 ## Vancouver Entertainment Venues with Pinball ### Slice of Life Gallery & Gift Shop **Art gallery · Grandview-Woodlands** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-vancouver/inline/695d2767d0ef147bc8602830_Slice_of_Life_Gallery___Gift_Shop.webp) [Slice of Life Gallery & Gift Shop](/locations/slice-of-life-gallery-and-gift-shop) combines a gallery showcasing 300+ local artists with a back room of free-play pinball machines. The women-owned space hosts Pinball Thursdays, comedy shows, and weekly art openings. Machines stay on free play during regular hours. - Pinball machines: A few - Practical notes: Open daily 10am–8pm; $10 Pinball Thursday events - Address: 1636 Venables St, Vancouver, BC V5L 2H2 ## New Westminster Arcades ### Industry Arcade **Private arcade · Braid Industrial** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-vancouver/inline/695d2784e42b6e59a0600a59_670743c234e727d198241a11_Industry-Arcade.avif) [Industry Arcade](/locations/industry-arcade) offers two-hour private rentals for groups seeking free-play access to pinball, bubble hockey, skee-ball, and classic arcade cabinets. Thursday nights feature drop-in sessions starting at 6:30pm. The space is minutes from Sapperton SkyTrain Station. - Pinball machines: 20+ - Practical notes: Reservations required for private sessions; Thursday drop-ins available - Address: 250 Braid St, New Westminster, BC V3L 3S6 ## Surrey Entertainment Venues with Pinball ### Central City Fun Park **Family entertainment · Bridgeview** ![__wf_reserved_inherit](https://media.kineticist.com/posts/play-pinball-vancouver/inline/695d2770e0d1a09b7069351f_central_city_fun_park.webp) [Central City Fun Park](/locations/central-city-fun-park) anchors a 100,000+ square foot indoor amusement complex near Scott Road SkyTrain. The facility includes bowling, roller skating, mini golf, VR, and a classic pinball section alongside ticket-redemption games. Electric go-karts run in an adjacent building. - Pinball machines: A few - Practical notes: All ages; closed Monday–Tuesday; pay-per-play arcade credits - Address: 11125 124 St, Surrey, BC V3V 4V2 Whether you're looking for competitive play at a weekly tournament, free-play machines in an art gallery, or family-friendly options in the suburbs, Metro Vancouver offers pinball for different preferences. Machine counts and lineups change regularly—check Pinball Map or venue social media for current availability. See something missing or outdated? Drop us a line. ‍ *Last updated: January 2026* --- _Canonical URL: https://www.kineticist.com/news/play-pinball-vancouver_