# Where to Play Pinball in Washington DC: Arcades, Bars, and Barcades with Machines
by [Colin Alsheimer](/author/colin) · July 18, 2023 · [Travel](/news/category/travel)

> Washington DC spreads its pinball across neighborhood bars, barcades, and a dedicated pinball arcade. From Petworth to Friendship Heights, here's where to find machines in the District

Pinball in Washington DC clusters around two corridors—the 14th Street stretch running through Logan Circle and Petworth, and a dedicated arcade tucked inside a Friendship Heights shopping center. The city leans more bar-forward than arcade-forward, with most machines living alongside pool tables, craft beer, and late-night crowds.

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The District's pinball scene ranges from a 40-machine hall to dive bars with rotating lineups. Serious players gravitate toward league nights, while casual visitors can find a few pins at neighborhood spots across Northwest DC.

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Venue

Area

Machines

Type

[VÜK Pinball](/locations/vük-pinball)

Friendship Heights

40+

Arcade

[Lyman's Tavern](/locations/lymans-tavern)

Petworth

10+

Dive bar

[GameOn Bar + Arcade DC](/locations/gameon-bar-and-arcade-dc)

U Street

A few

Arcade bar

[Players Club](/locations/players-club)

Logan Circle

A few

Arcade bar

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Here's where to find pinball across the Washington DC metro.

## Washington DC Arcades

### VÜK Pinball

**Pinball arcade · Friendship Heights**

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[VÜK Pinball](/locations/v%C3%BCk-pinball) houses 40+ machines inside Chevy Chase Pavilion, making it the largest pinball collection in the District. The arcade spans games from the 1970s through recent releases. Games run 50 cents per play.

-   Pinball machines: 40+
-   Practical notes: Located inside Chevy Chase Pavilion shopping center; follows mall hours
-   Address: 5335 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015

## Washington DC Bars with Pinball

### Lyman's Tavern

**Dive bar · Petworth**

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[Lyman's Tavern](/locations/lymans-tavern) anchors the DC pinball league scene from its corner spot at 14th and Quincy. The bar keeps a rotating lineup of machines alongside a full food menu and patio seating. League nights run Thursday, Sunday, and Monday.

-   Pinball machines: 10+
-   Practical notes: Hosts competitive pinball leagues; full kitchen with vegetarian and vegan options
-   Address: 3720 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20011

### GameOn Bar + Arcade DC

**Arcade bar · U Street Corridor**

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[GameOn Bar + Arcade DC](/locations/gameon-bar-and-arcade-dc) opened on U Street as the Maryland-based chain's first out-of-state location. Pinball shares floor space with classic arcade cabinets and cocktails.

-   Pinball machines: A few
-   Practical notes: Closed Mondays
-   Address: 1330 U St NW, Washington, DC 20009

### Players Club

**Arcade bar · Logan Circle**

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[Players Club](/locations/players-club) occupies a basement space on 14th Street with a 70s-era aesthetic. Pinball sits alongside pool tables, skee-ball, and classic arcade games. A rooftop bar operates separately upstairs.

-   Pinball machines: A few
-   Practical notes: Basement location; rooftop bar available for events
-   Address: 1400 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20005

For deeper collections, head to Friendship Heights. For pinball with a drink and a league scene, Petworth's Lyman's Tavern draws the competitive crowd. The 14th Street and U Street bars work for casual play during a night out.

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Last updated: December 2025

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