Where to Play Pinball in Jacksonville: Arcades, Bars, and Breweries with Machines
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Jacksonville's pinball scene spans the city and its surrounding communities, from dedicated arcade bars in Southside and Riverside to a Mexican brewpub in San Marco. The metro area includes venues in Orange Park and extends south to St. Augustine, where both arcade museums and grilled cheese bars host machines.
Travelers or locals willing to drive can also find significant pinball collections about an hour away in Gainesville. Across these venues, admission models range from all-you-can-play wristbands to traditional coin-op pricing.
| Venue | Area | Machines | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LeaderBoard Arcade Bar & Pizzeria Jax | Jacksonville | 30+ | Arcade Bar |
| LeaderBoard Arcade Bar | Orange Park | 10+ | Arcade Bar |
| Keg N Coin | Jacksonville | A few | Arcade Bar |
| Tepey's Taps & Tacos | Jacksonville | 10+ | Brewpub |
| Anastasia Island's Arcade Museum | St. Augustine | 20+ | Arcade |
| Planet Sarbez |
Colin is the chief pixel pusher at Kineticist. He's a lifetime gamer who became enamored with pinball after taking in a family copy of the 1979 classic Joker Poker (the EM version). Since then he's bought, sold and repaired many machines, competed in all kinds of tournaments, and contributes to This Week in Pinball, the New England Pinball League, and Pin-Masters of New England. Previously, Colin spent over a decade working in marketing for agencies and tech startups. He also started and ran a music blog, happy hour website, and wrote a regular craft beer review column for Central Track in Dallas. Once aspired to be an artsy film director.
| St. Augustine |
| 10+ |
| Bar |
| Bragging Rights Amusements | Gainesville | 40+ | Arcade |
Here's where to find pinball across the Jacksonville metro.
Brewpub · East San Marco
Tepey's Taps & Tacos, also known as Tepeyolot Cerveceria, pairs small-batch Mexican-inspired beers with tacos, elotes, and quesadillas. The brewpub maintains a selection of well-maintained modern pinball tables and hosts regular Pinsomniacs pinball league nights. Games are $1 per play or $2 for three.
Arcade Bar · Southside
LeaderBoard Arcade Bar & Pizzeria Jax on Shad Road features a substantial lineup of pinball tables alongside retro and modern arcade cabinets, Japanese rhythm games, and Dance Dance Revolution. The venue operates in a converted Applebee's with a bar at the center surrounded by games under black light. Pizza is made in-house, and the bar serves craft beer, cocktails, and Japanese sodas. Guests can opt for a $25 all-day wristband or pay per game.
Arcade Bar · Orange Park
LeaderBoard Arcade Bar on Wells Road in Orange Park maintains a rotating selection of modern pinball machines alongside consoles, tabletop games, and classic arcade cabinets. The venue offers the same $25 all-day play option as its sister location, plus a full bar and pizza menu. Weekly trivia nights add to the social atmosphere.
Arcade Bar · Riverside
Keg N Coin on King Street in the Riverside neighborhood was Jacksonville's first arcade bar when it opened in 2017. The venue focuses on craft beer with 15 rotating taps and a package store, paired with coin-operated classic arcade games and pinball. Games run on quarters. The bar is family-friendly until 9pm.
A 40-minute drive south of Jacksonville, St. Augustine offers two venues with pinball that make for a worthwhile day trip.
Arcade Museum · St. Augustine
Anastasia Island's Arcade Museum relocated to a larger space on Anastasia Boulevard in 2025 and now features 75+ games on free play after paying admission. The collection spans mechanical games from the 1960s, classic video arcades from the 1980s, and modern Stern pinball machines connected to Insider Connected leaderboards.
Bar · St. Augustine
Planet Sarbez is a grilled cheese bar and craft beer destination with an eclectic atmosphere and a dedicated game room. The venue offers 20+ beers on tap alongside pinball, pool, skeeball, air hockey, and classic arcade cabinets. Grilled cheese sandwiches are the specialty, with vegetarian and vegan options available. Family-friendly until 10pm.
Arcade · Gainesville
Bragging Rights Amusements, located about an hour west of Jacksonville in Gainesville, houses one of the largest pinball collections in Florida alongside 200+ classic and modern arcade games. The venue operates on an unlimited-play wristband model—$15 on weekdays, $25 on weekends. A bar offers 100+ beer, wine, and cocktail options. No food is sold on-site, but guests may bring their own. Family-friendly until 9pm; 21+ after.
Whether you're chasing high scores at a dedicated arcade bar like LeaderBoard or looking for a casual game alongside craft tacos at Tepey's, Jacksonville's pinball options cover a range of settings. Families have daytime access at most venues, while competitive players will find IFPA-sanctioned tournaments at Tepey's and Bragging Rights.
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Last updated: January 2026
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