Pinball in Atlanta plays out across a sprawling metro rather than concentrated downtown. The city's dedicated arcades cluster northwest of the perimeter—Acworth and Woodstock both claim substantial free-play collections—while Marietta has emerged as a hub for brewery and restaurant pinball. Inside the perimeter, a handful of bars keep machines spinning for players closer to the city core.

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The result is a scene that rewards exploration. Commute times between venues can stretch, but each spot offers a distinct experience: retro arcades with all-day admission, brewery taprooms pairing pints with pins, and neighborhood barcades where comic books and craft beer share space with flippers.

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Venue Area Machines Type
Portal Pinball Arcade Acworth 40+ Arcade
Schoolhouse Brewing Marietta 15+ Brewery
My Parents' Basement Avondale Estates 15+ Barcade
The Blue Ghost Arcade Woodstock 10+ Arcade
The Escape Gamebar Brookhaven 10+ Arcade Bar
Melt Yard Marietta 10+ Restaurant
Solar Slice Pizza Marietta A few Restaurant

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

Atlanta Bars with Pinball

My Parents' Basement

Comic book bar · Avondale Estates

My Parents' Basement combines a full bar, comic book shop, and rotating pinball collection in one Avondale Estates storefront. The venue works with ATLpb to maintain 15+ machines with anti-glare glass and custom mods, refreshing the lineup regularly.

  • Pinball machines: 15+
  • Practical notes: Pay-per-play ($1/game), full bar and food menu, hosts pinball tournaments
  • Address: 22 N Avondale Rd, Avondale Estates, GA 30002

The Escape Gamebar

Arcade bar · Brookhaven

The Escape Gamebar occupies a second-floor space inside Time to Escape, pairing pinball with escape rooms in Brookhaven. The lineup leans toward modern Stern titles with some restored classics mixed in. Machines run on a reloadable game card system.

  • Pinball machines: 10+
  • Practical notes: All ages until 8pm (21+ after), beer/wine/seltzer bar, monthly tournaments, BYOB food welcome
  • Address: 1441 Dresden Dr #230, Atlanta, GA 30319

Marietta Breweries with Pinball Machines

Schoolhouse Brewing

Brewery with arcade · Marietta

Schoolhouse Brewing operates the Teacher's Lounge Arcade alongside its taproom in a Marietta business park. The dedicated arcade area houses rotating pinball machines and retro cabinets, with games maintained by Portal Pinball. Bi-weekly knockout-style tournaments draw competitive players.

  • Pinball machines: 15+
  • Practical notes: Pay-per-play, on-site craft beer, pet-friendly patio, food trucks
  • Address: 840 Franklin Ct, Marietta, GA 30067

Marietta Entertainment Venues with Pinball

Melt Yard

Restaurant with arcade · Marietta

Melt Yard converted its private dining room into a retro arcade stocked with machines from the 1970s through present day. The restaurant itself leans into throwback vibes with MTV music videos playing across multiple screens and a menu of burgers, melts, and oversized milkshakes.

  • Pinball machines: 10+
  • Practical notes: Pay-per-play ($0.50–$1), full bar and restaurant, hosts tournaments
  • Address: 800 Whitlock Ave NW, Marietta, GA 30064

Solar Slice Pizza - Marietta

Pizza restaurant with arcade · Marietta

Solar Slice Pizza fills its dining room with 80s and 90s memorabilia alongside NY-style slices. Pinball machines and classic arcade cabinets share space with movie posters and vintage toys. The restaurant serves craft beer and keeps late hours on weekends.

  • Pinball machines: A few
  • Practical notes: Pay-per-play via kiosk, drive-thru available, craft beer selection
  • Address: 497 Cobb Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060

Acworth Arcades

Portal Pinball Arcade

Dedicated pinball arcade · Acworth

Portal Pinball Arcade packs one of metro Atlanta's largest collections into a family-friendly space in Acworth. Machines span eras from 1970s electromechanicals to recent releases, all set to free play with admission. Craft beer, wine, cider, and mead are available on tap.

  • Pinball machines: 40+
  • Practical notes: All-day pass $25, all ages welcome, hosts tournaments and private events
  • Address: 3335 Cobb Pkwy Suite 800, Acworth, GA 30101

Woodstock Arcades

The Blue Ghost Arcade

Retro arcade · Woodstock

The Blue Ghost Arcade mixes pinball with retro arcade cabinets and console gaming stations in downtown Woodstock. All games run on free play with admission, and the venue stays open late—until 2am on weekends. A full bar serves cocktails alongside the gaming.

  • Pinball machines: 10+
  • Practical notes: All-day pass $18, full bar, unlimited popcorn with admission
  • Address: 164 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock, GA 30188

Atlanta's pinball scene rewards those willing to venture beyond the perimeter. Dedicated arcade seekers should head northwest to Acworth or Woodstock for the largest free-play collections. Players looking to combine pinball with food and drinks have options across Marietta's breweries and restaurants. Inside the perimeter, Avondale Estates and Brookhaven keep machines spinning for city-side sessions.

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Last updated: January 2026