Los Angeles spreads pinball across a sprawling metro that stretches from the San Fernando Valley to the South Bay. The scene clusters around a handful of dedicated spots—barcades in the Arts District and Eagle Rock, breweries in Torrance and Long Beach, and specialty arcades in communities like Pomona and Glassell Park.
What you'll find varies by venue. Some spots rotate from private collections of 100+ machines, keeping lineups fresh. Others specialize in vintage electromechanical games from the 1960s and 70s. A few combine pinball with unexpected pairings—Korean BBQ, comic books, concert tickets.
Here's where to find pinball across the Los Angeles metro.
Los Angeles Bars with Pinball
EightyTwo
Barcade · Arts District
EightyTwo splits its operation between two buildings—one for video games, one strictly for pinball—connected by an outdoor patio. The pinball side rotates selections from a private collection of 200+ machines, with full-time technicians maintaining everything on-site. The Los Angeles Pinball League meets here every Tuesday; sign in by 8pm.
- Pinball machines: 50+
- Practical notes: 21+ only, no reservations, full bar with craft cocktails, food trucks outside, closed Mondays
- Address: 707 E 4th Place, Los Angeles
Walt's Bar
Dive bar · Eagle Rock
Walt's Bar focuses on vintage machines from the 1960s and 70s, rotating games from owner Jeff Johnsen's personal collection of 120+ machines. One fixture never changes: Surf Champ, a 1976 Gottlieb that started the family's pinball obsession. Games cost $0.25-$0.50 per play.
- Pinball machines: 10+
- Practical notes: California beer and wine only (no full bar), hot dogs and pretzels, dog-friendly patio, Wednesday tournaments, 11am-2am daily
- Address: 4680 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles
Los Angeles Breweries with Pinball Machines
Hermosa Brewing
Brewery · Torrance
Hermosa Brewing maintains a solid pinball lineup at their Torrance production facility. The collection focuses on modern titles from Stern and boutique manufacturers. SouthBay Pinball tournaments run here regularly.
- Pinball machines: 15+
- Practical notes: $1 for 1 credit or $2 for 3, family-friendly, food trucks, more space than their Hermosa Beach taproom
- Address: 1855 Del Amo Blvd, Torrance
Long Beach Beer Lab
Brewery · Wrigley (Long Beach)
Long Beach Beer Lab pairs craft brewing with a curated pinball collection maintained by local enthusiast Gonzalo Martinez. The Long Beach Pinball League meets Tuesday evenings. Their Zaferia location has only a couple machines—Willow Street is the destination.
- Pinball machines: 15+
- Practical notes: Pizza available, trivia nights
- Address: 518 W Willow St, Long Beach
Los Angeles Arcades
Revenge Of
Arcade/comic shop · Glassell Park
Revenge Of operates out of a comic book shop, housing pinball alongside collectibles and vintage toys. The collection skews modern—Godzilla LE, Mandalorian LE, Elvira Signature Edition—all well-maintained. Token-operated at 3-4 tokens per play.
- Pinball machines: 20+
- Practical notes: All ages, hosts monthly tournaments and a 36-hour annual marathon, change machine accepts bills and cards
- Address: 3420 Eagle Rock Blvd, Los Angeles
I Need a Miracle Tickets & Pinball
Arcade · Bixby Knolls (Long Beach)
I Need a Miracle Tickets & Pinball runs a dedicated pinball arcade with premium and limited edition titles. All machines operate on freeplay with hourly admission—$15 gets unlimited play on everything.
- Pinball machines: 20+
- Practical notes: Freeplay model ($15/hour), monthly memberships available, all ages
- Address: 5541 E Spring St, Long Beach
Pinbug Pomona
Arcade · Downtown Pomona
Pinbug Pomona specializes in vintage pinball, emphasizing electromechanical and early solid-state games you won't find at typical barcades. The collection spans the 1970s through today.
- Pinball machines: 20+
- Practical notes: Freeplay admission (30 min, 75 min, or day pass), Thursday-Sunday only, league on 2nd and 4th Fridays, private rentals available
- Address: 252 S Main St, Pomona
Los Angeles Entertainment Venues with Pinball
AYCE Gogi Korean BBQ & Pinball
Restaurant · Van Nuys
AYCE Gogi Korean BBQ & Pinball pairs all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ with a back-room pinball operation run by On Tilt Pinball. The venue has hosted launch parties for titles like James Bond 007 and Toy Story 4. On Tilt runs one of Southern California's largest leagues from this location.
- Pinball machines: 20+
- Practical notes: $0.50 per play, all ages, put your name on the dinner waitlist and play while you wait
- Address: 7128 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys
Whether you're chasing league rankings at EightyTwo, hunting vintage electromechanicals at Walt's Bar, or mixing Korean BBQ with pinball at AYCE Gogi, Los Angeles has options across the metro. Family-friendly spots like Revenge Of, Pinbug Pomona, and Hermosa Brewing welcome younger players, while the 21+ barcades cater to evening sessions.
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Last updated: January 2026
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