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Where to Play Pinball in St. Louis: Arcades, Bars, and Breweries with Machines

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November 21, 2022

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January 3, 2026

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The St. Louis metro spreads pinball across Missouri and Illinois's Metro East region, with over a dozen public venues offering machines. The area's largest collections sit on opposite sides of the river—dedicated arcades in suburban Illinois and Fenton, Missouri anchor the scene, while downtown St. Louis and surrounding neighborhoods offer bar and entertainment options with smaller lineups.

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The mix leans toward bars and entertainment venues rather than pure arcades. St. Charles has emerged as a pinball cluster with multiple options, while south St. Louis neighborhoods like Bevo Mill and Soulard each have their own pinball destinations. Here's where to find pinball across the St. Louis metro.

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Venue	Area	Machines	Type
Atomic Pinball Arcade	Wood River, IL	100+	Arcade
The Lazarus Pinball Museum	Fenton, MO	40+	Arcade
Benton Parkade	South St. Louis, MO	30+	Arcade
The Silver Ballroom	Bevo Mill, MO	20+	Pinball Bar
Murphy's On 21	South St. Louis, MO	15+	Dive Bar
Two Plumbers Brewery + Arcade	St. Charles, MO	15+	Brewery
Rec Hall STL	St. Charles, MO	15+	Game Bar
The Pump House Bar & Grill	Wood River, IL	15+	Bar & Grill
Up-Down STL	Central West End, MO	10+	Arcade Bar
Red Fish Blue Fish	St. Charles, MO	10+	Bar
St. Louis Escape	Soulard, MO	10+	Entertainment
Game Over	Alton, IL	10+	Arcade
The Soda Museum and Main Street Arcade	St. Charles, MO	10+	Museum

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St. Louis Arcades

Atomic Pinball Arcade

Dedicated pinball arcade · Wood River, IL

Atomic Pinball Arcade occupies an 8,000-square-foot warehouse in Wood River, Illinois, housing one of the region's deepest collections. The arcade operates on an hourly flat-rate model with BYOB allowed. Formerly known as CP Pinball, the operation relocated and rebranded in 2023.

Pinball machines: 100+
Pricing: $10/hour, $20 full night (Wed/Fri) or 4 hours (Sat), $30 full day Saturday
Hours: Wed 5-10pm, Fri 5-11pm, Sat 12-11pm
Address: 102 N Whitelaw Ave, Wood River, IL 62095

The Lazarus Pinball Museum

Pinball museum · Fenton, MO

The Lazarus Pinball Museum opened in 2023 as a family-owned destination featuring machines spanning multiple eras. The collection emphasizes variety—electromechanicals, Data East titles, and early solid-state games alongside modern Sterns. IFPA-sanctioned tournaments run Sunday evenings.

Pinball machines: 40+
Pricing: Flat-rate admission, unlimited play
Hours: Wed 4-10pm, Fri-Sat 12-10pm, Sun 12-8pm
Address: 26 Western Plaza, Fenton, MO 63026

Benton Parkade

Pinball arcade · South St. Louis, MO

Benton Parkade offers a lineup weighted toward modern Stern titles near the Soulard neighborhood. Private party rentals available.

Pinball machines: 30+
Address: 1900 Arsenal St, St. Louis, MO 63118

St. Louis Bars with Pinball

The Silver Ballroom

Pinball bar · Bevo Mill, MO

The Silver Ballroom opened in April 2010 and claims to be America's first pinball-only bar—no video games, no jukebox, just pinball. The punk rock-themed space hosts leagues and tournaments while serving Australian meat pies and specialty cocktails. Free pinball on Mondays.

Pinball machines: 20+
Pricing: Most games 50 cents or less
Address: 4701 Morganford Road, St. Louis, MO 63116

Murphy's On 21

Dive bar · South St. Louis, MO

Murphy's On 21 is a south St. Louis dive bar that hosts a local pinball league. The bar also offers arcade games, darts, Golden Tee, and sports on multiple TVs. Bring your own food—the kitchen closed post-COVID.

Pinball machines: 15+
Pricing: 75 cents per game
Hours: Mon 5pm-11:30pm, Tue-Sat 5pm-1am, closed Sun
Address: 13226 Tesson Ferry Road, St. Louis, MO 63128

Up-Down STL

Arcade bar (21+) · Central West End, MO

Up-Down STL anchors an 8,000-square-foot two-story space in the Central West End with over 60 arcade games and pinball machines. Part of a regional chain, the bar features 60+ craft beers on tap, pizza by the slice, and a pet-friendly outdoor patio.

Pinball machines: 10+
Pricing: 25 cents per game
Address: 405 North Euclid Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108

Red Fish Blue Fish

Bar & music venue · St. Charles, MO

Red Fish Blue Fish combines live music with pinball in St. Charles. The bar hosts a women's pinball league, and all Stern SPIKE 2 games feature Insider Connected. Live bands play Fridays.

Pinball machines: 10+
Hours: Mon-Sat 3pm-1:30am, closed Sun
Address: 7 Hawks Nest Plaza, St. Charles, MO 63303

The Pump House Bar & Grill

Bar & grill · Wood River, IL

The Pump House Bar & Grill sits minutes from Atomic Pinball in Wood River, offering pinball alongside a full menu and extensive draft selection. Free pinball on Tuesdays starting at 5pm and Fridays after 9pm. Live music and karaoke nights rotate throughout the week.

Pinball machines: 15+
Hours: Closed Mon; Tue-Thu 11am-10pm (bar until 2am); Fri-Sat 11am-2am; Sun 11am-12am
Address: 1523 E Edwardsville Rd, Wood River, IL 62095

St. Louis Breweries with Pinball Machines

Two Plumbers Brewery + Arcade

Nano brewery with arcade · St. Charles, MO

Two Plumbers Brewery + Arcade pairs house-brewed beer with over 40 arcade games and pinball in St. Charles. The brewery runs 10 rotating taps and allows outside food delivery. Family-friendly hours on Saturday and Sunday afternoons (12-6pm); 21+ otherwise.

Pinball machines: 15+
Pricing: Quarter-operated games
Hours: Closed Mon; Tue-Thu 4-11pm; Fri 4pm-12am; Sat 12pm-12am; Sun 12-6pm
Address: 745 Friedens Road, St. Charles, MO 63303

St. Louis Entertainment Venues with Pinball

Rec Hall STL

Interactive game bar (21+) · St. Charles, MO

Rec Hall STL combines 50+ retro arcade games with VR experiences, ping pong, and full bar service in St. Charles. The venue participates in SLAP (St. Louis Area Pinball) leagues.

Pinball machines: 15+
Hours: Fri 5pm-1am, Sat 12pm-1am, Sun 12pm-7pm (closed Mon-Thu)
Address: 800 S Duchesne Dr, St. Charles, MO 63301

St. Louis Escape

Escape room with arcade · Soulard, MO

St. Louis Escape operates a pinball arcade inside its downtown escape room facility near Ballpark Village. The collection rotates titles every 60 days. Retro mini-golf also available. Arcade hours align with escape room bookings.

Pinball machines: 10+
Pricing: 50 cents per game
Address: 1517 South 8th Street, St. Louis, MO 63104

Game Over

Arcade bar & grill · Alton, IL

Game Over spreads 200+ arcade games across three levels in Alton, Illinois. The venue operates on a credit system ($20 = 80 credits) and offers full bar and grill service. Family-friendly.

Pinball machines: 10+
Hours: 7 days, 11am-1am to 3am
Address: 1022 E Broadway, Alton, IL 62002

The Soda Museum and Main Street Arcade

Museum with arcade · St. Charles, MO

The Soda Museum and Main Street Arcade houses a basement arcade with vintage games from the 1930s-1980s beneath its three-floor soda museum. The museum stocks around 120 vintage glass-bottle sodas. Unlimited play format.

Pinball machines: 10+
Pricing: $10 museum only, $15 arcade only, $20 combo
Hours: Mon-Thu 10am-6pm; Fri-Sat 10am-8:30pm; Sun 12pm-5pm
Address: 126 N Main St, St. Charles, MO 63301

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For deeper pinball sessions, Atomic Pinball and The Lazarus Pinball Museum offer the region's largest collections with flat-rate unlimited play. Casual players will find machines scattered across St. Charles—where four venues cluster within a few miles—and south St. Louis neighborhoods. Wood River pairs well as a day trip: Atomic Pinball and The Pump House sit minutes apart.

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Know of a St. Louis area pinball spot we missed? Let us know.

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Last updated: January 2026

Pinball in St. Louis: FAQ

Where can you play pinball in St. Louis?

St. Louis has over a dozen public pinball locations. Dedicated arcades include Atomic Pinball Arcade in Wood River, IL (100+ machines), The Lazarus Pinball Museum in Fenton, MO (40+ machines), and Benton Parkade near Soulard. Bars like The Silver Ballroom and Murphy's On 21 offer pinball-focused atmospheres, while entertainment venues and breweries throughout the metro have smaller collections.

Is there a pinball bar in St. Louis?

Yes. The Silver Ballroom in the Bevo Mill neighborhood opened in 2010 as a pinball-only bar—no video games, just 20+ pinball machines. Murphy's On 21 and Red Fish Blue Fish are dive bars with 15+ and 10+ machines respectively. Up-Down STL in the Central West End operates as a 21+ arcade bar with pinball and 60+ craft beers.

Are there pinball arcades near downtown St. Louis?

St. Louis Escape operates a pinball arcade downtown near Ballpark Village, with games at 50 cents each. Benton Parkade sits nearby in south St. Louis with 30+ machines. For larger collections, Atomic Pinball (100+ machines) is about 20-30 minutes east in Wood River, IL.

Where is the most pinball in the St. Louis area?

Atomic Pinball Arcade in Wood River, IL has the largest collection with 100+ machines across 8,000 square feet. The Lazarus Pinball Museum in Fenton, MO has 40+ machines spanning multiple eras from electromechanicals to modern games. Both offer flat-rate unlimited play pricing.

Is there family-friendly pinball in St. Louis?

Yes. Atomic Pinball and The Lazarus Pinball Museum are dedicated arcades open to all ages. Two Plumbers Brewery in St. Charles has family-friendly hours Saturday and Sunday afternoons (12-6pm). The Soda Museum and Main Street Arcade in St. Charles offers a combination museum and vintage arcade experience suitable for families. Game Over in Alton, IL is also family-friendly.