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 Friendship Heights 40+ Arcade
Lyman's Tavern Petworth 10+ Dive bar
GameOn Bar + Arcade DC U Street A few Arcade bar
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

VÜK 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

Lyman's 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

GameOn Bar + 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

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