Where to Play Pinball & Arcade Games

Blackbird Bar in Milwaukee's Bay View neighborhood is the dive bar of your dreams. Featuring five lovingly curated pinball machines—including modern Sterns and some classic Bally/Williams like Congo and World Cup Soccer—it’s more of a bar that offers pinball as an additional activity than a dedicated gaming arcade.

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Blackbird Bar also has a photo booth to capture memory-making moments forever, along with an eclectic atmosphere that guests love. To top it all off, Blackbird Bar serves up craft beers, ciders, cocktails, wine and more to satisfy your thirst! So if you're looking for fun things to do in Milwaukee and you love pinball machines and a dive-bar atmosphere, then Blackbird Bar is the perfect hangout spot for you.

Black Circle Brewing in Indianapolis, IN is brewing high quality beers in small batches, serving up Cuban food and maintaining a small set of pinball games like Star Wars, Street Fighter II, and The Simpsons. Black Circle is a live performance venue that caters to a heavy metal crowd. Children and dogs are equally welcome. Spill your beer on yourself? Head west on 46th to their laundromat, Loom, to wash a load, grab another beer and find even more pinball games. 

This one should be obvious! It's cheesesteaks (the best of the hot sub family) and pinball. If you can't have a good time here, then we can't help you. Of course it helps that they also have a full bar, as well as a small selection of classic arcade and redemption machines.

Barcade in Manhattan is a must-visit for anyone looking for classic fun. Founded in 2004, Barcade opened its first location in Brooklyn and has since expanded to Detroit, Philadelphia, and Jersey City among other places. The Barcade Manhattan outpost is located on West 24th street and features five classic pinball machines along with a variety of retro video games and board games. But Barcade isn't just about the classic gaming experience - they also specialize in craft cocktails and local beers. And, thankfully, it's strictly adults only here - so you don't have to worry about constantly getting swarmed by a group of energetic children. Barcade serves snacks and meals too, with options including shared plates, sandwiches, salads and other tasty treats. Whether you're new to Barcade or an old pro stopping by the Big Apple outpost after visiting one of Barcade's other locations, the Barcade Manhattan location will give you that same sense of nostalgia and entertainment!