Where to Play Pinball & Arcade Games

Tryst Bar & Lounge, at 188 S Indian Canyon Dr in downtown Palm Springs, is a laid-back local dive with friendly bartenders, a jukebox, pool table and darts that creates a lively spot for drinks and casual pinball sessions. The bar maintains a four-machine pinball rotation including Avengers: Infinity Quest (Pro), Ghostbusters (Pro), Godzilla (Pro), James Bond 007 (Pro).

Rock County Brewing Company at 10 N Parker Drive in downtown Janesville, WI is a family-friendly nano-brewery and taproom housed in the historic Carriage Works building, offering a rotating selection of craft beers (typically about 10–14 on tap), a relaxed atmosphere, occasional local food vendors and events, and friendly staff; the taproom also features four Stern pro pinball machines—Foo Fighters (Pro), Godzilla (Pro), John Wick (Pro) and Jurassic Park (Pro)—making it a great stop for craft-beer fans and pinball players alike.

Birdy's at 1215 Myrtle Ave in Bushwick is a compact, punk‑rock–tinged dive bar known for friendly service, lively music, a small patio and a photo booth, with drink and happy‑hour deals and occasional collaborations with local food vendors. The bar highlights a rotating pinball collection that mixes vintage electro‑mechanical curiosities and solid‑state favorites — Slap‑the‑Japs (a wartime Victory Games conversion backglass), The Six Million Dollar Man, Golden Cue and Dipsy Doodle — making it a casual late‑night spot for collectors and anyone looking for a nostalgic game night.

Playground Mini Golf at 300 Pacific Coast Hwy #112 in Huntington Beach pairs an immersive, neon-lit indoor 9‑hole mini golf course with a full bar, chef-driven shareable menu and private-event space for families, dates and group outings. The arcade and pinball area uses a tap-card system and rotates classic and modern games; current pinball machines include Foo Fighters (Pro), JAWS (Pro), Mandalorian (Premium), Simpsons. Guests praise the upbeat, selfie-friendly decor, lively atmosphere and food/drink options in online reviews.

The CraftCade at 405 North 4th Street in downtown Bismarck is a retro arcade, pizzeria and craft beer hall offering New York‑style pizza, a large self‑pour beer wall, classic arcade games on free play, regular events like trivia and all‑ages Sundays, and consistently positive customer reviews for its food, drinks and atmosphere Pinball at The CraftCade (quarters required) includes Attack From Mars (Remake - Special), Foo Fighters (Pro), Stranger Things (Pro), The Mandalorian (Pro), and Venom (Premium).

The Remington Bar at 130 Central Ave in downtown Whitefish is a historic, high-energy bar and casino with live music, a full kitchen and a compact game room featuring Big Buck Hunter, pool, shuffleboard and pinball for casual players and collectors alike. Open seven days with late-night kitchen hours, the Remington doubles as a local music venue and neighborhood hangout. Pinball enthusiasts have reported machines such as Black Knight: Sword of Rage, Cactus Canyon (Remake LE) and Rush on-site, alongside a rotating selection of classic titles according to Pinball Map. Guests frequently praise the friendly staff and lively atmosphere in reviews, making it a dependable stop for drinks, food and games in Whitefish.

Stadiums Sports Bar in Oak Grove, OR (16065 SE McLoughlin Blvd) is a roomy, TV-forward sports bar and eatery with a covered patio, 48 TVs showing NHL/NBA/MLB/NFL and UFC PPVs, regular DJs and karaoke nights, live cash poker, pool and shuffleboard, and a full menu with rotating food specials, plus a small arcade featuring four pinball machines including Buzzer, Sweet Sioux, Bombardier

Tap Union Freehouse at 1300 Washington St in Vancouver, WA, is an easygoing taproom and bottle shop known for a large rotating craft-beer selection, a compact menu of sandwiches and snacks, a sunny patio and board-game-friendly pub atmosphere. It also hosts a small pinball lineup; current machines include Black Knight: Sword of Rage and Dungeons & Dragons: The Tyrant's Eye.

Valley Inn at 1744 Main St in Escalon, CA is a casual neighborhood bar with a down-home vibe, pool tables, a jukebox, karaoke, live-sports viewing and friendly bartenders, popular for reasonably priced drinks. The bar hosts four pinball machines — Deadpool (Pro), Getaway: High Speed II, NASCAR and Venom (Pro) — and often features food trucks such as a taco truck, making it a favored local spot for game nights and casual gatherings.

Second Salem Brewing Co. is a two-barrel nano-brewpub and taproom at 111 W Whitewater St in downtown Whitewater, WI, serving a rotating lineup of small-batch craft beers and classic pub fare from its kitchen. The cozy, community-focused spot features live music, a pool table and a tongue-in-cheek “witchy” backstory that informs seasonal and specialty brews, giving the brewery a distinctive local personality. Open primarily in the evenings and highly rated by visitors for friendly service and inventive beers, Second Salem is a popular downtown destination for students, locals and craft-beer fans seeking a lively taproom experience.

Blue Oak Brewing Company is a small San Carlos microbrewery and taproom at 815 Cherry Lane known for true-to-style ales and lagers served in a roomy, community-focused tasting space with indoor and outdoor seating and a friendly local vibe. The taproom also hosts a small pinball selection, with machines such as Alien (Ellen Ripley), The Flintstones, The Mandalorian (LE).

Camino West Allis (7211 W Greenfield Ave, West Allis, WI) is a lively American craft beer & eatery and gastropub offering a rotating tap list, creative pub fare like burgers, pierogi, cheese curds and a popular Friday fish fry, plus weekend brunch and seasonal cocktails; the neighborhood-focused spot features indoor/outdoor seating, a private B‑Side room for groups up to 50, catering, happy hour and Packer‑game specials, making it a top choice for casual dining, game‑day meetups and private events in West Allis.

The Winged Bear is a pizza-forward restaurant and classic arcade at 775 Hopmeadow St in Simsbury, CT, known for its thin-crust pies, casual family-friendly vibe, and dine-in arcade experience. Open daily 11:00–9:00, the venue supports a six-machine pinball lineup currently featuring Fireball II, Galactic Tank Force (SE), Jaws (Pro), Jurassic Park (Pro), Monster Bash (Classic Edition), and Star Wars Episode I, making it a popular stop for families, local diners, and pinball enthusiasts alike.

Syncopated Brewing Co at 3671 Industry Ave in Lakewood, CA is a neighborhood craft brewery known for its rotating lineup of house beers, frequent food trucks, live music and outdoor games that create a relaxed, social taproom atmosphere. The taproom features a small, well-maintained pinball selection—Guardians of the Galaxy (Pro), James Bond 007 (Pro), Target Alpha, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles—making it a great stop for beer lovers who also enjoy casual arcade play.

The Axe Lair in downtown Fullerton at 109 E Commonwealth Ave blends guided axe‑throwing lanes with a small, welcoming arcade area and a curated pinball selection—highlighted by machines such as Avengers: Infinity Quest and JAWS—making it a fun spot for date nights, group outings and corporate events; visitors praise the staff, music and lively vibe, and the venue runs club nights and pinball-related events alongside its regular sessions.

Lancer Lanes & Casino at 1250 Bridge St in Clarkston, WA is a family-friendly entertainment center combining 16 lanes of bowling with an arcade, mini-golf, a full bar and sit-down restaurant, plus a casino offering live poker and blackjack. The arcade includes four pinball machines, the venue hosts league play and tournaments for bowlers, and guests commonly praise the clean facility, solid food and friendly staff while some reviews note occasional service inconsistencies.

FUNHUB Montreal (Centre‑ville) at 733 Rue Cathcart #2 is a modern downtown Montréal entertainment hub offering over a hundred arcade games alongside a bar & bistro, virtual reality, billiards and electronic darts—an energetic, late‑night venue for groups, families and events that frequently hosts themed nights and private bookings. The location maintains a curated pinball lineup featuring Deadpool (Pro), James Bond 007 (Pro), JAWS (Pro) and Star Wars (Pro). Guests often cite the lively atmosphere and friendly staff in reviews, making it a go‑to spot for casual play or special outings in downtown Montréal.

Montavilla Saloon at 8012 NE Glisan St in Portland is a cozy neighborhood bar with a dog‑friendly patio, pool table, projector TV wall and a rotating selection of draft beers and whiskeys, and it features a small pinball lineup with Beatles (Gold), Flintstones, JAWS (Premium), and John Wick (Pro). The saloon opens mid‑afternoon, draws locals for affordable drinks and friendly bartenders, and hosts casual nights with music and games—making it a relaxed spot to grab a beer and play pinball.

Vantage Point Brewing Company at 208 E Coeur D'Alene Lake Dr in Coeur d'Alene, ID is a family-friendly brewpub brewing award-winning beers and offering a brewpub-style menu plus wines, hard seltzers, canned cocktails and regular events in a lively taproom setting. The taproom also features pinball for casual play and tournaments, with machines including James Bond 007 (Pro), John Wick (Premium), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Pro), Venom (Pro).

Inbound BrewCo at 701 N 5th St in Minneapolis's North Loop is a bright, dog-friendly craft brewery and 12,000-square-foot taproom near Target Field offering rotating house beers, cans to go, a sunny patio and regular events like trivia and food trucks. The taproom also features four pinball machines — F-14 Tomcat, Godzilla (Pro), Oktoberfest and South Park — for casual play alongside friendly service and a lively neighborhood vibe.