Where to Play Pinball & Arcade Games

Up Down Arcade Bar is an arcade lover's dream come true. The perfect place to let your inner child out, Up Down boasts an impressive collection of arcade games, pinball machines, console games, and skee ball. And if that's not enough to keep you entertained, make the night more interesting with a few drinks from their extensive craft beer menu. So whether you're looking to relive your childhood or just want a place to drink beer with friends, Up Down is the perfect spot. Just be sure to leave the kiddos at home - this bar is for adults only!

If you can’t pronounce Tepeyolot Cerveceria, feel free to simply call it Tepey’s Taps & Tacos. This casual, family friendly Mexican brewpub in East San Marco near Jacksonville, FL serves killer tacos and elotes and great small batch beer. Tepey’s is a great spot to watch a game, get in on some trivia or play darts, foosball or flip on a small selection of beautiful and well-maintained modern pinball tables. Try the Playa De Tepey's Mexican Chocolate Cake stout – it’s spicy!

Headquarters Beercade Chicago is the Windy City's outpost of a growing chain of pinball bars (see also, Nashville), with an amazing selection of 32 pinball machines. They cover all eras, from Bally's Eight Ball to Stern's Game of Thrones and Sega's Space Jam, offering something for everyone. Headquarters Beercade also features a full bar and elevated pub food options like pizza, burgers, and tacos - not to mention retro arcade games, skee ball, and other gaming favorites! With a unique and heavily decorated atmosphere, Headquarters Beercade Chicago is the perfect place to hang out for a few pints and some pins. Chicago pinball fans will certainly feel at home here!

Baltimore’s newest lineup of new popular pins is at Wico Street Beer Co., a brewery with an arcade theme where you can sample some great ales and lagers over a tall drink of nostalgia. Get ready to blow on a Nintendo cartridge to play Super Mario the original way. Pinball is celebrated here with happy hours on Fridays and Pinball Madness tournaments the first and last Thursdays of the month. There’s also a great lineup of live local music. 

56 Brewing is a pretty sweet spot if you're ever in the mood to drink some beer and play some pinball in Minneapolis. They've got a solid collection of machines, with 8 tables on site to choose from. And if you get hungry, no problem! 56 Brewing is totally cool with you ordering delivery from one of the many pizza places nearby. Just don't forget to tip your delivery person. But if you're looking for something a little lighter, they often have food trucks on site with a variety of options to choose from. And 56 Brewing is totally dog friendly, so feel free to bring your fur baby along. Just make sure they're well behaved. When the weather is nice, they've got a great patio that's perfect for enjoying a few brews in the sun. And speaking of brews, 56 Brewing is all about the IPAs and session style beers. But they've got a few darker and barrel aged brews thrown in for good measure. And 56 Brewing is totally family friendly as long as the kiddos are well behaved.

Up Down Arcade Bar in Minneapolis, Minnesota is a must-visit spot for any arcade lover. They have a large collection of pinball machines on location with 12 games to play. Up Down also has other locations in Des Moines, Kansas City, Milwaukee, St. Louis, Nashville and Oklahoma City so if you're ever in the area, be sure to check them out! They have a large craft beer election with 60 beers on tap as well as arcade games, skee ball, console games and more to keep you entertained. If you get hungry, they make pizza on site. Just note that Up Down is a 21+ only establishment. So if you're looking for a fun night out with friends, Up Down Arcade Bar should definitely be at the top of your list!