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We love good pinball and vintage arcade games, and we have been pleased that so many bars, cafes, breweries, and other event spaces in Pittsburgh have been adding machines for customers more and more over the years.
While we could list out every single spot in the city that has a few machines for enjoyment, we thought we'd take a different look at this activity and showcase spots that we think are the best of the best.
In this instance, the places featured here have some of the largest collections of pinball and/or arcade machines near the city plus other unique amenities you really should know about be it featuring great coffee, beer, or free play options!
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Helicon Brewing Oakdale
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Want a beer to enjoy with a game of pinball instead of a coffee? While many breweries offer pinball machines for guests to enjoy alongside a brew, none does it better than Helicon Brewing in Oakdale. The large space within the brewery is home to over 40 pinball machines and we almost always take in a game or three when visiting (typically for a post-bike-ride victory beer as The Panhandle Trail passes the brewery).
Helicon's second brewery location in McDonald, PA, also is getting into the pinball fun, but if variety is what you seek, it is hard to beat the selection at the Oakdale location.
Be on the lookout to check Helicon's social media pages as well as they periodically host “Free Play Pinball” events on Mondays where for a set fee you can get two beers and unlimited play on the games for an evening all at a rather respectable price point. Not a bad way to spend a Monday at all!
Helicon Brewing is located at 102 Union Avenue in Oakdale, PA. The McDonald location is at 104 East Lincoln Avenue. Lists of available games can be found at the links on the Pinball section of Helicon's website.
Coop de Ville
Want to play games in a restaurant space where you can enjoy the food as much as the fun? Coop de Ville in the Strip District is for you.
This facility features an impressive number of games including arcade games, pinball, and duckpin bowling to name a few, but we would be remiss if we did not point out that it is arcade-heavy. They feature approximately 30 vintage arcade games and 12 pinball machines. That being said, when it comes to enjoying a fried chicken sandwich with games, you really can't go wrong here.
Coop de Ville is located at 2305 Smallman Street in the Strip District.
Pinball Perfection
Pinball Perfection in West View is as much of a pinball museum as it is an all-you-can-play attraction. This is because Pinball Perfection has, in our estimation at least, one of the largest collections of historic and vintage pinball machines in the area.
Yes, they do have some modern machines, and a few arcade games as well, but the name of the game here is retro pinball, and with hundreds upon hundreds of machines to choose from, this one is like taking a trip back in time.
That said, if you are visiting in the summer months, it is worth noting that this one does not seem to have air conditioning and many machines are turned off by default to limit heat; however, staff are quite helpful and friendly at turning rows on when needed and letting you know which machines are undergoing maintenance.
Pinball Perfection is located at 231 Perry Highway in West View.
Pins Mechanical Co.
If you like the barcade concept but want to enjoy a monster facility with an impressive collection of arcade and pinball games (plus other games like duckpin bowling and more), look no further than Pins Mechanical Co. in South Side Works!
This 30,000-square-foot, two-floor facility takes arcade concepts to a new level with tastefully arranged gaming nooks, three bars (including one indoor-outdoor bar connected to their 2nd floor patio), themed cocktails, and so much more. Even better? This one is 100% dog friendly, too!
Much like other barcades in this list, Pins Mechanical is also family-friendly until 8 pm when they become exclusively 21+.
Pins Mechanical Co. is located at 407 Cinema Drive in South Side Works.
The Church Arcade
The Church Arcade in Duquesne, PA, may perhaps be the most unique place for pinball and arcade games in the region. Why? True to its name, this one is found inside a former church!
The Church Arcade features about 150 or so machines, with a good mix of vintage arcade games as well as new and retro pinball machines. The model offers a flat-rate entry fee (variable pricing by day) with all games set to free play mode. From pinball at the altar to tabletop games in the confessionals, this one really puts a new meaning on going to church!
The Church Arcade is located at 32 S 1st Street in Duquesne, PA.
Pittsburgh Pinball Dojo
The Pittsburgh Pinball Dojo in Bellevue, PA, checks a lot of boxes for us when it comes to a pinball hangout spot.
They have a variety of machines spanning eight decades (roughly 50 or so machines in total). They have a modest entry fee where all the machines are set to free play mode from there. Finally, this one is also BOYB and BOYF friendly!
As such, the Pittsburgh Pinball Dojo makes for a great spot where you can make a long evening full of pinball fun, while trying all of their machines in a single visit and getting some time to take a deep dive on a few favorites to really improve your game. A true dojo indeed!
The Pittsburgh Pinball Dojo is located at 2 N Balph Ave in Bellevue, PA.
Pinball Perfection
Would you rather visit a spot that is home to hundreds of pinball machines all set to free play mode? Pinball Perfection in West View is for you. This one calls itself the region's largest pinball museum, and with 300+ machines we can certainly see their claim!
When visiting Pinball Perfection, it is worth noting that their prices are variable with rates per hour or, for just a few dollars more, 3-5 hours of access depending on the day. As such, if you go the latter route, you may want to plan your arrival time accordingly as hours are often limited- arriving close to opening will give you the biggest bang for your buck. Still, as far as free play options are concerned, Pinball Perfection has some of the best rates in the city!
Pinball Perfection is located at 231 Perry Highway in West View.
Pinball PA
Like the concept of a one-time fee to access hundreds of pinball machines, but also want some vintage arcade machines thrown into the mix? You'll want to head to Pinball PA in Aliquippa.
This spot boasts over 400 machines with a roughly equal split between pinball and arcade options as well as new and old machines alike. Much like Pinball Perfection, entry to Pinball PA requires a one-time fee, and once you enter you can enjoy all the games set in free play mode.
Pricing at this one is a bit more complex than Pinball Perfection, with rates including two hours of access, full-day passes, family entry discounts, group rates, and season passes as well. Suffice it to say, you should take some friends to save a bit of money when visiting here if you are able!
Pinball PA is located at 2284 Brodhead Road in Aliquippa, PA.
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Away from the city, Beaver Brewing Company in Beaver Falls has a number of vintage pinball machines.
Coop de Ville in the Strip is awesome.
Pinball perfection is a cold garage that holds broken pinball machines. If they have a band or something, it’s a miserable mess. I’d stay away from this location.
Helicon Brewing is the Best place on the list! Hands down its heaven on earth. I also am very fond of the staff and environment of kickback.
Ironblast, located in Washington Pa has approximately 16 pins as well as vintage arcade games. The retail section of the store sells HUNDREDS of vintage console games (Atari, Nintendo, intellivision, etc). The staff is friendly and its $10/person play all day.
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