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Barebottle Brewing Company in Santa Clara, CA is a great place to unwind over a flight of beer and a couple of empanadas. Barebottle uses local ingredients to brew innovative beers, wine, kombucha, coffees and sodas. Play a game of pool or enjoy retro arcade games and a rotating lineup of modern pinball games.

Randolph Beer Dumbo Brooklyn is a one-of-a-kind spot to experience all the best of modern Brooklyn. Located in the heart of Brooklyn's trendy Dumbo neighborhood, Randolph Beer offers an upscale setting combined with a classic brewpub environment. You can grab a pint of craft beer and sit back to enjoy some classic pinball machines, pulled from Randolph Beer's small yet unique collection which includes both modern and classic machines. To ramp up the fun even further Randolph Beer also has classic arcade games, skee ball, shuffleboard, foosball, and Belgian Feather bowling courts. The tap selection at Randolph Beer is top notch with an ever-changing list of house-produced craft beers while their menu features favorites like shareable appetizers, burgers and sandwiches made fresh to order. For real convenience Randolph Beer also has a self-pour system where you simply swipe your NFC card at the tap and pay by the ounce.

Mikerphone Brewing was the first of now many brewery locations to pop around Chicagoland in the last year. What someone dubbed "Stern-eries" tend to have 4-6 Stern machines that were fresh out of boxes as well as a giant Insider Connected leaderboard. They also happen to be one of the best breweries in the suburbs with a large variety of beer styles including IPAs, sours, pilsners, barrel aged beers, beer slushies and some spirits as well. They host trivia nights the second Thursday of every month if you need a break from pinball and also recently started serving pizza and pretzels all the time as well as hosting a variety of food trucks on busier days. They host pinball tournaments the first Thursday of the month sponsored by Stern pinball. And who knows who you may see if you pay a visit since both Stern and Jersey Jack's factories are just a few miles away.

Fountain Square Brewing in Indianapolis, IN is an industrial-themed taproom with a great Workingman’s Pilsner, darts, and a unique collection of well-maintained pinball cabinets like Jurassic Park DE, Iron Man, and Mata Hari. Comfortable and off the beaten path, Fountain Square also hosts open mic comedy nights, karaoke and pinball tournaments. Patrons must be 21+.   

Eastlake Brewery in Minneapolis, Minnesota is a great place to spend an afternoon if you're looking for some good beer and some fun games. The brewery has a small collection of pinball machines with five games on site, so there's plenty to keep you entertained. And if you get hungry, Eastlake is located in a food hall (The Midtown Global Market) with lots of great options like BBQ, sandwiches, tacos, fried chicken, and more. Eastlake is also dog friendly, so feel free to bring your four-legged friend along to enjoy the outdoor patio. As for the beer, Eastlake has solid offerings and an atmosphere that's perfect for spending a few hours. Plus, they have lots of gluten reduced beer options if that's your preference. So if you're ever in Minneapolis, make sure to swing by Eastlake Brewery. Cheers!

Step back into New Orleans history in The Gem Theater – historically the last segregated theater serving Black patrons – where Zony Mash Beer Project is a unique brewery experience and one of NOLA's coolest music venues. Zony Mash honors the building’s past with occasional movie screenings. If there’s no band playing, you can select favorite tunes by local musicians on vinyl from the jukebox and flip on historic pinball machines or play some ping pong. With an adjoining beer garden and food trucks, Zony Mash is kid friendly, dog friendly and just all around super friendly. The beer rocks, too!

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. 

So Many Roads Museum & Brewery in Denver Colorado is an interesting hang-out spot where you can play pinball while enjoying a cold brew and listening to live music. This venue isn't so much a museum as an eclectic venue and oasis for Grateful Dead fans looking to combine their love for the band with their favorite leisurely pursuits.

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There are no less than 6 pinball machines available, including popular titles like Stern's Led Zeppelin and The Simpsons Pinball Party. What's more, So Many Roads also serves up delightful delicacies from its small food menu on top of the already awesome beer house brewed selection. So next time you're looking for a unique night out in Denver, make sure So Many Roads Museum & Brewery is on your list!

Mission Brewery is a local brewery located in San Diego that is definitely worth checking out, especially if you're a fan of craft beer or pinball. They make their own excellent, award winning craft beer in a variety of styles, and they have three pinball machines on location. The brewery is located in a building that dates back to 1894, so it has a really cool, historic vibe. It's also conveniently located near Petco Park if you're looking for pre or post Padres baseball game activities. And another bonus - it's dog friendly, family friendly, and you can bring your own food. So whether you're looking to try some new craft beer, play some pinball, or just explore a cool historic building, Mission Brewery should definitely be at the top of your list.