Where to Play Pinball in Minneapolis: Arcades, Bars, and Breweries with Machines
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Minneapolis punches above its weight for pinball. The city proper offers dedicated pinball bars, breweries with sizable game rooms, and a bohemian coffeehouse hiding machines in its basement. South Minneapolis and Uptown anchor the scene, while Northeast has become a hotspot where breweries compete for the attention of pinball players and craft beer enthusiasts alike.
Beyond city limits, the suburbs fill in the map. Blaine delivers one of the region's largest collections at a family-owned bowling center, Golden Valley recently added machines to a legendary skatepark, and Bloomington offers a full-service sports bar with a curated lineup. Here's where to find pinball across the Minneapolis metro.
| Venue | Area | Machines | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LITT Pinball Bar | South Minneapolis | 40+ | Pinball Bar |
| Blainbrook Bowl | Blaine | 40+ | Bowling Center |
| Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative | Northeast Minneapolis | 10+ | Brewery |
| 56 Brewing | Northeast Minneapolis | 10+ | Brewery |
| Up-Down Minneapolis | Lyn-Lake |
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| 3rd Lair Skatepark | Golden Valley | 10+ | Skatepark |
| Caffetto Coffee House | Uptown | 10+ | Coffeehouse |
| Full Tilt Tavern | Bloomington | A few | Sports Bar |
Pinball bar · South Minneapolis
LITT Pinball Bar has operated as a dedicated pinball venue on Hennepin Avenue since 2017. The lineup rotates regularly, mixing new releases with classics, and machines are maintained by full-time staff. City Pages named it "Best New Bar" in 2018.
Barcade · Lyn-Lake
Up-Down is part of a regional chain of arcade bars, with locations across the Midwest. The Minneapolis outpost combines dozens of classic arcade cabinets, skee-ball lanes, and a rotating pinball selection with 60 beers on tap and house-made pizza by the slice.
Cooperative brewery · Northeast Minneapolis
Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative is a member-owned brewcade on the river in Northeast Minneapolis. The spacious taproom includes a dedicated game room with pinball, pool, darts, and foosball alongside rotating craft beers.
Brewery taproom · Northeast Minneapolis
56 Brewing occupies a converted warehouse space in Northeast, with pinball machines spread between the main taproom and barrel room. The brewery hosts monthly IFPA-sanctioned tournaments on the fourth Saturday of each month.
Coffeehouse · Uptown
Caffetto Coffee House is a bohemian Uptown fixture with pinball tucked in the basement. The dimly lit game room also includes a ping pong table, creating an eclectic hangout that stays open late.
Sports bar · Bloomington
Full Tilt Tavern is a family-friendly sports bar and restaurant south of the 494 loop with arcade games, VR stations, and a curated pinball collection. The building's interior features colorful murals reminiscent of 1980s pinball cabinet art.
Bowling center · Blaine
Blainbrook Bowl is a family-owned entertainment center operating since 1976, and it houses one of the largest pinball collections in Minnesota. The 4,100-square-foot arcade sits alongside 24 bowling lanes, pool tables, and darts.
Indoor skatepark · Golden Valley
3rd Lair Skatepark and Skate Shop is Minnesota's largest indoor skatepark, and it recently added pinball machines in a room beneath the main ramps. The 20,000-square-foot facility has served skaters since 1997.
Minneapolis keeps pinball players busy whether they want a dedicated bar experience at LITT, a casual brew-and-flip at 56 Brewing or Broken Clock, or a family-friendly outing at Blainbrook Bowl. Suburban spots like Full Tilt and 3rd Lair fill specific niches—sports bar dining and skatepark sessions, respectively—while Caffetto offers late-night pinball with a side of coffee-shop culture.
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Last updated: January 2026
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