Where to Play Pinball in Columbus: Arcades, Bars, and Breweries with Machines
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Columbus offers pinball at a variety of venue types across the metro, from multi-level entertainment complexes downtown to neighborhood breweries in the suburbs. The scene includes dedicated pinball rooms at several breweries, barcades with free-play arcade games, and entertainment venues mixing pins with bowling and other activities.
Distribution spans the urban core and surrounding communities like Westerville, Dublin, Gahanna, and Canal Winchester. Several locations host IFPA-sanctioned leagues, contributing to Columbus's reputation as a competitive pinball market.
| Venue | Area | Machines | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzlybird Brewing Company | Westerville | 20+ | Brewery |
| Heart State Brewing | Gahanna | 15+ | Brewery |
| Pins Mechanical Company (Dublin) | Dublin | 10+ | Entertainment venue |
| Old North Arcade | Old North | 10+ | Barcade |
| Level One Bar + Arcade | Worthington Area | 10+ | Barcade |
| Homestead Taproom & Kitchen |
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| Canal Winchester |
| 10+ |
| Brewery |
| Loiee G's | Delaware | 10+ | Bar |
| Pins Mechanical Company (Downtown) | Downtown | A few | Entertainment venue |
| Pins Mechanical Company (Easton) | Easton | A few | Entertainment venue |
Here's where to find pinball across the Columbus metro.
Barcade · Old North/University District
Old North Arcade operates near Ohio State in the Old North neighborhood, combining retro arcade cabinets with a rotating pinball lineup. The 21+ venue sets arcade games to free play for customers buying drinks.
Barcade · Worthington Area
Level One Bar + Arcade runs an 80s-themed setup with free arcade games for customers and pinball at 50 cents per play. The locally-owned venue hosts Monday night pinball league and allows families on Sundays.
Brewery · Westerville
Grizzlybird Brewing Company has built out a dedicated pinball room alongside its taproom, creating one of the larger brewery pin collections in central Ohio. The Westerville location opened in 2019 and added the expanded game room in 2025 with hardwood floors and upgraded lighting.
Brewery · Gahanna
Heart State Brewing features a game room adjacent to the taproom with pinball machines and vintage arcade games. The brewery, now operating under shared ownership with Homestead Beer Co., hosts weekly pinball league and music trivia.
Brewery · Canal Winchester
Homestead Taproom & Kitchen occupies a downtown Canal Winchester space with pinball, shuffleboard bowling, and a full food menu. The Heath-based brewery expanded here in 2023, and the location hosts competitive pinball leagues.
Entertainment venue · Downtown Columbus
Pins Mechanical Company spreads across three floors downtown with duckpin bowling, patio pong, ping pong, and pinball alongside multiple bars. A giant slide connects the upper floors. The cashless venue keeps some arcade games free to play with proceeds benefiting charity.
Entertainment venue · Easton
Pins Mechanical Company at Easton mirrors the downtown location with three floors of activities, three full bars, and outdoor firepits. Food trucks rotate through, and guests can bring outside food.
Entertainment venue · Dublin/Bridge Park
Pins Mechanical Company in Dublin anchors the Bridge Park development with duckpin bowling, pinball, and outdoor seating with firepits. Dogs are welcome, and families can visit before 8 PM.
Bar/Restaurant · Delaware
Loiee G's combines New York-style pizza with horror-themed decor and a substantial pinball collection. The Delaware restaurant, located about 25 miles north of downtown Columbus, features murals of horror movie characters and draws visitors for both the food and games.
The Columbus pinball scene continues expanding, with breweries adding dedicated game rooms and established venues maintaining their collections. Players looking for competitive play can find IFPA-sanctioned leagues at several locations, while casual visitors have options ranging from quick stops at bars to full evenings at entertainment complexes.
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Last updated: January 2026
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