Where to Play Pinball in Los Angeles: Arcades, Bars, and Breweries with Machines
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Los Angeles spreads pinball across a sprawling metro that stretches from the San Fernando Valley to the South Bay. The scene clusters around a handful of dedicated spots—barcades in the Arts District and Eagle Rock, breweries in Torrance and Long Beach, and specialty arcades in communities like Pomona and Glassell Park.
What you'll find varies by venue. Some spots rotate from private collections of 100+ machines, keeping lineups fresh. Others specialize in vintage electromechanical games from the 1960s and 70s. A few combine pinball with unexpected pairings—Korean BBQ, comic books, concert tickets.
| Venue | Area | Machines | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EightyTwo | Arts District | 50+ | Barcade |
| Revenge Of | Glassell Park | 20+ | Arcade |
| Pinbug Pomona | Pomona | 20+ | Arcade |
| I Need a Miracle | Long Beach | 20+ | Arcade |
| AYCE Gogi | Van Nuys | 20+ | Restaurant |
| Hermosa Brewing | Torrance |
Colin is the chief pixel pusher at Kineticist. He's a lifetime gamer who became enamored with pinball after taking in a family copy of the 1979 classic Joker Poker (the EM version). Since then he's bought, sold and repaired many machines, competed in all kinds of tournaments, and contributes to This Week in Pinball, the New England Pinball League, and Pin-Masters of New England. Previously, Colin spent over a decade working in marketing for agencies and tech startups. He also started and ran a music blog, happy hour website, and wrote a regular craft beer review column for Central Track in Dallas. Once aspired to be an artsy film director.
| 15+ |
| Brewery |
| Long Beach Beer Lab | Long Beach | 15+ | Brewery |
| Walt's Bar | Eagle Rock | 10+ | Bar |
Here's where to find pinball across the Los Angeles metro.
Barcade · Arts District
EightyTwo splits its operation between two buildings—one for video games, one strictly for pinball—connected by an outdoor patio. The pinball side rotates selections from a private collection of 200+ machines, with full-time technicians maintaining everything on-site. The Los Angeles Pinball League meets here every Tuesday; sign in by 8pm.
Dive bar · Eagle Rock
Walt's Bar focuses on vintage machines from the 1960s and 70s, rotating games from owner Jeff Johnsen's personal collection of 120+ machines. One fixture never changes: Surf Champ, a 1976 Gottlieb that started the family's pinball obsession. Games cost $0.25-$0.50 per play.
Brewery · Torrance
Hermosa Brewing maintains a solid pinball lineup at their Torrance production facility. The collection focuses on modern titles from Stern and boutique manufacturers. SouthBay Pinball tournaments run here regularly.
Brewery · Wrigley (Long Beach)
Long Beach Beer Lab pairs craft brewing with a curated pinball collection maintained by local enthusiast Gonzalo Martinez. The Long Beach Pinball League meets Tuesday evenings. Their Zaferia location has only a couple machines—Willow Street is the destination.
Arcade/comic shop · Glassell Park
Revenge Of operates out of a comic book shop, housing pinball alongside collectibles and vintage toys. The collection skews modern—Godzilla LE, Mandalorian LE, Elvira Signature Edition—all well-maintained. Token-operated at 3-4 tokens per play.
Arcade · Bixby Knolls (Long Beach)
I Need a Miracle Tickets & Pinball runs a dedicated pinball arcade with premium and limited edition titles. All machines operate on freeplay with hourly admission—$15 gets unlimited play on everything.
Arcade · Downtown Pomona
Pinbug Pomona specializes in vintage pinball, emphasizing electromechanical and early solid-state games you won't find at typical barcades. The collection spans the 1970s through today.
Restaurant · Van Nuys
AYCE Gogi Korean BBQ & Pinball pairs all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ with a back-room pinball operation run by On Tilt Pinball. The venue has hosted launch parties for titles like James Bond 007 and Toy Story 4. On Tilt runs one of Southern California's largest leagues from this location.
Whether you're chasing league rankings at EightyTwo, hunting vintage electromechanicals at Walt's Bar, or mixing Korean BBQ with pinball at AYCE Gogi, Los Angeles has options across the metro. Family-friendly spots like Revenge Of, Pinbug Pomona, and Hermosa Brewing welcome younger players, while the 21+ barcades cater to evening sessions.
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Last updated: January 2026
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