Where to Play Pinball in St. Louis: Arcades, Bars, and Breweries with Machines
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The St. Louis metro spreads pinball across Missouri and Illinois's Metro East region, with over a dozen public venues offering machines. The area's largest collections sit on opposite sides of the river—dedicated arcades in suburban Illinois and Fenton, Missouri anchor the scene, while downtown St. Louis and surrounding neighborhoods offer bar and entertainment options with smaller lineups.
The mix leans toward bars and entertainment venues rather than pure arcades. St. Charles has emerged as a pinball cluster with multiple options, while south St. Louis neighborhoods like Bevo Mill and Soulard each have their own pinball destinations. Here's where to find pinball across the St. Louis metro.
| Venue | Area | Machines | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atomic Pinball Arcade | Wood River, IL | 100+ | Arcade |
| The Lazarus Pinball Museum | Fenton, MO | 40+ | Arcade |
| Benton Parkade | South St. Louis, MO | 30+ | Arcade |
| The Silver Ballroom | Bevo Mill, MO | 20+ | Pinball Bar |
| Murphy's On 21 | South St. Louis, MO | 15+ |
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| Dive Bar |
| Two Plumbers Brewery + Arcade | St. Charles, MO | 15+ | Brewery |
| Rec Hall STL | St. Charles, MO | 15+ | Game Bar |
| The Pump House Bar & Grill | Wood River, IL | 15+ | Bar & Grill |
| Up-Down STL | Central West End, MO | 10+ | Arcade Bar |
| Red Fish Blue Fish | St. Charles, MO | 10+ | Bar |
| St. Louis Escape | Soulard, MO | 10+ | Entertainment |
| Game Over | Alton, IL | 10+ | Arcade |
| The Soda Museum and Main Street Arcade | St. Charles, MO | 10+ | Museum |
Dedicated pinball arcade · Wood River, IL
Atomic Pinball Arcade occupies an 8,000-square-foot warehouse in Wood River, Illinois, housing one of the region's deepest collections. The arcade operates on an hourly flat-rate model with BYOB allowed. Formerly known as CP Pinball, the operation relocated and rebranded in 2023.
Pinball museum · Fenton, MO
The Lazarus Pinball Museum opened in 2023 as a family-owned destination featuring machines spanning multiple eras. The collection emphasizes variety—electromechanicals, Data East titles, and early solid-state games alongside modern Sterns. IFPA-sanctioned tournaments run Sunday evenings.
Pinball arcade · South St. Louis, MO
Benton Parkade offers a lineup weighted toward modern Stern titles near the Soulard neighborhood. Private party rentals available.
Pinball bar · Bevo Mill, MO
The Silver Ballroom opened in April 2010 and claims to be America's first pinball-only bar—no video games, no jukebox, just pinball. The punk rock-themed space hosts leagues and tournaments while serving Australian meat pies and specialty cocktails. Free pinball on Mondays.
Dive bar · South St. Louis, MO
Murphy's On 21 is a south St. Louis dive bar that hosts a local pinball league. The bar also offers arcade games, darts, Golden Tee, and sports on multiple TVs. Bring your own food—the kitchen closed post-COVID.
Arcade bar (21+) · Central West End, MO
Up-Down STL anchors an 8,000-square-foot two-story space in the Central West End with over 60 arcade games and pinball machines. Part of a regional chain, the bar features 60+ craft beers on tap, pizza by the slice, and a pet-friendly outdoor patio.
Bar & music venue · St. Charles, MO
Red Fish Blue Fish combines live music with pinball in St. Charles. The bar hosts a women's pinball league, and all Stern SPIKE 2 games feature Insider Connected. Live bands play Fridays.
Bar & grill · Wood River, IL
The Pump House Bar & Grill sits minutes from Atomic Pinball in Wood River, offering pinball alongside a full menu and extensive draft selection. Free pinball on Tuesdays starting at 5pm and Fridays after 9pm. Live music and karaoke nights rotate throughout the week.
Nano brewery with arcade · St. Charles, MO
Two Plumbers Brewery + Arcade pairs house-brewed beer with over 40 arcade games and pinball in St. Charles. The brewery runs 10 rotating taps and allows outside food delivery. Family-friendly hours on Saturday and Sunday afternoons (12-6pm); 21+ otherwise.
Interactive game bar (21+) · St. Charles, MO
Rec Hall STL combines 50+ retro arcade games with VR experiences, ping pong, and full bar service in St. Charles. The venue participates in SLAP (St. Louis Area Pinball) leagues.
Escape room with arcade · Soulard, MO
St. Louis Escape operates a pinball arcade inside its downtown escape room facility near Ballpark Village. The collection rotates titles every 60 days. Retro mini-golf also available. Arcade hours align with escape room bookings.
Arcade bar & grill · Alton, IL
Game Over spreads 200+ arcade games across three levels in Alton, Illinois. The venue operates on a credit system ($20 = 80 credits) and offers full bar and grill service. Family-friendly.
Museum with arcade · St. Charles, MO
The Soda Museum and Main Street Arcade houses a basement arcade with vintage games from the 1930s-1980s beneath its three-floor soda museum. The museum stocks around 120 vintage glass-bottle sodas. Unlimited play format.
For deeper pinball sessions, Atomic Pinball and The Lazarus Pinball Museum offer the region's largest collections with flat-rate unlimited play. Casual players will find machines scattered across St. Charles—where four venues cluster within a few miles—and south St. Louis neighborhoods. Wood River pairs well as a day trip: Atomic Pinball and The Pump House sit minutes apart.
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Last updated: January 2026
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