Where to Play Pinball in San Antonio: Arcades, Bars, and Breweries with Machines
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San Antonio's pinball scene centers around one standout destination: a coffee roaster on the north side that doubles as a tournament venue with one of the largest collections in Texas. Beyond that anchor, the city offers a handful of spots where you can squeeze in a few games—whether you're exploring downtown near the Alamo, grabbing smash burgers in the Hill Country, or bowling with the family.
Venues range from all-ages, family-friendly spots to 21-and-up nightlife, so check hours and policies before heading out. Most are concentrated on the north side, though one downtown option puts pinball within walking distance of the River Walk.
Here's where to find pinball across the San Antonio metro.
Coffee shop arcade · North San Antonio
What's Brewing? Coffee Roasters operates as both a specialty roastery and San Antonio's go-to pinball destination, hosting the Alamo Pinball Leagues and tournaments for players of all ages. The collection spans eras from 1970s Gottlieb classics to recent Stern Pro titles, with games running on quarters to a dollar per play. The venue also serves as home base for Belles and Chimes (a women's pinball club) and The Little Flippers youth pinball program.
Themed bar · Downtown
Be Kind & Rewind occupies the former Fuddruckers space on Alamo Plaza, transformed into an 80s/90s/Y2K time capsule complete with murals by local artist Colton Valentine, a dance floor, and retro arcade games. Pinball costs a dollar per game alongside free-play arcade cabinets. The bar is all ages until 7 p.m. and transitions to 21-and-up for late-night dancing.
Brewery · Boerne (San Antonio metro)
Hamby's revives a defunct San Antonio burger chain name in a 1950s-style setting, pairing Texas Wagyu smash burgers and milkshakes with craft beer from sister company Cibolo Creek Brewing. Vintage pinball machines and arcade games line one wall of the indoor dining area. The spot sits on Boerne's Main Street, about 25 miles northwest of downtown San Antonio.
Bowling and entertainment center · Park North
PINSTACK - San Antonio spreads across 50,000+ square feet at Park North, combining 28 bowling lanes with a massive arcade, laser tag, rock climbing, high ropes, and bumper cars. A small selection of pinball machines sits within the larger game floor. The venue operates a full restaurant and bar with 24 beers on draft.
San Antonio's pinball options lean heavily on one destination—What's Brewing? Coffee Roasters is the clear choice for dedicated players or anyone wanting variety. Casual players can catch a few games alongside other activities at the remaining venues. If you're passing through Boerne on a Hill Country trip, Hamby's offers a solid detour.
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Last updated: December 2025
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.
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