Where to Play Pinball in Baltimore: Arcades, Bars, and Breweries with Machines

Baltimore's pinball runs through its breweries. Three of the city's five pinball destinations operate out of taprooms, and two of those anchor the South Baltimore Brewery District near the stadiums. The remaining machines sit in a Hampden bar that doubles as the city's competitive pinball hub and a Federal Hill barcade with retro arcade games.

Geography splits neatly: Hampden and Waverly hold the largest collections north of downtown, while South Baltimore clusters three spots within a short walk of each other. Most locations operate on coin-drop, though one brewery offers unlimited play for a flat entry fee.

Here's where to find pinball across the Baltimore metro.

Baltimore Bars with Pinball

Holy Frijoles

Bar & restaurant · Hampden

Holy Frijoles pairs Tex-Mex food and margaritas with a dedicated pinball room in the back. The collection spans vintage electromechanicals to recent Stern releases. This is also home base for Baltimore's competitive pinball community—the Holy Frijoles Pinball League meets Wednesdays at 8pm, and the bar hosts the annual PinBaltimore festival.

• Pinball machines: 15+
• Practical notes: Coin-op, league night Wednesdays
• Address: 908 W 36th St, Baltimore, MD 21211

GameOn Bar+Arcade Fed Hill

Barcade · Federal Hill

GameOn Bar+Arcade Fed Hill reopened in spring 2025 in a new location a few blocks from its original spot. The single-floor layout houses 40+ arcade games alongside a handful of pinball machines, with an outdoor patio and multiple bars. Minors are welcome with an adult until 8pm.

• Pinball machines: A few
• Practical notes: Coin-op, 21+ after 8pm
• Address: 1118 S Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21230

Baltimore Breweries with Pinball Machines

Peabody Heights Brewery

Brewery · Waverly

Peabody Heights Brewery operates The Dugout, a retro arcade with 20+ pinball machines curated by Save Point. A $12–15 entry fee grants unlimited play on all games. The brewery sits on the former site of Oriole Park V and welcomes families—children must stay within six feet of their guardian. Dogs are also allowed.

• Pinball machines: 20+
• Practical notes: $12–15 entry for free play, family-friendly, dog-friendly
• Address: 401 E 30th St, Baltimore, MD 21218

Wico Street Beer Co

Brewery · Pigtown

Wico Street Beer Co brands itself around pinball and retro gaming. The 4,200-square-foot taproom features murals on the walls and machines along the perimeter. Weekly Pinball Happy Hour runs on Fridays, and Pinball Madness tournaments happen on select Thursdays. Part of the South Baltimore Brewery District.

• Pinball machines: 10+
• Practical notes: Coin-op, pinball happy hour Fridays, dog-friendly
• Address: 1100 Wicomico St, Baltimore, MD 21230

Checkerspot Brewing Company

Brewery · Near stadiums

Checkerspot Brewing Company keeps pinball in an upstairs game room above its main taproom. The woman-owned brewery sits a short walk from Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium, making it a pre-game or post-game option. Dogs welcome.

• Pinball machines: A few
• Practical notes: Upstairs game room, dog-friendly, near stadiums
• Address: 1421 Ridgely St, Baltimore, MD 21230

For the deepest collection, head to Peabody Heights and pay the flat fee for unlimited play. Competitive players will find their scene at Holy Frijoles. If you're near the stadiums, Wico Street and Checkerspot offer pinball alongside local craft beer.

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Last updated: December 2025