Central North Carolina hosts a number of quality locations for pinball. Whether you are looking for a spot with local craft brews, or a place with a kid-friendly atmosphere, there is something out there for you. These locations represent the best of the Triangle area.
Triangle Pinball Collective @Flight Deck NC-Morrisville
Flight Deck is the official home of the Triangle Pinball Collective. Located next to RDU airport, it has the most eclectic group of machines in the Triangle. From Bally to Williams to modern Sterns, the Collective has a little bit of everything. Flight Deck is a craft beer-focused taproom and bottleshop. Open to all ages, and dogs are welcome too!
Typical Pin Count: 21
Super Rad Retro Lounge-Raleigh
Soft launch in the end of October 2025, Super Rad is located on Glenwood South in Raleigh. This is a full arcade bar with 24 arcade machines, 9 pinball machines, 2 air hockey tables, a pool table and 4 claw machines. They have a full line of custom cocktails, draft beer, and THC drinks.
Typical Pin Count: 9
Boxcar-Raleigh
Boxcar Raleigh is a place for modern pinball in central North Carolina. Located in the warehouse district in downtown Raleigh, Boxcar has all of the latest releases from Stern and Jersey Jack.
Typical Pin Count: 14
Boxcar-Durham
Located on Foster St in Durham, near Motorco Music Hall, Boxcar Durham offers a similar mix of machines as Boxcar Raleigh. They also have a pizza kitchen and large outdoor area with live music and outdoor games.
Typical Pin Count: 18
Heyday Brewing-Raleigh
Heyday Brewing is located in North Raleigh. They have 36 rotating taps, a beer garden, and regular live music. They are also family friendly. Their pinball collection is comprised of modern, limited edition Sterns.
Typical Pin Count: 7
Roshambo Beverage Company-Raleigh
Roshambo Bev. Co. has a nice, open space in downtown Raleigh. They are dog-friendly and have a large selection of craft beers and wines. In addition to pinball, they have darts, foosball, jenga, and console games.
Typical Pin Count: 5
Cleveland Draft House-Fuquay-Varina
Cleveland Draft House of Fuquay installed an arcade into their location in 2025. Featuring 8 pinball machines, the spot also has 27 tvs, pool tables, dart boards, and an outdoor patio area.
Typical Pin Count: 8
The Night Rider-Raleigh
The Night Rider is a bar on the southern edge of downtown Raleigh. It's a fun spot for small gatherings. Hot pockets and frozen pizzas are always on the menu. It can be a nice alternative if you find yourself overwhelmed by the swarm of patrons at Boxcar.
Typical Pin Count: 5