Pins Mechanical Co.

Hosted my boyfriend’s birthday party here and have nothing but great things to say!! Everyone from the events manager to the staff day of went above and beyond. We were able to have individual tabs very easily even as a group of 15. They were flexible about time and even let me come in a couple minutes early to check-in. Thank you Tracy for your hospitality - you were the best server!! There’s not a lot of food options (pizza vs burgers) on site so keep that in mind. You might want to eat before coming here. You’ll need cash or coins for the pinball machines. Reasonable prices for the pins bowling and other games. Highly recommend especially for a birthday or event. Fun time.

This place is awesome I don't think it's that expensive but I will say prices are higher than I expected I didn't take any pictures I don't think but I did take some videos but yeah. I did get to try Jew burgers from the food truck and it was really delicious and I've been wanting to try them but I will say though that it was a little expensive too I had four sliders and a basket of fries and I was like 30 bucks. I did get to check out pins mechanical restrooms and they were very nice overall this is a great date spot and will definitely be back.

Visited Pins Mechanical Co a little over a week ago for an outing with coworkers, and I’ve got to say—there may be a lot of spots out there, but none quite like Pins. They absolutely nail the ambiance with their mix of nostalgic pinball machines and classic games, all with a fun, modern twist. The duckpin bowling was unlike anything I’ve ever played—super unique and a total blast! What really stood out was the staff. They go above and beyond to make sure everyone is having a great time and are incredibly knowledgeable about their artfully crafted drinks. I don’t drink alcohol, and they were incredibly thoughtful and accommodating—making sure my drinks were alcohol-free and even creating a special “shot” so I could be included in the team toast. That small gesture meant a lot. There’s truly something for everyone to enjoy here, and you can tell there’s been a ton of thought and creativity put into every corner of the building. I also loved that there were food trucks right outside, which made it super easy to grab a bite without leaving the fun. It’s a great blend of Midwest charm in the heart of Texas —and I love seeing that kind of vibe brought to life in such a fun, engaging way. Highly recommend it for date night, team outings, friend hangs, or just a fun night out. 🎳✨

Over the years, as a native Ohioan (where Pins originated), I’ve told anyone who will listen how perfect a fit Austin would be for a Pins should they ever move this far out west. Lo & behold, they finally did…and it is their BIGGEST and MOST IMPRESSIVE by far! There are 20 lanes for bowling, three different bars, delicious new cocktails, a huge local beer selection (as with all Pins locations), ample games (arcade & non-arcade alike) and a Pins-first “retro-style gaming room.” So excited & still can’t believe y’all are actually here! Hopefully Pins takes over the Punchbowl Social Domain location & we get a second spot in the future! (: Roll on!!!

This place is great. We wanted to check it out for the pinball and old school games, but it turned out to have much more to offer. All of the old school games were in perfect condition, almost museum pieces they were so nice. Whoever built out the arcade and pinball knew what they were doing in terms of game selection. We also ended up bowling, which was a lot of fun. The street tacos from the food truck were delicious.

This place was great. Plenty of Indoor AC. Kid and dog friendly. The only thing was they were out of water for our pup, however grabbed her bowl from our vehicle and filled it with h20.

Great indoor/outdoor space for games and fun activities. They have over 20 lanes of duck pin lanes, shuffle board, bocce ball, table tennis tables, pinball machines, retro style Mario karts kinda video games with comfortable leather seats, lots of space to just watch sports if you wanna do that. Saw at least 2 Beer bars, outdoor large beer pong buckets, hookie ring toss game. Plenty of games for everyone to enjoy! There are food trucks outside, lefty’s pizza is sometimes closed. Granny’s tacos was a the only option but they have delicious food. Don’t park in the public parking garage, plenty of free parking available right in front of Pins. Lot is not properly constructed yet but everyone parks there. Can get loud with all bowling pins and other stuff but still not too bad. Worth the visit!

Massive place! Really cool vibe and great layout. Good for all ages. Tons of beer on draft and food trucks on site are solid. Will be back!

I was shocked to discover Pins Mechanical Co nestled in the south Austin St Elmo neighborhood. I live in south Austin and had no idea that this amazing entertainment wonderland existed. Pins is the perfect place for those seeking a memorable time and old-school fun. There is plenty of parking. Walking up there is outdoor space with plenty of seating and outdoor games to enjoy. Once inside, it was sensory overload with 43,000 square feet of an adult playground. They have a variety of games many which are free like vintage arcade and pinball machines. The highlight was the duckpin bowling where you can rent a lane and enjoy a game where the skills are very different than normal bowling. The balls are much smaller and do not have finger holes in them. The pins are smaller as well and they are attached to strings that lift the pins each turn to reset. To my amazement you also get 3 turns instead of 2! Since it was my first time playing this game it took some adjusting to develop skills. They also have pinball, patio pong, hookie, ping pong, bocce, foosball and giant jinga. There are numerous entertainment options for everyone. The business is pet friendly and you can take children there before 9 pm. You can bring in outside food or have it delivered. They also have a few good truck options on site including pizza and JewBoy sliders. You can book an event there. I was there for a run club event and we had a personal server who took our order. We also received drink tickets. There were many unique libations including cocktails. I enjoyed the Atomic Blonde with Tequila, Mezcal, Honey Mango and Pineapple. They also have daily specials throughout the week. The bar staff are efficient and friendly. Their specials are shaved ice cocktails. I will definitely be back for economical fun with free and paid entertainment options. So much fun!!!

1. bartenders at all three bars completely ignore patrons 2. Be sure to check all charges to your CC, especially do not leave without closing your tab or there will be several charges that show up you did not make 3. some games you pay for, some are free, some you have to sign up for but NO ONE will tell you that 4. Had jewboy slider and fries, was 14.99 5. Had Lefty pizza - small pepperoni was 24.00 6. one beer is 8.00 7. They will put an entertainment tax on your CC 8. Arcade games some take quarters some do not there is only one coin box display in the whole place 9. I like the ambience, I like the crowd, and the vibe but the charging is VERY sketchy on your credit cards, they do not take cash

Very impressed with our first visit to Pins! The place is massive, and it seemed like there was plenty to do for both adults and families. Spent the most of this visit trying out the pinball machines (thankful they've got plenty of machines to exchange quarters) and a handful of old complementary arcade games. I thought they carried a great selection of local brews, and there were at least two food trucks outside (one Granny's tacos and one Lefty's pizza). Service for the pizza truck took ~30 min on a busy weekend, but plenty of time to try out the outdoor games as well (jenga, pong, etc.). You'll likely find something at Pins (even the mini bowling looked like kids would love it) that fits your combo of choice, and can't go wrong during a sporting event (lots of TVs with the College World Series on when we went). The music felt like it was tailored to 80s, 90s, and 2000s aficionados. Shoutout to whoever was leading the playlist! Look forward to the next visit.

So my highly anticipated work happy hour was a bust because the management had reserved two thirds of the building to a private party. So we had to walk outside to go the back section, where there is one bar, but very limited gaming options. And we couldn't even rent a lane for duck pin bowling. I really talked up this place for my co-workers, so imagine how disappointed I was by their very limited experience. If you're going to reserve that much space for a private party, just close the whole building and say you're opening late to the public.

This is literally my favorite place in Austin. It is conveniently located right off South Congress near Saint Elmo Road. When you first drive in it doesn't look like it's going to be as big as it is, but this place is enormous with something for everyone! They have ample parking And the staff is very helpful. Let me just start by saying this is such a great facility because I didn't see a single game that was broken while I was there. They have ski ball, basketball games , arcade games, a game console room, bowling, and so much more! You can order food as well as visit the food truck. When we were there, there was live music, which was pretty darn good! I have to say the drink specials were pretty yummy too. I've already decided. I'm having my next birthday here!! I saw so many birthday parties and it was not specific to kids. In fact, this facility is all ages until 9 PM when it turns to adult only. If you have not visited Pins mechanical, you are missing out.

What a fun addition to the St. Elmo District! This place has tons of potential and has truly transformed the area. First off, it's massive so there's plenty of space for large groups and events. With multiple bars, food trucks, bowling, arcade games, TVs, and more there's no shortage of things to do. The seating is plentiful, parking is easy, and it stays nice and cool inside even during Austin's hottest days. A few things their adding include weekly drink specials and bringing in permanent food vendors, but I'm excited to have another great entertainment spot in South Austin!

Planned a corporate event on a Thursday afternoon for about 20 employees and Pins Mechanical made it so easy. We paid for a bar tab, 1 duck pin lane for 2 hours and I purchased pizzas at lefty's. There was more than enough food and drink for everyone! Services was fantastic and everyone had a great time playing duck open bowling and the free games all around. It's a great spot for kids or just hanging with friends. Best part.. AC!!

This place is huge and AWESOME! There are a all kinds of games including bowling, foosball, patio beer pong, jenga and so much more! Plenty of seating throughout and very open area to accommodate many many people without it feeling like a crowd. Great drinks at the bar and a couple of food trucks available outside. You can also bring your own food and hangout. They even have a fireplace going in the evenings. We will come back to play more!

This is a pretty cool spot! The service is great, the drinks are ok, but all of the activities can keep our large family entertained for HOURS. And. Most of them are free! The outside space is phenomenal and they have a taco truck and a pizza truck. We had a blast! When we were leaving we passed a very cool area by St Elmo's Beer Garden. We will be back to enjoy Pins Mechanical AND that little warehouse area. There seem to be lots of options!

This place is a great addition for Austin! Free entry, indoors and air conditioned, so perfect for the summer. There are outdoor areas too. There are some free games such as ping pong, certain arcade games, and more. Duckpin bowling for a reasonable charge. Plenty of drink options and a couple food trucks on site. The place is huge and you will be able to have a great time without going broke. Absolutely recommend visiting!

I am obsessed with the new Pins Mechanical in Austin. The design concept is not only larger than life but extremely welcoming! The same Midwest Industrial design but with a twist to fit Texas. Same concept with the DuckPin Bowling, $1 Pinball, Hookie, Skeeball, Yard Pong, Free Vintage Games, Cornhole. But this is the FIRST location with shuffleboard! They have two different food trucks that were on site when I was there unfortunately I had just eaten so I did not get to try them, but that is extremely convenient for if you're spending time there! Rise Brands really showed out for this and I am excited to see the direction that they are headed in!!

Pins mechanical is the spot to be! Its a great place to come by if you want to play some games, eat some good food, and grab a drink. They have specials on their drinks each day which is always a plus. The space is huge and accommodates everyone. I love that they have both front and back patios to enjoy sitting outside. They also have unique games like playing "beer pong" but using huge trash cans instead. I ate the tacos in the food truck out back and was absolutely obsessed! Some of the best tacos I've had from a food truck in Austin.

I love this place! It is so fun! A few things that need to be improved: The lines for duckpin bowling/shuffleboard are very confusing. There are two separate lines, and it looks like they are both signing you up for the waitlist/taking your names, but if you are being called after the waitlist, only one line is where you get helped. The girl who helped us with an iPad just said to wait in line and didn't say which one, and there is no sign. It seems that they are still ironing things out. We also only saw one food truck, and hope more trucks will be available. The games are amazing! The atmosphere is very welcoming! I definitely plan to come back.

We celebrated a going-away with a friend and seemed pretty smooth due to the super attentive staff assigned. There are plenty of free and for pay games whether arcade or physical with plenty of drinks. It's a bit limited in parking but huge and fun overall!

Staff is very rude and disrespectful we didn't notice what time they opened . The doors to the building were open at 3:15pm so my wife and I walked in to look at the different games and menu. and the staff told us to exit till they open at 4pm. If your business is closed then keep your doors locked until it's time to open . I will never be back . The staff was very rude and disrespectful to my wife and me .

terrible service. would not recommend. 0/10. the Yard is just few steps away, just go there.