Pins Mechanical Co

We visited on a Sunday afternoon and had an overall positive experience. It was cool that they offered so many games and activities for free. Drinks were pricy but consistent with Charlotte prices. It was easy to spend a couple of hours here. However, several of the games had issues and didn't fully work. We had a lot of trouble with the console games. Service did not seem to be a priority here. It kind of felt like a daycare at times as there were a ton of young kids without adults, and it was super loud (combination of kids and the bar's music). There was a rooftop area that was a little quieter, but it started raining, so it didn't work out for us that day! The bathrooms were also a bit awkward as the entrances were open to the bar area, and the sinks were in between the entrances. I think this is a fun experience, especially for families, but there is a lot to be improved upon!

Had a great time grabbing a drink there. First time and will come back. Old school arcade games, duck pin bowling and larger than life beer pong games. The drinks were amazing! Loved the Atomic Blonde and even had a jelly shot.

If you’re looking for a fun date night spot in Charlotte, Pins Mechanical is a must! Just a heads up — they do check IDs after 8 PM, so don’t forget yours. The vibe is awesome with duckpin bowling, arcade games, giant Jenga, and more. The rooftop is the real star though — cozy swings, colorful lights, and the epic slide that shoots you downstairs. We went down it more times than we’ll admit and laughed the whole way. Drinks are great too — lots of craft beers, cocktails, and even spiked slushies. It’s the perfect place to let loose, be playful, and make some amazing memories. Highly recommend for a date night that’s anything but boring!

Good place to hang out with friends and family for some drinks and games. Many arcade games, pin bowling, foosball, jenga, and many more. Some of them are paid. Plenty of options to drink from cocktails to beer. The only drawback is the lack of bar food to go along with the drinks. After 9PM, this becomes a 21+ club and gets crowded.

I didn’t buy anything at this place and I didn’t stay long but I did enjoy the wings. I went on a Saturday night. It was free to get in. Have ID in hand. They have lots of fun games

This is really cool spot in Southend . All games are free and you just buy your drinks. Love it. I think the bowling is $25 though.

This is such a great place for adults and children. Lots of activities and fun things to do. Duckpin bowling was awesome and a great selection of drinks from the bar!

Pins Mechanical Co is a really fun spot with a great atmosphere — perfect for groups or a casual night out. The service was solid, and the vibe was energetic and welcoming. My only wish is that they offered more non-alcoholic drink options. It would be great to see more choices for people who don’t drink but still want something fun and refreshing. Overall, a great place to hang out!

"Pins Mechanical Co is an absolute blast! If you're looking for a unique and entertaining night out, this adult arcade room is a must-visit. From the moment you step inside, you're transported to a lively and vibrant atmosphere filled with a fantastic mix of vintage and modern arcade games, along with an impressive selection of drinks to keep the fun going. The retro-inspired decor and industrial-chic ambiance create a welcoming and energetic vibe that's perfect for a night of socializing and gaming. The variety of games available is truly impressive, catering to a wide range of tastes and preferences. Whether you're into classic pinball machines, nostalgic arcade games, or more modern interactive experiences, Pins Mechanical Co has something for everyone. One of the standout features of this establishment is the attention to detail when it comes to the selection of drinks. The bar offers a diverse array of craft beers, cocktails, and other beverages, ensuring that even the most discerning patrons will find something to enjoy. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly, and they're more than happy to help you navigate the drink menu if you're feeling overwhelmed by the choices. The overall ambiance of Pins Mechanical Co is lively and fun, making it an ideal spot for a night out with friends or a unique date night. The combination of games, drinks, and a great atmosphere makes for an unforgettable experience that keeps guests coming back for more. In conclusion, I highly recommend Pins Mechanical Co to anyone looking for a fun and lively adult arcade room experience. The combination of classic games, great drinks, and a fantastic atmosphere make it a standout destination for those seeking a unique and entertaining night out."

Adult and kid fun every where!! Even a slide from the top bar. Exciting. Great vibes!!! Come and bring a group or date.

The sheer quantity of entertainment here is paramount! Even with all the video games etc., the slide was my ABSOLUTE fave!!! Drink selection is nice. Service was mehhhh you could tell she didn't really want to be there :( that's ok though cuz you only have to inconvenience her long enough to get a drink before you are on your way to a good time!

Has a great time. Spacious. Fun things to do.. great drinks. Kids/families were there. It was kid friendly at the hours we went. We were tghere for a girls/birthday day!!

Love everything about Pins. The drink menu is amazing and there are quite a few beers and ales on tap. We went on Monday and they had a few specials. It is also welcoming to families on Monday nights. I have also gone on a weekend day and the atmosphere is also nice they often have a dj and the rooftop bar has a great view of the city.

Give you a low fill for your drink. Plus.to expensive for your cocktail. They charge. You forever thing total waist of money plus the venting machines and the food truck which you have to pay for underpay from a foodie Not so good. They have truck come in

Amazing!!! Great bar! Let's get some Hennessy though. Free skeeball and videos games. There is a bowling alley. And random games to play throughout the place. Swings are on two sides of the building. I would say this place is kid-friendly in the AM. Bartender was very nice. We didn't get any drinks but overall still had a good time. Definitely a great place to have a group of friends meet up. Have a great date night. They don't serve food but there is a taco truck on the front side. An amazing place to go!

An easy 5 out of 5, and the best bar/lounge I visited in Charlotte. Free parking and free games made it easy for us to stay for 4+ hours (a long time for our group) at Pins Mechanical. We played HUGE Jenga, IRL Pong, arcade games and Duck Pin Bowling, plus tested cocktails and got beers. Returning here will be a no brainer! I come from Orlando, the king of entertainment offerings in the south, and I wish we had a place like this. I would go out more often.

Service is great and always a great time We take our kids and friends with us. Everyone has a great time and they have a great drink selection. My favorite is the Arnold Palmer.

Stop here while visiting my sister and her family for the holidays. It was a TON of fun for both the adults and the kids. With the exception that is some of the pinball machines and table hockey the games are free. The beer selection is decent and the cocktails are intriguing. We definitely will be back.

I had a fantastic time at Pins Mechanical this week during an end-of-year celebration with my young professionals group! We had a blast with the beer tower and mimosa pitcher with pineapple juice. The Carrie Fisher cocktail (rum + coconut + pineapple + lime juice + rock candy) I ordered was absolutely delicious. While Pins Mechanical doesn't serve food, they allow you to bring your own, making it even more enjoyable. Despite not serving food, Pins Mechanical allows you to bring your own, adding to the fun. Swinging on the outdoor swings, even in the cold, was made cozy by the fire pit and heat lamps. Patio pong, ping pong, and arcade games were all part of the excitement, and the arcade game quarters contribute to the Ronald McDonald House Charities--a sweet way to give back! I'll definitely be back.

I visited with a group and was pleasantly surprised. On a Tuesday evening, it was not chaotic. There was pin bowling (can be loud), two bar areas, a myriad of pinball games (3 games for $1), and specialty computer/online games in the back. The facility is spacious with plenty of seating throughout to observe what's going on around you. They have nice outdoor areas for when the weather is not too cold. There are televisions that are muted but you can tune in to your favorite game. Parking was not a problem but on a Saturday afternoon, I don't know that all patrons would find a spot as there is an apartment building across the lot. This is an excellent place to hang out or chill!

SLAM TILT Some of the pinball tables at this Charlotte arcade are looking worse for wear. While in the area for work, I was looking to kill some time and found Pins Mechanical in a district called South End. The place has an open-air feel with a firepit, roof, full bar, and lots of video games. Having opened in December 2019, they've got a few years under their belt. They currently have 18 pinball machines ($1/game), as well as a handful of arcade cabinets (free), foosball, and trash can beer pong. Pins Mechanical is also known for their lanes of 'Duckpin', a quirky (or should I say, quacky) bowling arrangement with smaller balls and pins. They're very dog-friendly....in fact, I saw one poochie pinching out a loaf on the floor. Bad dog! Excited to crack off some high scores, I fished out a handful of quarters and worked my way around the arcade. The newer Stern pinball tables (Godzilla, Deadpool, Avengers Infinity Quest, Jurassic Park) played just fine, but elsewhere I ran into problems: * Ripley's Believe It or Not was unplayable; issues with code/bad wiring, tons of cosmetic flaws, and a playfield tilted so far out of whack every single ball drained in the left outlane. *Bram Stoker's Dracula had a launch button (in place of a plunger) that was broken, which made starting a game impossible due to a misfiring coil. *World Cup Soccer had a super weak and barely functioning left flipper, which is also a coil issue. *Black Knight Sword of Rage (a 2022 Stern pinball) was cool other than the fact that the playfield was pitched way too shallow, meaning it was not setup correctly and no one took the ~5min to properly level it. If that wasn't enough, a 22oz Allagash White ran me $13!! When the bartender spun the tablet around to show me the total, I nearly fainted. That comes out to $9/pint, and the only places I know that charge that much are sports stadiums or concert venues. On top of that, service at the bar was brutally slow, as if they were actively avoiding me (what gives?) * TL;DR * For a place that has the word 'pins' in their name, you would think they'd take better care of their stuff. Whoever's in charge of maintaining the pinball tables at Pins Mechanical is fast asleep at the switch. I can't remember the last time I saw machines in such a state of neglect......honestly, they ought to unplug them until they can be fixed. If a place has the gall to charge $1 per game, they better have them in decent condition. I had 1-2hrs worth of fun, but I would hit up Paranoia Pinball before coming back here.

fantastic space. arcade is nice, a lot of stuff to do, great place to hang any day of the week. drinks are a little expensive

Every time I come here this place is always a blast! Free arcade games and the Duck Pin bowling works great! Drink are not as expensive as other places in Southend and they are all delicious! Great place to bring friends and hang out for hours! They were also so accommodating when I hosted a group meet up there as well! Our Server Ty was always on top of it and there was literally 50 of us! Everything is always kept clean, no random drinks and empty cups surrounding the games so you're always able to place you drink down when you play a game! The outside areas are also super nice with a rooftop area and fire pits!

During the summer, my husband, brother, and sister in law visited Pins Mechanical to celebrate my SIL birthday. We have arcade bars where we live, but this one was next level! The area is SUPER spacious. They have their own parking lot which is always a plus. There are two bars - one on each side of the property and a rooftop bar. We ordered several cocktails and they were all very unique and delicious. They also have any kind of "bar" game you can think of. We played duck pun bowling, trash can pong, and an array of other games. They also have an impressive amount of pinball machines. This spot hosts all ages until 8 pm when it's 21 and up. They also have an option to host events in their space if you're looking for a great place for a work outing or birthday party!

I had a blast at pins mechanical with my friends. The drinks were really strong and delicious, and the staff was friendly and attentive. We loved playing the free games, especially the old school video games that brought back some nostalgia. The place was spacious and clean, and the vibe was fun and relaxed. It was a great place to hang out with friends and have a good time. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a cool spot to chill and play. There were some food options as well but didn't have a chance to get any! Will be coming back if I'm ever in the area :)

Huge place with lots to do and a rooftop bar. There are huge swings outside and a slide from the rooftop down.

Great family fun day! Adults loved the cocktails and the kids loved the free games and bowling.

If your looking for a great Date Night or just a night out with your friends this is the place . This is what Charlotte has been missing .

Super fun with retro arcades. Buuuuuuuusy on Saturday nights. Expect 2+ hour wait for duck bowling. Best bet is to get on the waiting list as soon as you arrive. Bang Bang Burgers is next door and has some tasty options. We had dinner while we waited. Lots of families enjoying the large patio and swings :)

Cute place for drinking, games and family time. We had a blast meeting some friends here with our kids. Good drinks for the adults and games as well. The swings outside were a hit with the kids and adults. Overall a fun place we will return!

Extremely cool place with lots do! There's literally something to entertain the whole family! From bowling to arcade games to outdoor games! They also have amazing cocktails and beer selections! We will definitely be back!

Great place!!!! Pinball Wizard: 3/5 Live review : "Not bad, the blueberry vodka is a little sickening but the mint acts like a zofran to pad the blow" Stoney Fizz: 4/5 Live review: "refreshing, cool. A little sweet, and make my tongue feel a bit grainy - but overall I like it but need a tooth brush for my tongue" Tequila Soda: 5/5 , you get what u paid for Live Review: "delicious, refreshing, exactly what I ordered" Tequila side lime: 5/5 Live Review : "overall just needed . No fruity shit" Hulk Hogan: 5/5, Live Review : "I like it, I like the refreshing pop in it. I thought it was going to be too sweet, but it is fantastic. Mail it in baby" (whatever that means???)

Very cool concept in Charlotte North Carolina. It's a large play place surrounding several bars throughout. They have duckpin bowling which is very similar to regular bowling but the ball and pins are much smaller and the lane shorter. They also have multiple pinball machines, arcade games, ping pong. You have to rent out the equipment from the staff but sometimes there's a wait for the equipment (ping pong was 45 min wait.) drinks are very creative and good and it's a very lively place. They had a DJ on a Saturday night and we had our own little dance party.

I had a good time celebrating Happy Hour with co-workers! We bowled, played outdoor games, played arcade video games, took shots and had cool and tasty drinks/beers! The duck pins are not the traditional bowling style but still a lot of fun! The vibe was fun and exciting. The staff was friendly and accommodating. There's a lot of parking but also additional parking if needed. Check it out during the week for just as much fun if you can't make it on a weekend.

Really cool games and fun atmosphere. You can enjoy a date or take the family. Very nice seating area and just an awesome vibe!

One thing I can say about pins is that it'll never leave you feeling bored! Pins has a variety of things to do from bowling, games, swings, and a second story balcony to enjoy with friends. After a day of wins from the Panthers of course, pins has always been a fun place to enjoy with alot of fun drinks to be had!

Really enjoyed my time this weekend stoping by pins mechanical! They had some free pinball machines and classic arcade games as well as classic drinking games like corn hole and giant beer pong. They also had cute outdoor swings and view of the city and delicious cocktails. I loved that people could bring their dogs and it's family friendly atmosphere as well as a place to hold a party. I think while we were there someone's family was having a bridal party event. I saw at least two food trucks outside so it's definitely a great adult playground with all the bells and whistles.

1- there are no working vending machine to get quarters for pinball. If you can scrounge up quarters, about half pinball machines are not in service. 2- customer service and bar will not provide quarters 3- half of the FREE video games are not working. 4- Two vodka and cranberries, each a double were $21 each, add CLT tax $ total was $49, then add 20% tip Not recommended

The people who work here are incredibly rude. If you ask for two lanes for a group of people, they will tell you that you all have to share one lane since you know each other even though you pay PER PERSON. The staff here has no manners and does not know what customer service means. I mean, I guess it makes sense since it doesn't affect their pay whether they are nice or not. I would not recommend, it is pretty boring anyways. Also the drinks are so small, expensive, and nasty, you will pay for a cup of ice. Spend your money somewhere else.

Great environment! Large a spacious. Great service at the bar. Drinks are yummy! Food: wish they had more food truck options past 7:30pm.

WHAT AN AMAZING GEM!! I absolutely love this place. We chose to take our 4 yr old twins here for their birthday and boy what a GREAT IDEA. The duck pin bowling was great for all and so much easier to manage with little ones. Plus I'm a fan of not having to wear stinky shoes. Skee Ball was my jam and there are pinball machines galore (of course). I packed a ton of quarters and they actually went a long way since a lot of the games were .25. Let's not forget giant Jenga and light bright. This appealed to the kid in me AND to these kids of mine. I cannot wait to go back for another day of games and fun. This is a dream and fun for the entire family. Check it out for sure - it's worth hanging at for a few hours to truly get to experience all it has to offer.

Fun place for kids and family ;) Enjoyed lots of games and really delis drinks . They have bowling's, arcade games , and even some bean bag tossing games ;)

Amazing place to hang out and socialize with randoms or with friends. All the games were surprisingly cheap, and the drinks were "fair market price". Loved the atmosphere, it was a lot bigger than I expected.

Great fun. Copious alcohol helps and being in a group, important. It's noisy yet we saw lots of people with babies and toddlers, hanging out and sipping potent cocktails or one of the wide selection of beers on fraught. A fun day or night out, 21 over after 8pm

Friendly bartender, excellent waitstaff.....but out of multiple beers Free arcade games.....but an entertainment fee is added to you bar tab. It's a percentage of what you drink. So the games aren't free. Bowling...pins get messed up a lot and you have to get an employee to fix. They fix quickly but it's a delay. Skee ball. Five lanes but only two worked. Fun but not what it advertised.

Quick trip to Charlotte and was looking for something different. This spot popped up and we checked it out. It had a nice vibe. Lots to do.

I've been coming to Pins now since they opened, and I have always had a wonderful time! This past weekend my company and I had a corporate Event and it was ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!! My server Emily was so kind and had great recommendations. The manager in charge at the time Aspen was also extremely helpful and had wonderful ideas on how to set things up and really maximize our space. For now and for the rest of time I will be having the rest of my company events at pins and will also tell every other department head I know to bring their team to pins!!

Pins Mechanical is amazing! I started going here every Monday for a video game tournament, and it has been such a fun time to come here with all of my friends. The drinks have all been great, the duckpin bowling and pinball are fun ways too pass the time, and the service from everyone who works at Pins has been phenomenal. The bar is really unique with a bunch of free to play arcade games, an energetic atmosphere, and is the perfect place to go out with friends or on a date, as it's lively but not too loud. I highly recommend going to Pins if you're looking for a great place to go in the South End area!

So fun. Great drink selection and they have fun activities and lots of kids and dogs! Fun slide. Eli is awesome!!!

Good for games and family fun. A lot of options for anyone wanting to play retro games.

Love love love the vibe here! Very cute place, big with lots of games. Some are free but most you have to pay a little for. Drinks are good and it's poppin' on the weekend. There are people that walk around and take drink orders which is cool if you don't want to stand at the bar.

Had a fun, chill night out with my girls. Toasted to the skyline af midnight for her bday.

Had a great time at Pins Mechanical with my boys for my birthday. This was our first time so we tried to see everything but I know we missed alot so we an to go back. We bowled which was alot of fun once I got used to the ball. They have the classic pinball machines and many other games to play. It's very spacious so you don't feel cramped. They allow dogs so that was a plus for me.

This is the greatest place in the world. Free games, great drinks, porch swings, friendly staff... what more could you ask for!!! 100/10 I'll be living here now

My girlfriend and I had so much fun at Pins Mechanical! We thought the duck pin, pinball ($1 per game), and drinks were a little expensive, but it makes sense when so much stuff is on free play (arcade cabinets and skee ball are free). Overall, we had such a fun date night.

Karina greeted us and started our day with a welcome and her bright personality...she is awesome...my niece is visiting and commented how sweet she was...and the games are great!!! We recommend!!!

If you are looking for somewhere fun or something to do look No further!! Pins Mechanical Company Offers something everyone from the bar with variety of drinks to the rooftop! The arcade has great variety and duck pin looks like lots of fun! This place is busy and fun! Hulk Hogan is very strong but once the popsicle begins to melt it is good!! Next time I will try the "pin ball" drink! I highly recommend if you are looking for fun! Saturday 5/8/21

Great place to go with the under 21 and over. Great selection of beers and games! Took my nephew for his 16th and he had a blast. We didn't realize a lot of the video games were free and got $20 in quarters but we learned!