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    Pins Mechanical

    3.9 (271 reviews)
    Open • 4:00 pm - 11:30 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Jennifer R.

    They had me at pinball. We may have been the oldest people in there by several (wink wink) years but we didn't let that stop us! Loved the indoor/outdoor space and the margaritas were surprisingly great. The wait for bowling was long on a weekend night, so we skipped that. Sadly no skeeball, but we did enjoy some heated foosball competition. The whole thing is kind of like an adult playground and I loved it. Tip: Bring cash. The games take quarters.

    Amy W.

    What an absolute blast! Our air BNB room faced this fun spot. We definitely knew we needed to check it out. It's a duck pin bowling spot but they have all sorts of games. They don't serve food but they have a permanent food truck. You go and order and they bring it out to you. There were some fun drinks too. We enjoyed sitting out on the swings. It's an adult playground (we did see kids too, but it gets rowdy here). Very fun time!

    Lots of pinball machines
    Amelia S.

    Our company had a large event here, and it was an absolute blast. Pins had so many different games, and it was fun to play several under one roof. Duckpin bowling (8 lanes available) was especially fun. They have ping pong, hookie, giant jenga, giant connect four, foosball, and many pinball machines. The bartenders are cool, and they have a nice selection of drinks. No food availability however. Definitely a cool spot to hang out as a group!

    Aesha E.

    This was an interesting place. I was glad to I got to check out this modern-day arcade. The place doesn't have any food, but they do sometimes have food trucks to grab something to eat. I think they also may have small things like popcorn or something, but perhaps I'm misremembering. The fun here is in the games. They have duckpin bowling! What is this, you ask? Great question, because I had no clue. It's similar to the 10-pin bowling that's more typical... in that there are pins, 10 of them, and a ball that hits them. The pins are smaller, though, and the ball is much smaller as well; you won't use the one you're familiar with that has holes for holding it. Because of the size of the pins and ball, you get to roll three times per frame. Super fun, in part because it's a different style than is typical and also because it feels easier in some respects--for instance, you're not trying to control a 13 pound bowling ball, but something that fits more easily into the palm of your hand. There's also other games like pinball, foosball tables, pingpong, and other diversions. They have a pretty well-stocked bar, and non-alcoholic beverages as well. The outdoor space has fire pits and activity as well.

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    Bradley L.

    We visited Sunday for a Sunday funday after a wedding. Enjoyed a beer and a lack luster Bloody Mary, do not recommend. Had a good time getting my butt kicked at bowling though. Unrelated we saw someone have a medical emergency and the entire team jumped into help. Friendly staff that seems to care about what they do.

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    Ace C.

    I highly recommend Pins Mechanical. The best laid-back Gaming Bar around. Bring your friends and family. Your going to have a great time.

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    Chelsea W.

    Pins Mechanical is so much fun! They offer a variety of games including; patio pong, ping pong, duck pin bowling, ring toss, jenga and pin ball. Many local and domestic options on draft. They also have fun seasonal drinks. They do not serve food but frequently host at least one food truck. Super chill place on Sunday afternoon. There were even several kids with their parents enjoying the activities.

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    Sam D.

    Lovely cocktails, very friendly people. Pinball machines are many, but have some operating issues

    Jenny Z.

    Automatic five stars for this bar being dog friendly at all of their locations. Only kind of kidding. We lived in Seattle where dogs were allowed almost everywhere that didn't serve food. Ohio has different rules and we haven't been able to take our sweet pup out with us as much (culture shock for him). It was wonderful being able to have him with us as we celebrated an engagement at Pins! We also got a wag bag which is precious. He's still wearing the bandana. I didn't play any of the games but we did indulge in several drinks. Bartenders were all very friendly and accommodating to slight modifications. The prices were pretty good too! There were a lot of people but it felt comfortable with plenty of ledges to put your drinks and some tables / chairs / couches. We'll definitely be back! The patio is also amazing in the summer.

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    Cassie P.

    Delish! The food trucks here serve great food and are very speedy. Get you some for sure!

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    Great bar! Very big inside and lots to do with lots of beer options. Outdoor area is great in both winter and summer.

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    Thanks for the great review and congrats to the new couple!

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    Love finding this place for a date night. It was clean, fun and enjoyable! Def would return!

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    Thanks for the awesome review Amanda. Stop back in soon!

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    Can you smoke on the outdoor patio?

    Yes. Smoking is permitted on the patio. Ashtrays are provided.

    How much are the games to play?

    Pinabll is .50/play with a couple of free play machines in the loft area. Bowling is $5/game per person.

    What's the best food item to get there?

    They don't serve food, but they have a food truck and you can bring in outside food

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    Review Highlights - Pins Mechanical

    “They do not take reservations for duck pin bowling on Saturdays get there early to get your name on the list.”

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    I've been a couple more times and now I have to agree with Mark D. (I'm not their typical…read moredemographic). I went again for a Book Bar event held upstairs and the bartender was not nice to me. I used my one drink ticket and chose not to see her again. I stopped in recently because I had time to kill in the area. I sat at the bar and another female bartender took my order. We had to duck down to talk under the taps. Since it wasn't a weeknight happy hour, I paid $12 for a glass of a wine. I was going to tip her but she walked away and I didn't see her again before I left. I did see grumpy bartender, but I didn't order again.

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    One of my go to rooftop spots in the short north is Stories On High! It's perfect for a date night,…read moredrink with friends or a night out, and has some of the best Columbus skyline views in the city! The atmosphere is chic & you're bound to have a great time when you visit! Every drink I've had here is well thought out & carefully crafted. They update their menu to keep things fresh, so there's tons of opportunity to try something new! The food is fire too! There are tons of delicious small plates & shareables with Asian flair. The seafood is incredibly fresh & they have some awesome sweet treats! Be sure to give them a try!

    The ambiance is beautiful, and it's a great spot for drinks. The food, however, was pretty…read moremediocre. We did the Omakase experience, and it was just okay. For $90 per person, I was surprised they served miso soup that tasted like something you'd get at Benihana. Even more disappointing was the main course: teriyaki chicken. For an Omakase experience at that price point, I expected something much more creative and elevated. Honestly, I've had better teriyaki chicken from Panda Express. When Panda Express is winning the teriyaki chicken battle against a $90 Omakase, we've got a problem! The standout dish was the lobster skewers--they were excellent and easily the highlight of the meal. Overall, I'd come back for the cocktails and atmosphere, but not for the food.

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    What a gem. Electric interior and lovely outside patio…read more We grabbed to-go cocktails during covid last year and that was a great experience. Each to-go bottle was equivalent to 2 drinks and came with a bag of chips. Now that's both cute and awesome. Yesterday we came in after moving into the neighborhood and enjoyed the back patio. What a nice place to spend an evening. Spacious yard with plenty of tables and seating. There was a tarot reader last night too so you could sign up to have a reading. We sat with our pup and enjoyed a couple drinks each while decompressing from a busy weekend of unpacking and settling in. Ordered the goodnight sweet prince which was mezcal with chartreuse, lime, Prosecco, pea flower (which I learned is purple ha). I wanted the drink not sweet and the bar must have run out of syrup for me lol. It was perfect without it. More on tart side but that's how I like it. Second drink was a negroni with dry vermouth. Predictable and always a fave for me. I also tasted a barrel aged whiskey just for fun and it's saying a a lot that I could sip it. I normally cannot drink whiskey but this tasted amazing and too easy to drink. Creative and interesting drinks for a good price. They have beer and wine too if you're not into cocktail. And cbd drinks too! They really have it all. I had to ask the bartender if the wine prices were glass or bottle (we are used to $17-$20 glasses in Seattle) and to my very pleasant surprise learned they are bottle prices. I also saw they had $5 negronis during happy hour and that really spoke to me. We will return often.

    Well now Pilgrim, ya'll know my name and how damn dumb I can be at times, but ya don't know that I…read morejust don't drink firewater. Nope. Got drunk once and made a fool of myself around Miss Libby when we was courtin - and she don't cotton to fools. So never again. That be what it may, I do like to socialize and be around interestin people. Since the kindly folks of the Cheyenne and Lakota tribes taught me the value of cultural diversity, I now enjoy just about every ones company. I like this waterin hole cuz you can find all kinds of fasinatin and different types of folks there. The grub is nice and fancy too. I like that. So when you got the urge to water your horses, this is a fine place to tie up. Happy trails and don't get in one of them horseless buggies and drive it when youre all liquored up - even just a little. Just ride on the back of someone elses horse.

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    4.0(108 reviews)
    0.2 mi•Downtown

    We had such a nice experience at Chouette celebrating my friend's birthday! The service was really…read moregood, and they were kind enough to give us a champagne toast to help celebrate, which was such a thoughtful touch, we also got to sit outside on the patio and it was beautiful. The flowers added a nice touch and made for a really good place to make pictures. We did have a little mix-up with one of the drinks we ordered. We were expecting something closer to a mimosa, but the drink ended up being much more herbal than we anticipated. We explained what we were looking for, but it was a pretty big switch from what we originally expected. We still ended up drinking it, though! For my entrée, I ordered the steak frites. I was pleasantly surprised by how large the steak was. I requested medium rare, and it came out closer to medium, but it was still flavorful and tasty. Overall, we enjoyed our visit, and the birthday champagne toast and attentive service definitely made the experience feel special. I would come back and give Chouette another try!

    Decided to bring my mom here before brunch she was in town because we are French and were…read moreintrigued! The inside is so beautiful and the patio gives a classic French cafe feel, so we definitely felt right at home. My mom wanted to try the Gruyère cheese puffs and WOW, I've ever had anything like them. For our main dish, we both got their mussels and fries which is my favorite meal of all time and it did not disappoint. The fries were slightly mushy but I actually loved them! We finished our dinner with a cappuccino which unfortunately was VERY cream heavy. It left a weird mouth feeling and was very odd. However, overall this was an amazing dining experience!

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