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Pins Mechanical

4.0 (110 reviews)
ModerateBars, Bowling, Arcades
Open 4:00 pm - 11:30 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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PINS MECHANICAL ATMOSPHERE

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Good for kids
Outdoor seating
Happy hour specials

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More people playing downstairs
Philip M.

It wouldn't be fun without a fun crowd. It wouldn't be that much stars. If there wasn't a scene I loved that we packed the place that one year. We're looking forward to going to it again. Praise the Lord. Thank you for the time the fellowship and the food. I felt like I was going to Chuck E. Cheese's, but as an adult. Great time with great friends.

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Betsy T.

I threw my husband a 40th birthday party this past weekend at Pins! The process was super easy and the events team was very helpful! We chose the perfect space, right by the bar but it was secluded enough that we didn't have random people walking through our party! The manager was on his game- he checked in with us constantly and made sure we had everything we needed! I loved that we could bring in outside food too- we brought in some of our favorites! Wario's sandwiches, a cake from Bite This and Angie's Rainbow Cookies! We had a few children attend the party and we reserved a lane of bowling as well! It was perfect!

First game!!!
Octavia M.

This was my fiancé and I first time visiting disestablishment, and when I say I had a ball I had a ball on the first floor. There are pinball machines and some free arcade games. There is a big wall where you can use the glowing pens to make a design or words on the wall there is a bar on the first floor. There's also tables where you can sit and relax at and then they have life-size games so you can play. On the second floor, there is a slide also more pinball machines, but these pinball machines you have to pay I think they were like a dollar and then there is restrooms and more lanes for bowling! There's also a bar upstairs as well and an lounge area so we were on lane four on the first floor and I didn't know that you both three times per chance most people only bowl twice but I think this was pretty cool and then it finally clicked why the name of it is called pins mechanical because there is a string attached to The bowling pins. it's kinda neat to see how they get tangled, and how it corrects itself, you don't always have to go get someone Bae and I will be back!!!

Anna H.

We visited as an afterthought because we were in the area and thought duckpin bowling would be fun. I thought it was early enough on Sat night that there wouldn't be any trouble getting in. We parked in the garage and walked in. It was pretty busy and the check-in gal said there was a 3 hour wait for bowling. Wow. We each got a drink at the main floor bar - draft for him and a Pistachio Old Fashioned for me. Yum, but $12. We walked around and played a few video games and skee ball. Some of the games take quarters while others are free. Skee ball is free. The pinball machines are $1. There are tables to set drinks on at each machine. There were a lot of families with young kids. Some had food brought in. There was an outdoor deck with seating & games on an upper floor. There are 3 floors, multiple bars, and a big curved slide that you can enter from the 3rd floor that goes all the way down. That was the last thing we did. FUN! I think this is a great place to hang out for a date night, but we will go back when not quite so busy.

Michele G.

Really enjoyed the atmosphere here as both great brewery bc drink hall with tons of activities. Very clean and large- perfect for big groups or just a few. Participated in Bouchée and duck bowling. Really enjoyed the venue!! Recommend

"Jingle Ball" drinks for Eastons holiday lighting ceremony!
Anna C.

This place is so much fun!!! Very friendly service - great bar selection, tasty food and fun ambiance without it being obnoxious! We played 2 games and had cocktails and a pizza...followed by complimentary arcade games!

Carrie Fisher
Mallory S.

I gave my beloved local Pins in Cleveland a 5-star review and was stoked when I heard that my work was treating us to an evening at Pins in Easton after our meeting. I was interested to see if the 5 star experience was universal. And it was! I ordered my fav drink they serve at Pins, the "Carrie Fisher," a rum-based cocktail with a real rock candy on top! This alone makes the bar worth it for me. But I am obsessed with the openness of Pins Mechanical and how it is like an adult playground where you can come and go as you please! There is also no pressure at all to spend any money although we did on cocktails and a round of duckpin bowling. I am garbage at bowling and duckpin is no different but this isn't the kind of place pros bowl at so don't be worried about any lack of talent you might similarly possess. What makes Easton different than Cleveland is that they have pinball!!!! Did I mention most games they have are free? For you cheap adults (or kids before 9pm), try a night at Pins!

S'mores Old Fashioned  (Fall 2023 menu)
Ethan M.

We visited Pins Mechanical (and 16-Bit) at their Easton location on a Tuesday night for drinks following dinner. The bar was fairly busy as is often the case due to many businesses having company outings here. Despite the crowd, it's hard not to love the atmosphere: sounds of pins being knocked over, arcade games ringing, pinball machines popping off, and Jenga pieces toppling on the ground all invoke feelings of nostalgia and comfort. It also helps that it's two stories and incredibly spacious, so even with the crowd it feels like you always have plenty of room to move around. My partner and I each had two cocktails from their current Fall 2023 menu with each one bringing something completely different to the palette. The S'mores Old Fashioned was a boozy forward riff on the classic cocktail with smoky notes from the mezcal. The Stoney Fizz was the second drink I had and it was very refreshing: particularly the yuzu citrus which worked well with the gin's herbal notes though it is very sweet. Important to note is that these drinks will change throughout the seasons and they don't always return. The Pistachio Old Fashioned from last year is one I still dream about... Overall, it's a great place to grab a drink or two and play some games with loved ones. You gotta hit up Mortal Kombat every time!

Long view of facility, facing stairs to upper level and pipe slide.
Celina C. N.

One of my high school besties invited me out here while I was in town to see my family. I tell ya... Every time I come home to Columbus to visit, they have added something else onto Easton. It's like its own city within the city! We hung out for a couple of hours on the patio and had a couple of drinks. Their drink menu is a lot of fun and drinks are cheap, especially for me since I currently live in New York City. A signature cocktail for $10? And since I didn't get but one drink my total bill was less than $20! That never happens! They don't have a kitchen--or at least they don't serve food--but they allow you to bring your own if you must eat. And there are plenty of restaurants around. We didn't partake in any of the games, but it looked like folks were having lots of fun playing cards and ping pong and other things. There is ample and variously-styled seating throughout (we moved about from Adirondack chairs to bar stools to bleacher seating along the walls), large television screens, and it's really spacious. The décor is industrial, with very high ceilings and open air. We didn't make our way upstairs, but maybe next time.

Outdoor Jenga
Kembral C.

Pins Easton is located conveniently near several shops, restaurants, and bars. This is the largest Pins located I've been to. We were in the neighborhood and decided to check this place out. This location is really fun! There are two stories: the first floor has indoor and outdoor seating, a bar, and much gaming (duck pin bowling and arcades). The second floor has additional gaming (duck pin, jenga, several group activity games, and even more arcades), a bar, and a larger outdoor seating space. There are bathrooms on each floor- which shared space (male/female) for hand washing. There is a slide that goes from the second to the first floor. Enter at your own risk- my knees still hurt but it was fun! Parking: plenty of parking including a free parking lot that is 2 blocks away. Ambience: fun. People of all ages, genders, and races there. Service: good. Quality: if you want fun, you will have fun. People interacted With each other (strangers and all). This place is really fun. And their drink menu is fun too. I recommend trying to hulk hogan. Covid precautions: none Price: drinks are pricey. Games are worth the price.

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Love the little pins bowling activity! Drinks are good, great vibe for a quick hang. Environment is inclusive for all ages.

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We appreciate the great review Markeisha!

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Absolute fun for the whole family. wish they served food of their own. also difficult getting up and down stairs

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Fun place to hang with family and friends. Does get a little loud and can be hard to hear when talking.

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It is quite busy with a wait usually to bowl, however there is a ton of fun things to do! It's busy because it's a good time.

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Thanks for great review Jessica. Come back soon!

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Very nice environment!!!! The atmosphere is great and the staff there was very courteous.

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Expensive drinks, really loud, long wait for pin lanes, no food offered. Comfy seating with tvs were the only thing I really liked

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It's a great place for the whole family! There is something to do for all ages, and the food and drinks are excellent!

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Hi Steve - thanks for the great review. Come back soon!

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Great service, amazing ambiance, and family friendly during the day. Also loved the swings at this location!

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Thanks for the awesome review Brianna. Swing back in soon!

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Ask the Community - Pins Mechanical

Is this location Kid friendly? Wanted to bring my 5 year old to play Duck pin and wanted to make sure- TIA

Yes it is. This particular site has 16 Bit arcade attached but it's only until 7 p.m. and then it's 21 years old and older until close

Is it 18+ or 21+ because or the Alcohol?

Pins is all ages until 7pm. Then 21+ only.

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This was a hit for our kids and we enjoyed drinks as they played around and went down the slide.

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