As a nostalgia junkie from the 80's, I had the best time playing pinball games! These machines brought back so many childhood memories. For $20, I played for about an hour and a half, which is a great price! Hubby enjoyed trying the beers and playing some games with me. Great Saturday night out for the two of us! read more

The Rewind Arcade in Sebastopol is definitely a fun place for those looking for some nostalgic games. Located in The Barlow, this family-owned retro arcade is worth checking out. The biggest highlight is the huge selection of pinball machines--more than 30, including both classic and newer games. They also have a collection of retro arcade cabinets from the '80s and '90s, along with modern games. I love that the games are regularly rotated, so there's always a reason to come back and see what's new. The atmosphere is fantastic. It really feels like stepping into an old-school arcade, but with a more grown-up, elevated vibe. The machines are well maintained, the staff are friendly, and it's the kind of place where you can easily lose track of time playing "just one more game." I don't drink alcohol but I have friends who love the self-pour drink wall, with a selection of craft beers, hard seltzers and hard kombucha. There are also Japanese snacks and food options from nearby Barlow businesses, making it easy to hang out and make an afternoon or evening of it. The Rewind Arcade is definitely worth checking out! It's nostalgic, fun, unique and locally owned--and it's one of those places that makes Sebastopol such a fun destination read more

As a pinball game enthusiast, I was STOKED to come across this place after moving up north. They have a great selection of pinball games, and include some that I've never seen elsewhere. $15 can get you 2 hours of playing time. My boyfriend and I were allowed to use one card whereas most places would expect us to each get our own playing card. Highly recommend this spot for a fun date. read more

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We visited Rewind around Halloween and it was such a fun experience. The decorations were really cool and added to the whole nostalgic, playful vibe of the place. You could tell they put a lot of thought into making the space festive and inviting. I never really got into pinball before, but it ended up being fun and something different to try. They also have nostalgic arcade games like Street Fighter and Pac Man, which brought back a lot of memories and were fun for all of us. One of the highlights was their self serve beer system. You get a card that lets you sample different local beers straight from the tap and then pay only for what you drink at the end. I ended up experimenting and mixing some together lol The kids really enjoyed it too, which made the experience even better. It is a great spot for families, and having one clean bathroom on site was definitely appreciated. Overall, Rewind feels like a unique community space where everyone can find something to enjoy. Wednesday's 20 bucks gets you 4 hours of retro arcade and pinball game time! read more

The Rewind is a super fun old school ga.ing experience at The Barlow. Their owner created game called the Perfect Pour is a great time as well. The staff are friendly, helpful, and professional. They have themed events and pay as you go wall of rotating beer taps. The food is good for an arcade as well. There is really nothing not awesome about this place, so what are you waiting for, go now! :-) read more

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Such a fun spot in the Barlow. Had dinner and happened upon this place. Fun funky interior with a few tables inside and a small back patio outside. Staff was happy to answer questions and show us the ropes. There are self serve beer taps that you get a card for and you can sample as well as serve yourself a small or large pour of whatever you like. There are tons of pinball machines, older videos games, shooting games, etc. Can't speak on a normal day to value but we went on Wednesday where it's all you can play for 4 hours for $20. Great deal and we spent a long while in here playing all the different machines. Great value! We will definitely be back if we are in the area! read more

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Blast from the past with a few fun new twists. I personally enjoy the vintage pinball over the new flashy ones but there is something for everyone here. I have a warrior's spirit with a huge competitive drive so it absolutely appeals to me we can now make an account, scan a QR code and track our successes on many of these games now. I wish I had more availability in my schedule to basically live here. Also great choice of drinks and snacks. Tons of nearby (walkable) restaurants. Great date night place or cool hang out if your kids are chill. Or enjoy the sweet taste of victory in solitude like I prefer to haha! Good luck and enjoy! read more

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Step back into a time when neon lights flickered, the sweet sound of quarters clinking through the once-hallowed halls of the arcade. Well-no quarters -you purchase a coin card-but it's still just as fabulous! "The Rewind" is a glorious homage to the Golden Age of Arcades, a sanctuary where fans of the 80s and 90s can relive the thrill of pixelated adventures and digital escapades. As soon as you enter, you're greeted by the blips and beeps of classic games like Pac-Man, where you can truly lose yourself in the delicious nostalgia of chomping on pellets while evading those pesky ghosts. The ambiance is nothing short of magical, with vibrant murals of beloved characters from our childhood splashed across the walls, transporting you straight back to your Saturday afternoons at the arcade. "The Rewind" isn't just a throwback to the past - it's a celebration of community and camaraderie, featuring a fantastic self-serve bar stocked with a curated selection of local brews and all-time favorite beers.It's the perfect pairing of nostalgia offering a toast to the golden years of the 80's and 90' read more

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Such a cool spot. Great place to come and kill 2 a few hours. Great selection of beers and sours, tons of pinball machines, few classic games like The Simpsons...total blast from the past. Staff are great as well. Highly recommend. read more

I love this place... been going a while now. All the employees are great. Games are up to in top notch condition or will be very soon. There is something for everyone at The Rewind. read more

What a fun concept and perfect addition to The Barlow! We stumbled upon this spot during one of our regular breakfast stops, and we knew we had to come back and check it out. It's open to all ages during the day, but I definitely appreciate that they move to a 21+ setting in the evening. Smaller than I expected, but not crowded (for now). The pour your own beer wall is such a fun experience! Unlike a traditional bar where you order by ounces, you pay for exactly what you pour, and they have a variety of glassware to choose from. Snag a fave or grab some tasters and explore! The games are a lot of fun too. A good variety of classic arcade games and more than a dozen pinball machines. I hope they will occasionally refresh the selections. If pinball and video games aren't your thing, there's a few social spots to just hang out and enjoy a brew. read more

What a cool place to find while exploring Santa Rosa! They have beer on tap here and a lot of old school pinball machines. It is operated by card so you do have to purchase a card and put money on it. If you're hungry, no worries they also offer food! Super fun place to go to whether you're an adult or have kids. read more

Really fun, good beer, low-key, played Godzilla and didn't get the tail whip multiplier. 5/5 stars. read more

Freaked awesome and. Funmost fun I've had in a long time. Fun games old and new. Jaws and king kong

Come here and you will have a great time I can promise you that. Beer selection rotates often and the games are really well kept! Just go give it a shot read more

I went here with my boyfriend and the staff was super friendly. They also have a lot of amazing beers on top and a seltzer. That was amazing. The restroom was really clean. The place was really clean. The only thing I would say I wish they had more games than pinball. It was really fun, though the staff was constantly cleaning the machinery And wiping down everything so you know it's clean will definitely be back just because of how great the staff was. Everything was fairly priced for how we were treated. Other thing too I thought was strange that they didn't take cash read more

The Rewind - Arcades Near Me - Sebastopol, California

We randomly walked into The Rewind as we were walking around in The Barlow and so glad we did. My god you can spend some time here without trying, playing game after game. We had such a blast playing pinball. I grew up with a pinball machine in my house and always loved it. This place brings back all of those wonderful memories. They have several great pinball machines to choose from and dozens of other games to crazy with. Best of all, The Rewind is also a bar. This place was absolutely a pleasant find. It's located in the nook of one of the Barlow buildings so it can be easily missed but it's worth hunting down. Pretty easy to find parking here too. Lovely time spent here with another trip planned to come back soon. read more

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Pretty cool spot! I was happy to see something like this open up here! I can't say I'm too familiar with arcade games but it was definitely a good time! We stopped in during the day and it wasn't too packed, good selection of games for us and kept us entertained for some time. They have a decent amount of beers on tap and I believe a NA option, with some tables if you want to bring food in and eat! Good date night spot or place to entertain some kiddos for awhile. I'd definitely come back! read more

Great spot to spend a couple fun hours reliving your childhood games and past. Great selection of super clean retro pinball and arcade games adult beverages and food offerings from the Barlow . Staff is excellent besides one-(Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious) guy? Otherwise 5 out of 5 read more

This place is always fun. Great for adults and kids. My daughter loves the games. I love the games because they bring me back to my childhood. Good beer selection which is fun for us adults. You can order local food into there. read more

Decent selection of pinball games, including some I can't find elsewhere, but the pricing is kind of ridiculous. $1.50 for most games, even 20 years old ones. $1/play was rare, and some were even $2! This in 2025 when games are almost always $1/play elsewhere, even for brand new releases. I stayed long enough to use up my $20 minimum card purchase just so I don't have to ever come back. read more

kristin, the nicest hostess of the mostess, makes the ambience accomodating. then there is chris giro, the reigning of pinball amazes through competitive pinball machine performance. the friendliness of the citizens & guests brought together in the spirit of community/ the barlow a popular hangout for the adults. it is indeed the rewind read more

Christine is amazing! She recommended the best pinball and beers on tap and their music made me dance and smile! This little Jem in Sebastopol is an absolute wonderful surprise! Thank you guys so much for a great time. read more

So pumped the North Bay has its own local arcade bar, and in the most perfect location at the Barlow! All of their arcade and pinball machines use a tap card system. You can prepay at the machine by the front door to load up credits. The more credits you buy, the cheaper they are per unit. That makes it easy if you just want to spend a specific amount, or if you maybe want a better deal and would like to play more either with the whole family or across multiple visits. Currently, The Rewind is all ages until 7pm, and ages 21+ after until closing. Some of my favorite machines here are Terminator 2 Judgement Day, Mortal Kombat II, Big Buck Hunter Pro, and TMNT. Can't wait to see what they'll add next! Maybe DDR? I also appreciate that most of the games have attached cupholders or adjacent tables to place your drink between plays. There are also a handful of small high top bar tables and stools to hang at while not playing. Like Region Wine Bar down the street, The Rewind also offers a self serve beverage system. You can open a tab, get a card, and help yourself to the tap handles along the front wall. They offer all types of beer on tap, including local beers, plus other options like hard kombucha and hard cider. There's also a vending machine for sodas and other NA drinks. Can't wait to play here again real soon! read more

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Many pinball and arcade games to play. I was impressed how long the game card lasted. This showed that they don't want to nickel and dime you in games but, I've never been a fan of the self serve beer. That's always over priced. Most beers start at $.55 oz so you can do the math. Grab a drink before hanging out here and playing. read more

Cool new spot in the Barlow catering to arcade game enthusiasts! I never got around to playing games myself, because I was too focused on the beer! I love a pour it myself tap wall and the variety of beers was great! The staff was also super friendly and happy to show all newcomers the ropes. Welcome to the Barlow The Rewind, I can't wait to return! read more

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The good: great games, decent selection of beers. All the ingredients for fun. The bad: absolutely ATROCIOUS staff, particularly the dour gal working Mar 2 around 6pm. Had one drink, played some pinball, and upon going for beer #2 found to be cut off. Asked why and could not get an intelligible response. Respectfully, felt super disrespected, and ruined our night. Owner: begging you to check cameras if you have them and take a good look at staff interactions and drinking on site. Be better. read more

Beer tastes like sanitizer most times I've been here. I informed the girl working and her response was both "why do you keep coming back" and "oh, all the beer taste like sanitizer? So you've tried all 20 beers?". I was hoping to start a conversation to help the establishment (I really do like this place, and I really do enjoy the variety of beer they have) but holy hell was the one of the weirdest, most off putting responses I've ever had lol. If the owner reads this... the fact that it tastes like sanitizer is a good step, at least people are cleaning the lines, but there are some chlorine based sanitizers that when not flushed properly interacts with the beer leaving a chemically aftertaste. Maybe try flushing the lines with more water and/or using a weaker solution... this is also speaking from experience, I've worked in restaurants and have had similar issues. If you're going to carry great craft beer, gotta make sure you're doing your part as well!! read more

Whenever we are in town, this is a must visit for us! The games are so fun and well maintained! The beer wall has a great selection and perfect prices! Add this to your list of a place to visit when heading to The Barlow! read more

Feels like you're walking right back into 80s. So rad! They have pinball machines galore and of course the favorites like Ms. PAC-MAN and Galahad. They have food and beer if you need a snack. So much fun!! I feel like a big kid! It's at the Barlow in Sebastopol. You'll love it! read more

One of the best pinball/ arcades I've been to in the Bay Area. Such an awesome collection of games, so much nostalgia in this collection of machines. On top of that the self pour beers are awesome. Not overpriced and the selection is awesome. Local beers, Alvarado, Moonraker and more. Definitely a place you have to check out if you love games or beer. read more

This place is awesome! What a great concept with an arcade and taproom. A huge selection of pinball games and old-school video games. Godzilla and James Bond was our favorite. What a great selection of beers as well. It was fun to have a self-service tap. The staff there was super helpful and getting us set up and answering all of our questions. This place is top notch. We can't wait to go back. read more

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Chill vibes and self pour beer. Beers can be pricey but the beer selection is worth it

I was really excited to come here but was sorely disappointed by the stupid hostess that worked on march 2 at 6pm. I brought my parents and my husband here to play retro games and after 1 beer the lady at the front who checked us in informed us that my husband and i had been cut off our beer cards. This happened after i passionately lost a pinball game so i asked if that was why i had been cut off but she said it was because i 'spilled beer' at the self serve tap section.... Not to mention her boyfriend was serving her drinks behind the desk. this place is cool but she needs to go read more

Snuggled between Woodfour and Fern Bar is this cool fun spot. Lot's of pinball and arcade games with projectors playing cartoons and movies. 80's music piped in through Sonos speakers with really fun eclectic art. They have a 20 tap pour wall system with some of the best beers l have seen to date in the area. It is clean good lighting the staff are very friendly and helpful. Nice to have a new addition to the Barlow. read more

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This charming retro arcade has a lot going for it - the location next to so many great Barlow restaurants is perfect, you can get a card to play with from a touchscreen without interacting with anyone, and they have pizza slices for sale and great brews on tap. They also host Level Up with DJ music on Saturdays from 7:00 - 11:00, playing great music to dance or bop along to. The selection of 80s and 90s hits they played suited the retro vibe and hit the spot. The big flaw that keeps this place from being a five-star arcade for me and will diminish the odds of repeat visits over time is the lack of variety: the machines are about 70-80% pinball by my estimation. Don't get me wrong; I enjoy pinball as much as the next person but after trying a couple of them, the gameplay becomes fairly repetitive. Whether the pinball is Ghostbusters, Indiana Jones, or James Bond themed, you're using the exact same motions and levers and gameplay, the rest is window dressing. They have a few cool old arcade games like The Simpsons, a hunting shooter game, but after a little while you're left wanting more games but most of the space is taken up by tons of pinball. If they had a greater ratio of old arcade games (I don't know, Contra, Afterburner, Dig Dug, etc, take your pick), I'd spend 4x the time and money per visit and visit more frequently. Otherwise, you play pinball a couple of times, move onto their handful of actual arcade games, and leave in short order. Also, the $20 minimum to place on a card to play is excessive because of this lack of variety but woud be fine if they had more options besides mostly pinball. read more

Don't get chance to visit Sebastopol often but might make the trip for The Rewind! Great craft beer selection from all over the Bay and hard to find ones too. No more fumbling for tokens with their card system playing arcade games too They just opened less than a month ago! read more

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While I thought it was quite small and not a large selection of old games, I like that they retrofitted the machines to take a card instead of quarters or tokens, they have a decent amount of pinball machines, and they serve beer! Not bad read more

Can't recommend this place enough. Love the concept and the staff couldn't be more friendly. I can't remember the woman's name who showed us around but she was so nice and friendly and everyone was for that matter. Great value too as we played games for over 3 hours and the price was super reasonable too. Will definitely be back. read more

really cool spot, great staff. does only have a handful of games but honestly the vibes are so nice it doesn't ruin the mood. nachos were super good! read more