This laid-back hub of West Seattle’s Admiral neighborhood has a little something for everyone. Here, games are on the big screen every day, along with weekly events like karaoke, bingo, trivia, and drag shows. The Admiral has 15 pinball machines and other games like Skee-Ball and darts.

Did someone say Pinball Tournament? They might have been talking about Ice Box Arcade, a destination for the pinball community due to its impressive line up of machines (over 30 new and vintage, from a recent count). Ice Box is truly a charmer: dog friendly, with an outdoor beer garden, live music, DJs, and karaoke events. In addition to pinball, there’s also vintage arcade games, air hockey, and billiards. Open every day from 1 p.m. to 2 a.m., it’s all-ages until 8 p.m.

This Greenwood bar serves up burgers, wings, tots, and creative cocktails, as well as pinball, Killer Queen, and plenty of vintage arcade games like Mario Kart and Street Fighter. Coindexter’s has a monthly pinball tournament and weekly Killer Queen meetup.

This 25-year-old Belltown institution is Seattle’s original pinball bar. Clown and Coney Island themed, its outdoor patio draws a cross section of locals, bike messengers, and industry folks. Inside, booth tables are made from vintage pinball machines. There’s Skee-Ball, a claw machine, four player Pac-Man, and other video games in addition to pinball. Fuel up with one of Shorty’s hot dogs or boozy smoothies.

Co-owned by muralist Joey Nix, Jupiter is a Belltown art bar that also has a back room full of pinball machines, video games, and a billiard table. Food is by Situ Tacos, a Lebanese-Mexican pop-up known for delicious crunchy tacos.

Flatstick has four Washington locations, all centered on local beer, mini golf, and other games like Duffleboard and Ball Jockey. It’s perfect for groups or birthday parties. There’s a Flatstick in Pioneer Square as well as South Lake Union; the latter features the art of local muralist Ryan “Henry” Ward. Each location has weekly events like trivia and bingo nights.

Blade & Timber created a whole new business around axe throwing. The Kansas-based company opened a location in Capitol Hill in 2019 and obtained a liquor license in 2021. Blade & Timber only serves beer, and has a two-drink limit while throwing axes. Some grab-and-go foods are available, and guests can bring in outside food.

With 20 bowling lanes and 25 billiard tables, Garage is the place for bowling leagues, tournaments, and group events. Garage serves up comfort classics like burgers, wings, and party drinks like the Watermelon Large Marge with tequila and watermelon puree.

This Capitol Hill spot for beers, brats, and all things Bavarian also has another draw: bocce ball. With six courts, including five indoors, courts are available via reservations or on a walk-in basis. Find out more on Rhein Haus’ official bocce webpage.